Wed in the Sun - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

landwhale · 02-04-2009, 08:51 PM

Met Andy at 6am and launched at Seal Beach in a flat ocean. Decided to trunck it since it was a little warmer this morning and the forcast called for a warm day. Started at the end of the jetty throwing a Fluke coated in Uni Butter. Got bit hard and the drag was peeling then the rocks saved the fish. Worked the area for another 1/2 hour for one more bite then headed out for deeper water. the day was unreal with no wind.
8:30

12:00

Andy landed one nice sand bass then it was time for him to do the work thing so I paddled north toward the Long Beach Breakwater to fish the reef we fished last Saturday.

There was no current and without wind no drift and no fish. Headed back over to the rig about 10:00 and slow paddled while bouncing baits on the bottom. My next fish didn't come until 11:30 and was a nice 15" sandie that fliped overbaord while I was turning on my camera. Worked the area til 1:00 for 2 more small sandies

then headed back to the end of the jetty. Fished the end of the jetty til 2:00 then slow padded drift baits back toward the beach. Caught this sandie about 100 yards from the end of the jetty

When I was alomost to the last bend in the rocks I got hamered the fish was pulling drag and got into the rocks. I paddled back and pulled this sandie out of the rocks

Landed at 3:00 after 9 hours on the water in still flat conditions. The wind had just started and clouds were showing in the distance.

Although the fishing was slow it was another beautiful day on the water..........................

1Flatfish · 02-04-2009, 09:02 PM

Impressive Steve. If I went that long in my kayak, my back would be out for a week. Guess I should retire too. I hear you are the point man for the Boat Show booth. I volunteered last year for a shift and will gladly do a shift this year in Del Mar. Weekdays after 5:30 pm or weekend. Let me know what's available. I plan on joining you guys in Dana Point IF the weather isn't too bad. We'll see.

Wayne

SeaDog · 02-04-2009, 10:17 PM

I hit the same stretch last night, heading along the jetty then out past the rig with only a couple taps on the fluke. Nice job on the sandies!! It was a beautiful day on the water!

Iceman · 02-05-2009, 09:03 AM

Josh, just so you know Seal beach launch and landing aint always that easy

Supposed to possibly get to 8 feet late Monday........let's go!

landwhale · 02-05-2009, 09:11 AM

Seal Beach can be dangerous at 2ft due to the steap beach the surge is deadly

SeaDog · 02-05-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

Josh, just so you know Seal beach launch and landing aint always that easy

Supposed to possibly get to 8 feet late Monday........let's go!

I'm in!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by landwhale

Seal Beach can be dangerous at 2ft due to the steap beach the surge is deadly

I'm almost learned that the hard way heading out!!!

bellcon · 02-05-2009, 03:53 PM

Ouch Steve

where did all his rods end up?
that boats loaded down
great pics

been there done that...well not exactly... but close enough

joyjiggin' · 02-05-2009, 04:17 PM

Poor guy...I've done that several times in front of the LJ webcam!

yakrider · 02-05-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

Josh, just so you know Seal beach launch and landing aint always that easy

Supposed to possibly get to 8 feet late Monday........let's go!

yeah...the "flat" days are the most dangerous....
that day is exactly what it looked like the last time I ate sand...
and mean...litterally...ate sand...same drill...no waves and I end up
wrestling my stringer of rockfish...they had me pinned...the stringer was wrapped around my neck and I couldn't get up...laughin my ass off while
spittin' sand...makes me laugh just thinkin' about it...
I wish someone woulda got some pics of me eatin chit...
there were four other fellow yakkers that did thourohgly enjoy the spectacle that was me gettin beat up by the 1 foot surf and the stringer of maneating rockfish....

here is the post if you want a good laugh....
http://www.kayaksportfishing.com/php...pic.php?t=7208

02-04-2009, 08:51 PM	#1
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Wed in the Sun Met Andy at 6am and launched at Seal Beach in a flat ocean. Decided to trunck it since it was a little warmer this morning and the forcast called for a warm day. Started at the end of the jetty throwing a Fluke coated in Uni Butter. Got bit hard and the drag was peeling then the rocks saved the fish. Worked the area for another 1/2 hour for one more bite then headed out for deeper water. the day was unreal with no wind. 8:30 12:00 Andy landed one nice sand bass then it was time for him to do the work thing so I paddled north toward the Long Beach Breakwater to fish the reef we fished last Saturday. There was no current and without wind no drift and no fish. Headed back over to the rig about 10:00 and slow paddled while bouncing baits on the bottom. My next fish didn't come until 11:30 and was a nice 15" sandie that fliped overbaord while I was turning on my camera. Worked the area til 1:00 for 2 more small sandies then headed back to the end of the jetty. Fished the end of the jetty til 2:00 then slow padded drift baits back toward the beach. Caught this sandie about 100 yards from the end of the jetty When I was alomost to the last bend in the rocks I got hamered the fish was pulling drag and got into the rocks. I paddled back and pulled this sandie out of the rocks Landed at 3:00 after 9 hours on the water in still flat conditions. The wind had just started and clouds were showing in the distance. Although the fishing was slow it was another beautiful day on the water.......................... __________________

02-04-2009, 09:02 PM	#2
1Flatfish Wayne Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 98	Shiny Sun Impressive Steve. If I went that long in my kayak, my back would be out for a week. Guess I should retire too. I hear you are the point man for the Boat Show booth. I volunteered last year for a shift and will gladly do a shift this year in Del Mar. Weekdays after 5:30 pm or weekend. Let me know what's available. I plan on joining you guys in Dana Point IF the weather isn't too bad. We'll see. Wayne

02-05-2009, 09:03 AM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Josh, just so you know Seal beach launch and landing aint always that easy Supposed to possibly get to 8 feet late Monday........let's go! __________________

02-05-2009, 09:11 AM	#5
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Seal Beach can be dangerous at 2ft due to the steap beach the surge is deadly __________________

02-04-2009, 10:17 PM	#3
SeaDog Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 47	I hit the same stretch last night, heading along the jetty then out past the rig with only a couple taps on the fluke. Nice job on the sandies!! It was a beautiful day on the water!

02-05-2009, 03:53 PM	#7
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Ouch Steve where did all his rods end up? that boats loaded down great pics been there done that...well not exactly... but close enough

02-05-2009, 04:17 PM	#8
joyjiggin' Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 109	Poor guy...I've done that several times in front of the LJ webcam!