LJ 8/2/14 Stormy weather - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Aaron&Julie · 08-03-2014, 01:31 PM

Up at 1:30AM, launched about 5:00AM.

Small waves, Aaron out dry, Julie a little bit wet as a wave tumbled over her bow.

A big ball of greenback mackerel, just outside of the reserve, and we had a dozen good baits. Kept at it until we had about 15 baits each, with slightly more spanish mackerel than greenies.

Seems like we need adversity. We can't tell you of all the "Murphy's Law" incidences that ended up yielding us fish to lead to a good trip. Today was the same as last Sunday, storms not predicted. We were rained on most of the day, when the possible storm wasn't supposed to move in until 11:00PM. A downright downpour at one point, stronger than last Sunday. No lightening, thunder and the wind was nice to us. A strong downhill current going though.

As often, the dolphins gave us the show we love. A pod of 50 or more early morning, with a couple of smaller showings later.

Anyways, back to fishing. Same as always, troll live mackerel behind our kayaks, one with a 2oz. torpedo sinker, the other fly-lined. After much rain, a slight dry spell from the rain, Julie's bit. 20 minutes of wonderful labor, and she gaffs her own 19lb yellowtail.

After that, Murphy took over. Aaron hoping to not be disgraced with the big skunk, loses 5 perfect greenies in a row. An aggresive cormorant whacked the s%#^t out of one, then latched onto the other taking it off the hook.
Sea- Lions, which were somewhat of a problem this day, stole a few, took the next 2 greenies. The fifth was a bonehead move on his part. Letting out that greenie in freespool too long it found the bull kelp below, and also was lost.

Long story, long. Eventually Murphy took a break. Aaron is bit. The yellow goes into the bull kelp, making the fight twice as hard. A little while later, Aaron sinks the gaff in his 11lb. yellow.

So nice, we both had bendos, and go home with a double. Life is good.

makobob · 08-03-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron&Julie

Up at 1:30AM, launched about 5:00AM.

Small waves, Aaron out dry, Julie a little bit wet as a wave tumbled over her bow.

A big ball of greenback mackerel, just outside of the reserve, and we had a dozen good baits. Kept at it until we had about 15 baits each, with slightly more spanish mackerel than greenies.

Seems like we need adversity. We can't tell you of all the "Murphy's Law" incidences that ended up yielding us fish to lead to a good trip. Today was the same as last Sunday, storms not predicted. We were rained on most of the day, when the possible storm wasn't supposed to move in until 11:00PM. A downright downpour at one point, stronger than last Sunday. No lightening, thunder and the wind was nice to us. A strong downhill current going though.

As often, the dolphins gave us the show we love. A pod of 50 or more early morning, with a couple of smaller showings later.

Anyways, back to fishing. Same as always, troll live mackerel behind our kayaks, one with a 2oz. torpedo sinker, the other fly-lined. After much rain, a slight dry spell from the rain, Julie's bit. 20 minutes of wonderful labor, and she gaffs her own 19lb yellowtail.

After that, Murphy took over. Aaron hoping to not be disgraced with the big skunk, loses 5 perfect greenies in a row. An aggresive cormorant whacked the s%#^t out of one, then latched onto the other taking it off the hook.
Sea- Lions, which were somewhat of a problem this day, stole a few, took the next 2 greenies. The fifth was a bonehead move on his part. Letting out that greenie in freespool too long it found the bull kelp below, and also was lost.

Long story, long. Eventually Murphy took a break. Aaron is bit. The yellow goes into the bull kelp, making the fight twice as hard. A little while later, Aaron sinks the gaff in his 11lb. yellow.

So nice, we both had bendos, and go home with a double. Life is good.

Congratulations on the family double. That.s dedication!!

JDW · 08-03-2014, 02:24 PM

Looks like you guys had fun with the adverse conditions!

Widgeon · 08-03-2014, 02:31 PM

Nice work, you two.

I was out there this morning and Murphy followed me around the whole time.

FISH11 · 08-03-2014, 02:34 PM

Bringing home some Yellows makes up for spending a large part of the day being wet. Congrats on the double.

