LJ Brutal Today - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 05-06-2018, 04:49 PM

Conditions were tough today starting right at the launch. Surf was up a bit, and the swells were breaking right on top of each other. Saw some guys turn around, and others get turned around. Took a few to the chest myself on the way out, but that is what I get for not timing anything.

Early bait was the only positive on the day, but it was a mix of mostly Spanish for me. I did manage a few Greenbacks and a lively Sardine. Unfortunately, I donated the 3 Greenies, Sardine and a Spanish to 3 Soupfins, 1 7Gill and 1 other mystery shark bite.

Water was GREEN at the surface, with some kind of bloom going crazy. In some areas you could not even see a few feet below the surface. The good news is that 20' down the water was blue. Paddled up North to take a look, only to have my FF battery die 15 mins after I got there (guess I only get 12 hours out of my 5 year old Bioenno battery?). At least the bloom had not reached beyond the canyon.

Noticing the swell stay up all day, it appeared that the landing would be interesting. It did not disappoint! Solid sets of 3-4 footers right on top of each other. I made it in dry, but it could have been a bit different had I not paddled backwards through the last 2 set waves.

I was glad to see that many guys were practicing their surf landings. Most were trying a new technique, but not sure upside down is going to catch on?

And please remember to leave your gear in your car before practicing in big surf.

Saba Slayer · 05-06-2018, 05:15 PM

"not sure upside down is going to catch on?"
That's pretty good Greg...!

bolocop · 05-06-2018, 09:06 PM

Predicted was 3ft. Actual was 4ft @5s. Enough said.

Should have taken off with the other guys who knew better than to launch today.

katchfish · 05-07-2018, 03:35 AM

Close interval surf sucks.

GregAndrew · 05-07-2018, 04:57 AM

When the sets rolled in, the waves were separated by not much more than the length of a kayak. With lots of sneakers at the end of the sets breaking further outside.

ore714 · 05-07-2018, 09:51 AM

ya I was out there Saturday and I launched at 430AM and once I got past the 1st set of waves then came one I couldn't see and got me pretty me good. It was tough out there and the water is SOOO GREEN!

Dannowar · 05-08-2018, 08:57 AM

winds been blowing hard on the outside. hence the short period waves and rolled water. checked the conditions yesterday and like you said, dirty on top, clear on the bottom. Thanks for the report

Phishphood · 05-08-2018, 01:14 PM

Saturday wasn't toooo bad at 0600 but man there was some good comic relief watching all the flips and rolls around noon. Dive reports have been saying bad viz in the top 20-30' with better range below that.

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JohnMckroidJr · 05-14-2018, 07:59 AM

Some of us fish vicariously through other's reports -- Thanks for sharing.

05-06-2018, 04:49 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	LJ Brutal Today Conditions were tough today starting right at the launch. Surf was up a bit, and the swells were breaking right on top of each other. Saw some guys turn around, and others get turned around. Took a few to the chest myself on the way out, but that is what I get for not timing anything. Early bait was the only positive on the day, but it was a mix of mostly Spanish for me. I did manage a few Greenbacks and a lively Sardine. Unfortunately, I donated the 3 Greenies, Sardine and a Spanish to 3 Soupfins, 1 7Gill and 1 other mystery shark bite. Water was GREEN at the surface, with some kind of bloom going crazy. In some areas you could not even see a few feet below the surface. The good news is that 20' down the water was blue. Paddled up North to take a look, only to have my FF battery die 15 mins after I got there (guess I only get 12 hours out of my 5 year old Bioenno battery?). At least the bloom had not reached beyond the canyon. Noticing the swell stay up all day, it appeared that the landing would be interesting. It did not disappoint! Solid sets of 3-4 footers right on top of each other. I made it in dry, but it could have been a bit different had I not paddled backwards through the last 2 set waves. I was glad to see that many guys were practicing their surf landings. Most were trying a new technique, but not sure upside down is going to catch on? And please remember to leave your gear in your car before practicing in big surf.

05-06-2018, 05:15 PM	#2
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,855	LOL... "not sure upside down is going to catch on?" That's pretty good Greg...! __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

05-07-2018, 09:51 AM	#6
ore714 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 34	launching in the dark ya I was out there Saturday and I launched at 430AM and once I got past the 1st set of waves then came one I couldn't see and got me pretty me good. It was tough out there and the water is SOOO GREEN!

05-08-2018, 08:57 AM	#7
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	winds been blowing hard on the outside. hence the short period waves and rolled water. checked the conditions yesterday and like you said, dirty on top, clear on the bottom. Thanks for the report __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

05-06-2018, 09:06 PM	#3
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	Predicted was 3ft. Actual was 4ft @5s. Enough said. Should have taken off with the other guys who knew better than to launch today.

05-07-2018, 03:35 AM	#4
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 848	Close interval surf sucks.

05-07-2018, 04:57 AM	#5
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	When the sets rolled in, the waves were separated by not much more than the length of a kayak. With lots of sneakers at the end of the sets breaking further outside.

05-08-2018, 01:14 PM	#8
Phishphood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 346	Saturday wasn't toooo bad at 0600 but man there was some good comic relief watching all the flips and rolls around noon. Dive reports have been saying bad viz in the top 20-30' with better range below that. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

05-14-2018, 07:59 AM	#9
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,933	Some of us fish vicariously through other's reports -- Thanks for sharing.