Headed out Sunday morning around 6am to dog beach near the estuary coming from the horse track in Del Mar. Decided that on little sleep I wasn't up for driving to LJ or Mission. Was pretty excited though because I just picked up my new Malibu Stealth 9 from OEX on Saturday. Anyways, wheeled my kayak down and saw one other guy launching from the estuary as well. The swell was bigger than expected but obviously wasn't turning around and going home. While I was walking the kayak out I mistimed the set and had a wave flip the kayak and drag me a good 30 feet, but hey I found out that everything in the dry compartments stayed dry and I didn't lose anything. Made it out past the waves and started trolling a 4" trap rigged swimbait. Hooked a 6" lizard fish on the trap hook which I found amusing. I hoped it was a sign for a halibut in my future. Paddled the rest of the way out the kelp and dropped the lizard to the bottom and started drifting while throwing a swimbait. Nothing happening accept one short calico as I was bringing the swimbait up next to a stringer. Decided to call it around 10 due to lack of sleep. All in all I only got that one small calico but but it was a successful day because I decided I was pleased with my kayak purchase. Caught a big wave in and landed on the beach nicely.
First time going to OEX and I must say, they are awesome. They really gave me some good tips and installed a rod holder for me in no time at all. I look forward to hitting up La Jolla and Mission bay...probably in a week or so.
05-28-2013, 04:34 PM
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