Red Tide - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tptrench · 03-21-2008, 12:24 PM

Launched at 6:15 A.M. today with just enough surf to soak me to start my session. Bait was tough for me, but was able to catch 2 greenies and 1 spaniard. Started trolling all over the place for nada. The red tide is nasty, and I hope it doesn't hang around like it did a couple of years ago.
It was still great to be out there even though I almost "got my lunch" coming in. The dogs weren't an issue today. There's always tomorrow. Out!

dorado50 · 03-22-2008, 08:02 AM

I'm sure most will disagree, but its not red tide. Its just dirty water!!

madscientist · 03-22-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

I'm sure most will disagree, but its not red tide. Its just dirty water!!

I agree. Red tide looks like tomato soup.

Zed · 03-24-2008, 10:08 AM

Looks like there's a bloom starting off Dana Point too.
Laguna is still clean and green, but sub-60F.

FISHIONADO · 03-24-2008, 12:37 PM

I think there is a good chance that a red tide is starting to bloom at LJ. Last Wednesday night I saw the strongest bioluminance I had ever seen, not near the launch but in deeper water. Dirty water doesn't glow in the dark.

tylerdurden · 03-24-2008, 12:51 PM

Nothing like watching a couple glowing mako's circle you on the paddle out Saturday morning

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Tman would have baited them. I chose not to

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Minix008 · 03-24-2008, 01:06 PM

Glowing makos, that had to be a sight to see. If hooked you'd probably light up the night

madscientist · 03-24-2008, 01:34 PM

We get strong biolum all the time, independent of the red tide. It was strong on Saturday, not as bright Sunday.

Tman · 03-24-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tylerdurden

Nothing like watching a couple glowing mako's circle you on the paddle out Saturday morning

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Tman would have baited them.

Only if you promise to come closer and get a better picture...

h2ofishfo · 03-24-2008, 04:31 PM

headed out thursday better be clear by then

03-21-2008, 12:24 PM	#1
tptrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pt loma Posts: 101	Red Tide Launched at 6:15 A.M. today with just enough surf to soak me to start my session. Bait was tough for me, but was able to catch 2 greenies and 1 spaniard. Started trolling all over the place for nada. The red tide is nasty, and I hope it doesn't hang around like it did a couple of years ago. It was still great to be out there even though I almost "got my lunch" coming in. The dogs weren't an issue today. There's always tomorrow. Out!

03-24-2008, 12:51 PM	#6
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Nothing like watching a couple glowing mako's circle you on the paddle out Saturday morning . Tman would have baited them. I chose not to . __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

03-24-2008, 01:06 PM	#7
Minix008 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cypress, ca Posts: 92	Glowing Makos huh Glowing makos, that had to be a sight to see. If hooked you'd probably light up the night

03-24-2008, 01:34 PM	#8
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	We get strong biolum all the time, independent of the red tide. It was strong on Saturday, not as bright Sunday. __________________

03-22-2008, 08:02 AM	#2
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	I'm sure most will disagree, but its not red tide. Its just dirty water!!

03-24-2008, 10:08 AM	#4
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Looks like there's a bloom starting off Dana Point too. Laguna is still clean and green, but sub-60F.

03-24-2008, 12:37 PM	#5
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I think there is a good chance that a red tide is starting to bloom at LJ. Last Wednesday night I saw the strongest bioluminance I had ever seen, not near the launch but in deeper water. Dirty water doesn't glow in the dark.

03-24-2008, 04:31 PM	#10
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	headed out thursday better be clear by then