very slow today - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 04-24-2012, 01:26 PM

Last week seemed slow today was slow. Launched from the ramp about 7am and went straight to the pipe. Offshores were blowing pretty good and it was kinda cold. The wind chop was up and the water felt about 58º.

Started in 50' and drifted out to about 58' did this drift for a while, then tried in shallower. Took 1.5oz to get to the bottom and stay there. For the first 3hrs I had 2 whole fish. At least they were decent sized, one sandy and one calico. The last hour I got 3 more bass and a sculpin. Then the onshores started going pretty good and called it a day at 11:15 and headed home. Really slow today, I mean I farmed one and had maybe 5 other bites that I missed. Tried almost every color I have and the fish just did not want to play. The only colors to get bit today were Redfish, Gold Chovy, and Sea Food. 3" or 4" didn't seem to matter. Everything had Hot Sauce on it. The funny thing was that usually I don't meter many fish, but today I saw lots.

BTW, tons of cormorants out today, but no pelicans. One seal lion and that was it for wildlife. Well hopefully next week is better.

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blitzburgh · 04-24-2012, 06:39 PM

Nice checker! Thanks for the report.

HatterasCast · 04-24-2012, 08:02 PM

Yup it was tough out there today. I got a late start and was hitting the water with 3 other guys at 1030-1100ish.... Paddled out and made some bait which was tough to come by... While bait-making the wind really picked up and the waves and current were too much for me too handle. I tried soaking a live one for about 30 minutes before I felt that the waves coming over the bow and stern were enough. I tossed the rest of my baits from the tank and reeled/released the 2 that were soaking. Paddled in and got to ride some nice surf into the beach. When I got there, there was about 8 more guys that called it quits (due to the weather/sea condition and slow fishing)....

Today was a success for me though... First time out on my yak in the Ocean. First beach launch and first "whitewater" surf landing. I didnt flip, I didnt lose any gear... I think I pulled off looking like I knew what I was doing.

And since I made bait... I didnt get skunked! (That counts right??

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Amish Ed · 04-24-2012, 09:29 PM

Where did you guys launch from? South of Doheny?

William Novotny · 04-25-2012, 03:22 AM

Thanks for the report Ed. I love how your "slow day" produces 6 quality fish. Some would say thats doing pretty good. Where can I pick up this hot sauce? Id like to give it a try.

Amish Ed · 04-25-2012, 08:13 AM

You should be able to get Hot Sauce at any big tackle shop. Or go to http://www.attackleshack.com/.

NextBite · 04-25-2012, 09:10 AM

Thanks for the report Ed

HatterasCast · 04-25-2012, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Where did you guys launch from? South of Doheny?

I launched from the public launch at La Jolla... I guess Ed fished somewhere else. So for the confusion, my error.

Amish Ed · 04-25-2012, 09:39 AM

I forgot to put the Pipe at Dana Pt. My bad.

04-24-2012, 01:26 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	very slow today Last week seemed slow today was slow. Launched from the ramp about 7am and went straight to the pipe. Offshores were blowing pretty good and it was kinda cold. The wind chop was up and the water felt about 58º. Started in 50' and drifted out to about 58' did this drift for a while, then tried in shallower. Took 1.5oz to get to the bottom and stay there. For the first 3hrs I had 2 whole fish. At least they were decent sized, one sandy and one calico. The last hour I got 3 more bass and a sculpin. Then the onshores started going pretty good and called it a day at 11:15 and headed home. Really slow today, I mean I farmed one and had maybe 5 other bites that I missed. Tried almost every color I have and the fish just did not want to play. The only colors to get bit today were Redfish, Gold Chovy, and Sea Food. 3" or 4" didn't seem to matter. Everything had Hot Sauce on it. The funny thing was that usually I don't meter many fish, but today I saw lots. BTW, tons of cormorants out today, but no pelicans. One seal lion and that was it for wildlife. Well hopefully next week is better. [IMG]http://api.ning.com/files/IQPCftg9TRBqtJJPwgXqlOCAvuOviPSrdWy4GZHm9CLRXVhjc VgiNSmBIo2fgYch3dyRiPkXFFTfqkGZMcqd1LjU46PuaB/100_0207.JPG[/IMG] __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

04-24-2012, 06:39 PM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Nice checker! Thanks for the report. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

04-24-2012, 09:29 PM	#4
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Where did you guys launch from? South of Doheny? __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

04-25-2012, 03:22 AM	#5
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Thanks for the report Ed. I love how your "slow day" produces 6 quality fish. Some would say thats doing pretty good. Where can I pick up this hot sauce? Id like to give it a try. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

04-25-2012, 08:13 AM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	You should be able to get Hot Sauce at any big tackle shop. Or go to http://www.attackleshack.com/. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

04-24-2012, 08:02 PM	#3
HatterasCast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Eastvale Posts: 94	Yup it was tough out there today. I got a late start and was hitting the water with 3 other guys at 1030-1100ish.... Paddled out and made some bait which was tough to come by... While bait-making the wind really picked up and the waves and current were too much for me too handle. I tried soaking a live one for about 30 minutes before I felt that the waves coming over the bow and stern were enough. I tossed the rest of my baits from the tank and reeled/released the 2 that were soaking. Paddled in and got to ride some nice surf into the beach. When I got there, there was about 8 more guys that called it quits (due to the weather/sea condition and slow fishing).... Today was a success for me though... First time out on my yak in the Ocean. First beach launch and first "whitewater" surf landing. I didnt flip, I didnt lose any gear... I think I pulled off looking like I knew what I was doing. And since I made bait... I didnt get skunked! (That counts right?? )

04-25-2012, 09:10 AM	#7
NextBite Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 389	Thanks for the report Ed

04-25-2012, 09:39 AM	#9
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	I forgot to put the Pipe at Dana Pt. My bad. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!