4/6 Tidelands with my boy - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 04-06-2006, 04:42 PM

Fished the outgoing tide this morning with my son, on the tandem. He's off for 2 weeks spring break. We missed a TON of fish. I think most were micro halibut, as we had numerous ones follow the plastic to the surface. Alot of short bites and some surprizingly coming unbuttoned on the way up. I ended up with a spottie and a sandie, good for the monthly slam on WCB

My boy did not want to quit, he just could not get one to stick. He did likely lose the best fish of the day, as his rod went deep BENDO, tip deep in the water, taking line and then popped off. Great morning on the water. We plan to hit again next week, before he is back in school. Loads of quality time fer sure.

We started out throwing the Shad Rap and Fat Free Shad, but switched to 4 and 5 inch swimbaits on 6 pound P line.

steamroll · 04-06-2006, 04:51 PM

Nice pics Andy.

nmbrinkman · 04-06-2006, 05:32 PM

after seeing the pics, were those the boats parked near the bridge? or am I way off?

bigeye · 04-06-2006, 05:33 PM

Andy, Iheard there is a lot of short butts on the west end of the bridge on both sides. Did you throw the brown w/ orange bellies in there? We fished the south side of the bridge a week or so ago and the fish were thick in that spot and were pretty shallow 5 feet. Good luck and remember they grow up and soon out fish the old man!! Cris GOOD LUCK

Iceman · 04-06-2006, 06:38 PM

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were those the boats parked near the bridge?

YES

There was alot of smelt or grunion around. I did not have any brown/ orange, but did not seem to get bites on the halloween or watermelon, the chovy and smelt patterns worked well, it just took me awhile to remember how to fish the bay.

Tman · 04-06-2006, 07:29 PM

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My boy did not want to quit

Ya gotta love that...great job there Dad!

Holy Mackerel · 04-06-2006, 08:10 PM

Cool pics, and report, thanks for sharing,

Chris

katchfish · 04-06-2006, 09:57 PM

Andy, it looks like the two of you had a good time!

I hit tidelands with my daughter Jane on Sunday.

I got skunked, lots of short biters.

ops:

Jane ended up with a spotty and a lizard.

Jane bendo,

Lunch on our private beach,

Ken

Will B. · 04-07-2006, 01:18 AM

That is called "Bridger's Beach"

watch out for incoming flying golf balls

I have almost been hit several times

Fore!

cabojohn · 04-07-2006, 12:25 PM

"watch out for incoming flying golf balls
I have almost been hit several times

Fore"

WHAT HE HECK -

:?: I am not familiar with the area...I don't see any golf courses in the pics either?
Are you sure a golf ball sniper isn't on the bridge? The ball-o-matic 3000 shoots pretty far. I have never heard of anyone else having problems with incoming flying golf balls in the bay?

Good job dads! Great way to spend quality time with your kids.
Your kids will always remember kayak fishing with dad.

cajunman · 04-07-2006, 05:24 PM

andy,
next time you take him,, stop by anglers arsenal on rosecrans and pickup some of the gulp grubs and minnows,, 3" and 4" ,, the bass in hte Bay love em,,, chartruse works great

rich

04-06-2006, 04:42 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	4/6 Tidelands with my boy Fished the outgoing tide this morning with my son, on the tandem. He's off for 2 weeks spring break. We missed a TON of fish. I think most were micro halibut, as we had numerous ones follow the plastic to the surface. Alot of short bites and some surprizingly coming unbuttoned on the way up. I ended up with a spottie and a sandie, good for the monthly slam on WCB My boy did not want to quit, he just could not get one to stick. He did likely lose the best fish of the day, as his rod went deep BENDO, tip deep in the water, taking line and then popped off. Great morning on the water. We plan to hit again next week, before he is back in school. Loads of quality time fer sure. We started out throwing the Shad Rap and Fat Free Shad, but switched to 4 and 5 inch swimbaits on 6 pound P line. __________________

04-06-2006, 04:51 PM	#2
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	Nice pics Andy. __________________

04-06-2006, 05:32 PM	#3
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	after seeing the pics, were those the boats parked near the bridge? or am I way off?

04-06-2006, 05:33 PM	#4
bigeye Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 4500' above sea level Posts: 27	Andy, Iheard there is a lot of short butts on the west end of the bridge on both sides. Did you throw the brown w/ orange bellies in there? We fished the south side of the bridge a week or so ago and the fish were thick in that spot and were pretty shallow 5 feet. Good luck and remember they grow up and soon out fish the old man!! Cris GOOD LUCK

04-06-2006, 08:10 PM	#7
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Cool pics, and report, thanks for sharing, Chris

04-06-2006, 09:57 PM	#8
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	Andy, it looks like the two of you had a good time! I hit tidelands with my daughter Jane on Sunday. I got skunked, lots of short biters. ops: Jane ended up with a spotty and a lizard. Jane bendo, Lunch on our private beach, Ken

04-07-2006, 01:18 AM	#9
Will B. Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 96	That is called "Bridger's Beach" watch out for incoming flying golf balls I have almost been hit several times Fore!

04-07-2006, 12:25 PM	#10
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	"watch out for incoming flying golf balls I have almost been hit several times Fore" WHAT HE HECK - :?: I am not familiar with the area...I don't see any golf courses in the pics either? Are you sure a golf ball sniper isn't on the bridge? The ball-o-matic 3000 shoots pretty far. I have never heard of anyone else having problems with incoming flying golf balls in the bay? Good job dads! Great way to spend quality time with your kids. Your kids will always remember kayak fishing with dad.

04-07-2006, 05:24 PM	#11
cajunman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 150	andy, next time you take him,, stop by anglers arsenal on rosecrans and pickup some of the gulp grubs and minnows,, 3" and 4" ,, the bass in hte Bay love em,,, chartruse works great rich