LJ 8/8 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cbad Mike · 08-08-2014, 05:56 PM

Launched at about 6 to small surf but that didn't stop me from the norm of taking one to the face. Paddled out then realized that the wave to the face didn't just wake me up it also made it so my fish finder wouldn't power on. I dropped the sabiki a couple of times before I found the greenies. I had 6 before I started the slow troll West. Since I didn't have working sonar I stayed well outside the kelp in maybe 90 to 110 feet. I occasionally stopped to throw the iron at nothing in particular. If the birds knew where the fish were they weren't telling. I continued following the kelp line but staying well away from it. The seals weren't real aggressive but we're definitely persistent. I hooked one for a nice sleigh ride before I won my empty hook back. They would just go back and forth between the other kayakers stealing macks. I saw a tiny bit of water movement about 20 yards away and quickly tossed my iron. 5 cranks into the retrieve I had a fish on. I could feel the head shakes and knew it was a YT but definitely not a monster. It was a little rat of about 10 pounds hooked perfectly on the side of its mouth so with one pull with the pliers I sent it off to hopefully grow into a trophy. After having 2 more macks stolen by the seals while on the slow troll I thought I was losing another one when the clicker started making noise. I grabbed my rod, felt the pull, but then felt the head shakes so I knew I had another fish on. This second one had a little more fight in him than the first and I could tell that it too was far from the weight I was hoping for. When I got this one to the surface I could see blood and that my hook was in its throat so I gaffed it and put it on my clip. If it wasn't bleeding I would have released it since it was still definitely on the small side at about 12-13 pounds (it's actually heavier than it looks).
Met a few fellow members and one brand new one, Lady Luck. She was so stoked to be out there for the first time and I'm sure we're going to see a lot more of her in the future.
All and all a pretty easy day OTW.

SNACK SIZE!

Dannowar · 08-08-2014, 06:05 PM

way to go mikey!!

Oxbeast1210 · 08-08-2014, 06:06 PM

nice report.

how does one release a seal?

Deamon · 08-08-2014, 06:14 PM

Mike! You the man. Jim

momo fish · 08-08-2014, 06:24 PM

Nice going mike! I believe you now about waves to the face.

Water could be calm but once you get in a rough wave insist on building up just as the paddle hits the water. I'll be sure to go before or after you next time. Ha!

ctfphoto · 08-08-2014, 06:45 PM

Nice firecracker there Mike, thank you for showing it to me on the water today.

See I told ya, you were the one follow today.

The guys I was showing around today headed in early to hit the kelp?

So I soloed it. I did got the chance to farm one.

SLYACKER · 08-08-2014, 06:47 PM

Nice report. Congrats

Cadillyak · 08-08-2014, 07:09 PM

It was good seeing you out there. Sorry about running my line under you. I had some horse greenbacks that I trolled all day for nada. Maybe next time.

Widgeon · 08-08-2014, 07:10 PM

Sounds like a great day on the water.

FISH11 · 08-08-2014, 07:28 PM

Thanks for the report Mike. Tight Lines

YakDout · 08-08-2014, 09:05 PM

I admire you for releasing the first in hopes of a bigger fish. Nice detailed report. You guys are killing it out in LJ right now, wish I could join you. Just moved up to temecula so the drive is a little further now. DP on Sunday for me.

619-SWIM-DOG · 08-08-2014, 09:16 PM

Nice job Mike...It's nice to have the skills to release what you want for a later fight. Thanks for being above the bar.......

Silbaugh4liberty · 08-08-2014, 09:50 PM

Nice! Hope to get one tomorrow!

Zfish03 · 08-09-2014, 09:43 AM

Nice work Mike

CKallday71 · 08-09-2014, 10:54 AM

These little rippers are perfect size for the Terez/300EJ combo with the waxwing!

erinoo · 08-09-2014, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the pic Mike.

momo fish · 08-09-2014, 11:15 AM

Nice fish. Dang how many rental kayaks are behind you??

"jjcawjj" · 08-09-2014, 03:57 PM

WTG!!!! Great report!!!

T-Rex · 08-09-2014, 06:18 PM

Nice report. Always fun to get one on the iron.

Aaron&Julie · 08-10-2014, 02:46 PM

Thanks for the good report, Mike. Good that you had some action.

