Got a hall pass tomorrow...where should I go? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Caseym · 01-05-2015, 05:40 PM

BWE'ers,
Got the pass, all day. Ive got the 13' OK loaded and ready to go. But Im stuck between ideas and cant make up my mind...looking for help!
1. Carlsbad Kelp to pull on bass with squid strips and lead heads...always fun and a sure catch nearly every drop.
2. Try and drag the bottom for Halibut at the Buccaneer Pipe or Anderson Pipe or anywhere else (suggestions???).
3. Try my luck for the first time (in a yak) at La Jolla for the YT.
4. Paddle out to the Oceanside Artificial reef and see what bites (not rock fish season though).
These are my options...
Ive got cut squid, dropper loops, Irons, swim-baits, sabiki rigs....just dont want to waste the opportunity.
Oh ya...no fish finder yet.
All comments, ideas and criticism are welcome...after all I asked for it.
Ya I know this is the wrong area to post but I know its where everyone goes so F-it. Oh I fished off the beach at the Carlsbad Lagoon today for nada...there now its a report.

fishnfoool · 01-05-2015, 07:15 PM

I will be at la jolla on wednesday, so my biased vote is la jolla. Water is supposed to be real calm and if you are gonna at least have the whole day to relax. Why not relax with a chance of catching something nice?

YakDout · 01-05-2015, 07:17 PM

La Jolla no doubt.

Cbad Mike · 01-05-2015, 09:21 PM

LJ.

Bert Vega · 01-05-2015, 10:00 PM

First trip to LJ without a sonar? I would go with what your the most comfortable with.

Cadillyak · 01-05-2015, 10:16 PM

LJ. Bite seems to be decent. Even if u dont catch, you're bound to see some aquatic life.

Caseym · 01-06-2015, 05:10 AM

Thanks for all the advice and help. CBad Mike and FishnFool, owe u guys a beer...each that is! I decided to head to LJ despite Bert's warnings. Might not be a better time for me for months. Report to follow. Newbie headed out...

addicted2sp33d · 01-06-2015, 07:25 AM

Post pictures of your day so us unfortunate weekday desk jockeys can fish vicariously through you.

Caseym · 01-06-2015, 04:51 PM

Launched at 7, back on the beach at 4.
Saw: Breaching whale, Thresher shark doing aerials, dolphins, 10+ other whales, sealions

etc.
Paddled: inside, outside, waaay outside.
Tried: flyliningacks (spanish and greenbacks) with an egg sinker, dropper loop. Dripped irons (salas 6x jr., scrambled egg, williamson jig).
Even tried dragging a red lead head with curly tail grub and a strip of squid.
Mustve paddled 10 miles.
Results...Nada
Heres your Moby Dick pic "Addict"...

Cbad Mike · 01-06-2015, 05:24 PM

Well hey............
It could have been worse.........

ctfphoto · 01-06-2015, 05:53 PM

I was out there today without my fishing gear, brought the wife instead.

I put her and her camera on a pod of dolphins for an hour. They pretty much circled her the whole time. It was awesome.

Now I have to bring my daughter with her camera and me without a fishing pole tomorrow at dawn for the same experience.

fishnfoool · 01-06-2015, 06:10 PM

I am sorry you didn't catch anything, but sounds like you saw a lot of life. I will be out there tomorrow doing same thing.

FISH11 · 01-06-2015, 06:25 PM

Sorry you weren't able to bring home a trophy, but it sound like you brought back some nice images and good experiences.

h2ofishfo · 01-06-2015, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addicted2sp33d

Post pictures of your day so us unfortunate weekday desk jockeys can fish vicariously through you.

seriously I'm dying here sitting in my work truck looking at the ocean

01-05-2015, 05:40 PM	#1
Caseym Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Temecula Posts: 194	Got a hall pass tomorrow...where should I go? BWE'ers, Got the pass, all day. Ive got the 13' OK loaded and ready to go. But Im stuck between ideas and cant make up my mind...looking for help! 1. Carlsbad Kelp to pull on bass with squid strips and lead heads...always fun and a sure catch nearly every drop. 2. Try and drag the bottom for Halibut at the Buccaneer Pipe or Anderson Pipe or anywhere else (suggestions???). 3. Try my luck for the first time (in a yak) at La Jolla for the YT. 4. Paddle out to the Oceanside Artificial reef and see what bites (not rock fish season though). These are my options... Ive got cut squid, dropper loops, Irons, swim-baits, sabiki rigs....just dont want to waste the opportunity. Oh ya...no fish finder yet. All comments, ideas and criticism are welcome...after all I asked for it. Ya I know this is the wrong area to post but I know its where everyone goes so F-it. Oh I fished off the beach at the Carlsbad Lagoon today for nada...there now its a report.

01-05-2015, 09:21 PM	#4
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	LJ. __________________ [SIGPIC]

01-05-2015, 10:00 PM	#5
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	First trip to LJ without a sonar? I would go with what your the most comfortable with. __________________ I hate seals!!!

01-05-2015, 10:16 PM	#6
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	LJ. Bite seems to be decent. Even if u dont catch, you're bound to see some aquatic life. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

01-06-2015, 04:51 PM	#9
Caseym Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Temecula Posts: 194	Report time... Launched at 7, back on the beach at 4. Saw: Breaching whale, Thresher shark doing aerials, dolphins, 10+ other whales, sealions etc. Paddled: inside, outside, waaay outside. Tried: flyliningacks (spanish and greenbacks) with an egg sinker, dropper loop. Dripped irons (salas 6x jr., scrambled egg, williamson jig). Even tried dragging a red lead head with curly tail grub and a strip of squid. Mustve paddled 10 miles. Results...Nada Heres your Moby Dick pic "Addict"... Attached Images

01-05-2015, 07:15 PM	#2
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 303	I will be at la jolla on wednesday, so my biased vote is la jolla. Water is supposed to be real calm and if you are gonna at least have the whole day to relax. Why not relax with a chance of catching something nice?

01-05-2015, 07:17 PM	#3
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	La Jolla no doubt.

01-06-2015, 05:10 AM	#7
Caseym Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Temecula Posts: 194	Thanks for all the advice and help. CBad Mike and FishnFool, owe u guys a beer...each that is! I decided to head to LJ despite Bert's warnings. Might not be a better time for me for months. Report to follow. Newbie headed out...

01-06-2015, 07:25 AM	#8
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	Post pictures of your day so us unfortunate weekday desk jockeys can fish vicariously through you.

01-06-2015, 05:24 PM	#10
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Well hey............ It could have been worse......... __________________ [SIGPIC]

01-06-2015, 05:53 PM	#11
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	I was out there today without my fishing gear, brought the wife instead. I put her and her camera on a pod of dolphins for an hour. They pretty much circled her the whole time. It was awesome. Now I have to bring my daughter with her camera and me without a fishing pole tomorrow at dawn for the same experience.

01-06-2015, 06:10 PM	#12
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 303	I am sorry you didn't catch anything, but sounds like you saw a lot of life. I will be out there tomorrow doing same thing.

01-06-2015, 06:25 PM	#13
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Sorry you weren't able to bring home a trophy, but it sound like you brought back some nice images and good experiences. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )