Sunfish - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Regor · 09-12-2010, 07:01 AM

I was in the middle of a school of these guys. Looked over the side, there they were. I would have to guess that none were above the 10lb range for first fish in the tournament, so I left them alone.

Got out the camera to take a video underwater, but it spooked them away.

tunaseeker · 09-12-2010, 07:30 AM

I was wondering what those guys were. I too tossed an iron and nothing as I thought they were YTs also.... They came right up to the yak and were looking at me. It was cool. Loved the school of dolphins too yesterday. With those experiences catching any fish is a bonus.

Willy · 09-12-2010, 07:34 AM

Too funny,
I was out in my skiff a couple of day ago and I too tossed my iron over and through them.

How many others have done the same in that past week?!

Those fish are surely growing up fearless of the iron!

Willy

jrenteri2045 · 09-12-2010, 08:01 AM

I actually hooked one with the sabikis and took some pics.

dorado50 · 09-12-2010, 08:45 AM

They appear to congregate around kelp. Seems like everytime fishing offshore and there is a mola or more around a kelp paddy the palegics are missing. I'm assuming yt and mola don't mix. If I come across a paddy with mola are around I move on to the next one, hope I'm not missing the fish by doing this!. Just my observations.

Tman · 09-12-2010, 08:52 AM

We saw them jumping a bunch along the kelp lines, Clay had a blast chasing them and watching them jump.

Thanks for the sabiki catch pic, confirms what he kept seeing...

Regor · 09-12-2010, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorado50

They appear to congregate around kelp. Seems like everytime fishing offshore and there is a mola or more around a kelp paddy the palegics are missing. I'm assuming yt and mola don't mix. If I come across a paddy with mola are around I move on to the next one, hope I'm not missing the fish by doing this!. Just my observations.

I saw a large school out in the middle of nowhere, half way between the kelp and the pier.

True, I caught no YT or WSB near them, but then again, I caught nothing of significnce all day

467echo · 09-12-2010, 09:49 AM

Thanks for the sunfish report Bob, I was wonderingwhat those were jumping out of the water on my "happy" paddle in. Nice seeing you again too!

09-12-2010, 08:52 AM	#6
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	We saw them jumping a bunch along the kelp lines, Clay had a blast chasing them and watching them jump. Thanks for the sabiki catch pic, confirms what he kept seeing... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

09-12-2010, 09:49 AM	#8
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	Thanks for the sunfish report Bob, I was wonderingwhat those were jumping out of the water on my "happy" paddle in. Nice seeing you again too! __________________ they are getting bigger....

09-12-2010, 07:01 AM	#1
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	I was in the middle of a school of these guys. Looked over the side, there they were. I would have to guess that none were above the 10lb range for first fish in the tournament, so I left them alone. Got out the camera to take a video underwater, but it spooked them away.

09-12-2010, 07:30 AM	#2
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	I was wondering what those guys were. I too tossed an iron and nothing as I thought they were YTs also.... They came right up to the yak and were looking at me. It was cool. Loved the school of dolphins too yesterday. With those experiences catching any fish is a bonus.

09-12-2010, 07:34 AM	#3
Willy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 189	Too funny, I was out in my skiff a couple of day ago and I too tossed my iron over and through them. How many others have done the same in that past week?! Those fish are surely growing up fearless of the iron! Willy

09-12-2010, 08:45 AM	#5
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	They appear to congregate around kelp. Seems like everytime fishing offshore and there is a mola or more around a kelp paddy the palegics are missing. I'm assuming yt and mola don't mix. If I come across a paddy with mola are around I move on to the next one, hope I'm not missing the fish by doing this!. Just my observations.