Newport 6/29: went for rockies and got some Butt! ! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Silbaugh4liberty · 06-30-2014, 11:42 PM

The goal Sunday was to get some rockies outside the harbor. Headed out from kids beach. Got on the water, hit up the barge and got a scoop of squid for $10! Head out and see a few others fishing around 150+. Met Cell128 and we stuck together. He already had a few. I got one right away, then I started feeling sick ( Rockstar on an empty stomach not a good idea). While I'm throwing up a Rockstar, Jaime is up to 7!! Meanwhile, my ff and livewell went out, realized a wire came out of my battery plug!! Not long until all the squid died. Jaime then heads into the harbor, while I stayed out. In between what seemed like 30 junk fish (lizard fish and tomcod), I get one more rocky.

Then I decided to head into the harbor for some spotted bass. I got just past the barge and started throwing around the big hammer (5" on 1 oz lead). By this time the water was so clear you could see 20' down to t he bottom. So I was just messing around changing up retrieve speed to see the action on the swim bait. Just before I got it back to my yak, a halibut comes up and nailed it no more than a foot from my kayak!! He came up so fast he nearly jumped into my kayak. Measured out just over 22". Then called it a day. The halibut made up for a less than exciting rock fishing session!!

( sorry the pics are sideways, tried to rotate but didn't work)

cell128 · 07-01-2014, 12:18 AM

I told you barfing was good luck

. Sounds like that halibut just couldn't wait to get wrapped up in a warm and cozy tortilla.

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Silbaugh4liberty · 07-01-2014, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cell128

I told you barfing was good luck

. Sounds like that halibut just couldn't wait to get wrapped up in a warm and cozy tortilla.

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Lol, no kidding. Last time I barfed was on my buddy's boat and that day I loaded up on some fat sculpin, so it must be good luck.

Same thing last time, Rockstar on empty stomach, and you'd think I'd learn my lesson!!!

Jaysuuun · 07-01-2014, 12:35 AM

Nice score on the halibut!

Silbaugh4liberty · 07-01-2014, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaysuuun

Nice score on the halibut!

Thanks. I was casting towards the rocks and into eel grass hoping for a few spotties, so the halibut really got me by surprise!

06-30-2014, 11:42 PM	#1
Silbaugh4liberty Fishing Patriot Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,121	Newport 6/29: went for rockies and got some Butt! ! The goal Sunday was to get some rockies outside the harbor. Headed out from kids beach. Got on the water, hit up the barge and got a scoop of squid for $10! Head out and see a few others fishing around 150+. Met Cell128 and we stuck together. He already had a few. I got one right away, then I started feeling sick ( Rockstar on an empty stomach not a good idea). While I'm throwing up a Rockstar, Jaime is up to 7!! Meanwhile, my ff and livewell went out, realized a wire came out of my battery plug!! Not long until all the squid died. Jaime then heads into the harbor, while I stayed out. In between what seemed like 30 junk fish (lizard fish and tomcod), I get one more rocky. Then I decided to head into the harbor for some spotted bass. I got just past the barge and started throwing around the big hammer (5" on 1 oz lead). By this time the water was so clear you could see 20' down to t he bottom. So I was just messing around changing up retrieve speed to see the action on the swim bait. Just before I got it back to my yak, a halibut comes up and nailed it no more than a foot from my kayak!! He came up so fast he nearly jumped into my kayak. Measured out just over 22". Then called it a day. The halibut made up for a less than exciting rock fishing session!! ( sorry the pics are sideways, tried to rotate but didn't work) Attached Images __________________

07-01-2014, 12:18 AM	#2
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	I told you barfing was good luck . Sounds like that halibut just couldn't wait to get wrapped up in a warm and cozy tortilla. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

07-01-2014, 12:35 AM	#4
Jaysuuun Junior Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Orange County Posts: 24	Nice score on the halibut!