Want to try La Jolla, no idea where to go?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jforsberg88 · 11-21-2015, 12:11 PM

What kind of lures do you use in LJ? for YellowTails, using Irons?

chris138 · 11-24-2015, 02:41 PM

heavy irons work, blues greens and browns. dropped on sonar marks.

fishing with live mackerel is the best tactic. use a sibiki to get the macks and fish them either on flyline or on the bottom.

dont waste your time with light line. if you want to get a big YT, you have to rig for them. 40# flouro leaders and 65# pound braid are standard. big bait = big fish. dont get distracted fishing for calicos or other turd rollers. if you want a yt you need to target them specifically.

good luck!

Iceman · 11-24-2015, 04:06 PM

Harry, here is a map from 2010 Tournament Trail, no bait barge in this harbor.

Harry Hill · 11-24-2015, 06:09 PM

Thanks Andy, I didn't get down there this weekend, we had a medical emergency here so fishing got put on the back burner. I want to haul my yak down to fish and then check out what you have to sell. It might be better just to come down and look at your stock but I hate driving down there so I want to make it worth my while. Is there a place to launch near your shop?

Iceman · 11-24-2015, 07:57 PM

There is coastal access adjacent to the store, it is where we launch our rentals.

Harry Hill · 11-24-2015, 09:27 PM

that is good to know, I can come to your store then and not worry about finding a launching spot.

jforsberg88 · 12-08-2015, 10:19 AM

Chris, Thank you for the advice! I'm thinking about heading out there this Sunday!

Mr. NiceGuy · 12-08-2015, 04:56 PM

This might give you an idea of where you want to try:

The regular launch point is from the end of Avenida De La Playa. Parking is a little to the north of a public park with green lawn you will see.

Go through the restricted zone and try a sabiki for bait between "The Cove" and "The Bump" along the edge of the kelp. Also take yoyo irons or megabaits, and squid with you.

Then pick up a depth contour you like or follow the the kelp beds down toward the NW Corner. That's all good territory and you will find your orientation to the kelp beds.

Don't forget to check the wind, surf and current reports.

Harry Hill · 12-08-2015, 05:07 PM

Is there a buoy line marking the end of the reserve? Or easy landmarks so you know you aren't fishing in the wrong area?

Murray · 12-08-2015, 05:33 PM

Line up the 2 shacks with thatched roofs with the flag pole behind them up on the hill. The 2 shacks are right by the cove.

Harry Hill · 12-08-2015, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murray

Line up the 2 shacks with thatched roofs with the flag pole behind them up on the hill. The 2 shacks are right by the cove.

okay, thanks, the last thing I need is a ticket from fishing

11-24-2015, 04:06 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Harry, here is a map from 2010 Tournament Trail, no bait barge in this harbor. __________________

11-24-2015, 07:57 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	There is coastal access adjacent to the store, it is where we launch our rentals. __________________

12-08-2015, 04:56 PM	#8
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	This might give you an idea of where you want to try: The regular launch point is from the end of Avenida De La Playa. Parking is a little to the north of a public park with green lawn you will see. Go through the restricted zone and try a sabiki for bait between "The Cove" and "The Bump" along the edge of the kelp. Also take yoyo irons or megabaits, and squid with you. Then pick up a depth contour you like or follow the the kelp beds down toward the NW Corner. That's all good territory and you will find your orientation to the kelp beds. Don't forget to check the wind, surf and current reports. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 12-08-2015 at 05:13 PM.

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11-21-2015, 12:11 PM	#1
jforsberg88 Junior Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 9	What kind of lures do you use in LJ? for YellowTails, using Irons?

11-24-2015, 02:41 PM	#2
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	heavy irons work, blues greens and browns. dropped on sonar marks. fishing with live mackerel is the best tactic. use a sibiki to get the macks and fish them either on flyline or on the bottom. dont waste your time with light line. if you want to get a big YT, you have to rig for them. 40# flouro leaders and 65# pound braid are standard. big bait = big fish. dont get distracted fishing for calicos or other turd rollers. if you want a yt you need to target them specifically. good luck!

11-24-2015, 06:09 PM	#4
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	Thanks Andy, I didn't get down there this weekend, we had a medical emergency here so fishing got put on the back burner. I want to haul my yak down to fish and then check out what you have to sell. It might be better just to come down and look at your stock but I hate driving down there so I want to make it worth my while. Is there a place to launch near your shop?

11-24-2015, 09:27 PM	#6
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	that is good to know, I can come to your store then and not worry about finding a launching spot.

12-08-2015, 10:19 AM	#7
jforsberg88 Junior Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 9	Chris, Thank you for the advice! I'm thinking about heading out there this Sunday!

12-08-2015, 05:07 PM	#9
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	Is there a buoy line marking the end of the reserve? Or easy landmarks so you know you aren't fishing in the wrong area?

12-08-2015, 05:33 PM	#10
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	Line up the 2 shacks with thatched roofs with the flag pole behind them up on the hill. The 2 shacks are right by the cove.