9 hours on the water 9 Species of Fish - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ctfphoto · 11-06-2014, 10:56 AM

Went out 11/5 for the Zero swell which was actually 2-4 , thanks MSW! Couldn't believe I didn't get wet.

From the beach you could see a ton of diving birds, sweet looks real fishy!

Got out and bait everywhere and only greenbacks. Loaded the tank and off to fish. The sea lions where relentless yesterday, just ask anyone out there.

They were so bad, I decided to go rock fishing while they were around.

Went to one buoy for nada. Went to another and it was game on. Wide open rockfish bite right now. Every single drop of frozen squid got hit within seconds, every drop, hit within seconds. Went through Two bags of frozen squid. Ran out.

On one drop, I got hit hard, and started a sleigh ride. I'm thinking Halibut, maybe large Lingcod, or perhaps a WSB. Finally got to see color, and dang, an effing shark, not sure what kind (googled sharks when I got home and found out that it was a dogfish shark about 5 foot long).

A few rock fish later and I get slammed hard again, cool I think here's another chance. After a short sleigh ride, Mr seal pops up with my rockfish in his mouth plus he's hooked, dang again.

I did catch a very large red in the group so it was still a very fun day.

Here's the list:

1) Greenback mackerel x10
2) Brown rock fish x2
3) Red rockfish x2, one HUGE
4) Calico Bass (released)
5) Sand Bass (released)
6) Whitefish x2 (released)
7) Sculpin (released)
8) Dogfish Shark (released)
9) Sheepshead x2 (released both) one went belly up and I could revive it so I kept it.

I love the ocean, so much out there to see and catch, La Jolla is AWESOME!

Racksticker · 11-06-2014, 11:09 AM

Good Report !

Nifty call switching to rock fish. Nothing worse than *holding-out* and getting nothing. Good choice releasing fish and still coming home with a nice Bag O Fish.

Way-to-Go!

One of these days, I will be out in LJ....still learning the ropes in the bay ;-)

octico · 11-06-2014, 11:36 AM

Looks like some good tacos are coming soon.

easyday · 11-06-2014, 06:20 PM

Seals were just as bad today as they were yesterday.

ctfphoto · 11-06-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Racksticker

Good Report !
One of these days, I will be out in LJ....still learning the ropes in the bay ;-)

The very first time I went kayak fishing was in La Jolla. I have fished the bay a couple of times for Halibut. I have fished La Jolla over 200 times in three years of kayak fishing. Once you fish La Jolla, it's hard to fish anywhere else.

Cadillyak · 11-06-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by easyday

Seals were just as bad today as they were yesterday.

What he said. Video to prove it!! Nice mixed bag for sure!!!

Cadillyak · 11-06-2014, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ctfphoto

The very first time I went kayak fishing was in La Jolla. I have fished the bay a couple of times for Halibut. I have fished La Jolla over 200 times in three years of kayak fishing. Once you fish La Jolla, it's hard to fish anywhere else.

Gotta love LJ!!

blitzburgh · 11-07-2014, 07:14 AM

I love days like that. Nice work

11-06-2014, 10:56 AM	#1
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	9 hours on the water 9 Species of Fish Went out 11/5 for the Zero swell which was actually 2-4 , thanks MSW! Couldn't believe I didn't get wet. From the beach you could see a ton of diving birds, sweet looks real fishy! Got out and bait everywhere and only greenbacks. Loaded the tank and off to fish. The sea lions where relentless yesterday, just ask anyone out there. They were so bad, I decided to go rock fishing while they were around. Went to one buoy for nada. Went to another and it was game on. Wide open rockfish bite right now. Every single drop of frozen squid got hit within seconds, every drop, hit within seconds. Went through Two bags of frozen squid. Ran out. On one drop, I got hit hard, and started a sleigh ride. I'm thinking Halibut, maybe large Lingcod, or perhaps a WSB. Finally got to see color, and dang, an effing shark, not sure what kind (googled sharks when I got home and found out that it was a dogfish shark about 5 foot long). A few rock fish later and I get slammed hard again, cool I think here's another chance. After a short sleigh ride, Mr seal pops up with my rockfish in his mouth plus he's hooked, dang again. I did catch a very large red in the group so it was still a very fun day. Here's the list: 1) Greenback mackerel x10 2) Brown rock fish x2 3) Red rockfish x2, one HUGE 4) Calico Bass (released) 5) Sand Bass (released) 6) Whitefish x2 (released) 7) Sculpin (released) 8) Dogfish Shark (released) 9) Sheepshead x2 (released both) one went belly up and I could revive it so I kept it. I love the ocean, so much out there to see and catch, La Jolla is AWESOME! Attached Images Last edited by ctfphoto; 11-06-2014 at 11:04 AM.

11-06-2014, 06:20 PM	#4
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Seals were just as bad today as they were yesterday. __________________

11-07-2014, 07:14 AM	#8
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I love days like that. Nice work __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

11-06-2014, 11:09 AM	#2
Racksticker Junior Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 27	Good Report ! Nifty call switching to rock fish. Nothing worse than holding-out and getting nothing. Good choice releasing fish and still coming home with a nice Bag O Fish. Way-to-Go! One of these days, I will be out in LJ....still learning the ropes in the bay ;-)

11-06-2014, 11:36 AM	#3
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Looks like some good tacos are coming soon.