LJ 1/4 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Gflann · 01-04-2021, 06:19 PM

First trip in 2021! Launched at 0900. Water temp was about 60 degrees. With a wnw and w swell (each less than 1 foot but at 4s interval) it was a little choppy launch but the ride was good most the day. Snagged my only sabiki so I had to commit to plastics early. Tried out dropshotting for the first time with a 6” scented white jerk bait. Came up with a Calico and a Barracuda at the NW corner.

The afternoon took a turn for the worse with the wind picking up. Pairing that with the short interval swell made a pretty precarious trip back. I never have stability issues with the Shearwater 125 but today there were a few close calls pedaling in.

Ultimately I was trying to target Halibut. I found some sandy bottoms denoted by the yellow bottom returns on the FF. Looked like a couple thin arches just on the bottom but no Halibut on the line. Any input on what I should be looking at on the FF for Halibut?

SoCalEDC · 01-06-2021, 06:56 PM

Look for bait balls hugging the bottom and drop down through then. Also look for sandy stress around structure in my experience. I have also got a few halibut when I was rockfishing. Good by catch lol.

Gflann · 01-07-2021, 12:24 PM

Thanks for the input. I might hang it up until March 1 when Rockfish opens back up. And the squid start showing up...

FullFlavorPike · 01-07-2021, 01:57 PM

Don't say the s word lol.

Gflann · 01-07-2021, 02:17 PM

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01-04-2021, 06:19 PM	#1
Gflann Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 59	LJ 1/4 First trip in 2021! Launched at 0900. Water temp was about 60 degrees. With a wnw and w swell (each less than 1 foot but at 4s interval) it was a little choppy launch but the ride was good most the day. Snagged my only sabiki so I had to commit to plastics early. Tried out dropshotting for the first time with a 6” scented white jerk bait. Came up with a Calico and a Barracuda at the NW corner. The afternoon took a turn for the worse with the wind picking up. Pairing that with the short interval swell made a pretty precarious trip back. I never have stability issues with the Shearwater 125 but today there were a few close calls pedaling in. Ultimately I was trying to target Halibut. I found some sandy bottoms denoted by the yellow bottom returns on the FF. Looked like a couple thin arches just on the bottom but no Halibut on the line. Any input on what I should be looking at on the FF for Halibut? Attached Images __________________ Vibe Shearwater 125 (Tsunami Red)

01-06-2021, 06:56 PM	#2
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	Look for bait balls hugging the bottom and drop down through then. Also look for sandy stress around structure in my experience. I have also got a few halibut when I was rockfishing. Good by catch lol. __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe

01-07-2021, 12:24 PM	#3
Gflann Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 59	Thanks for the input. I might hang it up until March 1 when Rockfish opens back up. And the squid start showing up... __________________ Vibe Shearwater 125 (Tsunami Red)

01-07-2021, 02:17 PM	#5
Gflann Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 59	... Attached Images __________________ Vibe Shearwater 125 (Tsunami Red)

01-07-2021, 01:57 PM	#4
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	Don't say the s word lol.