Quick Huntington Harbor report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Southman · 11-19-2013, 05:08 PM

Only fished here one other time.

Arrived around 9 a.m., fished till 1:00 p.m. Early high tide, then receding tide in the early afternoon.

Was targeting spotties and maybe a halibut if it happened. Left the FF home. Threw swimbaits exclusively, mostly mini-hammers. Didn't even smell a bass all day long. Not even a strike. Pretty surprised at that as I've had pretty good luck on spotties fishing Newport. Did manage 1 small hali that was CFR.

All in all, good weather and a relaxing day on the water.

CheapPelican · 11-19-2013, 06:42 PM

Skunk Buster

YakDout · 11-19-2013, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southman

Only fished here one other time.

Arrived around 9 a.m., fished till 1:00 p.m. Early high tide, then receding tide in the early afternoon.

Was targeting spotties and maybe a halibut if it happened. Left the FF home. Threw swimbaits exclusively, mostly mini-hammers. Didn't even smell a bass all day long. Not even a strike. Pretty surprised at that as I've had pretty good luck on spotties fishing Newport. Did manage 1 small hali that was CFR.

All in all, good weather and a relaxing day on the water.

CFR? Catch fillet release?

Amish Ed · 11-19-2013, 08:24 PM

I've always found Huntington Harbor to be a tough fishery on the best of days. I've been skunked there more times than I care to admit. At least you missed the stripe.

PE.rider · 11-20-2013, 01:26 AM

Try injecting your swimbaits with anchovy or sardine oil from procure... It drives the spotties crazy.

t-$money bussard · 11-23-2013, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amish Ed

I've always found Huntington Harbor to be a tough fishery on the best of days. I've been skunked there more times than I care to admit. At least you missed the stripe.

agreed^^^^

11-19-2013, 05:08 PM	#1
Southman Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 89	Quick Huntington Harbor report Only fished here one other time. Arrived around 9 a.m., fished till 1:00 p.m. Early high tide, then receding tide in the early afternoon. Was targeting spotties and maybe a halibut if it happened. Left the FF home. Threw swimbaits exclusively, mostly mini-hammers. Didn't even smell a bass all day long. Not even a strike. Pretty surprised at that as I've had pretty good luck on spotties fishing Newport. Did manage 1 small hali that was CFR. All in all, good weather and a relaxing day on the water. Attached Images

11-19-2013, 06:42 PM	#2
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	Skunk Buster __________________

11-19-2013, 08:24 PM	#4
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	I've always found Huntington Harbor to be a tough fishery on the best of days. I've been skunked there more times than I care to admit. At least you missed the stripe. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

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11-20-2013, 01:26 AM	#5
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	Try injecting your swimbaits with anchovy or sardine oil from procure... It drives the spotties crazy.