Out at Newps Again (4/6) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

socal_matt · 04-06-2014, 08:54 PM

The Banana was ready for another Slay Fest. So I launched out of Newport again to get some mas tacos.

The conditions were pretty prime. Sunny, glassy, and not to mention there was little drift. The tides looked pretty good too.

I used whole squid on my bass setup. First drop yielded a good sized red. After that it was steady picking. Total count for today was 2 sandbass(both released); 1 Treefish; 8 reds (.5 to 1.5 lbs). I tried to release the Treefish since it was a little small, but he wasn't gonna make it so I kept him.

Here's a video I made. Hopefully it works. Youtube has been pretty screwy with me in the past. Just a disclaimer, the video wasn't published in HD, so thats why the quality isn't so good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6VgHAhO1gM

All in all, it was a great day. On the water at 7 am and off the water at 9:30 am. Reason for being in so early was because I wanted to beat my boss to the mouth of the harbor(I'm a deckhand on The Patriot); I wanted to gloat in front of him, by showing him what I could do on my day off. Also met a fellow BWE'er out there on a red kayak, forgot his name. He was having some FF problems, I hope he had some luck out there too. Overall, it was good day to live in SoCal.

Here's the cooler shot of the day's keep.

Tight Lines Everyone. This upcoming week looks good in my opinion.

eertkao · 04-07-2014, 12:26 AM

Looks like it was an awesome day on the water! Thanks for the report!

cell128 · 04-07-2014, 04:06 AM

Couldn't watch the video because YouTube blocked it for me saying it has music that has copyrights or something. Pics look great though. I'm new at this. Been out about 3 times no luck I only caught 1 calico and almost had a halibut bug he shook off when I was about to pull him into the kayak

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FishNinjaY · 04-07-2014, 06:59 AM

Nice cooler! Is this a launch by the USCG station? I haven't been out there in almost a year. I usually launch across the water at Kid Beach or M St. Nice video! If YouTube gives you hassles about the music you like to use, I've heard that Vimeo does not. Or you can try to find royalty-free music online.

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FISH11 · 04-07-2014, 10:35 AM

Great video, nothing like being on the water in your Kayak with great weather and catching dinner. I really liked the music too, great choice. Mark

socal_matt · 04-07-2014, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FishNinjaY

Is this a launch by the USCG station? I haven't been out there in almost a year.[/URL]

Where I launch is a small public beach on the same side of the Coast Guard launch, but closer to the harbor mouth. Its off of Cove Street and Fernleaf.

blitzburgh · 04-07-2014, 04:43 PM

Strong work Matt!

NEEFFF · 04-07-2014, 05:17 PM

The Banana Strikes again!!! WTG out there Matt!!

Dark_Knight_9C1 · 04-07-2014, 06:46 PM

I was the guy in the red kayak with a broken FF at home. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
I caught 4 small reds and 2 sanddabs. It was a good first try out on the rocks. I went back around 11 since the current was getting too strong.
The two guys south of us in the electric kayaks did pretty well also. The biggest one I saw them pull out was about 18 inches.

cell128 · 04-07-2014, 09:06 PM

What rig are you guys using? I hab bad luck. I been using 3" weedless swimbaits bright colored all I get is tailbites I cant hook the fish. I bought some gulp shrimps today..gonna try them out on friday. Any other places near long beach to fish at? I only go to alamitos bay and Newport harbor. Im in Lakewood so I rather stay closer like alamitos I hate morning traffic. Also any input on this fish finder for the kayak? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FKP1XM/..._Wx3qtb14K17XM

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octico · 04-07-2014, 10:49 PM

I was out there last weekend ... same spot. Water conditions were not even close to yours, it was a bit choppy. Great video! I cant wait to get out soon.

JeffB · 04-07-2014, 10:54 PM

!!!

socal_matt · 04-08-2014, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cell128

What rig are you guys using? I hab bad luck. I been using 3" weedless swimbaits bright colored all I get is tailbites I cant hook the fish. I bought some gulp shrimps today..gonna try them out on friday. Any other places near long beach to fish at? I only go to alamitos bay and Newport harbor. Im in Lakewood so I rather stay closer like alamitos I hate morning traffic. Also any input on this fish finder for the kayak? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FKP1XM/..._Wx3qtb14K17XM

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The rig I use is the simplest rig there is. Just a double dropper loop with two 6/0 hooks with whole squid and 6oz weight. But I think you're talking more about bass fishing than what I'm doing which is deep water fishing, I'm fishing in 170-210 ft of water. That FF on amazon you're looking at is the same exact one I have, it works pretty well for my needs.

cell128 · 04-08-2014, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socal_matt

The rig I use is the simplest rig there is. Just a double dropper loop with two 6/0 hooks with whole squid and 6oz weight. But I think you're talking more about bass fishing than what I'm doing which is deep water fishing, I'm fishing in 170-210 ft of water. That FF on amazon you're looking at is the same exact one I have, it works pretty well for my needs.

Thanks alot ima put in the order for it

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cell128 · 04-08-2014, 09:07 AM

U go out towards the ocean for that deep water? Im new I really don't wanna venture out too far on my own. I just ordered the ff should get it tomorrow. Off on Thursday hopefully I can get it working tomorrow night

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jettytaco · 04-08-2014, 09:09 AM

Hey CELL... I'm going out there this Saturday to give it a try man. Let me know if you want to join. Launching at kid's beach.

