Nothing exciting for newbie, which may be a good thing? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Wayne_R · 12-28-2012, 02:46 PM

Got to DP at 7am for my maiden voyage. Got yak unloaded from truck and on cart = no issues. Got to sand and in h20 = no issues. Got out on water past the "island" in the harbor = no issues. Great! Time for breakfast!

Started trolling a medium depth lure and hooked up and almost caught a bird

. Actually, after further review, think I had a mack and the bird tried to get it, but became released/escaped. Still reeling something heavy and bird was coming towards me. I thought, oh f***, it's stuck on the bird, but it eventually let my lure go, flew away, and I got my lure back.

Fished a lil at the harbor entry and then did a lap around to check out the enviro. Back around "island" again at far side of entry and got a 2' mack? maybe...

Released and on its way, tried a couple different lures for nada. Ended up w/ one more mack that a bird tried to eat....again, but I was able to get to yak, unbuttoned and on it's way.

Tried several techniques w/ lures and even went out of the harbor for a bit, but since I had such light/sh***Y tackle, didn't expect much.

4 hours later, got back to launch and appreciated the great 4 hour sesh. Don't get much time since I have 2 year old, wife, and work odd hours. Lots o peeps on the beach enjoying a surprisingly nice Dec. day.

Well now that I feel a lil more comfortable, I think I would try to actually get out there, even though haven't practiced the whole rollover/dip/re-entry in yak yet. Maybe when it is a lil warmer. Also need to get out there with a guide to cut down learning curve.

All in all a great 1st day on the water. Some exercise/fish and only had one beer (brought 4) in case I had company. Next time

ful-rac · 12-28-2012, 03:18 PM

Awsome! Welcome to the kayak community! Your 2'er looks like a barracuda...sounds like a succesful first trip!

Wayne_R · 12-28-2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Awsome! Welcome to the kayak community! Your 2'er looks like a barracuda...sounds like a succesful first trip!

My second one must have been a mack? Big long nose/mouth. My line got twisted around it's nose/mouth/bill. bout 5" mouth and my line was round it. Got it untangled but wouldn't let go of line in mouth...dumb fish or fisherman??? Any thoughts bout second?

DanaPT · 12-28-2012, 06:19 PM

anyhow you didn't get killed (drowned, eaten by a shark, rammed by a drug ponga, heart-attack, etc.)

And that my friend is a good day.

StinkyMatt · 12-28-2012, 06:21 PM

Say hello to my little friend....Mr. Lizard fish.

They are very rare and you will likely never catch one again.

jruiz · 12-28-2012, 08:28 PM

I think I saw you roll out as I was still unloading. I launched a little later as i bought a box of squid just in case the barge had no bait. I tried to catch up but I think you went on the inside and I went on the outside channel. Got hit hard early on and got raked another time but nothing stuck. Mostly fished around the lobster buoys as I was fishing blind without a ff.

Wayne_R · 12-28-2012, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ful-rac

Awsome! Welcome to the kayak community! Your 2'er looks like a barracuda...sounds like a succesful first trip!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jruiz

I think I saw you roll out as I was still unloading. I launched a little later as i bought a box of squid just in case the barge had no bait. I tried to catch up but I think you went on the inside and I went on the outside channel. Got hit hard early on and got raked another time but nothing stuck. Mostly fished around the lobster buoys as I was fishing blind without a ff.

May have seen you do a drive by while I was unloading truck

. Anyways, have to catch up next time. And will again carry some AM Beers...just not CL, need something heartier for winter

.

PE.rider · 12-29-2012, 12:04 AM

Did someone say beer?!?!

Cbad Mike · 12-29-2012, 12:39 AM

CONGRATS on your maiden voyage. whenever you keep the seat side up your doing ok. Now the fun starts!

Biggameaddict · 12-29-2012, 12:54 AM

Thats not bad for your first time you didnt get skunked atleast. Keep at it and youll get them!

addicted2sp33d · 12-29-2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Wayne_R

Time for breakfast!

Breakfast of Champions!

Amish Ed · 12-29-2012, 03:22 AM

Definitely a great first trip. I also thought that fish was a cuda. If you ever fish on a monday hit me up. We'll go fish the pipe.

