Tidelands 4-11 evening - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

herefishyfishy! · 04-12-2008, 05:25 AM

Looks like there wasnt any takers to meet up at Tidelands. It turned out nice enough going solo. Got to Tidelands 3:45, wind is howling, whitecaps, and on top of that I know the swell isnt moving worth a darn...but I decide to fish anyways.

Fish just outside the sailboats for a couple short bites, nothing sticks, decide to go out to the channel and let the wind take me south. Was fairly consistent picking up spotties on the deadstick. Decide to make a move, time to try for Mr. Grumpy in a secret spot (hint: between 18-19, 1 mile south). Drift over the spot, for 30 seconds or so...SLAM...(on the Gulp shrimp). Couple of looks at the yak and hes back down again, couple mins later comes up for the final time, gaff shot, in the boat. This guy was a hoot on 6 lb.

The wind laid down nicely, and it was glass everywhere.

On the way in, decide to snap a couple purdey pictures of the sun going down over the bridge, while amazed at how good these camera phone pictures turn out.

Man I love San Diego.

Was debating to put the picture up with my ugly mug on it, hope it doesnt offend anyone...hahaha. Nice way to wrap up the week. Cant wait to bbq him tomorrow

Dupree · 04-12-2008, 06:28 AM

Thanks for the info. I'll feel safer knowing "Jaws" is out of there

frugalfisher · 04-12-2008, 07:33 AM

Great sportsmanship! And better dinner! Nice job.

lamb · 04-12-2008, 08:52 AM

Nice!

It must have been the hell of a fight on 6#

jscott · 04-12-2008, 08:59 AM

Nice job!

Impressive on the light tackle.

wavster · 04-12-2008, 09:34 AM

Nice job. What did it weigh in at?

herefishyfishy! · 04-12-2008, 09:54 AM

She was 12 lbs exactly. The New Penny 3" Gulp was the only thing that got hit all evening. That and the fact that it was the setup that had 6 lb fluoro. Makes a big difference using the lighter line. I fished 8lb on the other rods I got 1 short bite, thats it. Definetly convinced of using the lightest stuff possible in the bay. Considering hitting it again this evening once the gazillion sailboats go home. Probly 4:30ish to 7:30ish.
Fiance is out of town for baby shower, gotta get as much

as I can while shes gone, I hate chores

.

Evan

dgax65 · 04-12-2008, 10:39 AM

Nice fish on the light stuff.

wavster · 04-12-2008, 12:14 PM

Nice. I think the 6lb. made all the difference. I fished the bay last week
with 8lb and only got a couple. Compared to the spectra and
fluoro I've been using at LJ, the 8lb. was soooo thin.

Dan W. · 04-12-2008, 10:12 PM

I've always been a fan of using the lightest tackle I can get away with, especially in the bay. I've got two 4# baitcasting setups, but usually use the 6#. Good job and thanks for the report!

h2ofishfo · 04-13-2008, 01:38 PM

i definitely agree i use a 4lb trout rod & 6 lb baitcaster set up w/the 4''penny shrimp but ill tell u the glow in the dark lead heads even increased my strike rate even more

slayersmith · 04-17-2008, 11:48 AM

Very nice fish! Way to GO!!!

Take it easy!

Aaron

04-12-2008, 05:25 AM	#1
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	Tidelands 4-11 evening Looks like there wasnt any takers to meet up at Tidelands. It turned out nice enough going solo. Got to Tidelands 3:45, wind is howling, whitecaps, and on top of that I know the swell isnt moving worth a darn...but I decide to fish anyways. Fish just outside the sailboats for a couple short bites, nothing sticks, decide to go out to the channel and let the wind take me south. Was fairly consistent picking up spotties on the deadstick. Decide to make a move, time to try for Mr. Grumpy in a secret spot (hint: between 18-19, 1 mile south). Drift over the spot, for 30 seconds or so...SLAM...(on the Gulp shrimp). Couple of looks at the yak and hes back down again, couple mins later comes up for the final time, gaff shot, in the boat. This guy was a hoot on 6 lb. The wind laid down nicely, and it was glass everywhere. On the way in, decide to snap a couple purdey pictures of the sun going down over the bridge, while amazed at how good these camera phone pictures turn out. Man I love San Diego. Was debating to put the picture up with my ugly mug on it, hope it doesnt offend anyone...hahaha. Nice way to wrap up the week. Cant wait to bbq him tomorrow

04-12-2008, 06:28 AM	#2
Dupree Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 78	Thanks for the info. I'll feel safer knowing "Jaws" is out of there __________________ Rock me on the water ...

04-12-2008, 07:33 AM	#3
frugalfisher Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 190	6 lb line Great sportsmanship! And better dinner! Nice job. __________________ James Caldwell Yellow Prowler

04-12-2008, 08:52 AM	#4
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Nice! It must have been the hell of a fight on 6# __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

04-12-2008, 10:39 AM	#8
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Nice fish on the light stuff. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

04-12-2008, 08:59 AM	#5
jscott Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 138	Nice job! Impressive on the light tackle.

04-12-2008, 09:34 AM	#6
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Nice job. What did it weigh in at?

04-12-2008, 09:54 AM	#7
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	She was 12 lbs exactly. The New Penny 3" Gulp was the only thing that got hit all evening. That and the fact that it was the setup that had 6 lb fluoro. Makes a big difference using the lighter line. I fished 8lb on the other rods I got 1 short bite, thats it. Definetly convinced of using the lightest stuff possible in the bay. Considering hitting it again this evening once the gazillion sailboats go home. Probly 4:30ish to 7:30ish. Fiance is out of town for baby shower, gotta get as much as I can while shes gone, I hate chores . Evan

04-12-2008, 12:14 PM	#9
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Nice. I think the 6lb. made all the difference. I fished the bay last week with 8lb and only got a couple. Compared to the spectra and fluoro I've been using at LJ, the 8lb. was soooo thin.

04-12-2008, 10:12 PM	#10
Dan W. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Park, San Diego Posts: 49	I've always been a fan of using the lightest tackle I can get away with, especially in the bay. I've got two 4# baitcasting setups, but usually use the 6#. Good job and thanks for the report!

04-13-2008, 01:38 PM	#11
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	i definitely agree i use a 4lb trout rod & 6 lb baitcaster set up w/the 4''penny shrimp but ill tell u the glow in the dark lead heads even increased my strike rate even more

04-17-2008, 11:48 AM	#12
slayersmith Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Torrance. ca Posts: 76	Very nice fish! Way to GO!!! Take it easy! Aaron