Who'd have thunk? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

mark kleiter · 07-22-2012, 06:00 AM

Launched from the ferry landing on Coronado side early Saturday morning. Throwing the blades in the grass for some spotties for the first couple hours. Moved out to the 45-50 foot depth for deep water bass, when I had a mellow pick-up and then big weight. Took off for a nice run and a few head shakes, and then solid weight with some slow thumps. Thought it was a Halibut at first, but didn't feel like one. Then thought it was a bat ray cause I wasn't gaining any ground, just an occasional hard pull and screaming drag. Well after 25 minutes of being towed up current and around for awhile, it gave up and came up tired. I was surprised to see a BSB, 36 inches, and well over 20 pounds. Cut the line and revived after a couple minutes, watching it submarine down in a mirage of bubbles. Awesome feeling! Ended the day throwing the brown, with egg sack orange belly, 3 inch swimbait. Caught well over 30 spotties pretty much here and there all day.

roadx · 07-22-2012, 08:22 AM

right on... i wouldnt have thought of a black seabass in the back bay?
i would have gone but didnt get off the water and home till midnight and by the time i cleaned up it was late.
sounds like you had a great day

JeffB · 07-22-2012, 08:49 AM

Pretty cool. You never know what might pop up in the bay.

lowprofile · 07-22-2012, 10:55 AM

a guy from a surf fishing board got into them pretty heavy in the bay about a month ago from shore. there's a lot of unusual fish in that bay.

good job on lading it!

Jimmyz123 · 07-22-2012, 11:35 AM

There are more BSB in the bay than you know. I have a buddy that catches them almost all the time.

taggermike · 07-22-2012, 01:22 PM

As a kid fishing with my dad I remember catching a few of the little BSB when they are still red with back spots. I've seen a few decent sized BSB come out of San Quintin Bay. Mike

vincentek9 · 07-22-2012, 01:36 PM

must have been an exciting fight!!!

blitzburgh · 07-22-2012, 01:45 PM

That's what makes fishing The big bay so cool. Way to go!

kobra · 07-22-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by blitzburgh

That's what makes fishing The big bay so cool. Way to go!

Yup. You just never know what will bite. Good going klietus. Glad to hear you had a fun day.

mark kleiter · 07-23-2012, 05:25 PM

I would be thrilled to catch another one, if there are more lurking in the bay. Using 10 lb. line and medium gear, was more of a personal accomplishment. It's always gonna be a blast when a fish can tow me in my yak.

mtnbykr2 · 07-23-2012, 05:32 PM

Congrats on the sleigh ride and on the cnr

seriola_killer · 07-24-2012, 12:12 AM

Great job on the catch, and further kudos on the careful release!

07-22-2012, 06:00 AM	#1
mark kleiter Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Poway Posts: 62	Who'd have thunk? Launched from the ferry landing on Coronado side early Saturday morning. Throwing the blades in the grass for some spotties for the first couple hours. Moved out to the 45-50 foot depth for deep water bass, when I had a mellow pick-up and then big weight. Took off for a nice run and a few head shakes, and then solid weight with some slow thumps. Thought it was a Halibut at first, but didn't feel like one. Then thought it was a bat ray cause I wasn't gaining any ground, just an occasional hard pull and screaming drag. Well after 25 minutes of being towed up current and around for awhile, it gave up and came up tired. I was surprised to see a BSB, 36 inches, and well over 20 pounds. Cut the line and revived after a couple minutes, watching it submarine down in a mirage of bubbles. Awesome feeling! Ended the day throwing the brown, with egg sack orange belly, 3 inch swimbait. Caught well over 30 spotties pretty much here and there all day. Attached Images

07-22-2012, 08:22 AM	#2
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	right on... i wouldnt have thought of a black seabass in the back bay? i would have gone but didnt get off the water and home till midnight and by the time i cleaned up it was late. sounds like you had a great day __________________

07-22-2012, 08:49 AM	#3
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Pretty cool. You never know what might pop up in the bay. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

07-22-2012, 10:55 AM	#4
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	a guy from a surf fishing board got into them pretty heavy in the bay about a month ago from shore. there's a lot of unusual fish in that bay. good job on lading it! __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

07-22-2012, 11:35 AM	#5
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	There are more BSB in the bay than you know. I have a buddy that catches them almost all the time. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

07-22-2012, 01:22 PM	#6
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	As a kid fishing with my dad I remember catching a few of the little BSB when they are still red with back spots. I've seen a few decent sized BSB come out of San Quintin Bay. Mike

07-22-2012, 01:36 PM	#7
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	must have been an exciting fight!!! __________________

07-22-2012, 01:45 PM	#8
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	That's what makes fishing The big bay so cool. Way to go! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

07-23-2012, 05:25 PM	#10
mark kleiter Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Poway Posts: 62	I would be thrilled to catch another one, if there are more lurking in the bay. Using 10 lb. line and medium gear, was more of a personal accomplishment. It's always gonna be a blast when a fish can tow me in my yak.

07-23-2012, 05:32 PM	#11
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Congrats on the sleigh ride and on the cnr __________________

07-24-2012, 12:12 AM	#12
seriola_killer Sled Peddler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bonita, Ca. Posts: 236	Great job on the catch, and further kudos on the careful release! __________________ Jerry Moore Need a car or truck to yaul your yak? Ring me up. (619)988-3325