SD bay - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ggiannig89 · 01-26-2018, 02:52 PM

Original plan was to fish Lajolla. Arrived at the launch around 7:30 and the waves were lookin between 1-3’ but right behind each other. Didn’t have leashes and was more nervous about landing rather then launching.
Off I went to Kellogg’s st launch off of rosecrans. Made my way to the bait barge and bought a pricey scoop of healthy good size dines. Drifted and trolled the bottom for 3 bass (sandbass, calico, spotty), 4 halis ranging in size from 8” to 18”. Water was cold and tide was low from the time I launched to 3, wind was up.
Overall a good day without any keepers.

battleborn · 01-26-2018, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ggiannig89

Original plan was to fish Lajolla. Arrived at the launch around 7:30 and the waves were lookin between 1-3’ but right behind each other. Didn’t have leashes and was more nervous about landing rather then launching.
Off I went to Kellogg’s st launch off of rosecrans. Made my way to the bait barge and bought a pricey scoop of healthy good size dines. Drifted and trolled the bottom for 3 bass (sandbass, calico, spotty), 4 halis ranging in size from 8” to 18”. Water was cold and tide was low from the time I launched to 3, wind was up.
Overall a good day without any keepers.

thanks for the report. small fish don't mean had fish. at least you got on the water.

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kirkdavis · 01-26-2018, 06:29 PM

a mantis shrimp! I caught one in the bay many years ago and luckily my buddy knew it was dangerous and told me to cut my line. Beautiful but dangerous.

Ggiannig89 · 01-26-2018, 07:34 PM

Yep mantis shrimp it was really big. I considered taking it home and cooking it up but didn’t want to destroy a finger in the process so let him go.

King Saba · 01-26-2018, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ggiannig89

Yep mantis shrimp it was really big. I considered taking it home and cooking it up but didn’t want to destroy a finger in the process so let him go.

You should've! The meat is sooo sweet. Best Crustacean around.

Tigermidge · 01-27-2018, 06:43 AM

What can a mantis shrimp do to you?

Mark F.

Ggiannig89 · 01-27-2018, 06:54 AM

I read somewhere that a mantis shrimp can generate the power of a .22LR with its little claw. I looked up videos and it doesn’t seem too dangerous. Not worth the risk to me without being familiar with them.

FullFlavorPike · 01-27-2018, 02:43 PM

Just crush the little bastard first. Can't hurt you if its dead.

Scoot · 01-27-2018, 06:41 PM

Used to get those things full speed off the 'bu
They are no joke!

Mr. NiceGuy · 01-28-2018, 12:03 PM

Video from National Geographic about Mantis Shrimp. "World's deadliest"

https://video.nationalgeographic.com...-mantis-shrimp

I ate one in Thailand. They are special.

They are also amazing and complex creatures, so I felt guilty and did not want any more mantis shrimps killed on my behalf.

Denis_Ruso · 01-29-2018, 09:49 AM

They say they can puncture a dive tank while scuba diving.

01-26-2018, 02:52 PM	#1
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	SD bay Original plan was to fish Lajolla. Arrived at the launch around 7:30 and the waves were lookin between 1-3’ but right behind each other. Didn’t have leashes and was more nervous about landing rather then launching. Off I went to Kellogg’s st launch off of rosecrans. Made my way to the bait barge and bought a pricey scoop of healthy good size dines. Drifted and trolled the bottom for 3 bass (sandbass, calico, spotty), 4 halis ranging in size from 8” to 18”. Water was cold and tide was low from the time I launched to 3, wind was up. Overall a good day without any keepers. Attached Images

01-26-2018, 06:29 PM	#3
kirkdavis Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SD County Posts: 360	And... a mantis shrimp! I caught one in the bay many years ago and luckily my buddy knew it was dangerous and told me to cut my line. Beautiful but dangerous.

01-28-2018, 12:03 PM	#10
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Video from National Geographic about Mantis Shrimp. "World's deadliest" https://video.nationalgeographic.com...-mantis-shrimp I ate one in Thailand. They are special. They are also amazing and complex creatures, so I felt guilty and did not want any more mantis shrimps killed on my behalf. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

01-29-2018, 09:49 AM	#11
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	They say they can puncture a dive tank while scuba diving. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

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01-26-2018, 07:34 PM	#4
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	Yep mantis shrimp it was really big. I considered taking it home and cooking it up but didn’t want to destroy a finger in the process so let him go.

01-27-2018, 06:43 AM	#6
Tigermidge Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lakewood, Ca Posts: 172	What can a mantis shrimp do to you? Mark F.

01-27-2018, 06:54 AM	#7
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	I read somewhere that a mantis shrimp can generate the power of a .22LR with its little claw. I looked up videos and it doesn’t seem too dangerous. Not worth the risk to me without being familiar with them.

01-27-2018, 02:43 PM	#8
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	Just crush the little bastard first. Can't hurt you if its dead.

01-27-2018, 06:41 PM	#9
Scoot Scoot Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Menifee Posts: 164	Used to get those things full speed off the 'bu They are no joke!