Newport, 7-12-11 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 07-12-2011, 10:13 PM

Well prefishing was interesting to say the least. Met up with Landwhale and Inshorefisher this morning about 6am. The south wind was blowing pretty good and it was chilly. Water temp dropped about 4º this week and the fishing reflected it. Plus, the tide was barely moving early on and after the slack water it stayed slack. It was SLOW today. Steve and Drew did better than me number-wise, but I don't know by how much. Myself, I only had 2 fish. Both were legal, but not big. Quite a few short biters today and I broke off 2 better fish. I pretty much threw the kitchen sink today, but both fish came on a 3" Flurry. Hot Sauce added of course. Hopefully things pick up soon.

landwhale · 07-13-2011, 11:16 AM

It was great fishing with Ed and Drew as Ed said it was slow for me 3 spotties 1 sandie and 2 short halibut. Fished the fluke and 3 inch Big Hammers with Uni Butter.

Flatinfifth · 07-13-2011, 12:22 PM

Yep.......... Al and I went out this Sunday and it was TOOOUUUGHHHH.

BTW could you guys get the message out as I'm at work and I've been super engaged with the office:

IMPORTANT:; Coast Guard launch officials WILL BEGIN TO GIVE CITATIONS TO PEOPLE WHO PARK THERE BEFORE 6 AM. Straight from one of their people as he was leaving the lot at 5:30 AM ...... Soooooo

Please be curteous, DO NOT make a shit load of noise when you are there early and please park there a little before 6.....we will all appreciate it as we will all be accepted there in the future.

Thanks,

Angel Figueras
Dobyns Rods
PLine
Southwind Kayak Center

PS: spread the word ......

Amish Ed · 07-13-2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flatinfifth

Yep.......... Al and I went out this Sunday and it was TOOOUUUGHHHH.

BTW could you guys get the message out as I'm at work and I've been super engaged with the office:

IMPORTANT:; Coast Guard launch officials WILL BEGIN TO GIVE CITATIONS TO PEOPLE WHO PARK THERE BEFORE 6 AM. Straight from one of their people as he was leaving the lot at 5:30 AM ...... Soooooo

Please be curteous, DO NOT make a shit load of noise when you are there early and please park there a little before 6.....we will all appreciate it as we will all be accepted there in the future.

Thanks,

Angel Figueras
Dobyns Rods
PLine
Southwind Kayak Center

PS: spread the word ......

I assume you mean park there a little after 6:00am?

Flatinfifth · 07-15-2011, 09:29 AM

Ed,

Nope. He said park there a little before six and begin unloading quietly. How early? 10 or 15 minutes???? By the time you are unloaded, it's 6 AM !!!

Tight lines and GOOD LUCK !!

Angel

Amish Ed · 07-15-2011, 10:35 AM

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. We usually get there around 5am, gonna have to park on the street or go later.

Holy Mackerel · 07-15-2011, 10:56 AM

Thanks for the reports, those are some nice yachts in the background!

07-12-2011, 10:13 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Newport, 7-12-11 Well prefishing was interesting to say the least. Met up with Landwhale and Inshorefisher this morning about 6am. The south wind was blowing pretty good and it was chilly. Water temp dropped about 4º this week and the fishing reflected it. Plus, the tide was barely moving early on and after the slack water it stayed slack. It was SLOW today. Steve and Drew did better than me number-wise, but I don't know by how much. Myself, I only had 2 fish. Both were legal, but not big. Quite a few short biters today and I broke off 2 better fish. I pretty much threw the kitchen sink today, but both fish came on a 3" Flurry. Hot Sauce added of course. Hopefully things pick up soon. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

07-13-2011, 11:16 AM	#2
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	It was great fishing with Ed and Drew as Ed said it was slow for me 3 spotties 1 sandie and 2 short halibut. Fished the fluke and 3 inch Big Hammers with Uni Butter. __________________

07-13-2011, 12:22 PM	#3
Flatinfifth Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North S.F. Valley Posts: 51	Newport bite and Coast Guard Parking Yep.......... Al and I went out this Sunday and it was TOOOUUUGHHHH. BTW could you guys get the message out as I'm at work and I've been super engaged with the office: IMPORTANT:; Coast Guard launch officials WILL BEGIN TO GIVE CITATIONS TO PEOPLE WHO PARK THERE BEFORE 6 AM. Straight from one of their people as he was leaving the lot at 5:30 AM ...... Soooooo Please be curteous, DO NOT make a shit load of noise when you are there early and please park there a little before 6.....we will all appreciate it as we will all be accepted there in the future. Thanks, Angel Figueras Dobyns Rods PLine Southwind Kayak Center PS: spread the word ......

07-15-2011, 09:29 AM	#5
Flatinfifth Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North S.F. Valley Posts: 51	Parking Ed, Nope. He said park there a little before six and begin unloading quietly. How early? 10 or 15 minutes???? By the time you are unloaded, it's 6 AM !!! Tight lines and GOOD LUCK !! Angel

07-15-2011, 10:35 AM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. We usually get there around 5am, gonna have to park on the street or go later. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

07-15-2011, 10:56 AM	#7
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Thanks for the reports, those are some nice yachts in the background!