Headed out to La Jolla on Wed anyone else going? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

toadstoadsonly · 04-03-2011, 11:18 PM

I only been out to la jolla one other time and I am still a major rookie. I am going to go this Wednesday anyone else going? Also I have a couple questions if you guys could help any recommendations? what time should I be on the water? Do you guys just drop the macs on the FF marks or generally slow troll?

Thanks guys,

Phatford · 04-03-2011, 11:52 PM

I might go out there Wednesday. I am a Rookie also, I have been twice now.

toadstoadsonly · 04-04-2011, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Phatford

I might go out there Wednesday. I am a Rookie also, I have been twice now.

Cool see ya out there if u go I will be in a mango colored stealth. What kind of yak do you have?

Phatford · 04-04-2011, 09:06 AM

I have a green Outback, hobie tank, lowrance GPS / Fishfinder, mango PFD...
but the dead give away is my big lifted black Chevy if you see me on the beach.
My name is Ryan

toadstoadsonly · 04-04-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Phatford

I have a green Outback, hobie tank, lowrance GPS / Fishfinder, mango PFD...
but the dead give away is my big lifted black Chevy if you see me on the beach.
My name is Ryan

Sounds good ryan ill look for your monster truck. My name is jonathan.

inshorefisher · 04-04-2011, 04:23 PM

what time are you guys launching? i want to get some fishing in before the storm...going to skip class.

Phatford · 04-04-2011, 07:02 PM

OK... I'M IN!!!

I should be there about an hour before sunrise setting up watching the surf and getting the nerve to freeze my but off till I get through the surf. HA HA

I will probably try for the big guys for a while then try my hand at rockfish???

bus kid · 04-04-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

You weekday fishermen make me sick...

really, again?

inshorefisher · 04-04-2011, 09:59 PM

Sounds like a plan. See you then.

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Originally Posted by Phatford

OK... I'M IN!!!

I should be there about an hour before sunrise setting up watching the surf and getting the nerve to freeze my but off till I get through the surf. HA HA

I will probably try for the big guys for a while then try my hand at rockfish???

inshorefisher · 04-04-2011, 10:02 PM

lol. you can join us anytime.

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Originally Posted by bus kid

really, again?

punatunaHI · 04-05-2011, 02:19 PM

I just started fishing LJ with my pops old gear but I'll be out there wendsday with my freind. I was hoping on meeting some fishin buddys and maybe picking up a few tricks. I've been out twice and only manage to make bait. I'll be in a yellow scupper pro driving a white F-150. My names Nikko.

inshorefisher · 04-05-2011, 04:57 PM

Welcome. See you tomorrow. I'm in a white Double Cab Taco.

QUOTE=punatunaHI;80359]I just started fishing LJ with my pops old gear but I'll be out there wendsday with my freind. I was hoping on meeting some fishin buddys and maybe picking up a few tricks. I've been out twice and only manage to make bait. I'll be in a yellow scupper pro driving a white F-150. My names Nikko.[/QUOTE]

Phatford · 04-06-2011, 08:16 PM

It was nice seeing you guys out there. When I counted I saw 12 Kayaks out there and a few private boaters... Crazy busy in the rain no less! Too bad Gabriel was trying to deep six his Kayak. That was kinda scary for a little while. Guess it was good he wasn't out there alone that would have SUCKED!

Bait came easy. I was so excited to hook on a HUGE mack then I let him back to do his thing about 3 minutes later as I was trolling along... ZING and the fight was on for about 6 intense seconds. then nothing and the Dog surfaced and laughed at me. ha ha I lost 5 or 6 that way. Got mad and decided to Fish on the bottom. Limited on Staries and two Copper Rockfish (thought they were staries too) using chunks of Mackerel.

toadstoadsonly · 04-06-2011, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Phatford

It was nice seeing you guys out there. When I counted I saw 12 Kayaks out there and a few private boaters... Crazy busy in the rain no less! Too bad Gabriel was trying to deep six his Kayak. That was kinda scary for a little while. Guess it was good he wasn't out there alone that would have SUCKED!

Bait came easy. I was so excited to hook on a HUGE mack then I let him back to do his thing about 3 minutes later as I was trolling along... ZING and the fight was on for about 6 intense seconds. then nothing and the Dog surfaced and laughed at me. ha ha I lost 5 or 6 that way. Got mad and decided to Fish on the bottom. Limited on Staries and two Copper Rockfish (thought they were staries too) using chunks of Mackerel.

Gabriel and I wanted to thank you guys for helping him out with his yak going down. I feel bad for taking off to hunt for the big game first while you guys were still making bait. He is newer to yak fishing than the rest of us and probably would not of knew what to do when he looked at his hull full of water. That was the first time I ran into a situation like that and now know why you should kayak with others and double and triple check your yak. We later found out where the yak was taking on water. One of the caps on the bottom of his rod holders slipped off. It was a pleasure fishing with you guys and we should meet up again. Maybe Cabrillo next week ill keep you guys posted.

toadstoadsonly · 04-06-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by punatunaHI

I just started fishing LJ with my pops old gear but I'll be out there wendsday with my freind. I was hoping on meeting some fishin buddys and maybe picking up a few tricks. I've been out twice and only manage to make bait. I'll be in a yellow scupper pro driving a white F-150. My names Nikko.

Were you the one that hooked up first thing in the AM?

