King Harbor 1/19 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

johnnyblaze2009 · 01-19-2014, 06:22 PM

My first report!!!! Anyways, I've been on here for I really don't know how long reading all ur threads about kayak fishing- and after a few Fred Hall shows and visits to OEX and the Bass Pro Shops, I purchased a Malibu Stealth 12 because I have always wanted one. Anyways, I finally got out on the water with it today and went to Redondo Beach and launched outta King Harbor. Kind of nervous at first but after getting my bearings in I was paddling around exploring and understanding how to operate this new kayak. In the bay I hooked a bonito but as I was bringing him to the boat I didn't have the rod in a good position and he jerked and snapped my line- but my novice adrenaline was already thru the roof and I rerigged again and hurried to cast out with no luck on another bonito bite. But I did catch a few bass, all released, and all at random moments. But the highlight of my day was taking my daughter and son on the water with me to share in the beauty and the peace of a world they only understood watching me drool over pictures you guys post here on BWE. Tight lines guys. I appreciate all of you for keeping me hooked and I look forward to meeting you guys on the water. God Bless. Johnny

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DennisMorgan · 01-19-2014, 06:34 PM

Welcome to the party! It is a great sport to share with your kiddos. I enjoy it as well. See you on the water

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addicted2sp33d · 01-19-2014, 07:26 PM

There are Bonito in the Harbor right now?

Great Dad Work!

I still have a few years before I can take mine out, he still has new-baby-smell...

His mom would not appreciate me bringing him back smelling like salt water and fish guts.

MrPatrick · 01-19-2014, 07:34 PM

Looks like Team Lollipop has a new member.

blitzburgh · 01-19-2014, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by addicted2sp33d

There are Bonito in the Harbor right now?

The bait guy there has been chumming them in for last couple of months now.

JeffB · 01-19-2014, 11:28 PM

very cool to see you getting the kids out!

FISH11 · 01-20-2014, 07:00 PM

Great post. Any time spent on the water is a great learning experience and even better, a re-charge on your batteries that will help you with the work week rat race. If that's you're fishing license on the deck be careful that blue paper will turn black if it gets to much sun light (UV rays) Tight lines. Mark

LDO10 · 01-21-2014, 09:39 PM

Way to go....that's great getting the kids on the water early....next thing you know they'll be paddling their own yak.

rhyak · 01-22-2014, 07:25 AM

Mission accomplished, think the kids faces tell the story pretty well.

Ryan Howell

01-19-2014, 06:22 PM	#1
johnnyblaze2009 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 215	King Harbor 1/19 My first report!!!! Anyways, I've been on here for I really don't know how long reading all ur threads about kayak fishing- and after a few Fred Hall shows and visits to OEX and the Bass Pro Shops, I purchased a Malibu Stealth 12 because I have always wanted one. Anyways, I finally got out on the water with it today and went to Redondo Beach and launched outta King Harbor. Kind of nervous at first but after getting my bearings in I was paddling around exploring and understanding how to operate this new kayak. In the bay I hooked a bonito but as I was bringing him to the boat I didn't have the rod in a good position and he jerked and snapped my line- but my novice adrenaline was already thru the roof and I rerigged again and hurried to cast out with no luck on another bonito bite. But I did catch a few bass, all released, and all at random moments. But the highlight of my day was taking my daughter and son on the water with me to share in the beauty and the peace of a world they only understood watching me drool over pictures you guys post here on BWE. Tight lines guys. I appreciate all of you for keeping me hooked and I look forward to meeting you guys on the water. God Bless. Johnny Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-19-2014, 06:34 PM	#2
DennisMorgan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 225	Welcome to the party! It is a great sport to share with your kiddos. I enjoy it as well. See you on the water Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

01-19-2014, 11:28 PM	#6
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	very cool to see you getting the kids out! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

01-22-2014, 07:25 AM	#9
rhyak Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Central Coast Posts: 398	Mission accomplished, think the kids faces tell the story pretty well. Ryan Howell __________________ Team Central Coast Kayak Fishing

01-19-2014, 07:26 PM	#3
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	There are Bonito in the Harbor right now? Great Dad Work! I still have a few years before I can take mine out, he still has new-baby-smell... His mom would not appreciate me bringing him back smelling like salt water and fish guts.

01-19-2014, 07:34 PM	#4
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Looks like Team Lollipop has a new member.

01-20-2014, 07:00 PM	#7
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Great post. Any time spent on the water is a great learning experience and even better, a re-charge on your batteries that will help you with the work week rat race. If that's you're fishing license on the deck be careful that blue paper will turn black if it gets to much sun light (UV rays) Tight lines. Mark

01-21-2014, 09:39 PM	#8
LDO10 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 30	Way to go....that's great getting the kids on the water early....next thing you know they'll be paddling their own yak.