08-08-2014, 05:56 PM	#1
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	LJ 8/8 Launched at about 6 to small surf but that didn't stop me from the norm of taking one to the face. Paddled out then realized that the wave to the face didn't just wake me up it also made it so my fish finder wouldn't power on. I dropped the sabiki a couple of times before I found the greenies. I had 6 before I started the slow troll West. Since I didn't have working sonar I stayed well outside the kelp in maybe 90 to 110 feet. I occasionally stopped to throw the iron at nothing in particular. If the birds knew where the fish were they weren't telling. I continued following the kelp line but staying well away from it. The seals weren't real aggressive but we're definitely persistent. I hooked one for a nice sleigh ride before I won my empty hook back. They would just go back and forth between the other kayakers stealing macks. I saw a tiny bit of water movement about 20 yards away and quickly tossed my iron. 5 cranks into the retrieve I had a fish on. I could feel the head shakes and knew it was a YT but definitely not a monster. It was a little rat of about 10 pounds hooked perfectly on the side of its mouth so with one pull with the pliers I sent it off to hopefully grow into a trophy. After having 2 more macks stolen by the seals while on the slow troll I thought I was losing another one when the clicker started making noise. I grabbed my rod, felt the pull, but then felt the head shakes so I knew I had another fish on. This second one had a little more fight in him than the first and I could tell that it too was far from the weight I was hoping for. When I got this one to the surface I could see blood and that my hook was in its throat so I gaffed it and put it on my clip. If it wasn't bleeding I would have released it since it was still definitely on the small side at about 12-13 pounds (it's actually heavier than it looks). Met a few fellow members and one brand new one, Lady Luck. She was so stoked to be out there for the first time and I'm sure we're going to see a lot more of her in the future. All and all a pretty easy day OTW. SNACK SIZE! Attached Images __________________ [SIGPIC]

08-08-2014, 06:05 PM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	way to go mikey!! __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

08-08-2014, 07:09 PM	#8
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	It was good seeing you out there. Sorry about running my line under you. I had some horse greenbacks that I trolled all day for nada. Maybe next time. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

08-08-2014, 07:28 PM	#10
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Thanks for the report Mike. Tight Lines __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

08-08-2014, 09:50 PM	#13
Silbaugh4liberty Fishing Patriot Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,121	Nice! Hope to get one tomorrow! __________________

08-08-2014, 06:06 PM	#3
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	nice report. how does one release a seal?

08-08-2014, 06:14 PM	#4
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Mike! You the man. Jim

08-08-2014, 06:24 PM	#5
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Nice going mike! I believe you now about waves to the face. Water could be calm but once you get in a rough wave insist on building up just as the paddle hits the water. I'll be sure to go before or after you next time. Ha!

08-08-2014, 06:45 PM	#6
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Nice firecracker there Mike, thank you for showing it to me on the water today. See I told ya, you were the one follow today. The guys I was showing around today headed in early to hit the kelp? So I soloed it. I did got the chance to farm one.

08-08-2014, 06:47 PM	#7
SLYACKER Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Corona, ca Posts: 100	Nice report. Congrats

08-08-2014, 07:10 PM	#9
Widgeon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Clairemont Posts: 175	Sounds like a great day on the water.

08-08-2014, 09:05 PM	#11
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	I admire you for releasing the first in hopes of a bigger fish. Nice detailed report. You guys are killing it out in LJ right now, wish I could join you. Just moved up to temecula so the drive is a little further now. DP on Sunday for me.

08-08-2014, 09:16 PM	#12
619-SWIM-DOG Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 619	Nice job Mike...It's nice to have the skills to release what you want for a later fight. Thanks for being above the bar.......

08-09-2014, 09:43 AM	#14
Zfish03 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside Posts: 197	Nice work Mike

08-09-2014, 10:54 AM	#15
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	These little rippers are perfect size for the Terez/300EJ combo with the waxwing! __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

08-09-2014, 11:11 AM	#16
erinoo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Carlsbad,,Halfway up the Hill Posts: 486	Thanks for the pic Mike. Attached Images

08-09-2014, 11:15 AM	#17
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Nice fish. Dang how many rental kayaks are behind you??

08-09-2014, 03:57 PM	#18
"jjcawjj" Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vista, California Posts: 174	WTG!!!! Great report!!!

08-09-2014, 06:18 PM	#19
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Nice report. Always fun to get one on the iron. __________________

08-10-2014, 02:46 PM	#20
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Thanks for the good report, Mike. Good that you had some action. __________________ "Never say die"