Live bait cost at Dana Point. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mahigeer · 03-28-2016, 02:00 PM

I was invited to go out of the Dana Point harbor to fish on a nice Boston Whaler boat.

I opted to pay for live bait, and paid $25.00 for I/2 scoop of sardines!

That meant the full scoop costs $50.00!

Is that the going rate, or did we got taken because of the nice "expensive" looking boat?

I also introduced myself to some kayakers there.

We ended up catching a lot of sand dabs and one ocean white fish.

DanaPT · 03-28-2016, 02:07 PM

http://www.baitbarge.com/bait-report.html

1/2 Scoop (5 pounds) $25.00

1 Scoop (10 pounds) $35.00

11/2 Scoop (15 pounds) $55.00

Mahigeer · 03-28-2016, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the quick reply.

I feel better now. We tried some, but did better with squid and caught sand dabs.

I kept the unused ones for chum.

octico · 03-28-2016, 02:23 PM

Hah it was nice seeing you. I was one of the guys that said hello. I paid 10 (actually Silbaugh did) dollars to fill up Hobie Livewell.

That was a nice boat, too bad the fishing not too good. We did not have much better luck. I caught one sculpin that went right back into the ocean.

Mahigeer · 03-28-2016, 02:35 PM

Nice seeing you guys.

Maybe I can join you some day.

octico · 03-28-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Nice seeing you guys.

Maybe I can join you some day.

Sounds good!

ceruleandrms · 03-28-2016, 03:41 PM

I was out there too. It was nice meeting u too. For sure we can get out there and attempt some actual "catching!"

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cabojohn · 03-28-2016, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I was invited to go out of the Dana Point harbor to fish on a nice Boston Whaler boat.

I opted to pay for live bait, and paid $25.00 for I/2 scoop of sardines!

That meant the full scoop costs $50.00!

Is that the going rate, or did we got taken because of the nice "expensive" looking boat?

I also introduced myself to some kayakers there.

We ended up catching a lot of sand dabs and one ocean white fish.

You think you over paid for bait ($50) just because you were on a whaler?? WOW.
My guess is you Prolly didn't leave a tip either?
You can always make your own bait...

Paddles away & shakes head.

Mahigeer · 03-28-2016, 04:18 PM

You guessed right about the tip.

I had a "sticker" shock when I heard $25.00 for 1/2 scoop.

I will do better if I am back again.

The boat owner is learning about the fish finder. We were anchored, and it kept showing different bottoms.

He needs to spend more time on water to get FF readings right.

Sand dabs were delicious at lunch today.

Harry Hill · 03-28-2016, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

You guessed right about the tip.

I had a "sticker" shock when I heard $25.00 for 1/2 scoop.

I will do better if I am back again.

The boat owner is learning about the fish finder. We were anchored, and it kept showing different bottoms.

He needs to spend more time on water to get FF readings right.

Sand dabs were delicious at lunch today.

Sand dabs are one of my favorites to eat, I need to find where to fish for them.

King Saba · 03-28-2016, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

Sand dabs are one of my favorites to eat, I need to find where to fish for them.

Newport Harbor mouth has em'.

Harry Hill · 03-28-2016, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by King Saba

Newport Harbor mouth has em'.

I've fished close to the mouth but not the actual mouth. I guess I need to paddle a little farther. Any suggestions on how deep to find them, I'm guessing squid chunks should be a good bait. I think I'll try a trip this week if the weather calms down. Thanks for the tip on Newport, it is much appreciated.

Harry Hill · 03-28-2016, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I was invited to go out of the Dana Point harbor to fish on a nice Boston Whaler boat.

I opted to pay for live bait, and paid $25.00 for I/2 scoop of sardines!

That meant the full scoop costs $50.00!

Is that the going rate, or did we got taken because of the nice "expensive" looking boat?

I also introduced myself to some kayakers there.

We ended up catching a lot of sand dabs and one ocean white fish.

Did you catch the sand dabs on sardines?

YakDout · 03-29-2016, 07:01 PM

I usually tip $3-5 depending on the amount of bait I get.

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Harry Hill · 03-29-2016, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

I usually tip $3-5 depending on the amount of bait I get.

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sounds good, I'm always at a loss on what to tip

03-28-2016, 02:00 PM	#1
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	Live bait cost at Dana Point. I was invited to go out of the Dana Point harbor to fish on a nice Boston Whaler boat. I opted to pay for live bait, and paid $25.00 for I/2 scoop of sardines! That meant the full scoop costs $50.00! Is that the going rate, or did we got taken because of the nice "expensive" looking boat? I also introduced myself to some kayakers there. We ended up catching a lot of sand dabs and one ocean white fish.

03-28-2016, 02:07 PM	#2
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	http://www.baitbarge.com/bait-report.html 1/2 Scoop (5 pounds) $25.00 1 Scoop (10 pounds) $35.00 11/2 Scoop (15 pounds) $55.00

03-28-2016, 02:15 PM	#3
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	Thanks for the quick reply. I feel better now. We tried some, but did better with squid and caught sand dabs. I kept the unused ones for chum.

03-28-2016, 02:23 PM	#4
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Hah it was nice seeing you. I was one of the guys that said hello. I paid 10 (actually Silbaugh did) dollars to fill up Hobie Livewell. That was a nice boat, too bad the fishing not too good. We did not have much better luck. I caught one sculpin that went right back into the ocean.

03-28-2016, 02:35 PM	#5
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	Nice seeing you guys. Maybe I can join you some day.

03-28-2016, 03:41 PM	#7
ceruleandrms Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: OC Posts: 80	I was out there too. It was nice meeting u too. For sure we can get out there and attempt some actual "catching!" Sent from my HTC Desire 610 using Tapatalk

03-28-2016, 04:18 PM	#9
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	You guessed right about the tip. I had a "sticker" shock when I heard $25.00 for 1/2 scoop. I will do better if I am back again. The boat owner is learning about the fish finder. We were anchored, and it kept showing different bottoms. He needs to spend more time on water to get FF readings right. Sand dabs were delicious at lunch today.

03-29-2016, 07:01 PM	#14
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	I usually tip $3-5 depending on the amount of bait I get. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk