Sunday Sunrise Session in South San Diego For Scenes of Serenity, Spotties And Several Species - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

iethinker · 10-26-2015, 07:34 PM

.....or, SSSSSSSSSS

This is a kayak fishing report for Sunday 10/25 from South San Diego Bay.

I launched from the beach in Chula Vista while it was still barley dark. The tide was as high as I had ever seen and still had two more hours to rise. I did not take any photo at this time assuming it would not turn out well due to the low light. Nevertheless, today's tidal coefficient was to be extreme delivering both the highest and lowest tides I have ever seen here.

I launched, pedaled towards my destination and then stopped to rig some tackle and bait. The water was mirror smooth and shortly after first light the sun tried to rise. Semi-overcast conditions, perfect temperatures and low winds persisted throughout the session. Here are a few pictures showing various shades of color that accompanied first light and sunrise. It was definitely a serene scene and just what I came here for!

Sun's first rays starting over Chula Vista Marina:

The scene turns red as I move south:

The first casts of any productivity were with a 3" Christmas Tree Big Hammer on a 1/4-oz jig-head with 2/0L hook. This yielded a few small Spotted Bay Bass. I also caught Spotties throughout the day using a 1/4-oz blue and chrome Kastmaster. Here are two photos to represent.

Small Spotted Bay Bass likes Christmas Trees:

Another Small Spotted Bay Bass:

I rigged a weedless Carolina Rig with a DOA CAL jerkshad that I brought back with me from Florida. The color is rootbeer and chartruse. Perhaps not so surprising this yielded a San Diego Trout......I mean a Corvina.

Corvina from the DOA jerkshad:

Close-up of DOA jerkshad:

This dink Halibut hit my Kastmaster on the top! Of course this is only in a few feet of water. I tried several more casts for big-brother but no more were to be found.

Halibut:

Further south, I got into a school of Needlefish chasing my Kastmaster. Many chased and struck but only a few stuck. Here is a photo of one of these scissor-mouthed malodorous species.

This Needlefish jumped out of the water many times during the fight. He though he was a Marlin! I still did not want to touch him:

After landing, I took this photo of the beach showing the exposed floor of the bay. That grass and seaweed is normally covered by water. I had to pull my kayak across that soft mud too!

Beach after landing showing low tide:

Unfortunately, the Bonefish were nowhere to be found today. All fish were released unharmed and swam away. Anyway...

...until later...Matt

summers in kuwait · 10-26-2015, 07:41 PM

Nice post and mixed bag. Images are awesome!

JeffB · 10-26-2015, 08:27 PM

Nice post & nice conditions!

Phishphood · 10-26-2015, 10:32 PM

Great report and great photos Matt. Would love to tag along some time as I'm only a few minutes away from the marina but don't know the water there.

Amish Ed · 10-26-2015, 10:50 PM

Thanks for the report. Love the photos.

Deamon · 10-27-2015, 05:51 AM

Seriously, super sweet safe shots of smooth seas, serene scenery, salt salad and same species of scaly Spotties. BAM! Jim

MITCHELL · 10-27-2015, 06:56 AM

Nice

619-SWIM-DOG · 10-27-2015, 08:39 AM

Here is Sundays Sunrise from LJ.

buddha · 10-27-2015, 09:59 AM

I fish chula vista all the time since I am only a few miles away. Don't be afraid to use larger plastics. Also chatterbaits with 6 inch z man swimmerz have produced legal sized spotties there. Some use spinnerbaits will good success. The chatterbaits have been more productive for me. I am going to start using some pro cure scents now and see if that makes a difference.

If I am available let me know and we can fish the area and try for some bonefish.

Ro12 · 10-28-2015, 01:06 AM

Nice
Awesome pictures and report

iethinker · 10-28-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Deamon

Seriously, super sweet safe shots of smooth seas, serene scenery, salt salad and same species of scaly Spotties. BAM! Jim

You Rock!

iethinker · 10-28-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 619-SWIM-DOG

Here is Sundays Sunrise from LJ.

Great photo...That sunrise must have been special everywhere on Sunday. I love to see them from the water.

blitzburgh · 10-29-2015, 08:49 AM

Great pics man!

joefish808 · 10-29-2015, 12:56 PM

Awesome report. I hear a lot about the DOA lures from Blair Wiggins, who does the Addictive Fishing show out of Florida, but never see the DOA lures in stores out here in socal. I definitely want to try the jerk shad as well as the swimming mullet DOA lures.

LEEZO · 10-29-2015, 02:28 PM

great post! nice work out there.

iethinker · 10-30-2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by joefish808

Awesome report. I hear a lot about the DOA lures from Blair Wiggins, who does the Addictive Fishing show out of Florida, but never see the DOA lures in stores out here in socal. I definitely want to try the jerk shad as well as the swimming mullet DOA lures.

There are so many soft plastics on the market. I have seen Blair Wiggins' show too so I was aware of DOA. I happened to be tackle shopping for some gulp at the K-Mart in Key-Largo, FL and I saw the DOAs right beside. They were less than half the price and claim to be made with bait-fish so I took the chance.

I can't say I fished them enough to say they are better or worse than gulp at this point. I like the groove on the top to protect the tip of the hook when going weedless and of course I prefer the price. I especially like that they don't dry-out. Gulp is still a go to bait even locally in FL. I have caught many fish on gulp in both CA and FL.

As far as swimming lures, I'm not ready to give up the Big Hammers yet.

The DOA shrimp are pretty popular in FL but I don't know if they will have a market here.

JohnMckroidJr · 11-01-2015, 07:26 AM

Great photos, Nice post, Sometimes the scenary can make the trip.

Johnny343434 · 11-02-2015, 05:33 PM

Hey beautiful pics man, I can't wait till I get back into the water, just recently moved here and looking for some like minded fishing buddies, let me know if any of y'all want to make a trip this weekend, still getting familiar with the areas.

Harry Hill · 11-02-2015, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny343434

Hey beautiful pics man, I can't wait till I get back into the water, just recently moved here and looking for some like minded fishing buddies, let me know if any of y'all want to make a trip this weekend, still getting familiar with the areas.

I'm in Yucaipa, not too far from you. Normally I would be going out this coming weekend but I told my grandson I would take him to hunter safety course this weekend. Next weekend will probably find us fishing if you want to join us.

10-26-2015, 07:34 PM	#1
iethinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 370	Sunday Sunrise Session in South San Diego For Scenes of Serenity, Spotties And Several Species .....or, SSSSSSSSSS This is a kayak fishing report for Sunday 10/25 from South San Diego Bay. I launched from the beach in Chula Vista while it was still barley dark. The tide was as high as I had ever seen and still had two more hours to rise. I did not take any photo at this time assuming it would not turn out well due to the low light. Nevertheless, today's tidal coefficient was to be extreme delivering both the highest and lowest tides I have ever seen here. I launched, pedaled towards my destination and then stopped to rig some tackle and bait. The water was mirror smooth and shortly after first light the sun tried to rise. Semi-overcast conditions, perfect temperatures and low winds persisted throughout the session. Here are a few pictures showing various shades of color that accompanied first light and sunrise. It was definitely a serene scene and just what I came here for! Sun's first rays starting over Chula Vista Marina: The scene turns red as I move south: The first casts of any productivity were with a 3" Christmas Tree Big Hammer on a 1/4-oz jig-head with 2/0L hook. This yielded a few small Spotted Bay Bass. I also caught Spotties throughout the day using a 1/4-oz blue and chrome Kastmaster. Here are two photos to represent. Small Spotted Bay Bass likes Christmas Trees: Another Small Spotted Bay Bass: I rigged a weedless Carolina Rig with a DOA CAL jerkshad that I brought back with me from Florida. The color is rootbeer and chartruse. Perhaps not so surprising this yielded a San Diego Trout......I mean a Corvina. Corvina from the DOA jerkshad: Close-up of DOA jerkshad: This dink Halibut hit my Kastmaster on the top! Of course this is only in a few feet of water. I tried several more casts for big-brother but no more were to be found. Halibut: Further south, I got into a school of Needlefish chasing my Kastmaster. Many chased and struck but only a few stuck. Here is a photo of one of these scissor-mouthed malodorous species. This Needlefish jumped out of the water many times during the fight. He though he was a Marlin! I still did not want to touch him: After landing, I took this photo of the beach showing the exposed floor of the bay. That grass and seaweed is normally covered by water. I had to pull my kayak across that soft mud too! Beach after landing showing low tide: Unfortunately, the Bonefish were nowhere to be found today. All fish were released unharmed and swam away. Anyway... ...until later...Matt Last edited by iethinker; 10-26-2015 at 08:28 PM.

10-26-2015, 08:27 PM	#3
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Nice post & nice conditions! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

10-26-2015, 10:50 PM	#5
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Thanks for the report. Love the photos. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-27-2015, 06:56 AM	#7
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,277	Nice __________________ Duke Mitchell

10-27-2015, 08:39 AM	#8
619-SWIM-DOG Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 619	Here is Sundays Sunrise from LJ. Attached Images

10-26-2015, 07:41 PM	#2
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Nice post and mixed bag. Images are awesome!

10-26-2015, 10:32 PM	#4
Phishphood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 346	Great report and great photos Matt. Would love to tag along some time as I'm only a few minutes away from the marina but don't know the water there.

10-27-2015, 05:51 AM	#6
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Seriously, super sweet safe shots of smooth seas, serene scenery, salt salad and same species of scaly Spotties. BAM! Jim

10-27-2015, 09:59 AM	#9
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	I fish chula vista all the time since I am only a few miles away. Don't be afraid to use larger plastics. Also chatterbaits with 6 inch z man swimmerz have produced legal sized spotties there. Some use spinnerbaits will good success. The chatterbaits have been more productive for me. I am going to start using some pro cure scents now and see if that makes a difference. If I am available let me know and we can fish the area and try for some bonefish.

10-28-2015, 01:06 AM	#10
Ro12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 137	Nice Awesome pictures and report

10-29-2015, 08:49 AM	#13
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Great pics man! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

10-29-2015, 12:56 PM	#14
joefish808 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 43	Awesome report. I hear a lot about the DOA lures from Blair Wiggins, who does the Addictive Fishing show out of Florida, but never see the DOA lures in stores out here in socal. I definitely want to try the jerk shad as well as the swimming mullet DOA lures.

10-29-2015, 02:28 PM	#15
LEEZO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Coronado Posts: 179	great post! nice work out there.

11-01-2015, 07:26 AM	#17
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,945	Great photos, Nice post, Sometimes the scenary can make the trip.

11-02-2015, 05:33 PM	#18
Johnny343434 Junior Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Loma Linda Posts: 7	Hey beautiful pics man, I can't wait till I get back into the water, just recently moved here and looking for some like minded fishing buddies, let me know if any of y'all want to make a trip this weekend, still getting familiar with the areas.