Island White (Cherry Beach), 11-19-13 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 11-19-2013, 07:41 PM

Landwhale and I launched about 5:45 to dark cloudy skies and a northwest wind. Despite the wind it wasn't cold when we launched, it actually got colder around 8:00. after that it was just a matter of if the sun was out. If it was, it was pretty warm. But, when it hid, it got cool quick. Water was 62.7 almost everywhere the whole morning.

We made it out to the Island and for me it was a steady pick for me with 6 bass (2 legal) by about 8:30. And then it just shut off for me. Steve on the other hand struggled early on, but as my bite died his picked up. He ended the day with 5. This is a complete reverse for us. Usually he's on the fish right away and I struggle early on. As planned we were off the water by 10ish.

Baits early on were a fire tiger jig, and any color 4" FLurry got bit. Once the bite died for me I couldn't buy a bite, no matter the color or style. It was a slow day, but definitely could've been worse. And as always it was good to be on the water with Steve.

YakMedic · 11-19-2013, 07:47 PM

Thanks for the report Ed. Sounds like you got into some fun for a little while out there.

landwhale · 11-19-2013, 08:13 PM

Great fishing with you Ed the fish were not in the usual places and my go to baits were not working ended up catching my fish on a motor oil colored ribbed worm and a 3 inch clear with red and gold flaked grub on warbait heads with Uni Butter nice to be on the water again

kobra · 11-19-2013, 08:41 PM

Good to see you are still getting out Steve.

blitzburgh · 11-20-2013, 07:19 AM

Thanks for the report Ed. Any sightings of Bonies?

Amish Ed · 11-20-2013, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by blitzburgh

Any sightings of Bonies?

I haven't seen a bonita in years.

Zed · 11-20-2013, 11:54 AM

I can PM you a spot in TJ to find all the bonitas you want, for a cost.

Bonito are harder to track down.

jruiz · 11-20-2013, 02:17 PM

Ed, Steve,

Always enjoy and appreciate your reports

I was on the Pursuit this past weekend. All the bonita you can handle. Check the reports they're still catching them. As far as bonita within kayak range, I'd like to know too.

Amish Ed · 11-20-2013, 09:38 PM

Well I got most of it right

11-19-2013, 07:41 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Island White (Cherry Beach), 11-19-13 Landwhale and I launched about 5:45 to dark cloudy skies and a northwest wind. Despite the wind it wasn't cold when we launched, it actually got colder around 8:00. after that it was just a matter of if the sun was out. If it was, it was pretty warm. But, when it hid, it got cool quick. Water was 62.7 almost everywhere the whole morning. We made it out to the Island and for me it was a steady pick for me with 6 bass (2 legal) by about 8:30. And then it just shut off for me. Steve on the other hand struggled early on, but as my bite died his picked up. He ended the day with 5. This is a complete reverse for us. Usually he's on the fish right away and I struggle early on. As planned we were off the water by 10ish. Baits early on were a fire tiger jig, and any color 4" FLurry got bit. Once the bite died for me I couldn't buy a bite, no matter the color or style. It was a slow day, but definitely could've been worse. And as always it was good to be on the water with Steve. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

11-19-2013, 08:13 PM	#3
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Great fishing with you Ed the fish were not in the usual places and my go to baits were not working ended up catching my fish on a motor oil colored ribbed worm and a 3 inch clear with red and gold flaked grub on warbait heads with Uni Butter nice to be on the water again __________________

11-20-2013, 07:19 AM	#5
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Thanks for the report Ed. Any sightings of Bonies? __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

11-20-2013, 11:54 AM	#7
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	I can PM you a spot in TJ to find all the bonitas you want, for a cost. Bonito are harder to track down. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

11-20-2013, 09:38 PM	#9
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Well I got most of it right __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

11-19-2013, 07:47 PM	#2
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	Thanks for the report Ed. Sounds like you got into some fun for a little while out there.

11-19-2013, 08:41 PM	#4
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Good to see you are still getting out Steve.

11-20-2013, 02:17 PM	#8
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,005	Ed, Steve, Always enjoy and appreciate your reports I was on the Pursuit this past weekend. All the bonita you can handle. Check the reports they're still catching them. As far as bonita within kayak range, I'd like to know too.