Moving to San Diego need advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

roadx · 09-01-2012, 03:25 PM

bait tanks

if you dont buy a hobie tank most people build there own, i use a vittles vault with a tsunami pump using a 6 volt battery. let me know and a can post up a picture if you like?

CA fishing license is dec - dec sucks i know

squidco is the place

Oxbeast1210 · 09-01-2012, 03:41 PM

If you get get a chance post the picture of the bait well I don't think ill go the Hobie well route.. how are you liking the Pa 12?

Been reading a lot on here seems like the trophy fish are

yellow tail
white sea bass
and halibut
correct??

are there smaller species of fish that are good table fare and possibly easier to catch? lol

do most people fish in la Jolla and the bay ? Does one catch the same fish offshore?

Thanks you all for the help I feel very welcome on this forum.

I will take a charter with Mr. Pruitt shortly after I get there

Drake thanks for the heads up on the Power Pro

Oscar

roadx · 09-01-2012, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxbeast1210

If you get get a chance post the picture of the bait well I don't think ill go the Hobie well route.. how are you liking the Pa 12?

Been reading a lot on here seems like the trophy fish are

yellow tail
white sea bass
and halibut
correct??

are there smaller species of fish that are good table fare and possibly easier to catch? lol

do most people fish in la Jolla and the bay ? Does one catch the same fish offshore?

Thanks you all for the help I feel very welcome on this forum.

I will take a charter with Mr. Pruitt shortly after I get there

Drake thanks for the heads up on the Power Pro

Oscar

yep those are the big three for me. there are a variety of rock fish that make good table fare.
the bays are mostly bass and halibut, i will keep some sand bass (wife loves them) out of the bigger bays/ocean but most bay fishing is catch and release for me.
the PA 12 has it's advantages and disadvantages. i like the room, dont like the steering. like the speed but dont like getting in it while surf launching. the weight is better than i thought but standing up is not as stable as i hoped. the high seat rocks but dont even think about paddling it.
i will say, i wouldnt/cant go back to the outback. im spoiled

roadx · 09-01-2012, 05:37 PM

sorry crappy cell pictures

roadx · 09-01-2012, 06:05 PM

custom tank on my old outback

Oxbeast1210 · 09-01-2012, 06:30 PM

Sweet thanks everyone!

Vikingj · 09-01-2012, 09:10 PM

Bait tanks are best but a bait tube will hold 5-6 macs and can be made for about $10. Other LJ table fare? T-shark, rockfishes, bonita, and (surprisingly good) barracuda. A buddy swears by leopard shark but I'm not interested!

maui jim · 09-12-2012, 07:18 PM

Welcome to Hobieholics Anonymous.
Only you will know if you have a problem. They meet on a regular basis and are always upgrading at a whim.
Like all good addicts they will help you spend all your money in order to fulfill there dreams.
They are a good bunch and will be glad help you through those fishless days and always lend a hand.

So welcome brotherand you could have not picked a nicer city on the west coast to move to.

And remember.... NEW GUY BRINGS THE BEER..!!

lowprofile · 09-12-2012, 07:58 PM

oh man. getting into rods and reels can get confusing and expensive.

this is just for YT and WSB. nothing set up for halibut or bass.

09-12-2012, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowprofile

oh man. getting into rods and reels can get confusing and expensive.

this is just for YT and WSB. nothing set up for halibut or bass.

You're thinking too much into it. I've caught multiple YT, WSB and Halibut on an identical rig. I used to obsess over gear, but when you see people land 35# trophies on Penn 500 and ugly sticks, you start to wonder if all the money spent was worth it.

I have
Sabiki Stick
Squid maker/Surface Iron stick
Bait stick
Bait/yoyo stick
light weight fun bass stick

Lately people at the launch have been asking me "How do you get by with only two rods"

I say "I need one to make bait, one to catch fish" I could theoretically use one, but I like making bait with a line out

mrJB · 09-01-2012, 05:49 PM

Powerpro is now owned by Shimano. Charkbait has a long standing gripe with Shimano because Shimano has pricing policies that Charkbait did not follow and, consequently, lost thier dealership as a result.

Ever see Shimano stuff on sale? Probably not unless it will be a discontinued item and not without corporate permission.

"Suggested retail price"... that's how they spell "price fixing" in the U.S. Most all do it, I guess Charkbait learned a hard lesson, and now trys to undercut that lowest price (e.g. Avet) by adding extra goodies like free line, free reel cover, etc.

09-01-2012, 03:25 PM	#1
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	bait tanks if you dont buy a hobie tank most people build there own, i use a vittles vault with a tsunami pump using a 6 volt battery. let me know and a can post up a picture if you like? CA fishing license is dec - dec sucks i know squidco is the place __________________

09-01-2012, 05:37 PM	#4
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	sorry crappy cell pictures __________________

09-01-2012, 06:05 PM	#5
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	custom tank on my old outback __________________

09-12-2012, 07:18 PM	#8
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Welcome to Hobieholics Anonymous. Only you will know if you have a problem. They meet on a regular basis and are always upgrading at a whim. Like all good addicts they will help you spend all your money in order to fulfill there dreams. They are a good bunch and will be glad help you through those fishless days and always lend a hand. So welcome brotherand you could have not picked a nicer city on the west coast to move to. And remember.... NEW GUY BRINGS THE BEER..!! __________________

09-12-2012, 07:58 PM	#9
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	oh man. getting into rods and reels can get confusing and expensive. this is just for YT and WSB. nothing set up for halibut or bass. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

09-01-2012, 03:41 PM	#2
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	If you get get a chance post the picture of the bait well I don't think ill go the Hobie well route.. how are you liking the Pa 12? Been reading a lot on here seems like the trophy fish are yellow tail white sea bass and halibut correct?? are there smaller species of fish that are good table fare and possibly easier to catch? lol do most people fish in la Jolla and the bay ? Does one catch the same fish offshore? Thanks you all for the help I feel very welcome on this forum. I will take a charter with Mr. Pruitt shortly after I get there Drake thanks for the heads up on the Power Pro Oscar

09-01-2012, 06:30 PM	#6
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	Sweet thanks everyone!

09-01-2012, 09:10 PM	#7
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Bait tanks are best but a bait tube will hold 5-6 macs and can be made for about $10. Other LJ table fare? T-shark, rockfishes, bonita, and (surprisingly good) barracuda. A buddy swears by leopard shark but I'm not interested!

09-01-2012, 05:49 PM	#11
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	The Powerpro thing... Powerpro is now owned by Shimano. Charkbait has a long standing gripe with Shimano because Shimano has pricing policies that Charkbait did not follow and, consequently, lost thier dealership as a result. Ever see Shimano stuff on sale? Probably not unless it will be a discontinued item and not without corporate permission. "Suggested retail price"... that's how they spell "price fixing" in the U.S. Most all do it, I guess Charkbait learned a hard lesson, and now trys to undercut that lowest price (e.g. Avet) by adding extra goodies like free line, free reel cover, etc. __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"