SLYACKER · 08-03-2014, 03:13 PM

Earned!!! Nicely done

TheBentRod · 08-03-2014, 07:18 PM

Nice. I am going to fish La Jolla in August if I do nothing else. Dammit! Congrats, very impressive.

sdmosch · 08-03-2014, 07:53 PM

Well done!

momo fish · 08-03-2014, 07:56 PM

Good job both as always. Can't wait to try LJ again.

jruiz · 08-03-2014, 08:42 PM

I noticed the CF numbers on your yak. Sail? Motor?

blitzburgh · 08-03-2014, 08:58 PM

Rock on!

Ricsen · 08-03-2014, 09:59 PM

What a good day for both of you. Nice catch under less than ideal conditions. Way to stay with it.

tunaseeker · 08-03-2014, 10:03 PM

WTG!!!

08-03-2014, 01:31 PM	#1
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	LJ 8/2/14 Stormy weather Up at 1:30AM, launched about 5:00AM. Small waves, Aaron out dry, Julie a little bit wet as a wave tumbled over her bow. A big ball of greenback mackerel, just outside of the reserve, and we had a dozen good baits. Kept at it until we had about 15 baits each, with slightly more spanish mackerel than greenies. Seems like we need adversity. We can't tell you of all the "Murphy's Law" incidences that ended up yielding us fish to lead to a good trip. Today was the same as last Sunday, storms not predicted. We were rained on most of the day, when the possible storm wasn't supposed to move in until 11:00PM. A downright downpour at one point, stronger than last Sunday. No lightening, thunder and the wind was nice to us. A strong downhill current going though. As often, the dolphins gave us the show we love. A pod of 50 or more early morning, with a couple of smaller showings later. Anyways, back to fishing. Same as always, troll live mackerel behind our kayaks, one with a 2oz. torpedo sinker, the other fly-lined. After much rain, a slight dry spell from the rain, Julie's bit. 20 minutes of wonderful labor, and she gaffs her own 19lb yellowtail. After that, Murphy took over. Aaron hoping to not be disgraced with the big skunk, loses 5 perfect greenies in a row. An aggresive cormorant whacked the s%#^t out of one, then latched onto the other taking it off the hook. Sea- Lions, which were somewhat of a problem this day, stole a few, took the next 2 greenies. The fifth was a bonehead move on his part. Letting out that greenie in freespool too long it found the bull kelp below, and also was lost. Long story, long. Eventually Murphy took a break. Aaron is bit. The yellow goes into the bull kelp, making the fight twice as hard. A little while later, Aaron sinks the gaff in his 11lb. yellow. So nice, we both had bendos, and go home with a double. Life is good. __________________ "Never say die"

08-03-2014, 02:34 PM	#5
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	Bringing home some Yellows makes up for spending a large part of the day being wet. Congrats on the double. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

08-03-2014, 07:18 PM	#7
TheBentRod Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA and Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 425	Nice. I am going to fish La Jolla in August if I do nothing else. Dammit! Congrats, very impressive. Last edited by TheBentRod; 08-03-2014 at 08:44 PM.

08-03-2014, 08:58 PM	#11
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Rock on! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

08-03-2014, 02:24 PM	#3
JDW Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 57	Looks like you guys had fun with the adverse conditions!

08-03-2014, 02:31 PM	#4
Widgeon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Clairemont Posts: 175	Nice work, you two. I was out there this morning and Murphy followed me around the whole time.

08-03-2014, 03:13 PM	#6
SLYACKER Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Corona, ca Posts: 100	Earned!!! Nicely done

08-03-2014, 07:53 PM	#8
sdmosch Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rancho Penasquitos Posts: 74	Well done!

08-03-2014, 07:56 PM	#9
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Good job both as always. Can't wait to try LJ again.

08-03-2014, 08:42 PM	#10
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,008	I noticed the CF numbers on your yak. Sail? Motor?

08-03-2014, 09:59 PM	#12
Ricsen Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 65	What a good day for both of you. Nice catch under less than ideal conditions. Way to stay with it.

08-03-2014, 10:03 PM	#13
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	WTG!!!