LJ 1/14 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Gflann · 01-15-2021, 10:50 AM

Launched at 0630. Got totally skunked on making bait in the inshore area off pt la jolla. Lots of birds sitting on the water, occasionally moving to different spots. I think they were skunked in the early morning too... With a 0945 high tide, abandoned the bait search and headed to the deep corner with heavy irons. I was about 2.5 miles offshore checking out different areas with no solid marks. But the birds were working probably another mile or so offshore. Lots of circling and diving birds.

I saw alot of bird activity towards the south inshore mlpa border area so I peddled over there to fish the outgoing tide. Figured I would get back on the Hali mission and hit some sandy spots I had marked over the past few months. Switched to a dropshot with a 6” nuclear chicken gulp grub and the Calicos were all over it. Not being the targeted species, switched to a white fluke and still kept getting Calicos. Ended the day with 11 released Calicos. I would have been happier with Sand Bass because then I would at least feel like I was in the right spot for Hali’s but I’m still happy catching something.

I did see a really odd fish swim by. Looked like and Opah but it didnt have a tail. Just a vertical rear end with a top and bottom vertical fin. Any ideas?

Lots of peddling, lots of Calico’s and a beautiful day. If anyone is planning a trip in the near future, I think the southern border of the MLPA is where its at with all the birds working down there. I think there was another report from a few days back mentioning the same thing.

summers in kuwait · 01-15-2021, 11:52 AM

Was it a sunfish/ mola mola?

You will see them from time to time and they can get pretty big.

Gflann · 01-15-2021, 12:49 PM

Yup that’s it!

Southwest Kayak Fishing · 01-15-2021, 10:16 PM

Still not a bad day, the calicos kept you pretty busy and the weather was great! Thanks for sharing!

Gflann · 01-16-2021, 12:59 PM

Yea I should sound a little more grateful. It was a really nice day, especially for January. And the Calicos were fun. Here are a couple smaller guys at the end of the day.

01-15-2021, 10:50 AM	#1
Gflann Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 59	LJ 1/14 Launched at 0630. Got totally skunked on making bait in the inshore area off pt la jolla. Lots of birds sitting on the water, occasionally moving to different spots. I think they were skunked in the early morning too... With a 0945 high tide, abandoned the bait search and headed to the deep corner with heavy irons. I was about 2.5 miles offshore checking out different areas with no solid marks. But the birds were working probably another mile or so offshore. Lots of circling and diving birds. I saw alot of bird activity towards the south inshore mlpa border area so I peddled over there to fish the outgoing tide. Figured I would get back on the Hali mission and hit some sandy spots I had marked over the past few months. Switched to a dropshot with a 6” nuclear chicken gulp grub and the Calicos were all over it. Not being the targeted species, switched to a white fluke and still kept getting Calicos. Ended the day with 11 released Calicos. I would have been happier with Sand Bass because then I would at least feel like I was in the right spot for Hali’s but I’m still happy catching something. I did see a really odd fish swim by. Looked like and Opah but it didnt have a tail. Just a vertical rear end with a top and bottom vertical fin. Any ideas? Lots of peddling, lots of Calico’s and a beautiful day. If anyone is planning a trip in the near future, I think the southern border of the MLPA is where its at with all the birds working down there. I think there was another report from a few days back mentioning the same thing. __________________ Vibe Shearwater 125 (Tsunami Red)

01-15-2021, 12:49 PM	#3
Gflann Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 59	Yup that’s it! Attached Images __________________ Vibe Shearwater 125 (Tsunami Red)

01-16-2021, 12:59 PM	#5
Gflann Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 59	Yea I should sound a little more grateful. It was a really nice day, especially for January. And the Calicos were fun. Here are a couple smaller guys at the end of the day. Attached Images __________________ Vibe Shearwater 125 (Tsunami Red)

01-15-2021, 11:52 AM	#2
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Was it a sunfish/ mola mola? You will see them from time to time and they can get pretty big.

01-15-2021, 10:16 PM	#4
Southwest Kayak Fishing Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Near Mission Viejo Posts: 196	Still not a bad day, the calicos kept you pretty busy and the weather was great! Thanks for sharing!