Toads only @ SMB 1/23/18 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

King Saba · 01-23-2018, 07:05 PM

Fished around Marina Del Rey today since my usual go to spots were too windy and swell-laden. It was my first time fishing outside of the breakwall on the kayak so my expecations for success weren't high. Nevertheless, I'd say today was a mission success. I'll let the pictures do the talking.

On the water at 0730. Off at 1330.

First fish. Legal Sandie on the dot. Prior to this guy I spent 2 hours looking for fish willing to bite.

After that first one I drifted off the spot only to have no additional takers so I continued to search eventually stumbling upon this 20" model. This guy fought hard, much harder than LB Sandies.

Released that Sandie, dropped back down and WHAM! WTF?!?! PB kayak calico?!?! I'll take it! 20"

Drifted, dropped back down, WHAM! 17". NICE! Eventually I lost the spot so more exploring was done.

Saw some marks, dropped down, WHAM!, First bite, WHAM!, Second fish hit, up comes up my PB calico taped out at 22" and with it a legal sandie on the other end of my jig.

Beautiful old fish.

I proceeded to get a few more calicos ending the day with 9 calicos, 5 sand bass, and a couple whitefish. The majority of the fish were released expect for a couple legal Sand Bass.

Life goals: My next upgrade, maybe in the next life.

I had fun.

Orca Winfrey · 01-23-2018, 07:09 PM

Nice job! Did you remember your gaff this time?

King Saba · 01-23-2018, 07:15 PM

I almost gaffed this huge 14oz mackerel. It did a 1 second drag run. What a rush!

h2ofishfo · 01-23-2018, 07:33 PM

Noice toads!

DanaPT · 01-23-2018, 07:35 PM

Great day on the water.

And more about the boat...

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2016/06/...-of-decadence/

$150 million "remodel".

Orca Winfrey · 01-23-2018, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaPT

Great day on the water.

And more about the boat...

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2016/06/...-of-decadence/

$150 million "remodel".

Nice boat! The only reason I’m not buying it is that looks really difficult to car top.

goldenglory18 · 01-24-2018, 07:19 AM

Nicely done!

I've been so swamped with work and school I havent had the chance to hit MDR in a while. I'm glad someone is out there keeping the toads in check!

jbl_91762 · 01-24-2018, 08:06 AM

Sweet! That must be the mystical reef area others have posted about. Damn and I wanted to fish yesterday too, but unfortunately had to go snowboarding with my sons.

aftahour · 01-24-2018, 10:35 AM

Nice report and fish.

Snags · 01-24-2018, 11:34 AM

Nice fish.
Thanks for the report.

cesarjrc · 01-24-2018, 12:45 PM

man thats a good ass day of fishing
nice report!
thanks

Baja Marty · 01-24-2018, 06:25 PM

Great report!

iethinker · 01-24-2018, 08:31 PM

Nice! Big fish reality over the big yacht dream for now!

King Saba · 01-25-2018, 03:13 PM

Thanks. I've always heard and seen on videos that those big bull calicos pull but man do they pull! I can't imagine how much more power these guys would've had if they were well fed.

Tigermidge · 01-26-2018, 02:04 PM

That is a AWSOME days fishing!
Mark F.

01-23-2018, 07:05 PM	#1
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Toads only @ SMB 1/23/18 Fished around Marina Del Rey today since my usual go to spots were too windy and swell-laden. It was my first time fishing outside of the breakwall on the kayak so my expecations for success weren't high. Nevertheless, I'd say today was a mission success. I'll let the pictures do the talking. On the water at 0730. Off at 1330. First fish. Legal Sandie on the dot. Prior to this guy I spent 2 hours looking for fish willing to bite. After that first one I drifted off the spot only to have no additional takers so I continued to search eventually stumbling upon this 20" model. This guy fought hard, much harder than LB Sandies. Released that Sandie, dropped back down and WHAM! WTF?!?! PB kayak calico?!?! I'll take it! 20" Drifted, dropped back down, WHAM! 17". NICE! Eventually I lost the spot so more exploring was done. Saw some marks, dropped down, WHAM!, First bite, WHAM!, Second fish hit, up comes up my PB calico taped out at 22" and with it a legal sandie on the other end of my jig. Beautiful old fish. I proceeded to get a few more calicos ending the day with 9 calicos, 5 sand bass, and a couple whitefish. The majority of the fish were released expect for a couple legal Sand Bass. Life goals: My next upgrade, maybe in the next life. I had fun. __________________ Baitfish catcher extraordinaire Last edited by King Saba; 01-23-2018 at 07:15 PM.

01-23-2018, 07:15 PM	#3
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	I almost gaffed this huge 14oz mackerel. It did a 1 second drag run. What a rush! __________________ Baitfish catcher extraordinaire

01-23-2018, 07:33 PM	#4
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	Noice toads! __________________ GABE<@)((((>€~~~~team ?????uuuh it's fishing

01-24-2018, 08:31 PM	#13
iethinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 370	Nice! Nice! Big fish reality over the big yacht dream for now!

01-25-2018, 03:13 PM	#14
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Thanks. I've always heard and seen on videos that those big bull calicos pull but man do they pull! I can't imagine how much more power these guys would've had if they were well fed. __________________ Baitfish catcher extraordinaire

01-23-2018, 07:09 PM	#2
Orca Winfrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: The I. E. Posts: 353	Nice job! Did you remember your gaff this time?

01-23-2018, 07:35 PM	#5
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Great day on the water. And more about the boat... https://www.dailybreeze.com/2016/06/...-of-decadence/ $150 million "remodel".

01-24-2018, 07:19 AM	#7
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	Nicely done! I've been so swamped with work and school I havent had the chance to hit MDR in a while. I'm glad someone is out there keeping the toads in check!

01-24-2018, 08:06 AM	#8
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	Sweet! That must be the mystical reef area others have posted about. Damn and I wanted to fish yesterday too, but unfortunately had to go snowboarding with my sons.

01-24-2018, 10:35 AM	#9
aftahour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: torrance Posts: 155	Nice report and fish.

01-24-2018, 11:34 AM	#10
Snags Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Culver City Posts: 103	Nice fish. Thanks for the report.

01-24-2018, 12:45 PM	#11
cesarjrc CesarJRc Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Riverside Posts: 13	man thats a good ass day of fishing nice report! thanks

01-24-2018, 06:25 PM	#12
Baja Marty Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Santa Monica & San Jose Del Cabo Posts: 52	Great report!

01-26-2018, 02:04 PM	#15
Tigermidge Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lakewood, Ca Posts: 172	That is a AWSOME days fishing! Mark F.