Big turds and a nasty thumb. SDB 3/22 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sherm · 03-24-2008, 09:23 AM

The plan was to gear up a little from the usual 8lb test and go look fo some butts. I launched from SI at day break and started to head for some hali spots I wanted to try. It was a beautiful morning. Not a cloud in the sky or a ripple on the water.

The tide was coming in and I was hoping for some bigger fish.

On the way I decided to stop at the spot that produced the nice bass action on Tuesday afternoon last week. I just wanted to make a few casts with the bigger baits and line. Well......the big turdrollers were there again. Cast after cast brought up a big sandie. I'm glad I stepped up the gear a little for these guys as they were good pullers. I kept this up until the tide quit moving and the bite shut down. I'm kinda glad it did as my thumb was starting to pay the price. (Two days later and it still a little magled). Never did get to the hali spots. Oh well. It was a nice morning on the water anyway.

As usual another good stoagie bit the dust

I was off the water by 10am.

All fish were caught on the 7in jerk shad and my favorite red and white plastic smothered in Uni Butter.

All fish C&Red

Fish Count:

11 Sandbass (big models with the biggest going 20in)
2 calicos (12 &13in.)

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fishchaser25 · 03-24-2008, 10:09 AM

great job and thanks for the report.

MVC · 03-24-2008, 10:59 AM

I am from Orange County and plan on fishing SI this Friday with my son. Without giving away any secrets can you tell me from the launch which way to go for good bass action

steveooo · 03-24-2008, 11:58 AM

Looks like a great day on the water

dorf · 03-25-2008, 09:54 AM

Very nice!

I hope to be on the water soon. Me and my boys are out sick for the past couple of days.

Johnp · 03-26-2008, 10:49 AM

What kind of Stoagie? I find they get in the way a little if you are busy, But great otw when you are not. Rocky Patels, Ghurka's...good stuff.

Sherm · 03-27-2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnp

What kind of Stoagie? I find they get in the way a little if you are busy, But great otw when you are not. Rocky Patels, Ghurka's...good stuff.

Usually the Padron 4000 maduro. Good cigar that doesn't break the bank....and yes they do get in the way when the fishing is good. Unfortunately..or fortunately..there is a tradition established and the lighting of the cigar is supposed to turn on the bite

Johnp · 03-28-2008, 05:38 PM

I've long suspected that may be one of Iceman's secret weapons

I may have had the Padron in a sampler, but not that particular one.
I'll have to keep an eye out for "Smoke On The Water"

03-24-2008, 10:09 AM	#2
fishchaser25 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riverside Posts: 97	great job and thanks for the report. __________________ Fishing is not a hobby! It's a way of life!

03-25-2008, 09:54 AM	#5
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	Very nice! I hope to be on the water soon. Me and my boys are out sick for the past couple of days. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

03-26-2008, 10:49 AM	#6
Johnp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 106	What kind of Stoagie? I find they get in the way a little if you are busy, But great otw when you are not. Rocky Patels, Ghurka's...good stuff. __________________ JohnnyTheHook

03-28-2008, 05:38 PM	#8
Johnp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 106	I've long suspected that may be one of Iceman's secret weapons I may have had the Padron in a sampler, but not that particular one. I'll have to keep an eye out for "Smoke On The Water" __________________ JohnnyTheHook

03-24-2008, 10:59 AM	#3
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	I am from Orange County and plan on fishing SI this Friday with my son. Without giving away any secrets can you tell me from the launch which way to go for good bass action

03-24-2008, 11:58 AM	#4
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Looks like a great day on the water