Rockfish 101, Gabes Way... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kayakfisherman · 05-10-2014, 05:58 PM

La Jolla has become more fun than ever
since Gabe and I have refined our approach
for catching rockfish.

At the last Rockfish Tourney, after making it thru
the Kill Zone, our 4 man team totally limited out,
with 3rd and 4th place finishers. We
were stoked. (And still believe Steveeo cheated!)

It started last fall. Since we use Fish Finders and GPS, we
started by storing lobster buoy spots. Then, after doing
some research, we cranked up the sensitivity on the
fish finders and started looking for small specs on the
ocean floor, usually over structure.

We only fished deeper waters, 130-150'. And bingo:
Quality Rockfish.

What kind of rigs? What kind of bait? Lures or Feathers? One hook
or two?? Well I can't spill the beans completely. Because the learning
curve is the funnest part. Ask us on the water.

But I will tell you this. Without a Fish Finder and GPS, in deep waters you won't find any spots, and if you do, you won't stay on them without a GPS.
So unless you're happy relying on the seasonal lobster buoys or kelp stringers, you need good electronics.

My new name for Gabe is "Ling King".

krazykayakr · 05-10-2014, 06:25 PM

here kitty kitty

socal_matt · 05-10-2014, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayakfisherman

What kind of rigs? What kind of bait? Lures or Feathers? One hook
or two?? Well I can't spill the beans completely.

I don't see the big secret, basically anything works for rockfish. It all depends how they're feeling that day. I've had days where they bite nothing but plastics, then I've had days where they only bite squid, or sometimes whatever you put on the hook works. However one thing that does work well is a red and yellow shrimp fly (Reds Love it!).

Anyways, good job out there. That's a good looking ling and goat. How are you gonna prepare them?

driftwood · 05-10-2014, 06:29 PM

I can see why you love your cat so much Yani. He helps you with cleaning and disposing your fish.

Nice pictures....lets go do it again Monday!! You crazy GREEK!!!

William Novotny · 05-11-2014, 12:01 PM

I always love your write ups Yani.

dmrides · 05-11-2014, 01:59 PM

Nice report Yani.

Looks like it's time for a filet table. My knees hurt just looking at that last photo.

philr21 · 05-12-2014, 04:04 AM

Beautiful!!!! Never got a sheepshead, need to change that someday if I ever get back to the U.S.

lamb · 05-12-2014, 07:49 AM

Nice day out there!!!

wiredantz · 05-12-2014, 08:04 AM

Solid Taco meat Congratz

addicted2sp33d · 05-12-2014, 08:06 AM

Thanks for sharing!

Looks like you guys get "way out there" - beyond the kelp?

05-10-2014, 05:58 PM	#1
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Rockfish 101, Gabes Way... La Jolla has become more fun than ever since Gabe and I have refined our approach for catching rockfish. At the last Rockfish Tourney, after making it thru the Kill Zone, our 4 man team totally limited out, with 3rd and 4th place finishers. We were stoked. (And still believe Steveeo cheated!) It started last fall. Since we use Fish Finders and GPS, we started by storing lobster buoy spots. Then, after doing some research, we cranked up the sensitivity on the fish finders and started looking for small specs on the ocean floor, usually over structure. We only fished deeper waters, 130-150'. And bingo: Quality Rockfish. What kind of rigs? What kind of bait? Lures or Feathers? One hook or two?? Well I can't spill the beans completely. Because the learning curve is the funnest part. Ask us on the water. But I will tell you this. Without a Fish Finder and GPS, in deep waters you won't find any spots, and if you do, you won't stay on them without a GPS. So unless you're happy relying on the seasonal lobster buoys or kelp stringers, you need good electronics. My new name for Gabe is "Ling King".

05-10-2014, 06:25 PM	#2
krazykayakr Junior Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5	nice here kitty kitty

05-11-2014, 12:01 PM	#5
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	I always love your write ups Yani. __________________ "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

05-12-2014, 07:49 AM	#8
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Nice day out there!!! __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

05-12-2014, 08:04 AM	#9
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Solid Taco meat Congratz __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

05-10-2014, 06:29 PM	#4
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	I can see why you love your cat so much Yani. He helps you with cleaning and disposing your fish. Nice pictures....lets go do it again Monday!! You crazy GREEK!!!

05-11-2014, 01:59 PM	#6
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Nice report Yani. Looks like it's time for a filet table. My knees hurt just looking at that last photo.

05-12-2014, 04:04 AM	#7
philr21 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 228	Beautiful!!!! Never got a sheepshead, need to change that someday if I ever get back to the U.S.

05-12-2014, 08:06 AM	#10
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	Thanks for sharing! Looks like you guys get "way out there" - beyond the kelp?