7/28/13 - Solana Kelp, PB Calico

[iethinker]

I hit the water at daylight and broke through some mild waves. (Mild by Del Mar standards). Got out to the Solana Kelp and started working a sabiki to quickly land 10 Green Macs. One Grunion hit the rig too.

I got ten of these for my bait bucket:


I fished around for a while with no luck, moved my position and the third spot was the charm. Results included two Sand Bass, Five Calicos, One Sheephead and a few things that got away.

Here is the 18" Sheephead (Hit on cut Mac):


Here is the 22" Calico (My Personal Best, Hit live Mac):


Here is me getting ready for dinner:


Of added special interest today, I was able to surf the kayak back into shore. Another personal best. Waves were bigger heading back in. I know you veterans think this is no biggie. All of my prior attempts to re-enter here have resulted in a roll. I have learned to keep the kayak parallel to breaking waves while leaning aggressively on the paddle towards the wave. I still get swamped but stayed upright and under control. I think I'll still stow everything for re-entry at this location nevertheless.