Newport Sunday 6/23 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Hondatom · 06-24-2013, 08:12 AM

Not an epic day, but a fun day non the less. Launched at "M" street at 7:00 am. I was expecting to paddle a mile straight out from the jetty but the wind was howling and with my limited experience I thought it to be unsafe. So I just stayed inside and worked all the nooks and crannies.
The first hour or so was dead, then it just came alive. I found a small stretch that produced a fish every few minutes. Nothing huge but lots of bass. mostly spottie's and a couple calico's. 3 legal, but I did not keep them, I am gonna wait till they grow up.
About the time I needed to leave I hooked up with something big. It took a short run then just anchored it's self and I could not gain anything. Every inch I took, it would just take right back and a few more. I have caught several bat rays in there but this felt different. The rays seem to run further. But I guess I will never know, she broke me off. I had a 10lb flouro leaderand I guess I pulled 11lbs on it.

A good way to start the morning!
After that I was pleased to have my wife and another couple join me for a paddle around Balboa and a nice lunch on one of the beaches. I love my Yak!....Oh ya, and I love my wife too.
So in ending I would like to impart this bit of knowledge. For all you married guys, GET YOUR WIFE A KAYAK! Then spend some time paddling with her. It will be fun,family oriented, healthy, and she will let you go fishing more!

One last thing. I spoke with a couple of the local residents. They are starting to organize a petition to ban kayak launching form that site. This is because some people are launching at 4:00 am and are making alot of noise in the process. Please try to be considerate when launching early in any neighborhood. It it vital that we all represent our sport in a good way and be courteous to these folks that spend a buttload of money to live on the water.

Fish On Brothers!

06-24-2013, 08:12 AM	#1
Hondatom Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 113	Newport Sunday 6/23 Not an epic day, but a fun day non the less. Launched at "M" street at 7:00 am. I was expecting to paddle a mile straight out from the jetty but the wind was howling and with my limited experience I thought it to be unsafe. So I just stayed inside and worked all the nooks and crannies. The first hour or so was dead, then it just came alive. I found a small stretch that produced a fish every few minutes. Nothing huge but lots of bass. mostly spottie's and a couple calico's. 3 legal, but I did not keep them, I am gonna wait till they grow up. About the time I needed to leave I hooked up with something big. It took a short run then just anchored it's self and I could not gain anything. Every inch I took, it would just take right back and a few more. I have caught several bat rays in there but this felt different. The rays seem to run further. But I guess I will never know, she broke me off. I had a 10lb flouro leaderand I guess I pulled 11lbs on it. A good way to start the morning! After that I was pleased to have my wife and another couple join me for a paddle around Balboa and a nice lunch on one of the beaches. I love my Yak!....Oh ya, and I love my wife too. So in ending I would like to impart this bit of knowledge. For all you married guys, GET YOUR WIFE A KAYAK! Then spend some time paddling with her. It will be fun,family oriented, healthy, and she will let you go fishing more! One last thing. I spoke with a couple of the local residents. They are starting to organize a petition to ban kayak launching form that site. This is because some people are launching at 4:00 am and are making alot of noise in the process. Please try to be considerate when launching early in any neighborhood. It it vital that we all represent our sport in a good way and be courteous to these folks that spend a buttload of money to live on the water. Fish On Brothers!