EPIC YEAR OF FISHING - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chris138 · 11-21-2014, 06:16 AM

La jolla has been very good this year, but I wouldn't say epic. Back in 2010/2011 when the squid was in full swing, now that was insane.

What stands out most about this year was the offshore bite. I can't remember ever seeing so many 100#+ bluefin and marlin caught in SD waters. There are captains down at the docks who released 10+ marlin in a day. Not to mention the wahoo, and a YFT bite that was wide open for 3 or 4 months. Definately on par with '98 El Niño. Remember this one boys!

makobob · 11-21-2014, 06:37 AM

Epic BAJA

2014 was a very good year!

octico · 11-21-2014, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chris138

La jolla has been very good this year, but I wouldn't say epic. Back in 2010/2011 when the squid was in full swing, now that was insane.

What stands out most about this year was the offshore bite. I can't remember ever seeing so many 100#+ bluefin and marlin caught in SD waters. There are captains down at the docks who released 10+ marlin in a day. Not to mention the wahoo, and a YFT bite that was wide open for 3 or 4 months. Definately on par with '98 El Niño. Remember this one boys!

+1 I totally remember 98. We were catching tons of Albacore out of San Diego back then.

ful-rac · 11-21-2014, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by chris138

What stands out most about this year was the offshore bite. I can't remember ever seeing so many 100#+ bluefin and marlin caught in SD waters. There are captains down at the docks who released 10+ marlin in a day. Not to mention the wahoo, and a YFT bite that was wide open for 3 or 4 months. Definately on par with '98 El Niño. Remember this one boys!

I wouldn't say on PAR....but...

This season far exceeds any other season (Local Offshore)...possibly ever...!!! When's the last time you remember local wahoo being caught...? I sure as hell don't...talking to some of the old timers...they don't remember it either.

Still can't believe the barracuda didn't make a strong showing this year....??? What's up with that?!

I'm think'n this might be the winter the big ass squids might show up...I wouldn't mind screw'n around with those for awhile....

danjor · 11-21-2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

I wouldn't say on PAR....but...

This season far exceeds any other season (Local Offshore)...possibly ever...!!! When's the last time you remember local wahoo being caught...? I sure as hell don't...talking to some of the old timers...they don't remember it either.

Still can't believe the barracuda didn't make a strong showing this year....??? What's up with that?!

I'm think'n this might be the winter the big ass squids might show up...I wouldn't mind screw'n around with those for awhile....

I hope the squids come back, there so tasty

chris138 · 11-21-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

I wouldn't say on PAR....but...

This season far exceeds any other season (Local Offshore)...possibly ever...!!! When's the last time you remember local wahoo being caught...? I sure as hell don't...talking to some of the old timers...they don't remember it either.

Still can't believe the barracuda didn't make a strong showing this year....??? What's up with that?!

I'm think'n this might be the winter the big ass squids might show up...I wouldn't mind screw'n around with those for awhile....

In '98 I had a trip where we caught YF, BF, Bigeye, albacore, dorado and a marlin. At the 302! In terms of the 'hoo and marlin this year was better for sure. But the tuna bite wasnt quite as diverse this season.

Bert Vega · 11-21-2014, 01:24 PM

I have had a great year! This being my first year kayak fishing. So glad I got into this at the beginning of the year. I have learned so much in this short time. Looking forward to the rest of this year and next.

Zed · 11-21-2014, 02:48 PM

The yft really hung out in the bight and bit tbis year. Those fish are usually all show and rarely go up inside Cat but this year they bit all over. So many wfo solo stops from oside to cat to the rigs off LongBeach. The wahoo was unprecedented. There was a week or so there where 1 or 2 hoo were getting weighed a day at oside and dana.

12/28/97 rossman and I were about 2 miles off Diablo Canyon watching 50# albacore cartwheel out of the water. I dont know what was going on at the local banks off oc that year I was living in SD but it was good S.

I expected a lot of schoolie rat yt along the kelp this summer but that never really happened. They stayed offshore. There was a good bite on bigger yt from LJ to Malibu this year and I picked up a couple new local PBs from surprising places. Nice big fish.

Now its just a fading memory w water at 66 and dropping.

ful-rac · 11-21-2014, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bert Vega

I have had a great year! This being my first year kayak fishing. So glad I got into this at the beginning of the year. I have learned so much in this short time. Looking forward to the rest of this year and next.

You Vega's are all the same!!!!

Hell of a year for you Bert!

Bert Vega · 11-21-2014, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

You Vega's are all the same!!!!

Hell of a year for you Bert!

Thanks Tony. Means allot coming from you and the crew

captnblood34 · 11-21-2014, 09:42 PM

I fished SI for the flattys, always brought home a few
Sculpin too. LJ is fun just requires a little more prep and
Time which I don't always have. Anyone want to target some halibut I'm down this weekend. Bug diving Sunday too if anyone wants to get in, swell should be chill and not too much serge. Tight lines guys.

J

11-21-2014, 06:37 AM	#2
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Epic BAJA 2014 was a very good year! __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

11-21-2014, 02:48 PM	#8
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	The yft really hung out in the bight and bit tbis year. Those fish are usually all show and rarely go up inside Cat but this year they bit all over. So many wfo solo stops from oside to cat to the rigs off LongBeach. The wahoo was unprecedented. There was a week or so there where 1 or 2 hoo were getting weighed a day at oside and dana. 12/28/97 rossman and I were about 2 miles off Diablo Canyon watching 50# albacore cartwheel out of the water. I dont know what was going on at the local banks off oc that year I was living in SD but it was good S. I expected a lot of schoolie rat yt along the kelp this summer but that never really happened. They stayed offshore. There was a good bite on bigger yt from LJ to Malibu this year and I picked up a couple new local PBs from surprising places. Nice big fish. Now its just a fading memory w water at 66 and dropping. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

11-21-2014, 06:16 AM	#1
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	La jolla has been very good this year, but I wouldn't say epic. Back in 2010/2011 when the squid was in full swing, now that was insane. What stands out most about this year was the offshore bite. I can't remember ever seeing so many 100#+ bluefin and marlin caught in SD waters. There are captains down at the docks who released 10+ marlin in a day. Not to mention the wahoo, and a YFT bite that was wide open for 3 or 4 months. Definately on par with '98 El Niño. Remember this one boys!

11-21-2014, 01:24 PM	#7
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	I have had a great year! This being my first year kayak fishing. So glad I got into this at the beginning of the year. I have learned so much in this short time. Looking forward to the rest of this year and next.

11-21-2014, 09:42 PM	#11
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	I fished SI for the flattys, always brought home a few Sculpin too. LJ is fun just requires a little more prep and Time which I don't always have. Anyone want to target some halibut I'm down this weekend. Bug diving Sunday too if anyone wants to get in, swell should be chill and not too much serge. Tight lines guys. J