Glorious All-Reds 10/28 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blackcloud9 · 10-30-2012, 07:53 AM

I ventured out to some of the sub 100' reefs off San Diego on Sunday, and
the vermillion rockfish were willing biters. So I've almost got these things
wired and have got to perfect the style and technique before the
closures on Jan 1. Experimentation. I released a number of fish including a
24" lingcod and some 2 lb reds.

It was truly spectacular weather and felt empty out there - so I'll put up
some visuals for those in landlocked, or colder climates.

Glorious bright sunshine, 80 degrees, and not a gust of wind all morning!

Almost November ......

Well, OK there is a Starry Rockfish in the mix.

Iceman · 10-30-2012, 07:59 AM

quality!

DanaPT · 10-30-2012, 08:21 AM

and quantity.

IF anyone wants to do a good deed. . . pm me with some rock fish areas near/around dana point.

looks good.

lamb · 10-30-2012, 09:29 AM

Nice haul Larry

RobFish · 10-30-2012, 10:09 AM

Well done sir.

Biggameaddict · 10-30-2012, 10:12 AM

Nice bendo, thanks for sharing.

blackcloud9 · 10-30-2012, 10:39 AM

DANA PT
If I launched at Dana and was forced to go fish for rockfish, I would
paddle straight out two miles to 130' and look for bait balls near the
bottom around this area:

33° 25.895' N
117° 41.770' W

LOL - hope I'm not giving up anyone's secret spot, but there is no reason
they should not be around there, feeding in the upwelling.

Disclaimer: I just eyeballed that one on Google Earth in about 14 seconds,
and have never fished there on a kayak. I typically target 120' into 170'
deep with 4 to 8 ounces, drifting or slow trolling, depending on current.

vincentek9 · 10-30-2012, 10:52 AM

very nice size and quantity!!! rockfish closes in jan1? i'm not sure why i thought it was november. i need to catch up on my rockfish regulations. lol

DanaPT · 11-01-2012, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackcloud9

DANA PT
If I launched at Dana and was forced to go fish for rockfish, I would
paddle straight out two miles to 130' and look for bait balls near the
bottom around this area:

33° 25.895' N
117° 41.770' W

LOL - hope I'm not giving up anyone's secret spot, but there is no reason
they should not be around there, feeding in the upwelling.

Disclaimer: I just eyeballed that one on Google Earth in about 14 seconds,
and have never fished there on a kayak. I typically target 120' into 170'
deep with 4 to 8 ounces, drifting or slow trolling, depending on current.

thanks for the idea. I've been trying to broaden my horizons!

Bennyblanco · 11-02-2012, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaPT

and quantity.

IF anyone wants to do a good deed. . . pm me with some rock fish areas near/around dana point.

looks good.

Next to the red bouy in front of the point. Usually the 1/2 day parks there.that area is good for sheep head, rock fish, and bass. Good luck

blackcloud9 · 11-21-2012, 08:41 PM

A couple hours on Lake Pacific, finally finished the editing on this short
rockfish video, so thought I'd post .... to go along with my other 4 kayak
rockfish videos

:

http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...EPIC102812.mp4

Would you believe that circle hooks and plastics can be mixed!

The lingcod splashes my not-so-waterproof old Canon camera in this one .... !

30lbbg2299 · 11-25-2012, 01:38 PM

Thats great i love rockfishing!

Aaron&Julie · 11-01-2012, 12:33 AM

Love those eats, well done.

ashmoz · 11-02-2012, 10:59 AM

Quality fish and report, as always! Thanks man.

10-30-2012, 07:53 AM	#1
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Glorious All-Reds 10/28 I ventured out to some of the sub 100' reefs off San Diego on Sunday, and the vermillion rockfish were willing biters. So I've almost got these things wired and have got to perfect the style and technique before the closures on Jan 1. Experimentation. I released a number of fish including a 24" lingcod and some 2 lb reds. It was truly spectacular weather and felt empty out there - so I'll put up some visuals for those in landlocked, or colder climates. Glorious bright sunshine, 80 degrees, and not a gust of wind all morning! Almost November ...... Well, OK there is a Starry Rockfish in the mix. __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos

10-30-2012, 07:59 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	quality! __________________

10-30-2012, 09:29 AM	#4
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Nice haul Larry __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

10-30-2012, 10:09 AM	#5
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	Nice catch... Well done sir. __________________

10-30-2012, 10:12 AM	#6
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Nice bendo, thanks for sharing. __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

10-30-2012, 08:21 AM	#3
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	and quantity. IF anyone wants to do a good deed. . . pm me with some rock fish areas near/around dana point. looks good.

10-30-2012, 10:39 AM	#7
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	DANA PT If I launched at Dana and was forced to go fish for rockfish, I would paddle straight out two miles to 130' and look for bait balls near the bottom around this area: 33° 25.895' N 117° 41.770' W LOL - hope I'm not giving up anyone's secret spot, but there is no reason they should not be around there, feeding in the upwelling. Disclaimer: I just eyeballed that one on Google Earth in about 14 seconds, and have never fished there on a kayak. I typically target 120' into 170' deep with 4 to 8 ounces, drifting or slow trolling, depending on current.

10-30-2012, 10:52 AM	#8
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	very nice size and quantity!!! rockfish closes in jan1? i'm not sure why i thought it was november. i need to catch up on my rockfish regulations. lol __________________

11-21-2012, 08:41 PM	#11
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Video Up A couple hours on Lake Pacific, finally finished the editing on this short rockfish video, so thought I'd post .... to go along with my other 4 kayak rockfish videos : http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y11...EPIC102812.mp4 Would you believe that circle hooks and plastics can be mixed! The lingcod splashes my not-so-waterproof old Canon camera in this one .... !

11-25-2012, 01:38 PM	#12
30lbbg2299 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 41	Thats great i love rockfishing!

11-01-2012, 12:33 AM	#13
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Love those eats, well done. __________________ "Never say die"

11-02-2012, 10:59 AM	#14
ashmoz 192.168.0.1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 397	Quality fish and report, as always! Thanks man.