Malibu - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Snags · 06-02-2018, 02:31 PM

Easy surf launch with Reiner this morning at sunrise with no wind, little long period waves, and glassy conditions.

There was loads of bait around being harassed by undersized cudas and dolphins and the kelp was super thick and healthy. The water color was really green.

Tossed a 3/4 oz. underspin in red and white for most of the morning. Fishing was surprisingly slow but I ended up with 3 Calicos, 2 Sandys, and 2 rockfish. All released. Not sure what type of rockfish. Maybe olives? Reiner picked up a few bass as well.

Water felt pretty warm. I know because I turfed it on the landing. Seems like I do it every time. Fortunately I stowed all my gear inside so no casualties. I hate a beach break. Fuck those little sneaker waves.

Off the water by around 11 or so. Fun morning.
Here's a few pics.

MrPukaShell · 06-02-2018, 03:42 PM

sounds like a great day to me

Reiner · 06-02-2018, 07:29 PM

Yup a fun morning for sure. Next time you are in calf deep water maybe just get out instead of waiting for the next wave

Dave Legacy · 06-02-2018, 10:10 PM

Sweet! Cool to see you guys are still getting after it.

Denis_Ruso · 06-04-2018, 08:56 AM

Looks like a grassy rockfish to me. Glad you guys got out that day. Think I saw you guys from my buddy's boat that day.

Snags · 06-04-2018, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

Looks like a grassy rockfish to me. Glad you guys got out that day. Think I saw you guys from my buddy's boat that day.

Thanks for the fish ID Denis.
I'm on a camo Trident 13 and Reiner paddles a grey Malibu. Saw one boat out there on the outside edge of the kelp. The Betty O moved in to that spot as we were landing.
That must have been you. How did you do?
See you out there sometime or message me if you ever want to go out.
Best, Steve

Denis_Ruso · 06-04-2018, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Snags

Thanks for the fish ID Denis.
I'm on a camo Trident 13 and Reiner paddles a grey Malibu. Saw one boat out there on the outside edge of the kelp. The Betty O moved in to that spot as we were landing.
That must have been you. How did you do?
See you out there sometime or message me if you ever want to go out.
Best, Steve

Slow day, Rockfish only.

We kinda flew by that area. Deff saw the Betty out there working the kelp.

06-02-2018, 02:31 PM	#1
Snags Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Culver City Posts: 103	Malibu Easy surf launch with Reiner this morning at sunrise with no wind, little long period waves, and glassy conditions. There was loads of bait around being harassed by undersized cudas and dolphins and the kelp was super thick and healthy. The water color was really green. Tossed a 3/4 oz. underspin in red and white for most of the morning. Fishing was surprisingly slow but I ended up with 3 Calicos, 2 Sandys, and 2 rockfish. All released. Not sure what type of rockfish. Maybe olives? Reiner picked up a few bass as well. Water felt pretty warm. I know because I turfed it on the landing. Seems like I do it every time. Fortunately I stowed all my gear inside so no casualties. I hate a beach break. Fuck those little sneaker waves. Off the water by around 11 or so. Fun morning. Here's a few pics. Attached Images

06-04-2018, 08:56 AM	#5
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	Looks like a grassy rockfish to me. Glad you guys got out that day. Think I saw you guys from my buddy's boat that day. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

06-02-2018, 03:42 PM	#2
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	sounds like a great day to me

06-02-2018, 07:29 PM	#3
Reiner Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 71	Yup a fun morning for sure. Next time you are in calf deep water maybe just get out instead of waiting for the next wave

06-02-2018, 10:10 PM	#4
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	Sweet! Cool to see you guys are still getting after it.