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

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.

dos ballenas · 11-27-2009, 06:44 AM

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/index.p...lashoreswebcam

this should get you there... either that or google "avenida de la playa" in la jolla... and theres no bass in LJ!

emrliquidlife · 12-14-2009, 06:08 PM

So, I'm back in San Diego from the 15th to the 17th.

I didn't get to fish the last trip at all. Too much work, but this time, I'll be able to get time on the water no problem.

Thanks to everyone on the board who have answered questions, and in particular, Tom for giving me his number to call and ask questions.

Any last minute hotspots?

I did get the yo-yo iron, and I'm hoping to be doing some clandestine fish cleaning in the hotel bath. Staying at the Ivy in the Gaslamp, so this could get interesting.

Are there any hose down type facilities near the launch? My plan is to use a wheeled cooler, to bring in the fish, and use free hotel ice to keep a hoped for catch good until my return on Thursday.

11-25-2009, 09:46 AM	#2
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	#4
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	#5
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 -

11-27-2009, 06:44 AM	#6
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	http://www.bigwatersedge.com/index.p...lashoreswebcam this should get you there... either that or google "avenida de la playa" in la jolla... and theres no bass in LJ! __________________ ____________________________________________

12-14-2009, 06:08 PM	#7
emrliquidlife Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 59	Finally! So, I'm back in San Diego from the 15th to the 17th. I didn't get to fish the last trip at all. Too much work, but this time, I'll be able to get time on the water no problem. Thanks to everyone on the board who have answered questions, and in particular, Tom for giving me his number to call and ask questions. Any last minute hotspots? I did get the yo-yo iron, and I'm hoping to be doing some clandestine fish cleaning in the hotel bath. Staying at the Ivy in the Gaslamp, so this could get interesting. Are there any hose down type facilities near the launch? My plan is to use a wheeled cooler, to bring in the fish, and use free hotel ice to keep a hoped for catch good until my return on Thursday. __________________ - MLPA Soldier awaiting further instructions -

11-25-2009, 09:42 AM	#1
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	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.

11-25-2009, 10:37 AM	#3
-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.