Some fun on the Big Bay 10/31 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 11-01-2010, 09:39 AM

Barrowed a Kayak from Ed Keil to do some pre-fishing on the Big Bay. We paddled out at about 6:30 or so and headed to some spots that he wanted to check out. Both of us on our first cast got bit, I farmed mine, but Ed landed a nice spottie. I think Ed finished the day with over 20 fish I on the other hand finished the day with 2 Sandies, 1 Spotty, 3 Lizzards, and 1 Scuplin. Most importantly to me it was the first time paddling out since my arm surgery. I had a blast and I cannot wait to get back to it.

The water and weather were outstanding up until 10:30 and the wind started picking up and the bite stopped. We called it a day and had plenty of time to hand out candy to all the trick or treaters.

walrus · 11-01-2010, 10:08 AM

Great report!

Jzo · 11-01-2010, 10:32 AM

Thanks for the report, also welcome back paddling, congrats.

Jimmyz123 · 11-01-2010, 10:54 AM

Thanks guys I'm glad to be back paddling. Ed took some photos of the sunrise and I think one of my fighting a fish, but we've all seen what Spotties and Sandies look like and no one wants to see what Lizzard fish look like.

old_rookie · 11-01-2010, 12:39 PM

Glad you made it out. Believe it or not I as thinking about you not being able to go out on water now that I question how soon my foot will be back to normal. I want to see a lizard fish.

dfroggy54 · 11-01-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by old_rookie

Glad you made it out. Believe it or not I as thinking about you not being able to go out on water now that I question how soon my foot will be back to normal. I want to see a lizard fish.

There are some big ones right now. One I caught over 15 inches. Thought it was a spottie!

Good stuff getting back on the water, welcome back! Funny, your fish report came up exactly like mine on Friday. Was fishing it old school with the twin tail scampi.

GL

Jimmyz123 · 11-01-2010, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dfroggy54

There are some big ones right now. One I caught over 15 inches. Thought it was a spottie!

Good stuff getting back on the water, welcome back! Funny, your fish report came up exactly like mine on Friday. Was fishing it old school with the twin tail scampi.

GL

I found that the bait I was getting the Lizzards on was a glow bait in an anchovie shape with a curly tail, so I switched back to what was getting the other hits. 2 of the lizzards I caught were in the 12 to 15" range. I hate touching those things.

Jimmyz123 · 11-01-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by old_rookie

Glad you made it out. Believe it or not I as thinking about you not being able to go out on water now that I question how soon my foot will be back to normal. I want to see a lizard fish.

How long ago did you injure your foot or have surgery on it?

Even though I am 7 months post op I still have some weakness in the forearm area at times but I don't let it limit what I do anymore. The only way for it to get stronger doing the things I want to do is to work it. I'm careful while doing so, but I don't let it limit me.

T Bone · 11-01-2010, 05:49 PM

Good job Jimmy! way to loosen that arm up

dmrides · 11-01-2010, 08:56 PM

Jimmy, glad you got to get out on the water again. You seem pretty stoked.

Last time I was out, I got a big lizard fish and did not want to touch him either, so I dropped him back down and pulled up a nice size but.

Jimmyz123 · 11-01-2010, 09:12 PM

T-Bone - I have been going nuts not being able to get out like that. My arm feels great and I'm ready to get out again.

Dmrides - The last Lizard I caught could have been used for bait, I should have done that with it.

old_rookie · 11-01-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

How long ago did you injure your foot or have surgery on it?

Even though I am 7 months post op I still have some weakness in the forearm area at times but I don't let it limit what I do anymore. The only way for it to get stronger doing the things I want to do is to work it. I'm careful while doing so, but I don't let it limit me.

It was about four weeks ago that I fractured my big toe leaving a fragment poking the side of my foot. Surgery was about two weeks ago today. Still can't wear a shoe without trouble. Yeah not using your arm won't strengthen it.
Skipping going out this Wednesday because of my lack of confidence with the foot and the big surf predicted. Fishing the bay from the rocks with my dad instead.

Jimmyz123 · 11-02-2010, 06:54 AM

Have fun with the fishing from the rocks. One thing I have learned is even though it's frustrating to be able to get out, it's better to take your time and heal properly so that you don't re-injure your self to cause more delays. Here I am 2 days following my paddle out and nothing hurts except for muscles I haven't used in my shoulder area in a while.

bentrod1 · 11-02-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dmrides

Jimmy, glad you got to get out on the water again. You seem pretty stoked.

Last time I was out, I got a big lizard fish and did not want to touch him either, so I dropped him back down and pulled up a nice size but.

Makes me hesitant to eat something that would eat those nasty things!

dmrides · 11-02-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bentrod1

Makes me hesitant to eat something that would eat those nasty things!

Halibut tastes good. Pork chops taste good.

Jimmyz123 · 11-02-2010, 08:29 PM

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Makes me hesitant to eat something that would eat those nasty things!

I think if we analyzed the diets of the foods we eat we may thing twice about what we are eating, so that being said, I'll just focus on how yummy the things I eat are.

old_rookie · 11-03-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

Have fun with the fishing from the rocks. One thing I have learned is even though it's frustrating to be able to get out, it's better to take your time and heal properly so that you don't re-injure your self to cause more delays. Here I am 2 days following my paddle out and nothing hurts except for muscles I haven't used in my shoulder area in a while.

You are right. It is hard to stay on the sofa when the weather is like this.

11-01-2010, 09:39 AM	#1
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Some fun on the Big Bay 10/31 Barrowed a Kayak from Ed Keil to do some pre-fishing on the Big Bay. We paddled out at about 6:30 or so and headed to some spots that he wanted to check out. Both of us on our first cast got bit, I farmed mine, but Ed landed a nice spottie. I think Ed finished the day with over 20 fish I on the other hand finished the day with 2 Sandies, 1 Spotty, 3 Lizzards, and 1 Scuplin. Most importantly to me it was the first time paddling out since my arm surgery. I had a blast and I cannot wait to get back to it. The water and weather were outstanding up until 10:30 and the wind started picking up and the bite stopped. We called it a day and had plenty of time to hand out candy to all the trick or treaters.

11-01-2010, 05:49 PM	#9
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	Good job Jimmy! way to loosen that arm up __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

11-01-2010, 10:08 AM	#2
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	Great report!

11-01-2010, 10:32 AM	#3
Jzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 344	Thanks for the report, also welcome back paddling, congrats.

11-01-2010, 10:54 AM	#4
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Thanks guys I'm glad to be back paddling. Ed took some photos of the sunrise and I think one of my fighting a fish, but we've all seen what Spotties and Sandies look like and no one wants to see what Lizzard fish look like.

11-01-2010, 12:39 PM	#5
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Glad you made it out. Believe it or not I as thinking about you not being able to go out on water now that I question how soon my foot will be back to normal. I want to see a lizard fish.

11-01-2010, 08:56 PM	#10
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Jimmy, glad you got to get out on the water again. You seem pretty stoked. Last time I was out, I got a big lizard fish and did not want to touch him either, so I dropped him back down and pulled up a nice size but.

11-01-2010, 09:12 PM	#11
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	T-Bone - I have been going nuts not being able to get out like that. My arm feels great and I'm ready to get out again. Dmrides - The last Lizard I caught could have been used for bait, I should have done that with it.

11-02-2010, 06:54 AM	#13
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Have fun with the fishing from the rocks. One thing I have learned is even though it's frustrating to be able to get out, it's better to take your time and heal properly so that you don't re-injure your self to cause more delays. Here I am 2 days following my paddle out and nothing hurts except for muscles I haven't used in my shoulder area in a while.