Fly fishing. Corvina action - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mike scales · 03-31-2015, 05:17 PM

So yesterday I decided to blow the dust off my Kayak and tie some new flies to test out in the bay today. I decided to make some variations of a ghost shrimp type pattern. I figure that's what a lot of people use, so my aim was to "match the hatch" as they say. haha... I had no high hopes or great expectations with these flies, they didn't come out great but that's ok, I'm still a beginner.

I hit the water at around 6:30am and proceeded to head to a few spots I thought might be holding some fish. I managed to catch several Spotted Bass here and there in the early hours, then it slowed down. Around 12pm I decide to call it a quits until suddenly, I notice a large splash out the corner of my eye. I stood up immediately and managed to make one fast but accurate cast right at the splash zone. Couple strips of the line and BAMMM!!!! Something nice detonates on my fly! My line takes off and the reel is screaming. After about 5 min, I have color.
A nice chunky Corvina! After a few pics and taking the time to resuscitate the fish until it was ready to go, I drop anchor and proceed to cast and strip the area. Glad I did! The Corvina wanted to play and I managed to catch two more. These guys were WELL fed and a blast on the fly! Very violent take and powerful fish. It reminded me of the Orange Mouth Corvina I caught last October in Gonzaga Bay. Not sure if these are the same variation of species, but to me they looked very much alike. For any other fly fisherman out there looking to get their fly fishing fix, I highly recommend getting out there! Tight lines!

PS: next stop, Yellowtail La jolla. The reports look GOOD!

wiredantz · 03-31-2015, 05:25 PM

Sweet flies

blitzburgh · 03-31-2015, 05:49 PM

Nice! Great photos!

Mike scales · 03-31-2015, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

Sweet flies

Thanks fellas! Making flies is very addicting!

Cadillyak · 03-31-2015, 10:31 PM

Well fed indeed! Nice job on the vinas, especially on the fly!!

Amish Ed · 03-31-2015, 11:06 PM

Well done. Few things are better in fishing than catching fish on your own bait.

FlyFishinYakr · 04-01-2015, 04:52 AM

Congrats on the action with the "Long Rod"!

I agree it's fun and a challenge coming up with fish catching patterns.

I can't wait to get treatment on my neck (and/or hand) so that I can use the "Long Rod" again! I'm dyin' here! And my gear is collecting dust!

Best of luck out @ LJ!
Looking forward to that report.
FFY

Mike scales · 04-01-2015, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Well done. Few things are better in fishing than catching fish on your own bait.

It's truly is a VERY rewarding feeling to see something that started as an art project to catching and producing great fish!

Mike scales · 04-01-2015, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyFishinYakr

Congrats on the action with the "Long Rod"!

I agree it's fun and a challenge coming up with fish catching patterns.

I can't wait to get treatment on my neck (and/or hand) so that I can use the "Long Rod" again! I'm dyin' here! And my gear is collecting dust!

Best of luck out @ LJ!
Looking forward to that report.
FFY

Thanks, FlyFishinYakr! When you're ready to fish again, happy to give any info you may need to target these fish. I hope your treatment goes well so you can get on the water soon!

Kayak_Bernie · 04-01-2015, 09:52 AM

where were you fishing? SD Bay?? I really want to catch a corvina! Awesome pics, those fish do indeed look chunky!!

Mike scales · 04-01-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kayak_Bernie

where were you fishing? SD Bay?? I really want to catch a corvina! Awesome pics, those fish do indeed look chunky!!

Hey, Kayak_Bernie
I was fishing between J street and the Cays. VERY shallow water 2-3 feet. Its great because most boats cannot access this water and you can sight cast! I saw these fish swimming in packs like a pack of blood thirsty Wolves looking for anything wounded or vulnerable. Lots oh Halibut breaching the water too! It was one of those moments a kayak angler gets to witnesses and cherish. Pretty certain you can find these fish anywhere shallow. Just keep your eyes peeled to hopefully spot small fry fish bursting off the surface, most likely trying to evade Corv. Hope this info helps!

