Coming to San Diego, hope to fish - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 11-16-2009, 05:19 PM

Ed, thanks for your participation in the MLPA process, you went above and beyond presenting safety videos on our behalf. I hope one of the La Jolla kayak regulars steps up who is fishing Saturday, and meets up with you. I will be on a skiff, otherwise I'd meet up with you, but I'll be monitoring CH. 72, give me a shout if you head out.

emrliquidlife · 11-25-2009, 09:11 AM

Thanks for the PM Tom,

So, what type of Irons? Tady? I was looking at the various models and it was a bit dizzying. Type 45?

Any color recommendations. I'm going to be new to the Tady family, so stocking up is going to be costly. Any go to colors you guys recommend?

I'm staying at a hotel. If I actually get a fish, I'm going to look funny going into the lobby in Gore-Tex with a YT bleeding in a bag.

I'll take fish cleaning pics from the bathtub.

Ed

FISHIONADO · 11-25-2009, 09:42 AM

Hike Bike & Kayak in La Jolla has Prowler 15's with rod holders. If you want to rent contact them at their Mission Bay store (858) 488-5599 and tell them you want a fishing kayak delivered to the La Jolla store.

Holy Mackerel · 11-25-2009, 09:42 AM

For Irons about now, most guys are using heavier YOYO jigs.

I am sure many will post up what they like. But an old stand by is the blue and white SALAS 6Xjr.

The Tady 45 is a surface Iron.

Drop down, grind up, repeat.

dos ballenas · 11-25-2009, 09:46 AM

this is a good one to read.... its not just the color of the iron, but how you use it

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=693

thanks Pat! One of the best old posts...

-scallywag- · 11-25-2009, 10:37 AM

friday we have some 5-8ft WNW groundswell (16-20second interval) showing up.....this could make things exciting at the LJ launch, don't count LJ out (always check it in person) just have a backup plan if you don't feel comfortable LANDING in the surf you see....and like everyone said above...heavy irons, 6x jrs are my fav also (B/W and birdshit). This time of year you can get away with just one or two rods and a handful of irons....unless you know the area trying to make bait is a waste of time right now.

TCS · 11-25-2009, 01:21 PM

Thanks for the link to the yo yo article. I read it a while back but now I'm ready to give it a shot. I'll be going out tomorrow at about 6. So the question is: Should I put a flourocarbon leader between the spectra and the iron or just tie the spectra to the iron. I'm leaning toward a 40lb flourocarbon leader about 3 feet long tied directly to the iron and tied to the spectra with a swivel.

Also, if anyone wanted to pm me the location of the "Thanksgiving 09' Spot", I'd be eternally grateful.

Thanks, Tom

emrliquidlife · 11-27-2009, 02:43 AM

Thanks for the all the input. I'm due to stop in at Bass Pro Shops and select some Yo-Yo able iron.

What is the best launch spot for La Jolla? I don't have cart wheels , so I'm hoping for an easy launch. If need be, I could get crazazy and get some wheels. I'm thinking I will rent a kayak, and bring my soft rack so I'm mobile.

Mostly I catch bass on my home turf. But I'd rather work and skunk then catch a bass someplace else. Wouldn't be a terrible thing to bring in some bones, but damn do I have YT fever.

11-25-2009, 09:11 AM	#2
emrliquidlife Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 59	Thanks for the PM Tom, So, what type of Irons? Tady? I was looking at the various models and it was a bit dizzying. Type 45? Any color recommendations. I'm going to be new to the Tady family, so stocking up is going to be costly. Any go to colors you guys recommend? I'm staying at a hotel. If I actually get a fish, I'm going to look funny going into the lobby in Gore-Tex with a YT bleeding in a bag. I'll take fish cleaning pics from the bathtub. Ed __________________ - MLPA Soldier awaiting further instructions -

11-25-2009, 09:46 AM	#5
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	this is a good one to read.... its not just the color of the iron, but how you use it http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=693 thanks Pat! One of the best old posts... __________________ ____________________________________________

11-25-2009, 01:21 PM	#7
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Spectra Question Thanks for the link to the yo yo article. I read it a while back but now I'm ready to give it a shot. I'll be going out tomorrow at about 6. So the question is: Should I put a flourocarbon leader between the spectra and the iron or just tie the spectra to the iron. I'm leaning toward a 40lb flourocarbon leader about 3 feet long tied directly to the iron and tied to the spectra with a swivel. Also, if anyone wanted to pm me the location of the "Thanksgiving 09' Spot", I'd be eternally grateful. Thanks, Tom

11-27-2009, 02:43 AM	#8
emrliquidlife Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 59	best launch spot? Thanks for the all the input. I'm due to stop in at Bass Pro Shops and select some Yo-Yo able iron. What is the best launch spot for La Jolla? I don't have cart wheels , so I'm hoping for an easy launch. If need be, I could get crazazy and get some wheels. I'm thinking I will rent a kayak, and bring my soft rack so I'm mobile. Mostly I catch bass on my home turf. But I'd rather work and skunk then catch a bass someplace else. Wouldn't be a terrible thing to bring in some bones, but damn do I have YT fever. __________________ - MLPA Soldier awaiting further instructions -

11-16-2009, 05:19 PM	#1
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Ed, thanks for your participation in the MLPA process, you went above and beyond presenting safety videos on our behalf. I hope one of the La Jolla kayak regulars steps up who is fishing Saturday, and meets up with you. I will be on a skiff, otherwise I'd meet up with you, but I'll be monitoring CH. 72, give me a shout if you head out.

11-25-2009, 09:42 AM	#3
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	Hike Bike & Kayak in La Jolla has Prowler 15's with rod holders. If you want to rent contact them at their Mission Bay store (858) 488-5599 and tell them you want a fishing kayak delivered to the La Jolla store.

11-25-2009, 10:37 AM	#6
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	friday we have some 5-8ft WNW groundswell (16-20second interval) showing up.....this could make things exciting at the LJ launch, don't count LJ out (always check it in person) just have a backup plan if you don't feel comfortable LANDING in the surf you see....and like everyone said above...heavy irons, 6x jrs are my fav also (B/W and birdshit). This time of year you can get away with just one or two rods and a handful of irons....unless you know the area trying to make bait is a waste of time right now.