Newport, 8-11-14 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 08-11-2014, 03:32 PM

Launched from the USCG beach just before 6am with Landwhale. Low clouds and a NW wind. Water has cooled a lot since last week, it was 66.5º - 67.8º and pretty clear. I was kind of expecting a barn burner since the tide was perfect. Didn't happen that way though, I finished at 11am with 16 (4 legal). Last week we had no tide and I got 20+. Perhaps the water cooling was the difference. Also, the fish were up on the flats and not on the ledges where they've been for a couple of months. Weird!

Mostly fished the Zman Paddlerz, though I threw some Flurries too. Every color I threw got bit, they were just being finicky about what they'd commit to. Rootbeer gold flake and white probably did best. Hot Sauce made a big difference today too. I usually just put it on when I remember, but today I noticed such a difference that I reapplied pretty frequently.

Fun times as always with Steve and I want to thank him for letting me borrow a setup the last 2 weeks. Next week we're planning on hitting the Pipe in Dana Pt if anyone wants to join us.

T-Rex · 08-11-2014, 06:34 PM

I'm jealous. Fishing may have slowed a bit, but it sure as heck beats Monday in the office! Thanks for the report and glad you guys got a few.

octico · 08-11-2014, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Rex

I'm jealous. Fishing may have slowed a bit, but it sure as heck beats Monday in the office! Thanks for the report and glad you guys got a few.

+1

Amish Ed · 08-11-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Rex

I'm jealous. Fishing may have slowed a bit, but it sure as heck beats Monday in the office! Thanks for the report and glad you guys got a few.

That's how I feel when I see reports from Saturdays

Silbaugh4liberty · 08-11-2014, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Rex

I'm jealous. Fishing may have slowed a bit, but it sure as heck beats Monday in the office! Thanks for the report and glad you guys got a few.

+2

Too many emails and busy work today, but got a P.O.!

martuka · 08-15-2014, 05:14 PM

Any you guys ever try throwing sinkos
At the docks there in the harbor?

Amish Ed · 08-15-2014, 11:12 PM

Yes, I have used Senkos in Newport. The spotties like them, but destroy them pretty quick. Mostly I use the Swimmin' Senko Texas rigged, or as the trailer on a slip jig.

CobraTandem · 08-16-2014, 08:16 AM

Thanks for the detailed report. Its been months since I've been out and the reports serve as motivation.

Amish Ed · 08-16-2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CobraTandem

Thanks for the detailed report. Its been months since I've been out and the reports serve as motivation.

Glad I could help. Now get out there!

08-11-2014, 03:32 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Newport, 8-11-14 Launched from the USCG beach just before 6am with Landwhale. Low clouds and a NW wind. Water has cooled a lot since last week, it was 66.5º - 67.8º and pretty clear. I was kind of expecting a barn burner since the tide was perfect. Didn't happen that way though, I finished at 11am with 16 (4 legal). Last week we had no tide and I got 20+. Perhaps the water cooling was the difference. Also, the fish were up on the flats and not on the ledges where they've been for a couple of months. Weird! Mostly fished the Zman Paddlerz, though I threw some Flurries too. Every color I threw got bit, they were just being finicky about what they'd commit to. Rootbeer gold flake and white probably did best. Hot Sauce made a big difference today too. I usually just put it on when I remember, but today I noticed such a difference that I reapplied pretty frequently. Fun times as always with Steve and I want to thank him for letting me borrow a setup the last 2 weeks. Next week we're planning on hitting the Pipe in Dana Pt if anyone wants to join us. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

08-11-2014, 06:34 PM	#2
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	I'm jealous. Fishing may have slowed a bit, but it sure as heck beats Monday in the office! Thanks for the report and glad you guys got a few. __________________

08-15-2014, 05:14 PM	#6
martuka Junior Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: redlands ca, Posts: 22	Sinkos Any you guys ever try throwing sinkos At the docks there in the harbor?

08-15-2014, 11:12 PM	#7
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Yes, I have used Senkos in Newport. The spotties like them, but destroy them pretty quick. Mostly I use the Swimmin' Senko Texas rigged, or as the trailer on a slip jig. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

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08-16-2014, 08:16 AM	#8
CobraTandem Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 76	Thanks for the detailed report. Its been months since I've been out and the reports serve as motivation.