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

T-Rex · 10-30-2012, 02:27 PM

Very nice! I really enjoyed the photos!

blitzburgh · 10-30-2012, 02:32 PM

Nice Larry! Are you tipping your jigs with squid or just using them straight up?

Aaron&Julie · 11-01-2012, 12:33 AM

Love those eats, well done.

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!

StinkyMatt · 11-01-2012, 07:55 AM

Always a great post from you Larry.

I need to go down there and crowd your spots a little, its way too easy for you. Lets see how you do with a little crowd around you.

Great photos.

mtnbykr2 · 11-01-2012, 10:29 AM

I love the last picture, nice mess o fish you caught there, thanks for sharing...

blackcloud9 · 11-01-2012, 03:44 PM

Blitz - There are tradeoffs both ways, the plastics/bucktails will certainly
work with no scent or bait added. I always want the 'bait profile' to be as
large as possible when down "in the zone", but adding squid strips slows the
sink rate. I can't even decide what my preference is here, it really
depends.

As I usually mention, once you get finding rockfish basics down, I think
the key to good local rockfishing is not hooking/reeling/catching the little
ones. Sounds simple, but its not always easy. I use bigger baits (or 2, or
3), bigger hooks (8/0, 10/0), and especially have tons of patience before
setting the hook - really ignore the nibblers and tail-nippers - wait for
that big headshake "thump" of a solid fish.

I'm still doing a lot of experimentation and change up rigs depending on
the depth and the current. Its usually a dropper loop rig with a big circle
hook and 6 oz torpedo, or, a 2-6 oz bucktail or plastic.

I have a video in the works but its pretty boring, so I may just skip it.

30lbbg2299 · 11-01-2012, 08:10 PM

awesome, did you fish bucktails with squid or what pm me answer

ashmoz · 11-02-2012, 10:59 AM

Quality fish and report, as always! Thanks man.

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!

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 __________________

10-30-2012, 02:27 PM	#9
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Very nice! I really enjoyed the photos! __________________

10-30-2012, 02:32 PM	#10
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Nice Larry! Are you tipping your jigs with squid or just using them straight up? __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

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

11-01-2012, 07:55 AM	#13
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Always a great post from you Larry. I need to go down there and crowd your spots a little, its way too easy for you. Lets see how you do with a little crowd around you. Great photos.

11-01-2012, 10:29 AM	#14
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I love the last picture, nice mess o fish you caught there, thanks for sharing... __________________

11-01-2012, 03:44 PM	#15
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Blitz - There are tradeoffs both ways, the plastics/bucktails will certainly work with no scent or bait added. I always want the 'bait profile' to be as large as possible when down "in the zone", but adding squid strips slows the sink rate. I can't even decide what my preference is here, it really depends. As I usually mention, once you get finding rockfish basics down, I think the key to good local rockfishing is not hooking/reeling/catching the little ones. Sounds simple, but its not always easy. I use bigger baits (or 2, or 3), bigger hooks (8/0, 10/0), and especially have tons of patience before setting the hook - really ignore the nibblers and tail-nippers - wait for that big headshake "thump" of a solid fish. I'm still doing a lot of experimentation and change up rigs depending on the depth and the current. Its usually a dropper loop rig with a big circle hook and 6 oz torpedo, or, a 2-6 oz bucktail or plastic. I have a video in the works but its pretty boring, so I may just skip it.

11-01-2012, 08:10 PM	#16
30lbbg2299 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 41	awesome, did you fish bucktails with squid or what pm me answer

11-02-2012, 10:59 AM	#17
ashmoz 192.168.0.1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 397	Quality fish and report, as always! Thanks man.

11-21-2012, 08:41 PM	#19
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	#20
30lbbg2299 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 41	Thats great i love rockfishing!