OC squid grounds - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mr. Adventure · 05-31-2012, 09:21 PM

I, like many others, am thrilled from the reports of last weekend and will be heading out of Dana Saturday to get in on some of this squid & WSB action. Assuming they decided to hang around.

I just wanted to throw out what I know and see if it sounds like a game plan. Kevin pointed out squid to me when we passed over some and I sketched it out, it looked like a bait ball but was hugging the bottom. So on a finder it looks like a school but spread more horizontal right?

I've never made squid before, is there a certain depth they like to hang around? I know they move but from all I've read they stay somewhat deep. It also seems that the best time to make them is in grey light.

And finally once you've got your squirts I assume you drop them near where the squidders are and wait for those ghosts to come after them?

I know everyone is pretty tight lipped on this, and I'm super appreciative of any info. Thanks for the reports that have us all excited to get out there and get on this opportunity!

PegLegFury · 05-31-2012, 09:26 PM

im wondering the same thing but would like some info for LJ

William Novotny · 06-01-2012, 04:49 AM

I thought squid was breed in captivity and sold for 80 bucks a scoop? Your plan sounds pretty solid to me. Get a squid jig they can be pretty tricky to hook on a sabiki from what I hear

rossman · 06-01-2012, 05:27 AM

The DP squid have been hangin around in 70 to 90 ft for the past 10 days. I went out Wed and saw quite a bit of it but they didn't seem to want my squid jig or sabiki. Went out on Thursday and I couldn't find any. They were replaced by acres of tinyl anchovies. The schools were as dense I have ever seen. From surface to bottom spread across acres. The DP bait boat came out and did a small wrap before sunrise and went back in. Birds and dolphin and 3 Minke whales were working the school over.

Good luck finding the squirts tomorrow

lowprofile · 06-01-2012, 06:31 AM

add a green glow stick to the top of the jig. they'll hit it.

also, The Domes is still producing but I'd bet my Paycheck Salt Creek is going to explode this weekend

mtnbykr2 · 06-01-2012, 08:08 AM

we will be there this weekend, give a shout out on the radio...see whoever there

Devildawgjj · 06-01-2012, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowprofile

The Domes is still producing but I'd bet my Paycheck Salt Creek is going to explode this weekend

No thanks, that isn't much unless you got a promotion to O-3.

-scallywag- · 06-01-2012, 10:22 AM

OMG....i just read buttchasers report, watched georges video and all the reports on bloodydecks!

THIS WEEKEND IS GONNA BE AWESOME!!!

i pm'ed a few guys about "the dope" and they said the fish r still biting good as of last night but it helps to get there super early or at sundown for a chance at a white or yellow. Just buy squid from one of the lightboats and flyline a bait around all the boats, all the good fish are on the surface....i heard theres lots of boats there so it shouldnt be hard to find "the bite"

conditions look nice and the surf will be small.....see u guys there

mtnbykr2 · 06-01-2012, 11:14 AM

see yall otw...

oneyedeer · 06-01-2012, 12:10 PM

thinking about heading out there on sunday fingers crossed!

Mr. Adventure · 06-01-2012, 12:40 PM

Scallywag, you talking about San o? I'm heading out of Dana was going to head north for salt creek.

Fly line huh?

danjor · 06-01-2012, 03:35 PM

I plan on going out. Sent you a pm.

Billy V · 06-01-2012, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -scallywag-

OMG....i just read buttchasers report, watched georges video and all the reports on bloodydecks!

THIS WEEKEND IS GONNA BE AWESOME!!!

i pm'ed a few guys about "the dope" and they said the fish r still biting good as of last night but it helps to get there super early or at sundown for a chance at a white or yellow. Just buy squid from one of the lightboats and flyline a bait around all the boats, all the good fish are on the surface....i heard theres lots of boats there so it shouldnt be hard to find "the bite"

conditions look nice and the surf will be small.....see u guys there

lmao...

dorado50 · 06-01-2012, 05:30 PM

Scallywag can i go with you ...huh..huh..huh..please.. please

. Are you sure we'll find the bite

. Should I try for one of these

or one of these

? Meet you there

at 0200 and we can

.....

...

. I'll bring my flashlight

driftwood · 06-01-2012, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -scallywag-

OMG....i just read buttchasers report, watched georges video and all the reports on bloodydecks!

THIS WEEKEND IS GONNA BE AWESOME!!!

i pm'ed a few guys about "the dope" and they said the fish r still biting good as of last night but it helps to get there super early or at sundown for a chance at a white or yellow. Just buy squid from one of the lightboats and flyline a bait around all the boats, all the good fish are on the surface....i heard theres lots of boats there so it shouldnt be hard to find "the bite"

conditions look nice and the surf will be small.....see u guys there

Anybody in this thread intrested in buying some cheap
beach front property in AZ?

rossman · 06-01-2012, 05:32 PM

Not sure where ya'll plan on launching from but Old Mans gates open at 6:00 and close at 10:00 pm. Doesn't give you much of a nite bite, I'm planning on spending the day there on Sunday, but my just concentrate on the flatties

ful-rac · 06-01-2012, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -scallywag-

OMG....i just read buttchasers report, watched georges video and all the reports on bloodydecks!

