LJ 2/24 WFO baitfishing & whale-watching - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

alfsteur · 02-25-2014, 06:10 PM

Woohoo... first post ever!!!! Went to LJ yesterday around 10am to really nice day & surf conditions, only saw 1 other yakker and a boat... water around 62F and little ankle-slappers on both going out & coming in... then WFO on baitfish, scored over a dozen mac's plus a handful of smelts in 10-15 minute... proceeded to troll around with hi-lo, dropper loop, jigging... all for nuttin'

only had 1 mystery fish briefly pulled the drag then popped...retrieved the line to see a raked bait...but i'm not complaining, nice day & conditions, came close to a pair of grey whales that was about 500 yds away...

oh well... better luck next time!

bosshoss · 02-25-2014, 07:26 PM

Congrats on your first post.. Out of the surf and into a yak..

FISH11 · 02-25-2014, 08:03 PM

Congrats. It's worth the paddle just to be in that beautiful area of La Jolla and even better to see the Gray Whales close. Some times they even go by really close (like 25"). Tight lines.

"jjcawjj" · 02-25-2014, 09:52 PM

Congrats,,, and welcome to the yaking community!! Great report too!

William Novotny · 02-25-2014, 10:06 PM

What were you paddling? I was out there on a yellow moken 14

I got a good look at the Grey whales as well as a visit from 2 w white sided Dolphin that actually came and nudged my yak wanting food or attention, I'm not sure. I almost pooped my pants

chris138 · 02-26-2014, 06:43 AM

I bet that raked bait was a cbass

kauaiboy04 · 02-26-2014, 08:16 AM

welcome welcome! sounds like a fun time out there!

alfsteur · 02-26-2014, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William Novotny

What were you paddling? I was out there on a yellow moken 14

I got a good look at the Grey whales as well as a visit from 2 w white sided Dolphin that actually came and nudged my yak wanting food or attention, I'm not sure. I almost pooped my pants

Hi William... I think we might have passed each other with a wave!? I was on a Hobie Outback in Sanddune color.... I'd love a close encounter with any cetacean species!

Dannowar · 02-26-2014, 05:06 PM

did you guys see me? i was out there, looooooong paddle in

blitzburgh · 02-26-2014, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris138

I bet that raked bait was a cbass

My thought as well

02-25-2014, 06:10 PM	#1
alfsteur Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 128	LJ 2/24 WFO baitfishing & whale-watching Woohoo... first post ever!!!! Went to LJ yesterday around 10am to really nice day & surf conditions, only saw 1 other yakker and a boat... water around 62F and little ankle-slappers on both going out & coming in... then WFO on baitfish, scored over a dozen mac's plus a handful of smelts in 10-15 minute... proceeded to troll around with hi-lo, dropper loop, jigging... all for nuttin' only had 1 mystery fish briefly pulled the drag then popped...retrieved the line to see a raked bait...but i'm not complaining, nice day & conditions, came close to a pair of grey whales that was about 500 yds away... oh well... better luck next time!

02-25-2014, 10:06 PM	#5
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	What were you paddling? I was out there on a yellow moken 14 I got a good look at the Grey whales as well as a visit from 2 w white sided Dolphin that actually came and nudged my yak wanting food or attention, I'm not sure. I almost pooped my pants __________________ "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

02-26-2014, 08:16 AM	#7
kauaiboy04 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 215	welcome welcome! sounds like a fun time out there! __________________ http://socalkayak.blogspot.com

02-26-2014, 05:06 PM	#9
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	did you guys see me? i was out there, looooooong paddle in __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

02-25-2014, 07:26 PM	#2
bosshoss Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 197	Congrats on your first post.. Out of the surf and into a yak..

02-25-2014, 08:03 PM	#3
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Congrats. It's worth the paddle just to be in that beautiful area of La Jolla and even better to see the Gray Whales close. Some times they even go by really close (like 25"). Tight lines.

02-25-2014, 09:52 PM	#4
"jjcawjj" Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vista, California Posts: 174	Congrats,,, and welcome to the yaking community!! Great report too!

02-26-2014, 06:43 AM	#6
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	I bet that raked bait was a cbass