La Jolla on Veterans Day - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

DennisMorgan · 11-11-2014, 05:30 PM

Went out today with my fishing buddy Justin. Launched at 630 made bait and we're off for battle. Went deep and then south...not much to speak of until....I am throwing a blue and silver crocodile and BAM...bending fish on...my first yellow ...sweet. Takes me on my first ever sleigh ride circle around. At color dang it...I have a monster Bonita...get the beast up to gaf and stick him but oh no...me sea dog comes out of nowhere grabs the Boni, my line and my GAFF...straight down...I hang on hoping the stupid dog will let go but nope runs my line out and I have to cut as the reel empties...I am an idiot and hate those damn dogs!!!! My bro got a Calico that the neighborhood dogs cut in half and at the end of the day we rolled in with a single rockfish....I love living in So. Cal! Great day fishing at the price of losing a bamboo gaff...I will be back!!!!

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LBKayakDude · 11-11-2014, 05:43 PM

Wow those dogs are really aggressive that sucks he swooped your gaff too, and your line... Not an idiot though. It's just what ya gotta deal with when you go to la jolla is what i've learned. Atleast it happened on a boner and not a yellow lol

TJones · 11-11-2014, 05:43 PM

MForce accepting applications ? Sewer boys denied me .

Team Sewer · 11-11-2014, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TJones

MForce accepting applications ? Sewer boys denied me .

You're application is still pending.

ful-rac · 11-11-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TJones

MForce accepting applications ? Sewer boys denied me .

Hmmm...let me look over your application now.....

Processing.....

Processing....

Processing...

Processing.....

We are sorry but your application has been denied!

Reason:...

You catch too many fish.

!

FISH11 · 11-11-2014, 06:57 PM

Hey Dennis it was good talking to you at the launch while loading up. Loosing one of those beautiful bamboo gaff totally sucks. Those seals are not only relentless but crazy. Today not only did I loose my first six extra large greenies to them. But then two different seals took both my deep (170') drop loop and my top flyline 5 seconds apart. The drop loop one apparently took the circle hook too and then took me on like a 1/2 mile sleigh ride. I didn't want to loose 100 yards of braid. Tried pulling straight to the reel hoping the 40 lb fluorocarbon would break but no luck. Finally he tries to tangle me up in kelp and a lobster buoy line. I keep pulling as hard as I could and finally the line is loose, after cutting trough the kelp I find the circle hook missing the barb end and the rest of the hook is now almost straight. That is the first time I have had a seal take the hook instead of just pulling out the bait or leaving just the head. Seals Suck!

LBKayakDude · 11-11-2014, 07:02 PM

@FISH11 The last time I went on the 6th they were hooking themselves as well. I too have never seen that before. I hooked two dogs and one I actually reeled almost all the way to the yak before he popped off. I kinda thought they were smarter than that.

DennisMorgan · 11-11-2014, 07:04 PM

The greenies must taste extra good this year gents...nice meeting you today Fish11....let me know next time you go out..I would like to paddle out with you... Sleep well gents!!!

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FISH11 · 11-11-2014, 07:11 PM

I get Sunday, Monday and Tuesdays off. I usually like to make it Tuesdays but next one is looking like rain. Might have to go Monday. I'll PM you when it get closer and I'm sure what day to go. Nice meeting you as well Dennis.

Cadillyak · 11-11-2014, 09:53 PM

Those damn dogs. Sorry about your gaff, but it does give you a reason to buy another. Also, I have been fooled by my share of bonita thinking they were yellows. They do give a good fight on the lighter stuff!!

TJones · 11-12-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Team Sewer

You're application is still pending.

think positive .

Iceman · 11-13-2014, 10:24 AM

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If crap like this doesn't get cleaned up, I won't be posting here anymore nor supporting BWE, OEX or their events.

Heard this from more than one person, consider it done!

DennisMorgan · 11-13-2014, 10:35 AM

Thank you for cleaning this up...

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tptrench · 11-15-2014, 10:50 AM

La Jolla is practically unfishable due to the dogs

11-11-2014, 05:30 PM	#1
DennisMorgan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 225	La Jolla on Veterans Day Went out today with my fishing buddy Justin. Launched at 630 made bait and we're off for battle. Went deep and then south...not much to speak of until....I am throwing a blue and silver crocodile and BAM...bending fish on...my first yellow ...sweet. Takes me on my first ever sleigh ride circle around. At color dang it...I have a monster Bonita...get the beast up to gaf and stick him but oh no...me sea dog comes out of nowhere grabs the Boni, my line and my GAFF...straight down...I hang on hoping the stupid dog will let go but nope runs my line out and I have to cut as the reel empties...I am an idiot and hate those damn dogs!!!! My bro got a Calico that the neighborhood dogs cut in half and at the end of the day we rolled in with a single rockfish....I love living in So. Cal! Great day fishing at the price of losing a bamboo gaff...I will be back!!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________

11-11-2014, 05:43 PM	#3
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Non floating gaff ? MForce accepting applications ? Sewer boys denied me .

11-11-2014, 06:57 PM	#6
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Hey Dennis it was good talking to you at the launch while loading up. Loosing one of those beautiful bamboo gaff totally sucks. Those seals are not only relentless but crazy. Today not only did I loose my first six extra large greenies to them. But then two different seals took both my deep (170') drop loop and my top flyline 5 seconds apart. The drop loop one apparently took the circle hook too and then took me on like a 1/2 mile sleigh ride. I didn't want to loose 100 yards of braid. Tried pulling straight to the reel hoping the 40 lb fluorocarbon would break but no luck. Finally he tries to tangle me up in kelp and a lobster buoy line. I keep pulling as hard as I could and finally the line is loose, after cutting trough the kelp I find the circle hook missing the barb end and the rest of the hook is now almost straight. That is the first time I have had a seal take the hook instead of just pulling out the bait or leaving just the head. Seals Suck! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

11-11-2014, 07:04 PM	#8
DennisMorgan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 225	The greenies must taste extra good this year gents...nice meeting you today Fish11....let me know next time you go out..I would like to paddle out with you... Sleep well gents!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________

11-11-2014, 07:11 PM	#9
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	I get Sunday, Monday and Tuesdays off. I usually like to make it Tuesdays but next one is looking like rain. Might have to go Monday. I'll PM you when it get closer and I'm sure what day to go. Nice meeting you as well Dennis. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

11-11-2014, 05:43 PM	#2
LBKayakDude Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 193	Wow those dogs are really aggressive that sucks he swooped your gaff too, and your line... Not an idiot though. It's just what ya gotta deal with when you go to la jolla is what i've learned. Atleast it happened on a boner and not a yellow lol

11-11-2014, 07:02 PM	#7
LBKayakDude Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 193	@FISH11 The last time I went on the 6th they were hooking themselves as well. I too have never seen that before. I hooked two dogs and one I actually reeled almost all the way to the yak before he popped off. I kinda thought they were smarter than that.

11-11-2014, 09:53 PM	#10
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Those damn dogs. Sorry about your gaff, but it does give you a reason to buy another. Also, I have been fooled by my share of bonita thinking they were yellows. They do give a good fight on the lighter stuff!! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

11-13-2014, 10:35 AM	#13
DennisMorgan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 225	Thank you for cleaning this up... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________

11-15-2014, 10:50 AM	#14
tptrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pt loma Posts: 101	La Jolla is practically unfishable due to the dogs