First time out of La Jolla - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sheephead · 07-14-2015, 11:28 AM

Arrived at La jolla at 7:00am yesterday planning to practice surf launching/ landing. Unfortunately the waves were too small so I brought a small rod to the kelp bed to see if I could land my first ocean fish(calico). They were too busy devouring the tuna crabs so I sent one to the bottom curious of what might eat it. As soon as it hit, wham! Once I got the fish to the surface I paused in astonishment. I got a Sheephead! My dream fish!

I've spent over 40 half day boat trips deliberately trying to catch this fish. Dumb Luck? Saw lots of yellows cruising in the kelp along with a few schooling greenies mixed with smelt in between pockets in the middle of the kelp beds. Heading in, the waves looked 2 maybe 3ft bigger. On the last wave of the set my Hobie spinned and fucking slammed into my face. OUCH!

Heading out tomorrow with hopes of landing or hooking my first Yellow.

King Saba · 07-14-2015, 11:50 AM

A sheepshead and a smack to the face? Dang. Sounds like a fun day to me.

Geno Machino · 07-14-2015, 12:42 PM

That sounds like some pretty funny s@*t right there!
At least you got your dancing pink elephant!!!
Good job!
You'll get a yellow next time.
Good luck

07-14-2015, 11:28 AM	#1
Sheephead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	First time out of La Jolla Arrived at La jolla at 7:00am yesterday planning to practice surf launching/ landing. Unfortunately the waves were too small so I brought a small rod to the kelp bed to see if I could land my first ocean fish(calico). They were too busy devouring the tuna crabs so I sent one to the bottom curious of what might eat it. As soon as it hit, wham! Once I got the fish to the surface I paused in astonishment. I got a Sheephead! My dream fish! I've spent over 40 half day boat trips deliberately trying to catch this fish. Dumb Luck? Saw lots of yellows cruising in the kelp along with a few schooling greenies mixed with smelt in between pockets in the middle of the kelp beds. Heading in, the waves looked 2 maybe 3ft bigger. On the last wave of the set my Hobie spinned and fucking slammed into my face. OUCH! Heading out tomorrow with hopes of landing or hooking my first Yellow. Attached Images

07-14-2015, 11:50 AM	#2
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	A sheepshead and a smack to the face? Dang. Sounds like a fun day to me.

07-14-2015, 12:42 PM	#3
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 553	That sounds like some pretty funny s@*t right there! At least you got your dancing pink elephant!!! Good job! You'll get a yellow next time. Good luck