Favorite plastic lures for bays - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bracks · 07-18-2019, 08:09 PM

Took my son out for a couple 'firsts' today in Mission Bay. It was his first fishing experience and my first time fishing a bay (from a kayak). We both had fun but only a mackerel to show for our efforts.

I've fished La Jolla for years and today realized I know very little about fishing bays. Would love to hear what lures you like for bays? Thanks!

skrilla · 07-18-2019, 11:41 PM

For Mission Bay... 3-4" swimbaits or grubs on your favorite 3/8-1/2oz weedless lead head. Or better yet dropshot a fluke type plastic, same weight. Smear your favorite scent on there and hold on.

DanaYakAngler · 07-19-2019, 01:10 PM

underspins and hub.

stevie951 · 07-20-2019, 02:49 AM

some of the most consistent, LEGAL halibut I've seen caught were on a pack of grubs that looked like this

Ggiannig89 · 07-20-2019, 08:50 AM

The small hook-up baits definitely get bit. Try more towards the coves and a little farther back in the bay.

bracks · 07-21-2019, 06:49 AM

Thanks, Ggiannig89, stevie951, skrilla and DanaYakAngler. Building my shopping list already.

Thanks also for the advice Ggiannig89 on location.

tak100 · 07-22-2019, 01:54 AM

I would add Big Hammer perch grub, dark green with red flake.

These work good for keeping your kid busy. Anything will eat these.

tacmik · 07-22-2019, 06:22 PM

Try the Gulp shrimp or jerk had in the new penny color. My go to in the bay

bracks · 07-23-2019, 06:39 AM

Thanks Tacmik and Tac100

Those Gulp shrimp look like they'd be fun to fish

DragginPanda · 07-23-2019, 06:38 PM

Dropshotting on an Aberdeen hook with a 3 inch zoom fluke, one with split tail, not a paddle tail. I like white and my favorite is grey.

07-18-2019, 11:41 PM	#2
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	For Mission Bay... 3-4" swimbaits or grubs on your favorite 3/8-1/2oz weedless lead head. Or better yet dropshot a fluke type plastic, same weight. Smear your favorite scent on there and hold on. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

07-22-2019, 06:22 PM	#8
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Try the Gulp shrimp or jerk had in the new penny color. My go to in the bay __________________

07-19-2019, 01:10 PM	#3
DanaYakAngler Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: RSM, Ca. Posts: 113	underspins and hub.

07-20-2019, 08:50 AM	#5
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	The small hook-up baits definitely get bit. Try more towards the coves and a little farther back in the bay.

07-21-2019, 06:49 AM	#6
bracks Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 52	Thanks, Ggiannig89, stevie951, skrilla and DanaYakAngler. Building my shopping list already. Thanks also for the advice Ggiannig89 on location.

07-22-2019, 01:54 AM	#7
tak100 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 153	I would add Big Hammer perch grub, dark green with red flake. These work good for keeping your kid busy. Anything will eat these.

07-23-2019, 06:39 AM	#9
bracks Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 52	Thanks Tacmik and Tac100 Those Gulp shrimp look like they'd be fun to fish

07-23-2019, 06:38 PM	#10
DragginPanda Junior Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 18	Dropshotting on an Aberdeen hook with a 3 inch zoom fluke, one with split tail, not a paddle tail. I like white and my favorite is grey.