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04-03-2017, 06:19 AM | #1 |
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MDR - 4/1/17 - Skunk again
Launched around 4pm. Planned to hit all the structure I could see in Basin D (holy cow there was A LOT.) I tried to simplify my attack and only threw an Ima 100 jerkbait and a 1/2oz Warbaits w/orange and red SB tails. Result, not even a sniff. I'm wondering if I'm still not fishing slow enough. This time out, I committed to fishing as low, and slow as I possibly can and I still think I tried to cover too much water and didn't dissect the structure enough. Either that or the spotties just aren't hiding in the types of places I'm used to getting freshwater bites. ...or there just arent any fish in this water and I should just giveup and head to LJ. Have a great week everyone! - KT Last edited by goldenglory18; 07-18-2017 at 08:19 AM. Reason: Title update |
04-03-2017, 07:33 AM | #2 |
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Battle of the Bays...
Just think...even a skunk expert like yourself could still win the grand prize 4 day trip to Cedros Kayak Fishing without even catching a fish in the Battle of the Bays Tournaments....or buy the lucky raffle ticket and get yourself a new i11s with the new 180 Mirage drive...
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04-03-2017, 10:48 AM | #3 |
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Throw flashers and shiny crocodile lures. Spinnerbait and anything with vibrations in Marina Del Rey or don't waste your time. Never had luck in the basins. I would stick with main channels.
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04-03-2017, 12:27 PM | #4 |
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Try the early morning sun-up bite. You know how you wake up in the morning and have breakfast... usually the fish do too.
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04-03-2017, 12:45 PM | #5 | |
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I really, REALLY thought some hungry spotties would be hiding in the back of Basin D. That's the area under construction with the docks that are blocked off with a floating rope.... Main channel will be my target the next time I go out solo minus the wifey (shes still not super comfortable paddling her SUP that far.) I was hoping to hit the evening bite. Do saltwater fish not have that sunrise/sunset feeding cycle? |
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04-03-2017, 01:34 PM | #6 |
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Blem lures and bait work the best.
I was at tidelands Saturday for a HOW event and ended up mentoring the only two people that were not fishing. After paddling for a couple of hours, my girls stopped to talk and drift for 10 minutes. I saw my opportunity to fish. I tossed out a Zman and ended up catching a tournament sized 15" spotted bay bass. My only fish of the day. Not bad for 10 minutes of fishing. |
04-03-2017, 03:34 PM | #7 | |
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04-04-2017, 10:09 AM | #8 | |
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1. Early Morning - Even on slow days, I can manage 1-2 fish just at first light. 2. Current/Swinging Tide - Fish seem to feed on the tide swing or current. Water movement is key.
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04-04-2017, 11:57 AM | #9 |
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What Denis said is very true. Especially for Newport at this time of year. I get the majority of my fish in the first hour. Night fishing in the winter can be way better than day light fishing. Once the the water warms (and stays consistent) the bite will pick up through out the day and current will be the bigger factor.
BTW, I love my Warblades and Coolbaits underspins.
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I'm actually considering investing in a blade/reaction specific rod as the Chatterbait and other bladedjig + trailer was one of my faves on large AZ lakes. I've heard awesome stuff about the newer offerings from St Croix, and I've been chompin at the bit to get a hold of a Daiwa Tatula HD for bay use... |
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04-04-2017, 04:15 PM | #11 |
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Haven't had any luck on the chatterbait. But, amittedly I don't fish it much. The 2 I already mentioned though I fish a lot. I just use whatever rod is appropriate for the weight.
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04-05-2017, 06:53 AM | #12 | |
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From everything I'm learning about fishing inshore/bays, I'm thinking the same might apply, and there's only one way to truly find out...$$$$. |
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06-29-2017, 01:46 AM | #13 | |
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