Dana Point 12/22 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dc1983 · 12-23-2012, 11:50 AM

The soon to be brother in law came to town from New York and wanted to try kayak fishishing. So i took him out to Dana Point and Let him use my PA 12 while i rented a Stealth 14. I should have let him use the Stealth and kept my PA oh well lesson learned.

Anyway the fishing was the best I've had in a while. Nothing big but at least it was very steady pick of Kelp, Calico Bass with a couple of sheephead, leapord shorks and scuplin thrown in. i origianlly wanted to start out fishing for Halibut but that prove to be a challenge. He kept getting hung up in the kelp with either his line or the Mirage drive. So I anchored him to the kelp in an area i usually get some sheepshead. Fishing with shrimp on the bootom. over all he had a blast and we didn't get skunked so a great day was had. It was chilly in the morning untill the sun came out and warmed up quickly.

DanaPT · 12-23-2012, 01:22 PM

Was this at the super secret Headlands spot?

I'll be taking out my bro-in law here in January. I won't let him on the Outback for those reasons you mentioned (rookies).

I was surf fishing yesterday at the headlands (south strands) and saw a couple of yakers right off the point around 10:30 am. Was it you? I didn't see anyone else out there.

dc1983 · 12-23-2012, 02:02 PM

It probably was

Amish Ed · 12-23-2012, 11:48 PM

Good job getting your BiL on some fish. I haven't been out in a couple weeks, can't wait to get wet again.

Biggameaddict · 12-24-2012, 11:55 AM

Thats cool you guys got some fish. But come on we all know the truth, you miss your stealth huh?

12-23-2012, 11:50 AM	#1
dc1983 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Laguna Hills, Ca Posts: 309	Dana Point 12/22 The soon to be brother in law came to town from New York and wanted to try kayak fishishing. So i took him out to Dana Point and Let him use my PA 12 while i rented a Stealth 14. I should have let him use the Stealth and kept my PA oh well lesson learned. Anyway the fishing was the best I've had in a while. Nothing big but at least it was very steady pick of Kelp, Calico Bass with a couple of sheephead, leapord shorks and scuplin thrown in. i origianlly wanted to start out fishing for Halibut but that prove to be a challenge. He kept getting hung up in the kelp with either his line or the Mirage drive. So I anchored him to the kelp in an area i usually get some sheepshead. Fishing with shrimp on the bootom. over all he had a blast and we didn't get skunked so a great day was had. It was chilly in the morning untill the sun came out and warmed up quickly.

12-23-2012, 11:48 PM	#4
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Good job getting your BiL on some fish. I haven't been out in a couple weeks, can't wait to get wet again. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

12-24-2012, 11:55 AM	#5
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Thats cool you guys got some fish. But come on we all know the truth, you miss your stealth huh? __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

12-23-2012, 01:22 PM	#2
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Was this at the super secret Headlands spot? I'll be taking out my bro-in law here in January. I won't let him on the Outback for those reasons you mentioned (rookies). I was surf fishing yesterday at the headlands (south strands) and saw a couple of yakers right off the point around 10:30 am. Was it you? I didn't see anyone else out there.

12-23-2012, 02:02 PM	#3
dc1983 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Laguna Hills, Ca Posts: 309	It probably was