Lamson

cell128 · 04-08-2014, 09:10 AM

I can't I gotta work days all weekend I'm only off Thursday

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FishNinjaY · 04-08-2014, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jettytaco

Hey CELL... I'm going out there this Saturday to give it a try man. Let me know if you want to join. Launching at kid's beach.

Lamson

I'm launching early on Sunday.. for a little birthday

morning taco hunt

!
I'll probably be launching from the USCGS area around 6am.. I'd like to
be on the water by 630am. Hope to see y'all out there.

jettytaco · 04-08-2014, 01:21 PM

damn... I'll try to go both days but Saturday will be for sure. Come out Saturday Ninja!

04-06-2014, 08:54 PM	#1
socal_matt Cruisin' Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 123	Out at Newps Again (4/6) The Banana was ready for another Slay Fest. So I launched out of Newport again to get some mas tacos. The conditions were pretty prime. Sunny, glassy, and not to mention there was little drift. The tides looked pretty good too. I used whole squid on my bass setup. First drop yielded a good sized red. After that it was steady picking. Total count for today was 2 sandbass(both released); 1 Treefish; 8 reds (.5 to 1.5 lbs). I tried to release the Treefish since it was a little small, but he wasn't gonna make it so I kept him. Here's a video I made. Hopefully it works. Youtube has been pretty screwy with me in the past. Just a disclaimer, the video wasn't published in HD, so thats why the quality isn't so good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6VgHAhO1gM All in all, it was a great day. On the water at 7 am and off the water at 9:30 am. Reason for being in so early was because I wanted to beat my boss to the mouth of the harbor(I'm a deckhand on The Patriot); I wanted to gloat in front of him, by showing him what I could do on my day off. Also met a fellow BWE'er out there on a red kayak, forgot his name. He was having some FF problems, I hope he had some luck out there too. Overall, it was good day to live in SoCal. Here's the cooler shot of the day's keep. Tight Lines Everyone. This upcoming week looks good in my opinion. __________________ There's no such thing as overkill, its just called being prepared for the best.

04-07-2014, 12:26 AM	#2
eertkao Steve-O. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North OC Posts: 120	Looks like it was an awesome day on the water! Thanks for the report! __________________

04-07-2014, 06:59 AM	#4
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	Nice cooler! Is this a launch by the USCG station? I haven't been out there in almost a year. I usually launch across the water at Kid Beach or M St. Nice video! If YouTube gives you hassles about the music you like to use, I've heard that Vimeo does not. Or you can try to find royalty-free music online. >< ))> Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by FishNinjaY; 04-07-2014 at 08:36 AM.

04-07-2014, 10:35 AM	#5
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	Great video, nothing like being on the water in your Kayak with great weather and catching dinner. I really liked the music too, great choice. Mark __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

04-07-2014, 04:43 PM	#7
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Strong work Matt! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

04-07-2014, 04:06 AM	#3
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	Couldn't watch the video because YouTube blocked it for me saying it has music that has copyrights or something. Pics look great though. I'm new at this. Been out about 3 times no luck I only caught 1 calico and almost had a halibut bug he shook off when I was about to pull him into the kayak Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

04-07-2014, 05:17 PM	#8
NEEFFF Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCaL Posts: 224	The Banana Strikes again!!! WTG out there Matt!! __________________

04-07-2014, 06:46 PM	#9
Dark_Knight_9C1 Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 74	I was the guy in the red kayak with a broken FF at home. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I caught 4 small reds and 2 sanddabs. It was a good first try out on the rocks. I went back around 11 since the current was getting too strong. The two guys south of us in the electric kayaks did pretty well also. The biggest one I saw them pull out was about 18 inches.

04-07-2014, 09:06 PM	#10
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	What rig are you guys using? I hab bad luck. I been using 3" weedless swimbaits bright colored all I get is tailbites I cant hook the fish. I bought some gulp shrimps today..gonna try them out on friday. Any other places near long beach to fish at? I only go to alamitos bay and Newport harbor. Im in Lakewood so I rather stay closer like alamitos I hate morning traffic. Also any input on this fish finder for the kayak? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FKP1XM/..._Wx3qtb14K17XM Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

04-07-2014, 10:49 PM	#11
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	I was out there last weekend ... same spot. Water conditions were not even close to yours, it was a bit choppy. Great video! I cant wait to get out soon.

04-07-2014, 10:54 PM	#12
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	!!! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

04-08-2014, 09:07 AM	#15
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	U go out towards the ocean for that deep water? Im new I really don't wanna venture out too far on my own. I just ordered the ff should get it tomorrow. Off on Thursday hopefully I can get it working tomorrow night Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

04-08-2014, 09:09 AM	#16
jettytaco Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 61	Hey CELL... I'm going out there this Saturday to give it a try man. Let me know if you want to join. Launching at kid's beach. Lamson

04-08-2014, 09:10 AM	#17
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	I can't I gotta work days all weekend I'm only off Thursday Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

04-08-2014, 01:21 PM	#19
jettytaco Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 61	damn... I'll try to go both days but Saturday will be for sure. Come out Saturday Ninja!