THIS WEEKEND IS GONNA BE AWESOME!!!

i pm'ed a few guys about "the dope" and they said the fish r still biting good as of last night but it helps to get there super early or at sundown for a chance at a white or yellow. Just buy squid from one of the lightboats and flyline a bait around all the boats, all the good fish are on the surface....i heard theres lots of boats there so it shouldnt be hard to find "the bite"

conditions look nice and the surf will be small.....see u guys there

It's definitely a gamble...! Don't go alone either, It's a hell of a paddle!!! It took me about an 1:45 to get there and probably over 2 hours to get back and I was paddling hard!!!!

Dan · 06-01-2012, 05:59 PM

I wanna go, I got a helmet cam

StinkyMatt · 06-01-2012, 10:31 PM

I heard they are biting tiny anchovies as of today. Squid is done, its all about size 18 trebles with 3 anchovies. Trust me.

lowprofile · 06-01-2012, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildawgjj

No thanks, that isn't much unless you got a promotion to O-3.

you'd get a good grand out of it.

im tellin you, its going to be salt creek. the domes have had more boats than the entire san diego bay parked out front. 2 weeks ago they were at carlsbad and really close to shore. weekend of the 22nd they'll be at the CDM kelp. just watch the pelicans. look at where they've been and where they are now. biggest flock this morning was headed straight up to dana point.

05-31-2012, 09:21 PM	#1
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	OC squid grounds I, like many others, am thrilled from the reports of last weekend and will be heading out of Dana Saturday to get in on some of this squid & WSB action. Assuming they decided to hang around. I just wanted to throw out what I know and see if it sounds like a game plan. Kevin pointed out squid to me when we passed over some and I sketched it out, it looked like a bait ball but was hugging the bottom. So on a finder it looks like a school but spread more horizontal right? I've never made squid before, is there a certain depth they like to hang around? I know they move but from all I've read they stay somewhat deep. It also seems that the best time to make them is in grey light. And finally once you've got your squirts I assume you drop them near where the squidders are and wait for those ghosts to come after them? I know everyone is pretty tight lipped on this, and I'm super appreciative of any info. Thanks for the reports that have us all excited to get out there and get on this opportunity!

05-31-2012, 09:26 PM	#2
PegLegFury Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 35	im wondering the same thing but would like some info for LJ __________________ Intergalatic Ninja Sultan

06-01-2012, 04:49 AM	#3
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	I thought squid was breed in captivity and sold for 80 bucks a scoop? Your plan sounds pretty solid to me. Get a squid jig they can be pretty tricky to hook on a sabiki from what I hear __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

06-01-2012, 05:27 AM	#4
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	The DP squid have been hangin around in 70 to 90 ft for the past 10 days. I went out Wed and saw quite a bit of it but they didn't seem to want my squid jig or sabiki. Went out on Thursday and I couldn't find any. They were replaced by acres of tinyl anchovies. The schools were as dense I have ever seen. From surface to bottom spread across acres. The DP bait boat came out and did a small wrap before sunrise and went back in. Birds and dolphin and 3 Minke whales were working the school over. Good luck finding the squirts tomorrow __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

06-01-2012, 06:31 AM	#5
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	add a green glow stick to the top of the jig. they'll hit it. also, The Domes is still producing but I'd bet my Paycheck Salt Creek is going to explode this weekend __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

06-01-2012, 08:08 AM	#6
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	we will be there this weekend, give a shout out on the radio...see whoever there __________________

06-01-2012, 10:22 AM	#8
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	OMG....i just read buttchasers report, watched georges video and all the reports on bloodydecks! THIS WEEKEND IS GONNA BE AWESOME!!! i pm'ed a few guys about "the dope" and they said the fish r still biting good as of last night but it helps to get there super early or at sundown for a chance at a white or yellow. Just buy squid from one of the lightboats and flyline a bait around all the boats, all the good fish are on the surface....i heard theres lots of boats there so it shouldnt be hard to find "the bite" conditions look nice and the surf will be small.....see u guys there

06-01-2012, 11:14 AM	#9
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	see yall otw... __________________

06-01-2012, 12:10 PM	#10
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	thinking about heading out there on sunday fingers crossed!

06-01-2012, 12:40 PM	#11
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	Scallywag, you talking about San o? I'm heading out of Dana was going to head north for salt creek. Fly line huh?

06-01-2012, 03:35 PM	#12
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	I plan on going out. Sent you a pm.

06-01-2012, 05:30 PM	#14
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Scallywag can i go with you ...huh..huh..huh..please.. please. Are you sure we'll find the bite. Should I try for one of these or one of these? Meet you there at 0200 and we can ......... I'll bring my flashlight

06-01-2012, 05:32 PM	#16
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	Not sure where ya'll plan on launching from but Old Mans gates open at 6:00 and close at 10:00 pm. Doesn't give you much of a nite bite, I'm planning on spending the day there on Sunday, but my just concentrate on the flatties __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

06-01-2012, 05:59 PM	#18
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	I wanna go, I got a helmet cam

06-01-2012, 10:31 PM	#19
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	I heard they are biting tiny anchovies as of today. Squid is done, its all about size 18 trebles with 3 anchovies. Trust me.