Wayne_R · 12-29-2012, 10:27 AM

Thanks all. Looking back on it now, it was really a fun/nice few hours. I think I'm hooked! Lil stiff this morning from paddling for 4 hours, but definitely worth it.

jruiz · 12-29-2012, 10:35 AM

Ya that was me, I wanted to be sure there was parking after going to get bait

Wayne_R · 12-31-2012, 12:23 PM

After searching the net for days on what the heck that 2nd fish was...

(not my pic)
Needlefish. It was small (about 1 - 1.5') and was not happy. Had one hook in eye and was grabbing line and would not let go. I got hook out but finally had to cut line because couldn't get out of that toothy mouth and didn't want to get bit. Should of gave him a sip of my beer lol.

12-28-2012, 02:46 PM	#1
Wayne_R Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Riverside / Temecula Ca Posts: 92	Nothing exciting for newbie, which may be a good thing? Got to DP at 7am for my maiden voyage. Got yak unloaded from truck and on cart = no issues. Got to sand and in h20 = no issues. Got out on water past the "island" in the harbor = no issues. Great! Time for breakfast! Started trolling a medium depth lure and hooked up and almost caught a bird . Actually, after further review, think I had a mack and the bird tried to get it, but became released/escaped. Still reeling something heavy and bird was coming towards me. I thought, oh f*, it's stuck on the bird, but it eventually let my lure go, flew away, and I got my lure back. Fished a lil at the harbor entry and then did a lap around to check out the enviro. Back around "island" again at far side of entry and got a 2' mack? maybe... Released and on its way, tried a couple different lures for nada. Ended up w/ one more mack that a bird tried to eat....again, but I was able to get to yak, unbuttoned and on it's way. Tried several techniques w/ lures and even went out of the harbor for a bit, but since I had such light/sh*Y tackle, didn't expect much. 4 hours later, got back to launch and appreciated the great 4 hour sesh. Don't get much time since I have 2 year old, wife, and work odd hours. Lots o peeps on the beach enjoying a surprisingly nice Dec. day. Well now that I feel a lil more comfortable, I think I would try to actually get out there, even though haven't practiced the whole rollover/dip/re-entry in yak yet. Maybe when it is a lil warmer. Also need to get out there with a guide to cut down learning curve. All in all a great 1st day on the water. Some exercise/fish and only had one beer (brought 4) in case I had company. Next time

12-28-2012, 03:18 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Awsome! Welcome to the kayak community! Your 2'er looks like a barracuda...sounds like a succesful first trip! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

12-29-2012, 12:54 AM	#10
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Thats not bad for your first time you didnt get skunked atleast. Keep at it and youll get them! __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

12-29-2012, 03:22 AM	#12
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Definitely a great first trip. I also thought that fish was a cuda. If you ever fish on a monday hit me up. We'll go fish the pipe. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

12-28-2012, 06:19 PM	#4
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	anyhow you didn't get killed (drowned, eaten by a shark, rammed by a drug ponga, heart-attack, etc.) And that my friend is a good day.

12-28-2012, 06:21 PM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Say hello to my little friend....Mr. Lizard fish. They are very rare and you will likely never catch one again.

12-28-2012, 08:28 PM	#6
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	I think I saw you roll out as I was still unloading. I launched a little later as i bought a box of squid just in case the barge had no bait. I tried to catch up but I think you went on the inside and I went on the outside channel. Got hit hard early on and got raked another time but nothing stuck. Mostly fished around the lobster buoys as I was fishing blind without a ff.

12-29-2012, 12:04 AM	#8
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	Did someone say beer?!?!

12-29-2012, 12:39 AM	#9
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	CONGRATS on your maiden voyage. whenever you keep the seat side up your doing ok. Now the fun starts!

12-29-2012, 10:27 AM	#13
Wayne_R Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Riverside / Temecula Ca Posts: 92	Thanks all. Looking back on it now, it was really a fun/nice few hours. I think I'm hooked! Lil stiff this morning from paddling for 4 hours, but definitely worth it.

12-29-2012, 10:35 AM	#14
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	Ya that was me, I wanted to be sure there was parking after going to get bait

12-31-2012, 12:23 PM	#15
Wayne_R Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Riverside / Temecula Ca Posts: 92	After searching the net for days on what the heck that 2nd fish was... (not my pic) Needlefish. It was small (about 1 - 1.5') and was not happy. Had one hook in eye and was grabbing line and would not let go. I got hook out but finally had to cut line because couldn't get out of that toothy mouth and didn't want to get bit. Should of gave him a sip of my beer lol.