LJ 6/5 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Bert Vega · 06-06-2015, 08:43 AM

So took yesterday off and went fishing. Launched off the beach at 6:30. Weather was not very good. Overcast and super windy and lumpy ocean. Managed two fish one around 15-17 lbs. I should have released him but he swallowed the hook deep. The other fish into or close to 30 lbs range. Hooked up two other times but couldn't seal the deal. Had a great day on the water. Looking forward to a epic summer. I get a pic of the larger fish. When I get ready to cut her up. Right now she is chilling on ice.

FISH11 · 06-06-2015, 09:09 AM

Congrats Bert. I knew there are still nice fish around, just need to be there at the right time. Thanks for sharing.

Iceman · 06-06-2015, 09:11 AM

good to hear! thinking of a lil Sunday service on the water manana

Bert Vega · 06-06-2015, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

good to hear! thinking of a lil Sunday service on the water manana

I wish I could get back out this weekend. But on 6/17 the wife and kids go out of town. For three whole weeks!!!! I will be hitting some two day weekend trips.

svendawg · 06-06-2015, 09:52 AM

I was out there yesterday also and only managed one 23" lingcod.

I spent most of the morning feeding the sea loins. They were brutal yesterday

After 1200 they seem to disappear and I got to soak some mackerel unmolested, but no takers. Off the water 1430

MaclarenM · 06-06-2015, 11:12 AM

It was still a great sequel for me YT slayer

.. the launch and landing were successful, no leaks, and techniqly didn't get skunked lol. Would of liked to land my bites, but for a day with seadogs following us tell 1, awkward weather and current. You showed its possible to land a couple quality fish with a little effort. Can't wait for the weekenders.

Cadillyak · 06-06-2015, 09:00 PM

Bert, you never cease to amaze. So I guess I don't catch enough YT, but how long was he on before you set the hook. I haven't gut hooked a yellow yet, but then again I never catch fish. I'm sure you are still searching for that diamond in the rough we talked about on the beach. Time on the water will pay off for you!!!

Bert Vega · 06-07-2015, 12:38 PM

Thank you guys for the kind words. Here is the larger fish. Weighed this morning 28.3lbs bled and iced.

Bert Vega · 06-07-2015, 12:41 PM

Table shot

kayakfisherman · 06-07-2015, 08:46 PM

I've been waiting to see you in action again Bert!

Those are nice fish. That one fish looks just as
handsome as you!!

I'm with you, really looking forward to this summer.
See you on the water...

ashmoz · 06-08-2015, 08:14 AM

awesome dude!

Lipripper92592 · 06-08-2015, 12:15 PM

Nice score my friend......keep up the hard work. You make it look so easy!

06-06-2015, 08:43 AM	#1
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	LJ 6/5 So took yesterday off and went fishing. Launched off the beach at 6:30. Weather was not very good. Overcast and super windy and lumpy ocean. Managed two fish one around 15-17 lbs. I should have released him but he swallowed the hook deep. The other fish into or close to 30 lbs range. Hooked up two other times but couldn't seal the deal. Had a great day on the water. Looking forward to a epic summer. I get a pic of the larger fish. When I get ready to cut her up. Right now she is chilling on ice. Attached Images __________________ I hate seals!!!

06-06-2015, 09:09 AM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	Congrats Bert. I knew there are still nice fish around, just need to be there at the right time. Thanks for sharing. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

06-06-2015, 09:11 AM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	good to hear! thinking of a lil Sunday service on the water manana __________________

06-06-2015, 09:52 AM	#5
svendawg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 331	Lucky dog I was out there yesterday also and only managed one 23" lingcod. I spent most of the morning feeding the sea loins. They were brutal yesterday After 1200 they seem to disappear and I got to soak some mackerel unmolested, but no takers. Off the water 1430

06-06-2015, 09:00 PM	#7
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Bert, you never cease to amaze. So I guess I don't catch enough YT, but how long was he on before you set the hook. I haven't gut hooked a yellow yet, but then again I never catch fish. I'm sure you are still searching for that diamond in the rough we talked about on the beach. Time on the water will pay off for you!!! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback Last edited by Cadillyak; 06-07-2015 at 05:50 PM.

06-06-2015, 11:12 AM	#6
MaclarenM Stoked ON Fishing Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: So Cal Posts: 13	It was still a great sequel for me YT slayer .. the launch and landing were successful, no leaks, and techniqly didn't get skunked lol. Would of liked to land my bites, but for a day with seadogs following us tell 1, awkward weather and current. You showed its possible to land a couple quality fish with a little effort. Can't wait for the weekenders.

06-07-2015, 12:38 PM	#8
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Thank you guys for the kind words. Here is the larger fish. Weighed this morning 28.3lbs bled and iced. Attached Images __________________ I hate seals!!!

06-07-2015, 12:41 PM	#9
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Table shot Attached Images __________________ I hate seals!!!

06-07-2015, 08:46 PM	#10
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	I've been waiting to see you in action again Bert! Those are nice fish. That one fish looks just as handsome as you!! I'm with you, really looking forward to this summer. See you on the water...

06-08-2015, 08:14 AM	#11
ashmoz 192.168.0.1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 397	awesome dude!

06-08-2015, 12:15 PM	#12
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	Nice score my friend......keep up the hard work. You make it look so easy!