Bug It Forward.. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

The Kid · 10-02-2011, 08:51 PM

They knew Wade was out there and found his lobster hoops. Time to switch out your yak they know the green monster to well.

Whizz Bang · 10-02-2011, 09:00 PM

I am sold, where is the best place to launch for this reef?

mazilla · 10-03-2011, 06:24 AM

If there is a diver there doing this crap somebody should wait for him/her on shore and place them under citizens arrest...or just stomp the shit out of them, either or.

sdfisher · 10-03-2011, 06:50 AM

drop a few seal bombs and see how fast they stop messing with your gear

wiredantz · 10-03-2011, 06:54 AM

that just messed up. I hope they get this guy.

Darkstar · 10-03-2011, 07:30 AM

Great Post, i used to find Lobsters in that area over 20 years ago, cant believe someone is slashing nets there......we should have a kayak armanda formed up for a night run to the area

tight lines · 10-03-2011, 07:34 AM

some people can just be such A$$h@les.

Rock Hopper · 10-03-2011, 09:59 AM

Serious question - Not trying to be a dick....but why do you guys bash the hell out of people who post reports about fast moving YT, then post GPS coordinates for everyone to go wipe out slow moving, slow reproducing bugs?

Is it strictly to piss off the local mansion owners?

blackcloud9 · 10-03-2011, 10:48 AM

Congrats on the legals.

"Slashed nets?"

I guarantee the holes in your nets were caused by
moray eels - the shallow reefs in that area are filthy with them. My kids
play with them in the tidepools all the time. Many times they do not chew
throught he thicker 'Promar' netting (so I have to get them out at the
surface). Its the price you pay for being tight to the rocks and not out on
the sand flats. Small zip ties work well for net repair, I always have a
bunch on the yak and repair as I see them happen. It happens. My older
nets are filthy with zip tie repairs, from the last five-plus years.

Btw, 30' is fishing very deep for this early in the season, with little swell
so far. The bugs will be moving out there further after all the stormy
turmoil coming on Wed-Thursday this week though!

Turning on the two spotlights at Vietors was probably to see what all the
screaming was about. Somebody was sure sceaming happy at their legal
bug(s) for sure. Holy cow.

Let me assure you, there were no "fast free divers" messing with you, at
all. The visibility was 3 ft with soupy red tide, and there were only three
divers all night, further north off Palomar. Certainly not "divers from
those mansions". Most of the people that live along the cliffs are not
'watermen' to say the least.

Thanks for the map those look like some good spots. LOL. Warning to all:
hooping boilers in 10-15' of water, you better do it on a very FLAT night,
with no waves. Everyone should remember that this is challenging terrain
due to "shallow reefs and sneaker sets". This area will all likely be closed
in the MLPA process soon.

P.S. this is sure a long paddle from wherever you launched ... Marine St?
PSS Rock Hopper, I agree with your sentiment, but seriously the
commercial traps hammer this area of virtually ALL legals each year
anyway. The bug population remains strong despite this due to the regs,
and, is also why we do not need an MPA closure. DFG watches kayaks
with night vision all the time, and you will get checked when you land.

Limits · 10-03-2011, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mazilla

If there is a diver there doing this crap somebody should wait for him/her on shore and place them under citizens arrest...or just stomp the shit out of them, either or.

I usually bring a rod to fish with between soaks.

I would start casting a jig and randomly start 'setting the hook'.

Or, if I wanted to just let him know I'm aware that he's around...cast a heavy sinker in the general direction.

10-03-2011, 06:54 AM	#5
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	that just messed up. I hope they get this guy. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

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10-02-2011, 08:51 PM	#1
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	They knew Wade was out there and found his lobster hoops. Time to switch out your yak they know the green monster to well.

10-02-2011, 09:00 PM	#2
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	I am sold, where is the best place to launch for this reef?

10-03-2011, 06:24 AM	#3
mazilla advocatus diaboli Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 154	If there is a diver there doing this crap somebody should wait for him/her on shore and place them under citizens arrest...or just stomp the shit out of them, either or.

10-03-2011, 06:50 AM	#4
sdfisher Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 179	drop a few seal bombs and see how fast they stop messing with your gear

10-03-2011, 07:30 AM	#6
Darkstar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SDSU area Posts: 131	Great Post, i used to find Lobsters in that area over 20 years ago, cant believe someone is slashing nets there......we should have a kayak armanda formed up for a night run to the area

10-03-2011, 07:34 AM	#7
tight lines Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North County Posts: 62	some people can just be such A$$h@les.

10-03-2011, 09:59 AM	#8
Rock Hopper Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 62	Serious question - Not trying to be a dick....but why do you guys bash the hell out of people who post reports about fast moving YT, then post GPS coordinates for everyone to go wipe out slow moving, slow reproducing bugs? Is it strictly to piss off the local mansion owners?

10-03-2011, 10:48 AM	#9
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Congrats on the legals. "Slashed nets?" I guarantee the holes in your nets were caused by moray eels - the shallow reefs in that area are filthy with them. My kids play with them in the tidepools all the time. Many times they do not chew throught he thicker 'Promar' netting (so I have to get them out at the surface). Its the price you pay for being tight to the rocks and not out on the sand flats. Small zip ties work well for net repair, I always have a bunch on the yak and repair as I see them happen. It happens. My older nets are filthy with zip tie repairs, from the last five-plus years. Btw, 30' is fishing very deep for this early in the season, with little swell so far. The bugs will be moving out there further after all the stormy turmoil coming on Wed-Thursday this week though! Turning on the two spotlights at Vietors was probably to see what all the screaming was about. Somebody was sure sceaming happy at their legal bug(s) for sure. Holy cow. Let me assure you, there were no "fast free divers" messing with you, at all. The visibility was 3 ft with soupy red tide, and there were only three divers all night, further north off Palomar. Certainly not "divers from those mansions". Most of the people that live along the cliffs are not 'watermen' to say the least. Thanks for the map those look like some good spots. LOL. Warning to all: hooping boilers in 10-15' of water, you better do it on a very FLAT night, with no waves. Everyone should remember that this is challenging terrain due to "shallow reefs and sneaker sets". This area will all likely be closed in the MLPA process soon. P.S. this is sure a long paddle from wherever you launched ... Marine St? PSS Rock Hopper, I agree with your sentiment, but seriously the commercial traps hammer this area of virtually ALL legals each year anyway. The bug population remains strong despite this due to the regs, and, is also why we do not need an MPA closure. DFG watches kayaks with night vision all the time, and you will get checked when you land.