Back to the 'tails - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Aaron&Julie · 07-05-2006, 08:22 PM

Hit La Jolla up this morning. Launched at 4:30AM, easy bait at the first can, both greenies and spanish. Started with baits both high and low, about a 1/2 mile straight off of Boomer's Beach.
It was mostly beautiful out there. Flat, calm, no wind, but no fish for 3 hours. None seen and no hits.
We chatted with jet-ski fishing dude Nelz for awhile and he didn't seem to be having any luck either. The major negative (besides apparent lack of fish) being lots of drifting grass and seaweed in the water.
About 9:00AM, we had our first hit. Julie's flylined mack is picked up and she's on. Minutes later, this 15 lb yellowtail hits the deck:

Back to the troll. A very short while later we had our second hit. Aaron makes short work of a 7 lb firecracker 'tail.
Now that the ice is broken our day feels better. We begin heading back to the launch. Very close to where we started fishing this day, Aaron's flylined rig starts screaming. He flips it in gear without even taking off the clicker. The fish goes on a long run, which took most of the fight out of her. A short time later this 18 lb yellowtail is boated:

This causes us to make one extra loop around the area, which results in a log barracuda caught by Julie, which is now destined for the smoker.
Here's the beach shot of our 2 biggest fish:

Saw some wonderful things today while on the water, which helped cap a great day for us. First was a late season grey whale. Later, some smaller dolphins, 5 of which jumped in sync right in front of us. Finally, at the landing, we saw our first La Jolla sea turtle.

Iceman · 07-05-2006, 08:48 PM

Way to stick it out, there were crappy tides and weak uphill current. That and a slowtrolling nightmare of grass. You 2 are definately making me feel the need for some 2 point meat

. That and Brad is tentatively 1.5 points ahead of me

nmbrinkman · 07-06-2006, 01:49 AM

Day to remember 8) Sounds like you guys had a great time....Now if I could only get my wife out fishing on a yak

07-05-2006, 08:22 PM	#1
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Back to the 'tails Hit La Jolla up this morning. Launched at 4:30AM, easy bait at the first can, both greenies and spanish. Started with baits both high and low, about a 1/2 mile straight off of Boomer's Beach. It was mostly beautiful out there. Flat, calm, no wind, but no fish for 3 hours. None seen and no hits. We chatted with jet-ski fishing dude Nelz for awhile and he didn't seem to be having any luck either. The major negative (besides apparent lack of fish) being lots of drifting grass and seaweed in the water. About 9:00AM, we had our first hit. Julie's flylined mack is picked up and she's on. Minutes later, this 15 lb yellowtail hits the deck: Back to the troll. A very short while later we had our second hit. Aaron makes short work of a 7 lb firecracker 'tail. Now that the ice is broken our day feels better. We begin heading back to the launch. Very close to where we started fishing this day, Aaron's flylined rig starts screaming. He flips it in gear without even taking off the clicker. The fish goes on a long run, which took most of the fight out of her. A short time later this 18 lb yellowtail is boated: This causes us to make one extra loop around the area, which results in a log barracuda caught by Julie, which is now destined for the smoker. Here's the beach shot of our 2 biggest fish: Saw some wonderful things today while on the water, which helped cap a great day for us. First was a late season grey whale. Later, some smaller dolphins, 5 of which jumped in sync right in front of us. Finally, at the landing, we saw our first La Jolla sea turtle. __________________ "Never say die"

07-05-2006, 08:48 PM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Way to stick it out, there were crappy tides and weak uphill current. That and a slowtrolling nightmare of grass. You 2 are definately making me feel the need for some 2 point meat . That and Brad is tentatively 1.5 points ahead of me __________________

07-06-2006, 01:49 AM	#3
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	Day to remember 8) Sounds like you guys had a great time....Now if I could only get my wife out fishing on a yak