LJ 4/19 Green and Red/Starry - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blackcloud9 · 04-21-2009, 03:22 PM

Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning I spent a few hours each in
search of white seabass. No luck. Greenish water with less than 10'
visibility and sunny weather with a breeze.

So I headed out to deeper water for some action, a few miles out, for a
limit of rockfish consisting of Starrys, Reds, and a nice sculpin. The
rockfish population seems to be biting for me at least. Terns were working
certain areas offshore and seagulls were picking at spots of krill on the
surface. Some big marks on the meter, so I threw iron around for awhile
but por nada.

On my way in, about a mile or so offshore I spotted a kayak in the strong
North wind (gusts 15 mph+) and strong current and chop. Three guys on
a tandem with two paddles, drifting southwest, fast. They were very
reluctant to ask for any help, but luckily they had a 10 foot rope onboard.

I sensed that they were tired, and "done fishing" : ) .....

Kicked the pedals into gear for the next 45 grueling minutes and I towed
them all the way in to Big Rock beach for a safe landing. They'd launched
at Hospitals, from the rocks thru the surf, and seems like they would've
ended up way outside of Point Loma by Monday morning.

Lifejackets? No... Radio? No .... Not even sure if they had a phone. Oh my.

This is one of the nicer Starry Rockfish I've ever caught in LJ. Check
out the kayak article in Pacific Coast Sportfishing this week for info on
catching these responsibly. Please send a letter in support of our fishing
rights if you haven't.

AND....

Bonus Pic from Easter Sunday, 3.8 lb catfish on a bobber/mealworm and
the trout gear. The girls were too scared because the drag was ripping

,
so a ten minute battle on 2# line was all "Daddy". Santee Lakes.

Bpcode3 · 04-21-2009, 03:34 PM

Good to know that there are still some really good people out there

nice report and pics.

Dennis · 04-21-2009, 03:47 PM

Way to go Larry! Good karma for the assist. Also, nice read in PCS. Your girls are getting big. Thanks, D

DENNYh · 04-21-2009, 03:51 PM

'Blackcloud9 Vessel errr kayak assist' you are a good guy.

Come on guys everyone should know you cant go that far if you dont have a Hobie.

cheers to you

nabeeko · 04-21-2009, 04:15 PM

You are da man! Those guys owe you a lifetime of "thanks" and then some!

How did three get on one~

It's scary just thinking about the situation...

Looks like your kids had a great day at the park!

bellcon · 04-21-2009, 04:23 PM

One for each of the foolish boys you
brought back safely
way to go Larry
Good Samaritans are not as common as they ought to be

and nice pics of the fishes
looks like your already a hero with the girls
thats a couple of good days fishin right there

forefrazier · 04-21-2009, 04:46 PM

Way to go 'Coast Guard' Larry! Nice taco meat also!

04-21-2009, 03:22 PM	#1
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	LJ 4/19 Green and Red/Starry Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning I spent a few hours each in search of white seabass. No luck. Greenish water with less than 10' visibility and sunny weather with a breeze. So I headed out to deeper water for some action, a few miles out, for a limit of rockfish consisting of Starrys, Reds, and a nice sculpin. The rockfish population seems to be biting for me at least. Terns were working certain areas offshore and seagulls were picking at spots of krill on the surface. Some big marks on the meter, so I threw iron around for awhile but por nada. On my way in, about a mile or so offshore I spotted a kayak in the strong North wind (gusts 15 mph+) and strong current and chop. Three guys on a tandem with two paddles, drifting southwest, fast. They were very reluctant to ask for any help, but luckily they had a 10 foot rope onboard. I sensed that they were tired, and "done fishing" : ) ..... Kicked the pedals into gear for the next 45 grueling minutes and I towed them all the way in to Big Rock beach for a safe landing. They'd launched at Hospitals, from the rocks thru the surf, and seems like they would've ended up way outside of Point Loma by Monday morning. Lifejackets? No... Radio? No .... Not even sure if they had a phone. Oh my. This is one of the nicer Starry Rockfish I've ever caught in LJ. Check out the kayak article in Pacific Coast Sportfishing this week for info on catching these responsibly. Please send a letter in support of our fishing rights if you haven't. AND.... Bonus Pic from Easter Sunday, 3.8 lb catfish on a bobber/mealworm and the trout gear. The girls were too scared because the drag was ripping, so a ten minute battle on 2# line was all "Daddy". Santee Lakes. __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos

04-21-2009, 03:47 PM	#3
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Way to go Larry! Good karma for the assist. Also, nice read in PCS. Your girls are getting big. Thanks, D __________________ Hmmmm.....

04-21-2009, 03:34 PM	#2
Bpcode3 Angler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 69	Good to know that there are still some really good people out there nice report and pics.

04-21-2009, 03:51 PM	#4
DENNYh Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chulajuana Posts: 81	'Blackcloud9 Vessel errr kayak assist' you are a good guy. Come on guys everyone should know you cant go that far if you dont have a Hobie. cheers to you

04-21-2009, 04:15 PM	#5
nabeeko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 68	You are da man! Those guys owe you a lifetime of "thanks" and then some! How did three get on one~ It's scary just thinking about the situation... Looks like your kids had a great day at the park!

04-21-2009, 04:23 PM	#6
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	One for each of the foolish boys you brought back safely way to go Larry Good Samaritans are not as common as they ought to be and nice pics of the fishes looks like your already a hero with the girls thats a couple of good days fishin right there

04-21-2009, 04:46 PM	#7
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Way to go 'Coast Guard' Larry! Nice taco meat also!