First time to La Jolla questions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

hiramehunter · 09-06-2018, 04:06 PM

Hey guys,
I think I'm ready to go try out La Jolla!
I've been kayak fishing Redondo for about 5 years and I need a change of scenery. But i had some questions before I head down there...

1. Is fall a good time to fish down there?
2. I have an OK Trident 13 but no bait tank. I was thinking of making bait and having a fly line setup ready to go. Can i try targeting YTs with just irons?
3. Should i have frozen squid for backup?

Any guidance would be much appreciated.

Ed

TJones · 09-06-2018, 04:35 PM

to fish LJ and there is nothing wrong with trying to hit it in the fall season. try to piece together a bait tube though so you will have a few spare pieces of bait. strictly irons and no bait would be more associated with winter home guards, but yellows will inhale an iron year round. its never a bad idea, especially when making a long journey to have a backup plan like dead sticking a squid tipped iron. this is a very effective technique. keep a posted how you do.

tacmik · 09-06-2018, 05:19 PM

Trident 13 is an awesome kayak for La Jolla. Go and make a bait tube. I use mine out there a lot and if you put a 10 ft. line, it will track behind the yak and not affect the tracking, will keep bait alive almost all day. Anytime you get out on the water is the correct time to go fishing. Good luck and let us know how you did. There is a learning curve so don't get to disappointed if you don't get your yt.

hiramehunter · 09-06-2018, 06:41 PM

Thanks guys! It sounds like a diy bait tube is in order.
How are you guys targeting YT when they’re holding like at 120’?
Dropped loop with a greenback? Long leader?

TJones · 09-07-2018, 09:08 AM

nose hooked greenback. ringed hook to match bait appropriately. 1/0 - 2/0 would be my choice. short top shot of floro with some 50 - 65 lb braid. standard kelp cutter rig. high probability you will need it. 25- 30 lb floro is a safe bet. so cal fish are a whole different breed of yellows are and super finicky. Carolina rig is a good rig or dropper style setup will work also.

hiramehunter · 09-07-2018, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJones

nose hooked greenback. ringed hook to match bait appropriately. 1/0 - 2/0 would be my choice. short top shot of floro with some 50 - 65 lb braid. standard kelp cutter rig. high probability you will need it. 25- 30 lb floro is a safe bet. so cal fish are a whole different breed of yellows are and super finicky. Carolina rig is a good rig or dropper style setup will work also.

Perfect! Thank you for your response!

09-06-2018, 04:06 PM	#1
hiramehunter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Near Palos Verdes Posts: 198	First time to La Jolla questions Hey guys, I think I'm ready to go try out La Jolla! I've been kayak fishing Redondo for about 5 years and I need a change of scenery. But i had some questions before I head down there... 1. Is fall a good time to fish down there? 2. I have an OK Trident 13 but no bait tank. I was thinking of making bait and having a fly line setup ready to go. Can i try targeting YTs with just irons? 3. Should i have frozen squid for backup? Any guidance would be much appreciated. Ed

09-06-2018, 04:35 PM	#2
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	any day is a good day to fish LJ and there is nothing wrong with trying to hit it in the fall season. try to piece together a bait tube though so you will have a few spare pieces of bait. strictly irons and no bait would be more associated with winter home guards, but yellows will inhale an iron year round. its never a bad idea, especially when making a long journey to have a backup plan like dead sticking a squid tipped iron. this is a very effective technique. keep a posted how you do.

09-06-2018, 05:19 PM	#3
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Trident 13 is an awesome kayak for La Jolla. Go and make a bait tube. I use mine out there a lot and if you put a 10 ft. line, it will track behind the yak and not affect the tracking, will keep bait alive almost all day. Anytime you get out on the water is the correct time to go fishing. Good luck and let us know how you did. There is a learning curve so don't get to disappointed if you don't get your yt. __________________

09-07-2018, 09:08 AM	#5
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	fly line nose hooked greenback. ringed hook to match bait appropriately. 1/0 - 2/0 would be my choice. short top shot of floro with some 50 - 65 lb braid. standard kelp cutter rig. high probability you will need it. 25- 30 lb floro is a safe bet. so cal fish are a whole different breed of yellows are and super finicky. Carolina rig is a good rig or dropper style setup will work also.

09-06-2018, 06:41 PM	#4
hiramehunter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Near Palos Verdes Posts: 198	Thanks guys! It sounds like a diy bait tube is in order. How are you guys targeting YT when they’re holding like at 120’? Dropped loop with a greenback? Long leader?