L.J. 10/21/05 p.m. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

skiffman · 10-21-2005, 06:23 PM

Launched late @ 12:30 with the breeeeze just starting to build. Water 64-65 with 20+ visability. It was pretty windy and bumpy on the way out so I hooked it inside to fish Calicos. Caught 6 and then saw the birds working outside so I banged it out there. Lots of bait puddling around and birds crashing but no large boils. I was throwing a Fish Trap on 15lb when I get bit. Reel down, feels good, nice quality bass I think. When it came tight and the fish realized it was was hooked it smoked me big time and never stopped. I chased it down and got on top but it was over. Lot's of heartbreak going on lately. I feel your pain Nelz, Andy, and Brad. Still some life out on the L.J. pond. It's not over yet. Ken was on his way out when I hit the beach @ 4:30. We'll see what kind of tale he has for this evening. Kelvin

Spinal Tap · 10-21-2005, 07:02 PM

I guess that was Ken out there with a headlamp. I went out to look at the conditions at LJ to see if it was divable, and I saw a guy in a kayak with a headlamp on. He was near the edge of the reserve. I wonder if it was Ken.

I scrapped the dave because I don't like going in at night with such a low tide. I'm a wuss.

Nate

katchfish · 10-21-2005, 10:47 PM

Good to see ya Kelvin, loved your story!

Hit the PM late. I planned to do some fishing and then hoop for bugs until 8:30 or so. The wind wasn’t too bad and it laid down after the sun went down. The swell was less then one foot.

I saved four macs in my bait tank (from Thursdays adventure). Man those get nasty quick!

Made some more bait at the reserve buoy. It was getting too late to fish so I headed towards the point.

I hooked up with two kayakers, Jeff and Eric. Jeff has hooped a few times this season and was a big help.

I dropped my first hoop, When I returned 15 minutes later both greenbacks were completely gone except for their skulls.

Those bugs are voracious feeders.

Ended up the evening with two shorts. Great time! Fast paced and very exciting.

I plan on using salmon heads next time, the are very durable (thanks Jeff).

Landed a little before 9:00. Pulled off a Madscientist sideways landing on a rogue two footer.

Hasta manana pinche pescadores,

Ken

PlasticSkipper · 10-22-2005, 06:12 AM

I went out just before Ken, good seeing you. Hoping to get bait and something tastey North of the pier but didn't get either. Saw one boil of bait but they were not biting. Trolled a rapala around the reserve and then cast for bass at the edge of the kelp. Got a good tug on a plastic lure, then a too-friendly seal pup started hanging around and playing with my drift chute, had to pull it in when I saw he was sticking his head inside, afraid he would flip me. Would you guys stop feeding him?

No love from the fish and I paddled back in the dark. Started metering lots of fish as I crossed into the reserve. Water was 65 degrees. Dave

Brad Wells · 10-22-2005, 08:35 AM

Ken, I was on my way to join you at 4:15 when my wife called. Her truck won't go in reverse. Looks like I have an expensive date with a transmisssion shop. Are yo going for bugs again tonight?

jefkawst · 10-22-2005, 10:07 AM

Yo Ken,

Nice meeting you out there. After our underwater recon, we decided to drop hoops regardless of what our human fishfinder found....

But throughout the night I did manage 2 legals to go with dinner as well..

Hope to see you out there next friday, fully loaded with salmon heads.

Jeff

katchfish · 10-22-2005, 10:48 AM

Brad, I'll be out there armed with salmon this time.

Ken

madscientist · 10-22-2005, 03:23 PM

I've got the bait if you have the hoops. Got several carcasses in my freezer and would love to go out bugging with anyone that knows what they are doing and can spare a net or two. I'll be happy to go home with one or two and will supply all the bait needed. Gotta nice fresh rack that looks like bugs would go nuts for. :shock:

Ripps · 10-22-2005, 04:46 PM

Ken,

thanks for the advice and the website ref's - you'll prob see this rookie out more often.. my diver buddy was able to locate some good areas and picked up a few legals.. he was gunna give'em to us but we had separated for the evening. he ended up throwing 'em back cuz he didnt have a license.

came out skunked this time but will also go back to using salmon heads. LESSSON #1: "if it aint broken, don't fix it" - (had much better luck hoopin last week with the salmon heads)

ps- ken, what was the name of that carbon fiber paddle you had?

katchfish · 10-22-2005, 10:20 PM

Eric, I used the salmon heads this evening and picked up two legals and threw back 10 shorts.

The paddle is an Onno.

