Marina del Rey artificial reefs - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Snags · 11-20-2017, 02:11 PM

Wind and swell looked light this morning so I decided to explore the MDR reefs.
Launched at first light from ramp and caught 3 Spotties on the troll out of the harbor.
Don't have a GPS on my finder but I've found the reefs before and I know the rough location.
Metered around in glassy conditions for a while until I found a fishy looking spot.
First drop got slammed by a fat 23" Calico.
My PB.
Second drop 22" Calico.
Third drop 20" Sandy.
Bite was hot and lasted about an hour and a half.
Ended up with 7 Calico and 4 Sandies.
All well over 14".
Fish caught on 3/4 underspin slow rolled on the bottom in 65 to 70' of water.
All fish released.
Wind started to pick up and the bite shut down so I
headed in and was off the water by 11 or so.
Amazing morning with no other boats for miles.
Love fishing on a weekday.

Reiner · 11-20-2017, 02:35 PM

most excellent

Denis_Ruso · 11-20-2017, 02:56 PM

Great day out, thanks for the report. Killed it!

MrPukaShell · 11-20-2017, 03:03 PM

Awesome

King Saba · 11-20-2017, 03:09 PM

Quality, quality bass. Nice work.

11-20-2017, 02:11 PM	#1
Snags Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Culver City Posts: 103	Marina del Rey artificial reefs Wind and swell looked light this morning so I decided to explore the MDR reefs. Launched at first light from ramp and caught 3 Spotties on the troll out of the harbor. Don't have a GPS on my finder but I've found the reefs before and I know the rough location. Metered around in glassy conditions for a while until I found a fishy looking spot. First drop got slammed by a fat 23" Calico. My PB. Second drop 22" Calico. Third drop 20" Sandy. Bite was hot and lasted about an hour and a half. Ended up with 7 Calico and 4 Sandies. All well over 14". Fish caught on 3/4 underspin slow rolled on the bottom in 65 to 70' of water. All fish released. Wind started to pick up and the bite shut down so I headed in and was off the water by 11 or so. Amazing morning with no other boats for miles. Love fishing on a weekday. Attached Images

11-20-2017, 02:56 PM	#3
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	Great day out, thanks for the report. Killed it! __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

11-20-2017, 03:09 PM	#5
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Quality, quality bass. Nice work. __________________ Baitfish catcher extraordinaire

11-20-2017, 02:35 PM	#2
Reiner Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 71	most excellent

11-20-2017, 03:03 PM	#4
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	Awesome