Newport or J Street or Tidelands this Sat? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 10-01-2019, 09:49 PM

Looking for a sherpa/fishing partner for this Sat. The deal is that my son finally (I've been trying for 6 months) has a free Saturday to fish, but he's not quite strong enough to load and unload the kayaks with me. So, I need a little help. If you plan on going and wouldn't mind helping, let's meet up. This will be my son's first time spottie fishing and his first time kayak fishing. So, I'll be in teaching mode. Perhaps you're new to bass fishing and need some help getting started. This would be a great day to come out.

jdvarnold · 10-03-2019, 09:16 AM

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slammah · 10-03-2019, 11:38 AM

I was planning on going to Newport Harbor this Saturday and I'm down to meet up with you guys. I'm new to kayak fishing and it'll be my 3rd trip out. I can definitely help you load/unload and would definitely appreciate any helpful pointers! I still haven't caught a fish on the kayak :/

AlwaysFishing · 10-03-2019, 12:43 PM

I am totally new at kayak fishing. I mean like never fish on a kayak or ever own one. I just purchased one from OEX Sunset Beach and will be picking it up today.
May I tag along? I am from Long Beach by the 91 freeway. Thx.

Amish Ed · 10-03-2019, 09:54 PM

We're meeting Slammah at lower castaways park at 530am. Everyone is welcome. Alwaysfishing, did you get your yak?

Amish Ed · 10-03-2019, 09:55 PM

My son and I are meeting Slammah at lower castaways park at 530am. Everyone is welcome. Alwaysfishing, did you get your yak?

AlwaysFishing · 10-03-2019, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

My son and I are meeting Slammah at lower castaways park at 530am. Everyone is welcome. Alwaysfishing, did you get your yak?

Hi yes I picked up my Topwater 120 PDL today. I will definitely be seeing you there. I don't yet have a whole lot of gears so I will be going light. What sort of bait should I be bringing? I have some plastics like Gulp Alive and big hammer. Should I bring frozen squid or shrimp?
Thanks again for the invite.

Amish Ed · 10-03-2019, 11:28 PM

Nice ride you have and getting it from Andy is a great choice too. As far as setups and baits? Light line, like 6-12lb. There will be no water movement, so the bite will most likely be tough. I'll be fishing 3/8 lead heads and 4-5" slender profile baits. A 3" could be good too. Colors? Baitfish patterns in medium to light/clear colors. Reds, browns, and oranges. And white and/or chartreuse.

For the head and bait styles. I use Warbaits Slayer heads, Coolbaits Down Under Spin, and Caivo underspins. Bait styles are varied: creature baits, swimbaits, grubs, flukes, and even a couple worms.

Scent can make a big difference too. I use Hot Sauce, Uni Butter is good, as well as the Pro-cure scents.

That's what i use. Whatever you have that seems to fit, bring it.

I don't use live or dead bait for bass, but both shrimp and squid work. I'd probably give the nod to shrimp.

AlwaysFishing · 10-04-2019, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Nice ride you have and getting it from Andy is a great choice too. As far as setups and baits? Light line, like 6-12lb. There will be no water movement, so the bite will most likely be tough. I'll be fishing 3/8 lead heads and 4-5" slender profile baits. A 3" could be good too. Colors? Baitfish patterns in medium to light/clear colors. Reds, browns, and oranges. And white and/or chartreuse.

For the head and bait styles. I use Warbaits Slayer heads, Coolbaits Down Under Spin, and Caivo underspins. Bait styles are varied: creature baits, swimbaits, grubs, flukes, and even a couple worms.

Scent can make a big difference too. I use Hot Sauce, Uni Butter is good, as well as the Pro-cure scents.

That's what i use. Whatever you have that seems to fit, bring it.

I don't use live or dead bait for bass, but both shrimp and squid work. I'd probably give the nod to shrimp.

Yes Andy was very helpful getting everything I need and setting it up. He was very patient with all my newbie questions.

Thank you so much for all the info. I will bring most of what I have current.
See you tomorrow.

Iceman · 10-04-2019, 09:16 AM

Oh cool, did not know you were talking about Ed.................you guys should slay em! Looking forward to the report! and thanks!

Iceman · 10-04-2019, 09:20 AM

Where is Lower Castways Park?

Amish Ed · 10-04-2019, 11:41 AM

Dover and PCH, next to the bridge. Opposite side of the channel from Southwind.

slammah · 10-07-2019, 08:58 AM

Got to Castaways Park at around ~5:30 and launched right as the sun came up. Slowly peddling my hobie through the still glassy water while eating a fat breakfast burrito was definitely one of the highlights of my week. Ed mentioned how the lack of tidal movement and wind was going to make the fishing tough and we grinded for a few hours with just a couple bites. I hooked up on a spottie at around 8:30 (my first fish on the kayak!) using a 5" keitech with some freshwater shad scent I usually spray on for lmb’s. Sluggish fish so Ed told me to go low and slow and sure enough, I got bit slow popping over the eel grass. So cool. Fishing was slow so we headed back at around 10. Thanks guys for a good time and I'll be going out again same time next week.

SoCalEDC · 10-07-2019, 12:08 PM

nice, glad to hear you guys had a good time and got a couple of fish.

Amish Ed · 10-07-2019, 06:15 PM

My son got 2, I got skunked. But, it was a good time. This Sat at 530 works for me, hopefully the fish want to play.

AlwaysFishing · 10-07-2019, 10:58 PM

I skunked too but it was nice to have met Ed and his son as well as Kevin.
I did get a feel of the Topwater 120 PDL and love it!
Checked the tide report and it was reported to be smooth so I took the kayak out the next day and launched it off of the beach by Grissom oil island. Boy was that a mistake! The beach is so far from the parking lot I almost die of exhaustion dragging the kayak to the beach and then back to the parking lot after. I did have the C-Tug cart but it was still heavy. Love the few hours in the water though. I only managed a couple of small bass but it was nice to be out there.