See you out there and good luck,

Ken

10-22-2005, 04:46 PM	#9
Ripps Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1	buggin' Ken, thanks for the advice and the website ref's - you'll prob see this rookie out more often.. my diver buddy was able to locate some good areas and picked up a few legals.. he was gunna give'em to us but we had separated for the evening. he ended up throwing 'em back cuz he didnt have a license. came out skunked this time but will also go back to using salmon heads. LESSSON #1: "if it aint broken, don't fix it" - (had much better luck hoopin last week with the salmon heads) ps- ken, what was the name of that carbon fiber paddle you had? __________________ Eric Ripley - Novice

10-21-2005, 06:23 PM	#1
skiffman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 107	L.J. 10/21/05 p.m. Launched late @ 12:30 with the breeeeze just starting to build. Water 64-65 with 20+ visability. It was pretty windy and bumpy on the way out so I hooked it inside to fish Calicos. Caught 6 and then saw the birds working outside so I banged it out there. Lots of bait puddling around and birds crashing but no large boils. I was throwing a Fish Trap on 15lb when I get bit. Reel down, feels good, nice quality bass I think. When it came tight and the fish realized it was was hooked it smoked me big time and never stopped. I chased it down and got on top but it was over. Lot's of heartbreak going on lately. I feel your pain Nelz, Andy, and Brad. Still some life out on the L.J. pond. It's not over yet. Ken was on his way out when I hit the beach @ 4:30. We'll see what kind of tale he has for this evening. Kelvin __________________ save some for tomorrow www.lajollafishing.com

10-21-2005, 07:02 PM	#2
Spinal Tap Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 132	I guess that was Ken out there with a headlamp. I went out to look at the conditions at LJ to see if it was divable, and I saw a guy in a kayak with a headlamp on. He was near the edge of the reserve. I wonder if it was Ken. I scrapped the dave because I don't like going in at night with such a low tide. I'm a wuss. Nate

10-21-2005, 10:47 PM	#3
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 848	Good to see ya Kelvin, loved your story! Hit the PM late. I planned to do some fishing and then hoop for bugs until 8:30 or so. The wind wasn’t too bad and it laid down after the sun went down. The swell was less then one foot. I saved four macs in my bait tank (from Thursdays adventure). Man those get nasty quick! Made some more bait at the reserve buoy. It was getting too late to fish so I headed towards the point. I hooked up with two kayakers, Jeff and Eric. Jeff has hooped a few times this season and was a big help. I dropped my first hoop, When I returned 15 minutes later both greenbacks were completely gone except for their skulls. Those bugs are voracious feeders. Ended up the evening with two shorts. Great time! Fast paced and very exciting. I plan on using salmon heads next time, the are very durable (thanks Jeff). Landed a little before 9:00. Pulled off a Madscientist sideways landing on a rogue two footer. Hasta manana pinche pescadores, Ken

10-22-2005, 06:12 AM	#4
PlasticSkipper Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 61	I went out just before Ken, good seeing you. Hoping to get bait and something tastey North of the pier but didn't get either. Saw one boil of bait but they were not biting. Trolled a rapala around the reserve and then cast for bass at the edge of the kelp. Got a good tug on a plastic lure, then a too-friendly seal pup started hanging around and playing with my drift chute, had to pull it in when I saw he was sticking his head inside, afraid he would flip me. Would you guys stop feeding him? No love from the fish and I paddled back in the dark. Started metering lots of fish as I crossed into the reserve. Water was 65 degrees. Dave

10-22-2005, 08:35 AM	#5
Brad Wells Junior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 27	Ken, I was on my way to join you at 4:15 when my wife called. Her truck won't go in reverse. Looks like I have an expensive date with a transmisssion shop. Are yo going for bugs again tonight?

10-22-2005, 10:07 AM	#6
jefkawst Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 20	Yo Ken, Nice meeting you out there. After our underwater recon, we decided to drop hoops regardless of what our human fishfinder found.... But throughout the night I did manage 2 legals to go with dinner as well.. Hope to see you out there next friday, fully loaded with salmon heads. Jeff

10-22-2005, 10:48 AM	#7
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 848	Brad, I'll be out there armed with salmon this time. Ken

10-22-2005, 03:23 PM	#8
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I've got the bait if you have the hoops. Got several carcasses in my freezer and would love to go out bugging with anyone that knows what they are doing and can spare a net or two. I'll be happy to go home with one or two and will supply all the bait needed. Gotta nice fresh rack that looks like bugs would go nuts for. :shock:

10-22-2005, 10:20 PM	#10
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 848	Eric, I used the salmon heads this evening and picked up two legals and threw back 10 shorts. The paddle is an Onno. See you out there and good luck, Ken