Dana Point Black Friday 11/27 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Starsky · 11-27-2015, 03:16 PM

I finally can post my first fish report!

Went out of Dana Point harbor around 8am, water 65 degrees, slightly breezy. Took my father in law out on my Hobie Outfitter Tandem.

We got out behind the long breaker and I hooked a baby Halibut, then 2 times had something big pulling my drag before finally breaking the hook free. Bummed out, got sea sick after re-tying the rig. Decided to head back into the harbor to calmer water.

Just inside the harbor near the 5mph bouys I decide to throw a plastic out. Let it sink to the bottom and started to drift it. Few seconds later I get a hookup! Hardly much fight at first but as soon as I saw what it was it took a dive. Looked to me like a legal Halibut! After a few minutes of it circling the boat, my father in law got it in the net and we landed it.

Turned out to be 28", my first legal halibut off the kayak! I was stoked! Felt great after losing whatever broke off out there. Can't wait to get back there!

Harry Hill · 11-27-2015, 03:26 PM

Wow, very nice, I'm still waiting to make my first real fish report so it's good to see someone else's success story. Great report

Starsky · 11-27-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

Wow, very nice, I'm still waiting to make my first real fish report so it's good to see someone else's success story. Great report

Don't give up Harry! It's all worth it when you land it! Thanks for the kind words.

Geno Machino · 11-27-2015, 04:49 PM

Nice Work Starsky!!!

Was thinking of going out tomorrow, however I think I'll let the water settle down one more day...congrates on the first legal 'butt from the yak!!

I'm also, still looking for my first...

Thanks for the report,
Geno

Iceman · 11-27-2015, 05:00 PM

Tasty eater right there!

iethinker · 11-27-2015, 05:26 PM

May your future reports be of such good fortune.

Dave Legacy · 11-27-2015, 06:08 PM

Those Hali always put up the big fight once they see you. Glad to see you got the upper hand on em'!

tstephens3232 · 11-27-2015, 08:12 PM

Also thinking about heading out tomorrow. I will probably test it out, sounds like they're chewing. Nice Work

Aaron&Julie · 11-28-2015, 12:59 AM

Congrats on that 1st legal off the 'yak. Now you get the pleasure of eating it

DanaPT · 11-28-2015, 06:54 AM

Make the trip home all the more satisfying. Congrats and may you continue to out do yourself.

Starsky · 11-28-2015, 03:01 PM

Thanks for the kind words everyone! Loving Dana point this week. Wednesday scored 4 legal lobsters and Friday my first Halibut. Had a great Thanksgiving. Hope to get back there soon.

-Sal

tacmik · 11-28-2015, 03:27 PM

Now just repeat it next sat. for the Steven Green tournament.

Starsky · 11-28-2015, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tacmik

Now just repeat it next sat. for the Steven Green tournament.

Trying to figure out my schedule to get out there, thinking of taking my son.

joefish808 · 11-28-2015, 04:04 PM

Good job, bro. I've never caught anything good inside DP Harbor like you just did. Good stuff.

blitzburgh · 11-30-2015, 08:43 AM

Way to go!

11-27-2015, 03:16 PM	#1
Starsky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lancaster Posts: 187	Dana Point Black Friday 11/27 I finally can post my first fish report! Went out of Dana Point harbor around 8am, water 65 degrees, slightly breezy. Took my father in law out on my Hobie Outfitter Tandem. We got out behind the long breaker and I hooked a baby Halibut, then 2 times had something big pulling my drag before finally breaking the hook free. Bummed out, got sea sick after re-tying the rig. Decided to head back into the harbor to calmer water. Just inside the harbor near the 5mph bouys I decide to throw a plastic out. Let it sink to the bottom and started to drift it. Few seconds later I get a hookup! Hardly much fight at first but as soon as I saw what it was it took a dive. Looked to me like a legal Halibut! After a few minutes of it circling the boat, my father in law got it in the net and we landed it. Turned out to be 28", my first legal halibut off the kayak! I was stoked! Felt great after losing whatever broke off out there. Can't wait to get back there! Attached Images

11-27-2015, 04:49 PM	#4
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 553	Nice Work Starsky!!! Was thinking of going out tomorrow, however I think I'll let the water settle down one more day...congrates on the first legal 'butt from the yak!! I'm also, still looking for my first... Thanks for the report, Geno __________________

11-27-2015, 05:00 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Tasty eater right there! __________________

11-27-2015, 05:26 PM	#6
iethinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 370	First! May your future reports be of such good fortune.

11-28-2015, 12:59 AM	#9
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Congrats on that 1st legal off the 'yak. Now you get the pleasure of eating it __________________ "Never say die"

11-27-2015, 03:26 PM	#2
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	Wow, very nice, I'm still waiting to make my first real fish report so it's good to see someone else's success story. Great report

11-27-2015, 06:08 PM	#7
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	Those Hali always put up the big fight once they see you. Glad to see you got the upper hand on em'!

11-27-2015, 08:12 PM	#8
tstephens3232 Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Long Beach Posts: 30	Also thinking about heading out tomorrow. I will probably test it out, sounds like they're chewing. Nice Work

11-28-2015, 06:54 AM	#10
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Make the trip home all the more satisfying. Congrats and may you continue to out do yourself.

11-28-2015, 03:01 PM	#11
Starsky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lancaster Posts: 187	Thanks for the kind words everyone! Loving Dana point this week. Wednesday scored 4 legal lobsters and Friday my first Halibut. Had a great Thanksgiving. Hope to get back there soon. -Sal

11-28-2015, 03:27 PM	#12
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Now just repeat it next sat. for the Steven Green tournament. __________________

11-28-2015, 04:04 PM	#14
joefish808 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 43	Good job, bro. I've never caught anything good inside DP Harbor like you just did. Good stuff.

11-30-2015, 08:43 AM	#15
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Way to go! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe