LJ tomorrow (Sat 10/25)? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 10-24-2014, 12:47 PM

It takes time and patience, to be able to catch what you want. Make friends, start a network or join one, fish every chance you get. If you don't have time to make friends or start or join a network...then BUY in! Call Captain Wade he'll get you on somethin'!

Now as far as a 3/4 day guarantee....nothing is guaranteed....! But...if you have to catch one now...it might be your best bet. Honestly I rather catch one yellowtail on my kayak then multiple yellows on a sportboat.

I say get your ass down to La Jolla and keep try'n, because it'll come!! Just ask easyday Josh! He earned that one! Hopefully you'll earn yours too.

f'nsabiki · 10-24-2014, 01:07 PM

If you're not already signed up for a 3/4 day I doubt you will find any openings.

pbb · 10-24-2014, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by f'nsabiki

If you're not already signed up for a 3/4 day I doubt you will find any openings.

The San Diego has 8 openings for tomorrow, and both San Diego and Mahilini have open spots on Sunday.

But my stubbornness is kicking in. I'm leaning toward bringing the yak out to LJ.

Ful-Rac, thanks for your encouragement. My post was only partly asking advice about whether to sign on to a 3/4 day. It was ALSO meant as an effort to find someone to fish with that I might learn something from.

SO, who wants to fish LJ tomorrow?

Crazy Cajun · 10-24-2014, 01:21 PM

Fish tomorrow, wind should be up on Sunday. And if the wind stays down on Sunday, fish Sunday as well.

pbb · 10-24-2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Cajun

Fish tomorrow, wind should be up on Sunday. And if the wind stays down on Sunday, fish Sunday as well.

I'm planning to Fish LJ Saturday now. I was considering Sunday if I went the 3/4 day cattle boat route, but it didn't look like it would be so nice Sunday at LJ, last I checked.

I've got a wife and two kids, which has certain benefits, but fishing both days isn't really an option.

addicted2sp33d · 10-24-2014, 01:38 PM

I vote La Jolla.

If the boat only has a single-digit of free spots, that means you will spend a lot of time dealing with crossed lines and other people on the boat. Your actual time with "lines in the water" will not be what you expect.

Some friends and I once took a full-day trip out to Catalina, and our time with "lines in the water" was only a few hours because we spent a lot of time getting over there, moving around to find the fish, then moving again to follow the fish, then a lot of time coming back. We got some fish, but I will probably never do that again unless the ticket price comes waaay down. Such a waste of money IMO.

Just think of how much gear/bait your ticket could buy!

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Originally Posted by pbb

The San Diego has 8 openings for tomorrow, and both San Diego and Mahilini have open spots on Sunday.

But my stubbornness is kicking in. I'm leaning toward bringing the yak out to LJ.

Ful-Rac, thanks for your encouragement. My post was only partly asking advice about whether to sign on to a 3/4 day. It was ALSO meant as an effort to find someone to fish with that I might learn something from.

SO, who wants to fish LJ tomorrow?

pbb · 10-24-2014, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by addicted2sp33d

I vote La Jolla.

If the boat only has a single-digit of free spots, that means you will spend a lot of time dealing with crossed lines and other people on the boat. Your actual time with "lines in the water" will not be what you expect.

Some friends and I once took a full-day trip out to Catalina, and our time with "lines in the water" was only a few hours because we spent a lot of time getting over there, moving around to find the fish, then moving again to follow the fish, then a lot of time coming back. We got some fish, but I will probably never do that again unless the ticket price comes waaay down. Such a waste of money IMO.

Just think of how much gear/bait your ticket could buy!

Good points. My resolve was being weakened by a report that 51 anglers on the San Diego had 100 YT in the 10-25 range aboard as of 1pm, but I'll stay the course.

addicted2sp33d · 10-24-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pbb

Good points. My resolve was being weakened by a report that 51 anglers on the San Diego had 100 YT in the 10-25 range aboard as of 1pm, but I'll stay the course.

Hah. Good one. For a minute it sounded like you actually believe those fish reports.

FISH11 · 10-24-2014, 05:36 PM

La Jolla Dude! Last Saturday I was out there fishing for Yellows just a little further than the cattle boat came into. Some of then almost parked right next to some of the other kayaker. While fishing there and of course drinking beer, it was funny to look at the cattle boat and see like 75 people shoulder to shoulder while trying to fish and hope for what the kayakers where catching. They have no roon to cast and the reports had about 1/3 of the total spots caught anything worth writing about. Just think beautifull suroundings, drinking beer (you bought a lot cheaper) and being able to relax with all the elbow space you need. It's a no brainer! I know I'm going to be there Saturday.

ctfphoto · 10-24-2014, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

It takes time and patience,

Honestly I rather catch one yellowtail on my kayak then multiple yellows on a sportboat.

I say get your ass down to La Jolla and keep try'n

THIS!

Cadillyak · 10-24-2014, 10:06 PM

Now as far as a 3/4 day guarantee....nothing is guaranteed....! But...if you have to catch one now...it might be your best bet. Honestly I rather catch one yellowtail on my kayak then multiple yellows on a sportboat.[/QUOTE]

Preach kind sir!!!! One yellow on the yak was better than 7 yellows on a 3/4 day boat for me. On the yak, it's you versus the elements. Catch your own bait, find your own fish, land (gaff) your own fish. Do that and you will feel accomplished. Or you could pay to have your fish filleted.

Irishman · 10-24-2014, 10:57 PM

Data and statistics.....
$145.00 day boat, free bait, no paddling, but.....what does $145.00 buy in the tackle store?

roby · 10-25-2014, 04:56 AM

If you are a kayak-fisherman, than you really only have one answer.

easyday · 10-25-2014, 07:43 AM

Going to have agree about the yak. I slayed yellows all summer on the sport boats. It was fun and put some meat in the freezer, but it was no where near as rewarding as that YT from the kayak. Not to mention it was bigger than what you typically see on the cattle boats.

pbb · 10-28-2014, 02:44 PM

Just for the record, I went to LJ and caught one barely legal calico (which I released).

The San Diego 3/4 day had limits (5) of yellowtail for all 51 anglers aboard that day.

I agree that one yellowtail in the yak would probably be worth 5 from the cattle boat, but the slim chance of one from the yak isn't always.

I'll keep fishing and learning at LJ, but I'll keep my eyes on the landing reports, too.

Cbad Mike · 10-28-2014, 05:19 PM

They were all rats.
A word of advice.....
While the sport boats may exaggerate their counts during a bite to get more business on board, kayakers have a tendency to stay quite.
So paddle out there and throw a big YT across your lap and look over at everyone shoulder to shoulder on the cattle boat and decide where you want to be.

10-24-2014, 12:47 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	It takes time and patience, to be able to catch what you want. Make friends, start a network or join one, fish every chance you get. If you don't have time to make friends or start or join a network...then BUY in! Call Captain Wade he'll get you on somethin'! Now as far as a 3/4 day guarantee....nothing is guaranteed....! But...if you have to catch one now...it might be your best bet. Honestly I rather catch one yellowtail on my kayak then multiple yellows on a sportboat. I say get your ass down to La Jolla and keep try'n, because it'll come!! Just ask easyday Josh! He earned that one! Hopefully you'll earn yours too. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

10-24-2014, 05:36 PM	#9
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	La Jolla Dude! Last Saturday I was out there fishing for Yellows just a little further than the cattle boat came into. Some of then almost parked right next to some of the other kayaker. While fishing there and of course drinking beer, it was funny to look at the cattle boat and see like 75 people shoulder to shoulder while trying to fish and hope for what the kayakers where catching. They have no roon to cast and the reports had about 1/3 of the total spots caught anything worth writing about. Just think beautifull suroundings, drinking beer (you bought a lot cheaper) and being able to relax with all the elbow space you need. It's a no brainer! I know I'm going to be there Saturday. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

10-24-2014, 10:06 PM	#11
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Now as far as a 3/4 day guarantee....nothing is guaranteed....! But...if you have to catch one now...it might be your best bet. Honestly I rather catch one yellowtail on my kayak then multiple yellows on a sportboat.[/QUOTE] Preach kind sir!!!! One yellow on the yak was better than 7 yellows on a 3/4 day boat for me. On the yak, it's you versus the elements. Catch your own bait, find your own fish, land (gaff) your own fish. Do that and you will feel accomplished. Or you could pay to have your fish filleted. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

10-25-2014, 07:43 AM	#14
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Going to have agree about the yak. I slayed yellows all summer on the sport boats. It was fun and put some meat in the freezer, but it was no where near as rewarding as that YT from the kayak. Not to mention it was bigger than what you typically see on the cattle boats. __________________

10-28-2014, 02:44 PM	#15
pbb Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 149	Just for the record, I went to LJ and caught one barely legal calico (which I released). The San Diego 3/4 day had limits (5) of yellowtail for all 51 anglers aboard that day. I agree that one yellowtail in the yak would probably be worth 5 from the cattle boat, but the slim chance of one from the yak isn't always. I'll keep fishing and learning at LJ, but I'll keep my eyes on the landing reports, too. __________________ 2008 Olive Hobie Revolution 13

10-24-2014, 01:07 PM	#2
f'nsabiki Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 310	If you're not already signed up for a 3/4 day I doubt you will find any openings.

10-24-2014, 01:21 PM	#4
Crazy Cajun Junior Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 13	Fish tomorrow, wind should be up on Sunday. And if the wind stays down on Sunday, fish Sunday as well.

10-24-2014, 10:57 PM	#12
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Data and statistics..... $145.00 day boat, free bait, no paddling, but.....what does $145.00 buy in the tackle store?

10-25-2014, 04:56 AM	#13
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	If you are a kayak-fisherman, than you really only have one answer.

10-28-2014, 05:19 PM	#16
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	They were all rats. A word of advice..... While the sport boats may exaggerate their counts during a bite to get more business on board, kayakers have a tendency to stay quite. So paddle out there and throw a big YT across your lap and look over at everyone shoulder to shoulder on the cattle boat and decide where you want to be. __________________ [SIGPIC]