LaJolla Yellowtail - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

surfshotmoto · 08-05-2020, 07:58 PM

Picked up my very first Yellowtail on the yak. Was amazing fishing experience and looking forward to many more. He hit the swim bait on the troll hard.

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matthew7! · 08-05-2020, 08:09 PM

Nice job!!! Where were you at?

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fishnfoool · 08-05-2020, 08:26 PM

La Jolla

matthew7! · 08-05-2020, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by fishnfoool

La Jolla

North south west? Deep shallow?

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FISH11 · 08-05-2020, 10:44 PM

Congratulations on your first Kayak Yellowtail. You'll never forget your first yellowtail, the fast runs, the clicker and the drag screaming, the rod bendo and the unbelievable hard pull. Then after a while the beautiful sight at color and the beautiful colors when bringing it on deck. The only thing that comes close to that great feeling is when you eat it. Just wait till you fight one twice that size, your arms will feel like noodles after the fight.

Uncle_Tomas · 08-05-2020, 11:19 PM

Congrats!! I have never trolled a swimbait for YT. Glad to hear they hit those as well!

surfshotmoto · 08-05-2020, 11:49 PM

Straight out from LaJolla shores in roughly 120’ water.

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surfshotmoto · 08-05-2020, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

Congratulations on your first Kayak Yellowtail. You'll never forget your first yellowtail, the fast runs, the clicker and the drag screaming, the rod bendo and the unbelievable hard pull. Then after a while the beautiful sight at color and the beautiful colors when bringing it on deck. The only thing that comes close to that great feeling is when you eat it. Just wait till you fight one twice that size, your arms will feel like noodles after the fight.

I’ve caught some large Yellowtail off my old neighbors power boat. I just couldn’t imagine it off a kayak. It was truly amazing. I just started kayak fishing a few months ago. I cant believe how much I love it.

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surfshotmoto · 08-05-2020, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by matthew7!

North south west? Deep shallow?

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Strait out from launch at the Shores. 120’. I was trolling on my way out to the charter boats.

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SoCalEDC · 08-06-2020, 08:46 AM

congrats, nice catch!

FullFlavorPike · 08-06-2020, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by surfshotmoto

Strait out from launch at the Shores. 120’. I was trolling on my way out to the charter boats.

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Not to be a dick; but make sure you're clear of the reserve if you're trolling out there

BenCantrell · 08-06-2020, 02:51 PM

Congrats!

NICKWORN · 08-06-2020, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FullFlavorPike

Not to be a dick; but make sure you're clear of the reserve if you're trolling out there

120' is no where near the preserve. Just saying.

C. Cary · 08-06-2020, 04:45 PM

Sweet catch! Congrats.

jkim0130 · 08-06-2020, 05:34 PM

Good job! Looks yummy.

surfshotmoto · 08-06-2020, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FullFlavorPike

Not to be a dick; but make sure you're clear of the reserve if you're trolling out there

Yep well past the reserve. The water gets over 300’ deep on the paddle out then goes to about 60’ then starts getting deeper again. I was at 120’ once the I passed the first deep section.

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FullFlavorPike · 08-06-2020, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

120' is no where near the preserve. Just saying.

I could be wrong, but charts show the southeastern terminus of LJ canyon extending past the line running due north from Pt La Jolla that demarcates the western boundary of the no fish zones, and puts some deep water off limits; but OP says he paddled across the canyon and onwards to safe territory, so he's good

FullFlavorPike · 08-06-2020, 08:18 PM

OP, were you holding the rod when the fish hit the swimbait? Very thrilling if so.

surfshotmoto · 08-06-2020, 10:12 PM

No it was in the rod holder. Funny thing though I bought a cheap Chinese rod holder that mounts on the rail of the old style Hobie Pa 14. As soon as the yellow hit it the rod holder exploded. A spring flew out the plastic thread nob broke I half and shot in the water and the rod just about hit the water just before I grabbed it.

I knew not to buy the cheap Chinese rod holders but just had to live and learn.

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daperrin · 08-07-2020, 09:21 PM

Looks like Santa provided...eh?

08-05-2020, 07:58 PM	#1
surfshotmoto Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 41	LaJolla Yellowtail Picked up my very first Yellowtail on the yak. Was amazing fishing experience and looking forward to many more. He hit the swim bait on the troll hard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-05-2020, 10:44 PM	#5
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	Congratulations on your first Kayak Yellowtail. You'll never forget your first yellowtail, the fast runs, the clicker and the drag screaming, the rod bendo and the unbelievable hard pull. Then after a while the beautiful sight at color and the beautiful colors when bringing it on deck. The only thing that comes close to that great feeling is when you eat it. Just wait till you fight one twice that size, your arms will feel like noodles after the fight. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

08-06-2020, 08:46 AM	#10
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	congrats, nice catch! __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe

08-06-2020, 04:45 PM	#14
C. Cary Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carmel Valley Posts: 104	Sweet catch! Congrats. __________________ Isn't this America? Let them fish

08-07-2020, 09:21 PM	#20
daperrin www.TheKayakLaunch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 234	Looks like Santa provided...eh? __________________ David P YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekayaklaunch https://www.instagram.com/thekayaklaunch

08-05-2020, 08:09 PM	#2
matthew7! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 183	Nice job!!! Where were you at? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-05-2020, 08:26 PM	#3
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 302	La Jolla

08-05-2020, 11:19 PM	#6
Uncle_Tomas Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 49	Congrats!! I have never trolled a swimbait for YT. Glad to hear they hit those as well!

08-05-2020, 11:49 PM	#7
surfshotmoto Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 41	Straight out from LaJolla shores in roughly 120’ water. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-06-2020, 02:51 PM	#12
BenCantrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 238	Congrats!

08-06-2020, 05:34 PM	#15
jkim0130 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Irvine Posts: 34	Good job! Looks yummy.

08-06-2020, 08:18 PM	#18
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	OP, were you holding the rod when the fish hit the swimbait? Very thrilling if so.

08-06-2020, 10:12 PM	#19
surfshotmoto Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 41	No it was in the rod holder. Funny thing though I bought a cheap Chinese rod holder that mounts on the rail of the old style Hobie Pa 14. As soon as the yellow hit it the rod holder exploded. A spring flew out the plastic thread nob broke I half and shot in the water and the rod just about hit the water just before I grabbed it. I knew not to buy the cheap Chinese rod holders but just had to live and learn. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk