Out of Town Report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ronbo613 · 10-26-2013, 09:53 AM

I spent a lot of time paddling around La Jolla and North County fishing spots. Had a lot of fun catching big yellowtail, white seabass and the occasional shark from the kayak. When I moved to the Columbia River Gorge, I found a lot of great places to go kayak fishing, but the fish weren't as big as the ones in the ocean.
That's true most of the time until the salmon start running. Salmon are big, hard fighting fish. You don't get many small ones because only the adult fish swim up the Columbia River to spawn. This year has had a record fall Chinook and Coho salmon run and the fishing has been off the charts.

This was a particularly good day, caught a personal best Chinook and an even bigger PB Coho.

The salmon run is winding down and the fishing season will pretty much be over here, but plenty of memories and lots of fishing gear to clean up to be ready for next spring. This is the time of year I really miss that SoCal sunshine!

JeffB · 10-26-2013, 10:17 AM

That look like a lot of fun! Looks like you will be eating good!

lbsurf2ca · 10-26-2013, 10:23 AM

Although for me nothing will quiet give the excitement and challenge of chasing down a boiling school of yellows with a surface iron...

That looks pretty amazing. Nice catch

lamb · 10-26-2013, 11:04 AM

Awesome!

Always been a big fan of Waterman's reports

ronbo613 · 10-26-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lbsurf2ca

Although for me nothing will quiet give the excitement and challenge of chasing down a boiling school of yellows with a surface iron...

That looks pretty amazing. Nice catch

Seeing twenty pound plus salmon jumping out of the water a couple feet away gets you going pretty good as well.

The thing about kayak fishing is that it can take you to places other fishermen can't go. Paddling out in the ocean before sunrise, dead glass and clear water when the fish are biting, launching at a place power boats and bank fishermen can't get to, being able to see and do things because kayaks are so quiet; kayak fishing is still new enough where you can be the first to experience something nobody else has.

You're not always alone

DanaPT · 10-26-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ronbo613

Seeing twenty pound plus salmon jumping out of the water a couple feet away gets you going pretty good as well.

The thing about kayak fishing is that it can take you to places other fishermen can't go. Paddling out in the ocean before sunrise, dead glass and clear water when the fish are biting, launching at a place power boats and bank fishermen can't get to, being able to see and do things because kayaks are so quiet; kayak fishing is still new enough where you can be the first to experience something nobody else has.

You're not always alone

x2. Exactly how I feel. Great report.

Sdspeed · 10-26-2013, 01:29 PM

Really enjoyed both the report and all your great photos. Thanks for sharing!

walrus · 10-26-2013, 06:35 PM

A dream trip with the catch and wildlife! Enjoy the good eating!

StinkyMatt · 10-26-2013, 07:42 PM

Those salmon are brutes!

I had a chance to visit The Gorge this summer. You really live in a beautiful area.

In my opinion, salmon is the best tasting fish out there.

Congrats on the PBs.

Squid Vicious · 10-26-2013, 10:37 PM

.....great report and pics

10-26-2013, 09:53 AM	#1
ronbo613 Waterman At Large Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the Water Posts: 199	Out of Town Report I spent a lot of time paddling around La Jolla and North County fishing spots. Had a lot of fun catching big yellowtail, white seabass and the occasional shark from the kayak. When I moved to the Columbia River Gorge, I found a lot of great places to go kayak fishing, but the fish weren't as big as the ones in the ocean. That's true most of the time until the salmon start running. Salmon are big, hard fighting fish. You don't get many small ones because only the adult fish swim up the Columbia River to spawn. This year has had a record fall Chinook and Coho salmon run and the fishing has been off the charts. This was a particularly good day, caught a personal best Chinook and an even bigger PB Coho. The salmon run is winding down and the fishing season will pretty much be over here, but plenty of memories and lots of fishing gear to clean up to be ready for next spring. This is the time of year I really miss that SoCal sunshine! __________________ Kayak Fishing Photos and Video

10-26-2013, 10:17 AM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	That look like a lot of fun! Looks like you will be eating good! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

10-26-2013, 10:23 AM	#3
lbsurf2ca Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Encinitas Posts: 395	Although for me nothing will quiet give the excitement and challenge of chasing down a boiling school of yellows with a surface iron... That looks pretty amazing. Nice catch __________________

10-26-2013, 11:04 AM	#4
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Awesome! Always been a big fan of Waterman's reports __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

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Squid Vicious plastic navey squid Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Adelanto Posts: 171	.....great report and pics __________________ Manny Malibu Stealth 14 Malibu Pro Exporer F & D Malibu Mini X F & D "anchovie "

10-26-2013, 01:29 PM	#7
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	Really enjoyed both the report and all your great photos. Thanks for sharing!

10-26-2013, 06:35 PM	#8
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	A dream trip with the catch and wildlife! Enjoy the good eating!

10-26-2013, 07:42 PM	#9
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Those salmon are brutes! I had a chance to visit The Gorge this summer. You really live in a beautiful area. In my opinion, salmon is the best tasting fish out there. Congrats on the PBs.