Charting new territory on the yak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blackRifle · 02-22-2011, 03:26 PM

I'm in the same boat as far as trying to figure out how to work the bites and such.

My best advice to you is to go out to enjoy the water and count fish as an added bonus.

I've also learned you have to work your bait VERY sloww..

Amish Ed · 02-22-2011, 03:46 PM

Lots of possible responses, but here's a few that come to mind.

#1 Laguna doesn't have a lot of deeper water structure. And, its hard to find. You're better off sticking in tight and working either the boilers or the slightly deeper stuff that's easier to find.

#2 make sure you have enough weight to get to the bottom quick enough. 150' and I'd be using at least 1oz. Not enough weight and by the time you hit bottom you'll have way too much line out. Then you won't be able to feel your bait, let alone be able to set the hook.

#3 Head south after launching and paddle past Main Beach. There's some boilers out in deeper water that should have some fish this time of year.

carbonbass · 02-22-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Lots of possible responses, but here's a few that come to mind.

#1 Laguna doesn't have a lot of deeper water structure. And, its hard to find. You're better off sticking in tight and working either the boilers or the slightly deeper stuff that's easier to find.

#2 make sure you have enough weight to get to the bottom quick enough. 150' and I'd be using at least 1oz. Not enough weight and by the time you hit bottom you'll have way too much line out. Then you won't be able to feel your bait, let alone be able to set the hook.

#3 Head south after launching and paddle past Main Beach. There's some boilers out in deeper water that should have some fish this time of year.

whats the slighty deeper stuff thats easier to find 50 or so ft?

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02-22-2011, 03:26 PM	#1
blackRifle Junior Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Port Hueneme Posts: 23	I'm in the same boat as far as trying to figure out how to work the bites and such. My best advice to you is to go out to enjoy the water and count fish as an added bonus. I've also learned you have to work your bait VERY sloww..

02-22-2011, 03:46 PM	#2
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Lots of possible responses, but here's a few that come to mind. #1 Laguna doesn't have a lot of deeper water structure. And, its hard to find. You're better off sticking in tight and working either the boilers or the slightly deeper stuff that's easier to find. #2 make sure you have enough weight to get to the bottom quick enough. 150' and I'd be using at least 1oz. Not enough weight and by the time you hit bottom you'll have way too much line out. Then you won't be able to feel your bait, let alone be able to set the hook. #3 Head south after launching and paddle past Main Beach. There's some boilers out in deeper water that should have some fish this time of year. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!