3rd of July - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

esdees · 07-03-2008, 08:04 PM

The kelp looked fantastic this morning, with bait everywhere and obvious signs of predators. Unfortunately, the predators were mostly mammals, sharks, barracudas, calicos, and jumbo macs.

A lone seal (not a sea lion) was mercilessly devouring every bait I put out, no matter how long I waited or how far I moved. As the wind picked up, I gave up and started the trek back to the launch. That's when I met Gabe and we chatted about launching in OB. Nice to meet you, hopefully we can get out there sometime.

The kelp was looking less and less fishy. A bit farther east and I finally put out a bait again, my last one. Sure enough, a few minutes later and that damn seal has my bait again. I let it run just in case, and what do you know... it's actually a fish! Not a big one, but I'll take it.

Have a happy 4th and be safe this weekend.

aguachico · 07-03-2008, 08:11 PM

Nice fish. LJ's summer fish maybe starting to arrive!

Afran · 07-04-2008, 12:00 AM

That's welcoming news of sorts. Thanks for the report, what did the fish go 10-12 ish?

I was thinking about pounding out the Calicos this weekend. Good to hear the kelp fish were active.

Matt · 07-04-2008, 12:08 AM

Nice job Patrick!!!!

frugalfisher · 07-04-2008, 12:16 AM

Good Work!

esdees · 07-04-2008, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afran

what did the fish go 10-12 ish?

That's about what I was guessing, but I never weighed it.

steveooo · 07-04-2008, 11:46 AM

Finally, some local action

bajadog · 07-04-2008, 12:35 PM

Hamachi!!!

07-03-2008, 08:04 PM	#1
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	3rd of July The kelp looked fantastic this morning, with bait everywhere and obvious signs of predators. Unfortunately, the predators were mostly mammals, sharks, barracudas, calicos, and jumbo macs. A lone seal (not a sea lion) was mercilessly devouring every bait I put out, no matter how long I waited or how far I moved. As the wind picked up, I gave up and started the trek back to the launch. That's when I met Gabe and we chatted about launching in OB. Nice to meet you, hopefully we can get out there sometime. The kelp was looking less and less fishy. A bit farther east and I finally put out a bait again, my last one. Sure enough, a few minutes later and that damn seal has my bait again. I let it run just in case, and what do you know... it's actually a fish! Not a big one, but I'll take it. Have a happy 4th and be safe this weekend.

07-04-2008, 12:00 AM	#3
Afran fishy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 219	That's welcoming news of sorts. Thanks for the report, what did the fish go 10-12 ish? I was thinking about pounding out the Calicos this weekend. Good to hear the kelp fish were active. __________________ warbaits.com Instagram @warbaits

07-04-2008, 12:16 AM	#5
frugalfisher Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 190	Nice YT to grill on the 4th! Good Work! __________________ James Caldwell Yellow Prowler

07-04-2008, 12:35 PM	#8
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Hamachi!!! __________________ Please release bill-fish.

07-03-2008, 08:11 PM	#2
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	Nice fish. LJ's summer fish maybe starting to arrive!

07-04-2008, 12:08 AM	#4
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Nice job Patrick!!!!

07-04-2008, 11:46 AM	#7
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Finally, some local action