5/21 Launch Opening Celebration of the Yellow Kind... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bolocop · 05-21-2017, 11:58 AM

Launched at 5:30. Did I also already say I hate short interval surf? Took 4 to the chest. Bait no where, then at some point in time, it was everywhere! Got lit up trolling first Mac, somehow avoided all the dogs. After I gaffed Mr YT, two dogs come flying in.

Saw YT breaching surface chasing bait fish. What a day!

Did I mention the short interval surf? Waves caught me and turned me sideways. I had to jump out!

Nice having the launch back!

NICKWORN · 05-21-2017, 12:04 PM

I usually just jump out at waist deep, especially after a hot day on the water! Feels so nice to cool off and walk the yak in with a catch!

FISH11 · 05-21-2017, 12:06 PM

Congrats on a nice Yellow, a short day and having the launch back open. I'll be hitting it up tomorrow.

bolocop · 05-21-2017, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

I usually just jump out at waist deep, especially after a hot day on the water! Feels so nice to cool off and walk the yak in with a catch!

I usually do that but waves were fast and grouped close. Yak didn't flip, my exit just didn't look cool, but I grabbed the YT quick to save face. Haha!

bolocop · 05-21-2017, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

Congrats on a nice Yellow, a short day and having the launch back open. I'll be hitting it up tomorrow.

Too short. I was home by 9. Knew it was going to be a hot day, so quickly back to the launch!

Good luck tomorrow a lot of activity out there!

FullFlavorPike · 05-21-2017, 02:59 PM

Home in time for 2d breakfast

LJ H2Oman · 05-22-2017, 04:36 PM

2nd breakfast, yellowtail 'n eggs?

chris138 · 05-22-2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

I usually just jump out at waist deep, especially after a hot day on the water! Feels so nice to cool off and walk the yak in with a catch!

Thats called the hobie landing lol

alfsteur · 05-22-2017, 09:22 PM

Damn nice fish!!! ... wish i was out there too

blitzburgh · 05-23-2017, 08:51 AM

Nice!!!

ore714 · 05-24-2017, 01:55 PM

I'm new kayak fishing and have been fishing Newport harbor and Dana point. I would like to fish down in La Jolla for yellows soon but I don't know which beach you guys launch at? Can someone fill me in? Id appreciate it

thanks in advance!

-gabe

LJ H2Oman · 05-24-2017, 02:03 PM

South end of La Jolla Shores, adjacent to north side of the Beach and Tennis Club.

steveooo · 05-24-2017, 02:07 PM

That YT looks like a chunk!

tacmik · 05-24-2017, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LJ H2Oman

South end of La Jolla Shores, adjacent to north side of the Beach and Tennis Club.

Located at the end of Via De La Playa. Off load then park in the parking lot. Yes you may drive onto the sand. Be aware that many have gotten stuck in the sand without fwd.

Croaker Dave · 05-24-2017, 03:39 PM

Nice fish! Thanks for the report

Geno Machino · 05-24-2017, 05:21 PM

Sweet!

I also do the jump off and hold on trick when there is any size to the surf. It's much better than a yard sale...IMHO.

Thanks for sharing!!!

Geno

Aaron&Julie · 05-24-2017, 06:57 PM

Congrats on the nice yellow, and thanks for the report.

Webcam today looks like a little runoff today caused minor damage to the launch.

DanaYakAngler · 05-25-2017, 08:03 AM

So I have yet to fish LJ. How far out do you have to go to get past the sanctuary? I was looking at a map someone posted and it looks to me like you have to get out past the point? Are there buoys marking the restricted area?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated

bolocop · 05-25-2017, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaYakAngler

So I have yet to fish LJ. How far out do you have to go to get past the sanctuary? I was looking at a map someone posted and it looks to me like you have to get out past the point? Are there buoys marking the restricted area?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated

Get FishAlerts on your phone or get a sonar with maps

BigTunaL · 05-25-2017, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bolocop

Get FishAlerts on your phone or get a sonar with maps

Thank you, I downloaded FishAlerts and it's a great app.

05-21-2017, 11:58 AM	#1
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	5/21 Launch Opening Celebration of the Yellow Kind... Launched at 5:30. Did I also already say I hate short interval surf? Took 4 to the chest. Bait no where, then at some point in time, it was everywhere! Got lit up trolling first Mac, somehow avoided all the dogs. After I gaffed Mr YT, two dogs come flying in. Saw YT breaching surface chasing bait fish. What a day! Did I mention the short interval surf? Waves caught me and turned me sideways. I had to jump out! Nice having the launch back! Attached Images

05-21-2017, 12:04 PM	#2
NICKWORN Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SANTUCKET Posts: 629	Nice! I usually just jump out at waist deep, especially after a hot day on the water! Feels so nice to cool off and walk the yak in with a catch!

05-21-2017, 12:06 PM	#3
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Congrats on a nice Yellow, a short day and having the launch back open. I'll be hitting it up tomorrow. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

05-22-2017, 04:36 PM	#7
LJ H2Oman Hunter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 44	2nd breakfast, yellowtail 'n eggs? __________________ Robert V <"))))>< Hobie Revo 13 . . . not as sporting . . . but a welcome upgrade from my 1966 longboard!

05-23-2017, 08:51 AM	#10
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Nice!!! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

05-21-2017, 02:59 PM	#6
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	Home in time for 2d breakfast

05-22-2017, 09:22 PM	#9
alfsteur Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 128	Damn nice fish!!! ... wish i was out there too

05-24-2017, 01:55 PM	#11
ore714 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 34	La Jolla launch I'm new kayak fishing and have been fishing Newport harbor and Dana point. I would like to fish down in La Jolla for yellows soon but I don't know which beach you guys launch at? Can someone fill me in? Id appreciate it thanks in advance! -gabe

05-24-2017, 02:03 PM	#12
LJ H2Oman Hunter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 44	South end of La Jolla Shores, adjacent to north side of the Beach and Tennis Club. __________________ Robert V <"))))>< Hobie Revo 13 . . . not as sporting . . . but a welcome upgrade from my 1966 longboard!

05-24-2017, 02:07 PM	#13
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	That YT looks like a chunk!

05-24-2017, 03:39 PM	#15
Croaker Dave Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: OC Posts: 171	Nice fish! Thanks for the report

05-24-2017, 05:21 PM	#16
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 553	Sweet! I also do the jump off and hold on trick when there is any size to the surf. It's much better than a yard sale...IMHO. Thanks for sharing!!! Geno __________________

05-24-2017, 06:57 PM	#17
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Congrats on the nice yellow, and thanks for the report. Webcam today looks like a little runoff today caused minor damage to the launch. __________________ "Never say die"

05-25-2017, 08:03 AM	#18
DanaYakAngler Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: RSM, Ca. Posts: 113	LJ Marine sanctuary So I have yet to fish LJ. How far out do you have to go to get past the sanctuary? I was looking at a map someone posted and it looks to me like you have to get out past the point? Are there buoys marking the restricted area? Any insight would be greatly appreciated