Phatford · 04-06-2011, 08:56 PM

It was my first time seeing how fast a kayak can sink... Kinda, NO it did Scare me. All I have is a huge long sponge made for drying out the kayak. I am going to hook up a bilge system now... Dedicated electric with its own battery.

wiredantz · 04-06-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Phatford

It was my first time seeing how fast a kayak can sink... Kinda, NO it did Scare me. All I have is a huge long sponge made for drying out the kayak. I am going to hook up a bilge system now... Dedicated electric with its own battery.

WHAT!!! the bottom of the fishing rod holders could slip off!!!

Damn i better check mine.... 5 mins later

Im still good!!!

one more thing to check.

inshorefisher · 04-06-2011, 11:32 PM

Glad to help and glad everyone made it home safely. Was a learning trip for me too...gonna rig up a bilge system and running lights. Yeah...Nikko was the one that was hooked up in the early AM. Saw him and we talked a bit after my landing. slow trolled 60-110 ft...no bites. Next time. Keep me posted on Cabrillo.

-drew

punatunaHI · 04-07-2011, 07:45 PM

It was nice talking to some other kayakers. My friend ended hooking something big but lost it to kelp. I hook 3-4 dogs an came in by 11. Hope to be out there again soon..

Jimmyz123 · 04-07-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by toadstoadsonly

Gabriel and I wanted to thank you guys for helping him out with his yak going down. I feel bad for taking off to hunt for the big game first while you guys were still making bait. He is newer to yak fishing than the rest of us and probably would not of knew what to do when he looked at his hull full of water. That was the first time I ran into a situation like that and now know why you should kayak with others and double and triple check your yak. We later found out where the yak was taking on water. One of the caps on the bottom of his rod holders slipped off. It was a pleasure fishing with you guys and we should meet up again. Maybe Cabrillo next week ill keep you guys posted.

What type of Kayak does he have? Also wondering how so much water was getting into the rod holders. Was the water rough of something?

04-03-2011, 11:18 PM	#1
toadstoadsonly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 149	Headed out to La Jolla on Wed anyone else going? I only been out to la jolla one other time and I am still a major rookie. I am going to go this Wednesday anyone else going? Also I have a couple questions if you guys could help any recommendations? what time should I be on the water? Do you guys just drop the macs on the FF marks or generally slow troll? Thanks guys,

04-03-2011, 11:52 PM	#2
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	I might go out there Wednesday. I am a Rookie also, I have been twice now.

04-04-2011, 09:06 AM	#4
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	I have a green Outback, hobie tank, lowrance GPS / Fishfinder, mango PFD... but the dead give away is my big lifted black Chevy if you see me on the beach. My name is Ryan

04-04-2011, 04:23 PM	#6
inshorefisher Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: westminster, ca Posts: 86	what time are you guys launching? i want to get some fishing in before the storm...going to skip class.

04-04-2011, 07:02 PM	#7
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	OK... I'M IN!!! I should be there about an hour before sunrise setting up watching the surf and getting the nerve to freeze my but off till I get through the surf. HA HA I will probably try for the big guys for a while then try my hand at rockfish???

04-05-2011, 02:19 PM	#11
punatunaHI Junior Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 16	I just started fishing LJ with my pops old gear but I'll be out there wendsday with my freind. I was hoping on meeting some fishin buddys and maybe picking up a few tricks. I've been out twice and only manage to make bait. I'll be in a yellow scupper pro driving a white F-150. My names Nikko.

04-05-2011, 04:57 PM	#12
inshorefisher Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: westminster, ca Posts: 86	Welcome. See you tomorrow. I'm in a white Double Cab Taco. QUOTE=punatunaHI;80359]I just started fishing LJ with my pops old gear but I'll be out there wendsday with my freind. I was hoping on meeting some fishin buddys and maybe picking up a few tricks. I've been out twice and only manage to make bait. I'll be in a yellow scupper pro driving a white F-150. My names Nikko.[/QUOTE]

04-06-2011, 08:16 PM	#13
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	It was nice seeing you guys out there. When I counted I saw 12 Kayaks out there and a few private boaters... Crazy busy in the rain no less! Too bad Gabriel was trying to deep six his Kayak. That was kinda scary for a little while. Guess it was good he wasn't out there alone that would have SUCKED! Bait came easy. I was so excited to hook on a HUGE mack then I let him back to do his thing about 3 minutes later as I was trolling along... ZING and the fight was on for about 6 intense seconds. then nothing and the Dog surfaced and laughed at me. ha ha I lost 5 or 6 that way. Got mad and decided to Fish on the bottom. Limited on Staries and two Copper Rockfish (thought they were staries too) using chunks of Mackerel.

04-06-2011, 08:56 PM	#16
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	It was my first time seeing how fast a kayak can sink... Kinda, NO it did Scare me. All I have is a huge long sponge made for drying out the kayak. I am going to hook up a bilge system now... Dedicated electric with its own battery.

04-06-2011, 11:32 PM	#18
inshorefisher Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: westminster, ca Posts: 86	Glad to help and glad everyone made it home safely. Was a learning trip for me too...gonna rig up a bilge system and running lights. Yeah...Nikko was the one that was hooked up in the early AM. Saw him and we talked a bit after my landing. slow trolled 60-110 ft...no bites. Next time. Keep me posted on Cabrillo. -drew

04-07-2011, 07:45 PM	#19
punatunaHI Junior Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 16	It was nice talking to some other kayakers. My friend ended hooking something big but lost it to kelp. I hook 3-4 dogs an came in by 11. Hope to be out there again soon..