When to fish - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FISH11 · 03-01-2015, 09:51 AM

Anytime you can, and the wind is going to be less than 18 MPH. Unfortunately when you have to work, there is never enough time. Can't wait to RETIRE!

rossman · 03-01-2015, 10:00 AM

Here's what I do. I hold a small mirror under my nose for about 15 seconds. If it fogs up, I'm breathing and it's time to go fishing

bubblehide · 03-01-2015, 10:14 AM

Definitely go when you can, especially La Jolla, where you can have a killer bite anytime. But I'll go a little deeper into your question, at the risk of pissing a lot of people off due to giving out secrets

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If your after a particular species, you may want to consider it's needs, it's particular bite... For example, Pelagic species come and go, and you do not want to be fishing for them, well when they are not there. Threshers come to mind. They have a pup season, and the pups tend to swim up the coast, in much shallower waters that the large adults. Knowing this timing, in the local area can be critical. White sea bass is another. Although they can be caught anytime they are around, the bite is phenomenally better during their breeding season. But then, for the bite to really turn on, water temp is critical.

Id suggest you attend the up-coming Fred Hall show, check out some of the seminars, and perhaps purchase yourself a few well written species specific books. Otherwise, or in addition to, book a trip or 2, or 3 with some of the kayak guides.

Crazydog · 03-01-2015, 10:58 AM

Thanks for all your responses, I really appreciate the knowledge BWE members are willing to share. I'm really interested in learning fish patterns and behavior so thanks again to those that went into detail.
Sounds like nothing bets time on the water, so I'll see you fellas out there.

jorluivil · 03-01-2015, 01:10 PM

Some guys make it more complicated than it actually is.

03-01-2015, 09:51 AM	#1
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Anytime you can, and the wind is going to be less than 18 MPH. Unfortunately when you have to work, there is never enough time. Can't wait to RETIRE! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

03-01-2015, 10:00 AM	#2
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	Here's what I do. I hold a small mirror under my nose for about 15 seconds. If it fogs up, I'm breathing and it's time to go fishing __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

03-01-2015, 10:14 AM	#3
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	Definitely go when you can, especially La Jolla, where you can have a killer bite anytime. But I'll go a little deeper into your question, at the risk of pissing a lot of people off due to giving out secrets. If your after a particular species, you may want to consider it's needs, it's particular bite... For example, Pelagic species come and go, and you do not want to be fishing for them, well when they are not there. Threshers come to mind. They have a pup season, and the pups tend to swim up the coast, in much shallower waters that the large adults. Knowing this timing, in the local area can be critical. White sea bass is another. Although they can be caught anytime they are around, the bite is phenomenally better during their breeding season. But then, for the bite to really turn on, water temp is critical. Id suggest you attend the up-coming Fred Hall show, check out some of the seminars, and perhaps purchase yourself a few well written species specific books. Otherwise, or in addition to, book a trip or 2, or 3 with some of the kayak guides.

03-01-2015, 01:10 PM	#5
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Some guys make it more complicated than it actually is. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-01-2015, 10:58 AM	#4
Crazydog Junior Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 2	Thanks for all your responses, I really appreciate the knowledge BWE members are willing to share. I'm really interested in learning fish patterns and behavior so thanks again to those that went into detail. Sounds like nothing bets time on the water, so I'll see you fellas out there.