LJ 03/02 am - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ratdog · 03-02-2007, 02:08 PM

Got on the water about 5:45am, lots of chop, and a moderate amount of wind spashing water around but still manageable. About 9am the wind died down. Tried Yoyoing a blue/white iron until my arms nearly fell off, for only 1 Bonita (15"), a sculpin and an oversized mack. I was bit hard only once and had a nice ride going for about 30 seconds when just like that it was gonzo! Very much a bummer. Didn't want to post any pics because nothing to brag about. Next time!

nmbrinkman · 03-02-2007, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the report.

madscientist · 03-02-2007, 02:17 PM

I always declare it to have been a shark or BSB when that happens. Makes me feel better.

I was gonna go this morning but forgot to turn on the alarm after setting it. Oh well.

Any light boats out?

ratdog · 03-02-2007, 02:30 PM

Thats what I said to myself about ten minutes later" was probably a shark" made me feel a little better, not really.

Did see about 8 or 10 other kayakers, 2 PBers, didn't see anyone with anything or any hookups but then again I didn't jump into anyones "spot", just my own! all the spots were there for the takin'.

lamb · 03-02-2007, 07:04 PM

SHARK!!

All good.

I hear it goes off manjana.

blackcloud9 · 03-02-2007, 08:51 PM

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I have been seeing loads of gulls flying NW across WindanSea Beach in the recent evenings, again they were heading out for the canyon at sunset tonight. Assuming that means what I think that means.
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frugalfisher · 03-02-2007, 10:35 PM

Nice talkin with you today ratdog.

I casted for a few solid hours to no avail. I did get a thrill though when the mac was picked up by a 5ft Leopard Shark. All fish released cept for the mac that was eaten.

spooky007 · 03-03-2007, 09:44 AM

Nice meeting you on the water James, Dennis and Ed. I'll be back down to LJ soon. The drive there isn't bad, just the drive back. Ended up with one monster mac on the iron. It was fun just paddling around out there to get a feel of how huge that place is. Untill next time.

Al

03-02-2007, 02:08 PM	#1
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	LJ 03/02 am Got on the water about 5:45am, lots of chop, and a moderate amount of wind spashing water around but still manageable. About 9am the wind died down. Tried Yoyoing a blue/white iron until my arms nearly fell off, for only 1 Bonita (15"), a sculpin and an oversized mack. I was bit hard only once and had a nice ride going for about 30 seconds when just like that it was gonzo! Very much a bummer. Didn't want to post any pics because nothing to brag about. Next time!

03-02-2007, 02:17 PM	#3
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I always declare it to have been a shark or BSB when that happens. Makes me feel better. I was gonna go this morning but forgot to turn on the alarm after setting it. Oh well. Any light boats out? __________________

03-02-2007, 07:04 PM	#5
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	SHARK!! All good. I hear it goes off manjana. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

03-02-2007, 08:51 PM	#6
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	. . . . I have been seeing loads of gulls flying NW across WindanSea Beach in the recent evenings, again they were heading out for the canyon at sunset tonight. Assuming that means what I think that means. . . . . __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos

03-02-2007, 10:35 PM	#7
frugalfisher Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 190	Leopard Shark, 3 Bass, 2 Jack Smelt, 1 Mac Nice talkin with you today ratdog. I casted for a few solid hours to no avail. I did get a thrill though when the mac was picked up by a 5ft Leopard Shark. All fish released cept for the mac that was eaten. __________________ James Caldwell Yellow Prowler

03-02-2007, 02:15 PM	#2
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	Thanks for the report.

03-02-2007, 02:30 PM	#4
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	Thats what I said to myself about ten minutes later" was probably a shark" made me feel a little better, not really. Did see about 8 or 10 other kayakers, 2 PBers, didn't see anyone with anything or any hookups but then again I didn't jump into anyones "spot", just my own! all the spots were there for the takin'.

03-03-2007, 09:44 AM	#8
spooky007 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 56	Nice meeting you on the water James, Dennis and Ed. I'll be back down to LJ soon. The drive there isn't bad, just the drive back. Ended up with one monster mac on the iron. It was fun just paddling around out there to get a feel of how huge that place is. Untill next time. Al