Solo yak hoopin foggy style. 11-2-09 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sherm · 11-04-2009, 08:52 AM

I couldn't stand it anymore. I hadn't been on the water in a couple weeks and it was killing me. I was starting to become a real pain in the ass and knew I had to get on the water. I couldn't find anyone to go with so I said "screw it" and went solo. My buddy Brian was going to go but came down sick.

I hit the water and started the hour paddle to the spot. Set my hoops around sundown and let em soak for the first pull. The fog was threatening to move in but had not over taken me yet. You could see the fog bank just hanging out there but not moving. There was no wind and a big full moon started to rise.

The first two I pulled were empty. The next two were heavy. I reset my four hoops in that area and never moved. I watched the moon get higher in the sky and enjoyed a great stoagie.

Padron anniversario series. MMMMMMHHHHHH. Then came the second pull.

BINGO!! more loaded nets. That story repeated several times. Many shorts with a few keepers mixed in. All was right last night. Good tide movement, great weather conditions (warm and no wind) awesome moon rise, and a good crawl. Hell I only saw one sea lion the whole night and that one swam around me and my gear.

There were only a couple other boats out and they were far from me. Life in SD doesn't get much better.

I hit my limit around 8:30. That's when I looked back toward the SI launch and noticed there were no lights down that way. It was just dark with no signs of activity at all. I forgot to pay attention to the fog. The next thing I knew it was pea soup all around and I still had a three mile paddle back to shore.

I turned on my light and headed for the beach. There was no wind and I still had a bit of tide behind me. It made for a nice paddle back. Luckily most of the boats were already off the water and I didn't have any issues negotiating the fog. Back at the beach at 9:30 and on my way home with 7 keepers.

A quick fun night that's for sure. Plus my getting on the water fix is taken care of and my attitude has improved 100%.

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JoeBeck · 11-04-2009, 09:21 AM

Very nice limit! thanks for sharing.

deepdvr · 11-04-2009, 05:03 PM

Well done out there!!! If you ever want some company on any future hoopin trips let me know.

computerguy · 11-04-2009, 07:07 PM

You shouldn't eat bugs caught in the bay, you will glow in the dark.
If you PM me I'll be happy to take them off your hands.

Good job thaks for the report!

11-04-2009, 09:35 PM

great bunch of bugs

Sherm · 11-05-2009, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by computerguy

You shouldn't eat bugs caught in the bay, you will glow in the dark.
If you PM me I'll be happy to take them off your hands.

Good job thaks for the report!

Only certain parts of you glow from bay bugs

It makes it easier for the wife to find me in the dark.

No danger though. These came from outside the bay.

flydigital · 11-05-2009, 12:41 PM

Nice limits, with a full moon too! Looks like you were there at the right place at the right time. Congrats!

I'm heading out these eve to try my luck at another spot!

tylerdurden · 11-05-2009, 06:44 PM

Nice early limits Scott. Great night. I hate fog hooping too. I know you've been to many MLPA meetings so here goes:

Threadjack
We need everyone at the BRTF meeting to ensure we can keep fishing in the safest most accessible places:
November 10, 2009
9:30 a.m.
Sheraton Gateway Hotel
6101 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045

BT · 11-05-2009, 11:10 PM

and the padron aniversario.....the principes are my fav padron. just the right smoke length

once again nice job!

it was a friggin ear infection that i was feeling tuesday. Friggin ear infection. Coulda Shoulda Woulda.

Any chance of the intel email??

Wish me luck for saturday.

Sherm · 11-06-2009, 10:36 AM

Call me Brian. I'm having photo computer issues. It would be easier for me just to tell you.

BT · 11-07-2009, 11:49 AM

got your message yesterday and was slammed at work. I am gonna do my best today at the spot.

11-04-2009, 08:52 AM	#1
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Solo yak hoopin foggy style. 11-2-09 I couldn't stand it anymore. I hadn't been on the water in a couple weeks and it was killing me. I was starting to become a real pain in the ass and knew I had to get on the water. I couldn't find anyone to go with so I said "screw it" and went solo. My buddy Brian was going to go but came down sick. I hit the water and started the hour paddle to the spot. Set my hoops around sundown and let em soak for the first pull. The fog was threatening to move in but had not over taken me yet. You could see the fog bank just hanging out there but not moving. There was no wind and a big full moon started to rise. The first two I pulled were empty. The next two were heavy. I reset my four hoops in that area and never moved. I watched the moon get higher in the sky and enjoyed a great stoagie. Padron anniversario series. MMMMMMHHHHHH. Then came the second pull. BINGO!! more loaded nets. That story repeated several times. Many shorts with a few keepers mixed in. All was right last night. Good tide movement, great weather conditions (warm and no wind) awesome moon rise, and a good crawl. Hell I only saw one sea lion the whole night and that one swam around me and my gear. There were only a couple other boats out and they were far from me. Life in SD doesn't get much better. I hit my limit around 8:30. That's when I looked back toward the SI launch and noticed there were no lights down that way. It was just dark with no signs of activity at all. I forgot to pay attention to the fog. The next thing I knew it was pea soup all around and I still had a three mile paddle back to shore. I turned on my light and headed for the beach. There was no wind and I still had a bit of tide behind me. It made for a nice paddle back. Luckily most of the boats were already off the water and I didn't have any issues negotiating the fog. Back at the beach at 9:30 and on my way home with 7 keepers. A quick fun night that's for sure. Plus my getting on the water fix is taken care of and my attitude has improved 100%. Attached Thumbnails

11-05-2009, 06:44 PM	#8
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Nice early limits Scott. Great night. I hate fog hooping too. I know you've been to many MLPA meetings so here goes: Threadjack We need everyone at the BRTF meeting to ensure we can keep fishing in the safest most accessible places: November 10, 2009 9:30 a.m. Sheraton Gateway Hotel 6101 West Century Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045 __________________ 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.

11-05-2009, 11:10 PM	#9
BT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Carlos Posts: 202	and the padron aniversario.....the principes are my fav padron. just the right smoke length once again nice job! it was a friggin ear infection that i was feeling tuesday. Friggin ear infection. Coulda Shoulda Woulda. Any chance of the intel email?? Wish me luck for saturday. __________________ if your brain had fists, you could only hurt yourself!

11-07-2009, 11:49 AM	#11
BT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Carlos Posts: 202	got your message yesterday and was slammed at work. I am gonna do my best today at the spot. __________________ if your brain had fists, you could only hurt yourself!

11-04-2009, 09:21 AM	#2
JoeBeck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 370	Very nice limit! thanks for sharing.

11-04-2009, 05:03 PM	#3
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	Well done out there!!! If you ever want some company on any future hoopin trips let me know.

11-04-2009, 07:07 PM	#4
computerguy computer angler Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bonita Posts: 45	You shouldn't eat bugs caught in the bay, you will glow in the dark. If you PM me I'll be happy to take them off your hands. Good job thaks for the report!

11-04-2009, 09:35 PM	#5
NextBite Guest Posts: n/a	great bunch of bugs

11-05-2009, 12:41 PM	#7
flydigital Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 192	Nice limits, with a full moon too! Looks like you were there at the right place at the right time. Congrats! I'm heading out these eve to try my luck at another spot!

11-06-2009, 10:36 AM	#10
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Call me Brian. I'm having photo computer issues. It would be easier for me just to tell you.