Kayak_Bernie · 04-01-2015, 11:13 AM

This is great Mike, I have a fishing SUP and I flyfish a bit , mostly when I lived in the midwest (bass and bluegill) but I think I am going to give a bit more effort this summer. Standing on the SUP gives you a great angle to sight cast to hungry fish. Hopefully i'll see you out on the water, you can t miss the big blue and white catamaran L2Fish paddleboard

Mike scales · 04-01-2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Kayak_Bernie

This is great Mike, I have a fishing SUP and I flyfish a bit , mostly when I lived in the midwest (bass and bluegill) but I think I am going to give a bit more effort this summer. Standing on the SUP gives you a great angle to sight cast to hungry fish. Hopefully i'll see you out on the water, you can t miss the big blue and white catamaran L2Fish paddleboard

Awesom! I was considering doing the same on my sup, I just have to figure out how to anchor up because the breeze can push you off position easily. Cheers!

03-31-2015, 05:17 PM	#1
Mike scales Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 327	Fly fishing. Corvina action So yesterday I decided to blow the dust off my Kayak and tie some new flies to test out in the bay today. I decided to make some variations of a ghost shrimp type pattern. I figure that's what a lot of people use, so my aim was to "match the hatch" as they say. haha... I had no high hopes or great expectations with these flies, they didn't come out great but that's ok, I'm still a beginner. I hit the water at around 6:30am and proceeded to head to a few spots I thought might be holding some fish. I managed to catch several Spotted Bass here and there in the early hours, then it slowed down. Around 12pm I decide to call it a quits until suddenly, I notice a large splash out the corner of my eye. I stood up immediately and managed to make one fast but accurate cast right at the splash zone. Couple strips of the line and BAMMM!!!! Something nice detonates on my fly! My line takes off and the reel is screaming. After about 5 min, I have color. A nice chunky Corvina! After a few pics and taking the time to resuscitate the fish until it was ready to go, I drop anchor and proceed to cast and strip the area. Glad I did! The Corvina wanted to play and I managed to catch two more. These guys were WELL fed and a blast on the fly! Very violent take and powerful fish. It reminded me of the Orange Mouth Corvina I caught last October in Gonzaga Bay. Not sure if these are the same variation of species, but to me they looked very much alike. For any other fly fisherman out there looking to get their fly fishing fix, I highly recommend getting out there! Tight lines! PS: next stop, Yellowtail La jolla. The reports look GOOD! __________________ Last edited by Mike scales; 03-31-2015 at 05:24 PM.

03-31-2015, 05:25 PM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Sweet flies __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

03-31-2015, 05:49 PM	#3
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Nice! Great photos! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

03-31-2015, 10:31 PM	#5
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Well fed indeed! Nice job on the vinas, especially on the fly!! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

03-31-2015, 11:06 PM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Well done. Few things are better in fishing than catching fish on your own bait. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

04-01-2015, 04:52 AM	#7
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	Congrats on the action with the "Long Rod"! I agree it's fun and a challenge coming up with fish catching patterns. I can't wait to get treatment on my neck (and/or hand) so that I can use the "Long Rod" again! I'm dyin' here! And my gear is collecting dust! Best of luck out @ LJ! Looking forward to that report. FFY

04-01-2015, 09:52 AM	#10
Kayak_Bernie Live Watersports ProStaff Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rolando Village Posts: 224	where were you fishing? SD Bay?? I really want to catch a corvina! Awesome pics, those fish do indeed look chunky!!

04-01-2015, 11:13 AM	#12
Kayak_Bernie Live Watersports ProStaff Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rolando Village Posts: 224	This is great Mike, I have a fishing SUP and I flyfish a bit , mostly when I lived in the midwest (bass and bluegill) but I think I am going to give a bit more effort this summer. Standing on the SUP gives you a great angle to sight cast to hungry fish. Hopefully i'll see you out on the water, you can t miss the big blue and white catamaran L2Fish paddleboard