Amish Ed · 10-08-2019, 12:21 AM

Are you coming Sat?

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Originally Posted by AlwaysFishing

I skunked too but it was nice to have met Ed and his son as well as Kevin.
I did get a feel of the Topwater 120 PDL and love it!
Checked the tide report and it was reported to be smooth so I took the kayak out the next day and launched it off of the beach by Grissom oil island. Boy was that a mistake! The beach is so far from the parking lot I almost die of exhaustion dragging the kayak to the beach and then back to the parking lot after. I did have the C-Tug cart but it was still heavy. Love the few hours in the water though. I only managed a couple of small bass but it was nice to be out there.

AlwaysFishing · 10-09-2019, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Are you coming Sat?

Ed I might not be able to go out this weekend. Got the Long Beach Marathon this Sunday. Maybe next weekend.

10-01-2019, 09:49 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Newport or J Street or Tidelands this Sat? Looking for a sherpa/fishing partner for this Sat. The deal is that my son finally (I've been trying for 6 months) has a free Saturday to fish, but he's not quite strong enough to load and unload the kayaks with me. So, I need a little help. If you plan on going and wouldn't mind helping, let's meet up. This will be my son's first time spottie fishing and his first time kayak fishing. So, I'll be in teaching mode. Perhaps you're new to bass fishing and need some help getting started. This would be a great day to come out. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-03-2019, 09:16 AM	#2
jdvarnold Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 40	I will be there - Either launching from M-street or the CG. ..

10-03-2019, 12:43 PM	#4
AlwaysFishing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: On the water Posts: 198	Total newbie I am totally new at kayak fishing. I mean like never fish on a kayak or ever own one. I just purchased one from OEX Sunset Beach and will be picking it up today. May I tag along? I am from Long Beach by the 91 freeway. Thx.

10-03-2019, 09:54 PM	#5
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	We're meeting Slammah at lower castaways park at 530am. Everyone is welcome. Alwaysfishing, did you get your yak? __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-03-2019, 09:55 PM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	My son and I are meeting Slammah at lower castaways park at 530am. Everyone is welcome. Alwaysfishing, did you get your yak? __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-03-2019, 11:38 AM	#3
slammah Junior Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: RSM Posts: 27	I was planning on going to Newport Harbor this Saturday and I'm down to meet up with you guys. I'm new to kayak fishing and it'll be my 3rd trip out. I can definitely help you load/unload and would definitely appreciate any helpful pointers! I still haven't caught a fish on the kayak :/

10-03-2019, 11:28 PM	#8
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Nice ride you have and getting it from Andy is a great choice too. As far as setups and baits? Light line, like 6-12lb. There will be no water movement, so the bite will most likely be tough. I'll be fishing 3/8 lead heads and 4-5" slender profile baits. A 3" could be good too. Colors? Baitfish patterns in medium to light/clear colors. Reds, browns, and oranges. And white and/or chartreuse. For the head and bait styles. I use Warbaits Slayer heads, Coolbaits Down Under Spin, and Caivo underspins. Bait styles are varied: creature baits, swimbaits, grubs, flukes, and even a couple worms. Scent can make a big difference too. I use Hot Sauce, Uni Butter is good, as well as the Pro-cure scents. That's what i use. Whatever you have that seems to fit, bring it. I don't use live or dead bait for bass, but both shrimp and squid work. I'd probably give the nod to shrimp. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-04-2019, 09:16 AM	#10
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Oh cool, did not know you were talking about Ed.................you guys should slay em! Looking forward to the report! and thanks! __________________

10-04-2019, 09:20 AM	#11
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Where is Lower Castways Park? __________________

10-04-2019, 11:41 AM	#12
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Dover and PCH, next to the bridge. Opposite side of the channel from Southwind. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-07-2019, 08:58 AM	#13
slammah Junior Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: RSM Posts: 27	POST-SESH UPDATE! Got to Castaways Park at around ~5:30 and launched right as the sun came up. Slowly peddling my hobie through the still glassy water while eating a fat breakfast burrito was definitely one of the highlights of my week. Ed mentioned how the lack of tidal movement and wind was going to make the fishing tough and we grinded for a few hours with just a couple bites. I hooked up on a spottie at around 8:30 (my first fish on the kayak!) using a 5" keitech with some freshwater shad scent I usually spray on for lmb’s. Sluggish fish so Ed told me to go low and slow and sure enough, I got bit slow popping over the eel grass. So cool. Fishing was slow so we headed back at around 10. Thanks guys for a good time and I'll be going out again same time next week.

10-07-2019, 12:08 PM	#14
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	nice, glad to hear you guys had a good time and got a couple of fish.

10-07-2019, 06:15 PM	#15
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	My son got 2, I got skunked. But, it was a good time. This Sat at 530 works for me, hopefully the fish want to play. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-07-2019, 10:58 PM	#16
AlwaysFishing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: On the water Posts: 198	I skunked too but it was nice to have met Ed and his son as well as Kevin. I did get a feel of the Topwater 120 PDL and love it! Checked the tide report and it was reported to be smooth so I took the kayak out the next day and launched it off of the beach by Grissom oil island. Boy was that a mistake! The beach is so far from the parking lot I almost die of exhaustion dragging the kayak to the beach and then back to the parking lot after. I did have the C-Tug cart but it was still heavy. Love the few hours in the water though. I only managed a couple of small bass but it was nice to be out there.