Leo Carrillo 6/30 Calico crazy - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cronus · 07-01-2019, 06:26 AM

Yesterday was the busiest day I have ever had on my kayak. I actually lost count of how many fish I caught. So bummed my gopro battery was dead, thought I charged it... I launched out of Leo, hilariously, as it was low tide and I high centered on a large rock as the water went out and almost tipped over, was struggling not to laugh more than anything, really wish I had the gopro. The calicos were so aggressive, three hit my big hammer within 6 feet of my yak, saw them dart out of the kelp and nail it. They started small and got bigger. Several times I would be pulling up a fish and about 5 to 10 others would come up with him. Was one after another in most spots, went north after launching. I switched over to my red crab hookup bait and half the time it didnt even hit the bottom before being snatched. One guy not far from me landed a large hali, could hear the yelling - congrats. Wind picked up just after 11 so I came in but the bite was still going.

Roscoe · 07-01-2019, 07:45 AM

Nice report. Thought I saw your car by Leo. Glad you made it.
I was up north of you. The bit for me was hit and miss. But when it was on they where doing the same thing.
One of these days we should go for rock fish.

DanaPT · 07-01-2019, 10:13 AM

I've always wondered why GoPro was a billion dollar company. I've never had good luck with the product.

Firm/soft ware and batteries suck.

Great report and pics.

CaliHalikiller · 07-01-2019, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cronus

Yesterday was the busiest day I have ever had on my kayak. I actually lost count of how many fish I caught. So bummed my gopro battery was dead, thought I charged it... I launched out of Leo, hilariously, as it was low tide and I high centered on a large rock as the water went out and almost tipped over, was struggling not to laugh more than anything, really wish I had the gopro. The calicos were so aggressive, three hit my big hammer within 6 feet of my yak, saw them dart out of the kelp and nail it. They started small and got bigger. Several times I would be pulling up a fish and about 5 to 10 others would come up with him. Was one after another in most spots, went north after launching. I switched over to my red crab hookup bait and half the time it didnt even hit the bottom before being snatched. One guy not far from me landed a large hali, could hear the yelling - congrats. Wind picked up just after 11 so I came in but the bite was still going.

So where did you launch from drove by there Fri looked like the small stairs were closed off I'm going to fish it either Thursday morning or sat

Cronus · 07-01-2019, 12:45 PM

The stairs are gone so you need to have sand wheels. Saw some guys double teaming theirs to carry them in/out. By the bridge over the creek where the old restrooms were is a dirt ramp/road right off pch. You roll down that to the beach.

Cronus · 07-01-2019, 12:50 PM

Yeah Roscoe, I need to get a small light kayak for the deer creek days. Mine is just too heavy to carry it down there but saw some guys there in the morning on my way to Leo, the surf was perfect for launching all down the coast, even county line looked good.

fourtogo · 07-01-2019, 11:26 PM

I am always up to my eye brows in stuff and a day late bahaha . And get too read these reports . It very encouraging though glad it was somken fun time for you .

JohnMckroidJr · 07-08-2019, 08:27 AM

Nice report. Many of my gopro's -- specifically black 3+ will slowly drain the battery down even when not in use. I have the best luck if I charge the battery just before using, and never store the battery in the camera while not in use.

07-01-2019, 06:26 AM	#1
Cronus Cheat to win Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 93	Leo Carrillo 6/30 Calico crazy Yesterday was the busiest day I have ever had on my kayak. I actually lost count of how many fish I caught. So bummed my gopro battery was dead, thought I charged it... I launched out of Leo, hilariously, as it was low tide and I high centered on a large rock as the water went out and almost tipped over, was struggling not to laugh more than anything, really wish I had the gopro. The calicos were so aggressive, three hit my big hammer within 6 feet of my yak, saw them dart out of the kelp and nail it. They started small and got bigger. Several times I would be pulling up a fish and about 5 to 10 others would come up with him. Was one after another in most spots, went north after launching. I switched over to my red crab hookup bait and half the time it didnt even hit the bottom before being snatched. One guy not far from me landed a large hali, could hear the yelling - congrats. Wind picked up just after 11 so I came in but the bite was still going. Attached Images

07-01-2019, 11:26 PM	#7
fourtogo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 140	Leo I am always up to my eye brows in stuff and a day late bahaha . And get too read these reports . It very encouraging though glad it was somken fun time for you .

07-01-2019, 07:45 AM	#2
Roscoe Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Camarillo Posts: 91	Nice report. Thought I saw your car by Leo. Glad you made it. I was up north of you. The bit for me was hit and miss. But when it was on they where doing the same thing. One of these days we should go for rock fish.

07-01-2019, 10:13 AM	#3
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	I've always wondered why GoPro was a billion dollar company. I've never had good luck with the product. Firm/soft ware and batteries suck. Great report and pics.

07-01-2019, 12:45 PM	#5
Cronus Cheat to win Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 93	The stairs are gone so you need to have sand wheels. Saw some guys double teaming theirs to carry them in/out. By the bridge over the creek where the old restrooms were is a dirt ramp/road right off pch. You roll down that to the beach.

07-01-2019, 12:50 PM	#6
Cronus Cheat to win Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 93	Yeah Roscoe, I need to get a small light kayak for the deer creek days. Mine is just too heavy to carry it down there but saw some guys there in the morning on my way to Leo, the surf was perfect for launching all down the coast, even county line looked good.

07-08-2019, 08:27 AM	#8
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,945	Nice report. Many of my gopro's -- specifically black 3+ will slowly drain the battery down even when not in use. I have the best luck if I charge the battery just before using, and never store the battery in the camera while not in use.