8/28 La Jolla Report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Murray · 08-28-2015, 01:16 PM

Got to the pier just before daylight. My turn for bait tank failure. Ended up pouring water into tank every 10 minutes or so to keep 4 macs happy. Decided to stay inside so off to the condo. No ff but caught yellow in front of condo (probably 150ish feet of water). Hooked up around 9 and back to the shores by 10. Beautiful launch under full moon with ankle slappers. Considering the heat, probably good I had a short day. Felt more like the pacific side of southern baja. Also caught a skippie so I am sure bft are around.

Geno Machino · 08-28-2015, 02:47 PM

Wow! A skippy. Sweet. Good job on the quick out and back with fresh hamachi!!!

Jim Sammons LJKF · 08-28-2015, 05:40 PM

Some huge bonita out there today. I had a full bait tank and ever single bait got a big bonita, nothing else for us.

driftwood · 08-28-2015, 06:58 PM

It's good to see Big Bonita again in La Jolla. the last time I remember big bonita that size was 2005. It's been a long time!!!

fishingfiend · 08-28-2015, 07:43 PM

Not as glamorous, but a skipjack from a yak is still an El Nino exotic!

Thanks for the report!

2-Stix · 08-30-2015, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

Some huge bonita out there today. I had a full bait tank and ever single bait got a big bonita, nothing else for us.

Jim I saw you out there. I had a heck of a time making bait. Got on the water at 5:45 and head out with 10 greens at 9:30. The 10 were shredded by 11am. All side bites. I landed one 24" bonito only to loose it after bleeding it to a dog. Most frustrating day ever for me. First time at LJ.

Friday made bait faster. Trolled all over. Not one bite. Rough intro to LJ. Looks like yaks got yellowtail both days. Long drive and big commitment from Ventura.

08-28-2015, 01:16 PM	#1
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	8/28 La Jolla Report Got to the pier just before daylight. My turn for bait tank failure. Ended up pouring water into tank every 10 minutes or so to keep 4 macs happy. Decided to stay inside so off to the condo. No ff but caught yellow in front of condo (probably 150ish feet of water). Hooked up around 9 and back to the shores by 10. Beautiful launch under full moon with ankle slappers. Considering the heat, probably good I had a short day. Felt more like the pacific side of southern baja. Also caught a skippie so I am sure bft are around.

08-28-2015, 05:40 PM	#3
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Some huge bonita out there today. I had a full bait tank and ever single bait got a big bonita, nothing else for us. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

08-28-2015, 02:47 PM	#2
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 553	Wow! A skippy. Sweet. Good job on the quick out and back with fresh hamachi!!!

08-28-2015, 06:58 PM	#4
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	It's good to see Big Bonita again in La Jolla. the last time I remember big bonita that size was 2005. It's been a long time!!!

08-28-2015, 07:43 PM	#5
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	Not as glamorous, but a skipjack from a yak is still an El Nino exotic! Thanks for the report!