5/17/2020 - Dana Point - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jdvarnold · 05-18-2020, 05:33 PM

Almost didn't go out today because the wind looked like it was going to be a problem, but glad I did. In the end the wind was very manageable and always makes me glad I can peddle rather than paddle.

First drop was right outside the harbor, first cast of the deal. It yielded my biggest bass to date on the kayak. I didn't think fish like that were this close to shore as it looked more like a bass you catch off the islands. Could also be my bad luck at actually catching fish!

Caught another 8 calicos/sand bass at the rock by about 10 am and it started to get really crowded with lots of Kayakers out there, probably saw some of you guys. Plan was to make bait and try and recreate the other guys white seabass but the only bait I could make was one smelt. Hope others fared better.

matthew7! · 05-18-2020, 06:01 PM

Nice fish!

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daperrin · 05-18-2020, 08:01 PM

Wow thats a great fish!

Salty · 05-18-2020, 08:41 PM

Great calico! nice job man!

dorado123 · 05-18-2020, 08:45 PM

Nice fish !

I canceled my trip Sunday because wind broadcast wasn't good
I should go ...

JohnMckroidJr · 05-19-2020, 07:14 AM

Nice Baaahss! I bet there are a few kayakers trying to replicate that WSB catch.......

SoCalEDC · 05-20-2020, 11:00 AM

Did you launch from the boat ramp or somewhere else? Im thinking of heading down this weekend but not sure if baby beach parking lot is open yet.

Salty · 05-20-2020, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalEDC

Did you launch from the boat ramp or somewhere else? Im thinking of heading down this weekend but not sure if baby beach parking lot is open yet.

I've been launching at the ramp (price is up to $15 now though...). Not sure if baby beach is open but I surfed Strands and Salt Creek the past couple days and both of those parking lots have finally reopened. I thinks it's safe to assume other DP beach lots have opened back up as well. Worst case scenario you only have to back track to the ramp and pay the $15!

daperrin · 05-20-2020, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Salty

I've been launching at the ramp (price is up to $15 now though...). Not sure if baby beach is open but I surfed Strands and Salt Creek the past couple days and both of those parking lots have finally reopened. I thinks it's safe to assume other DP beach lots have opened back up as well. Worst case scenario you only have to back track to the ramp and pay the $15!

That sucks. $15 for parking, $20 for bait. That equals about $35 per lb of fish if you catch a keeper. Guess I'll be peddling out from Baby's and spending a little time up front to catch a few on the sabiki. Eh, its half the fun anyway I guess.

FoodGeekFish · 05-20-2020, 05:07 PM

Per the guys at Hogan's both Baby Beach and Capo Beach parking lots are now open.

dorado123 · 05-21-2020, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by FoodGeekFish

Per the guys at Hogan's both Baby Beach and Capo Beach parking lots are now open.

That’s great news , don’t wanna pay 15$ they don’t even provide bathroom for us

05-18-2020, 05:33 PM	#1
jdvarnold Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 40	5/17/2020 - Dana Point Almost didn't go out today because the wind looked like it was going to be a problem, but glad I did. In the end the wind was very manageable and always makes me glad I can peddle rather than paddle. First drop was right outside the harbor, first cast of the deal. It yielded my biggest bass to date on the kayak. I didn't think fish like that were this close to shore as it looked more like a bass you catch off the islands. Could also be my bad luck at actually catching fish! Caught another 8 calicos/sand bass at the rock by about 10 am and it started to get really crowded with lots of Kayakers out there, probably saw some of you guys. Plan was to make bait and try and recreate the other guys white seabass but the only bait I could make was one smelt. Hope others fared better. Attached Images

05-18-2020, 08:01 PM	#3
daperrin www.TheKayakLaunch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 237	Wow thats a great fish! __________________ David P YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekayaklaunch https://www.instagram.com/thekayaklaunch

05-20-2020, 11:00 AM	#7
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	Did you launch from the boat ramp or somewhere else? Im thinking of heading down this weekend but not sure if baby beach parking lot is open yet. __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe

05-18-2020, 06:01 PM	#2
matthew7! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 183	Nice fish! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-18-2020, 08:41 PM	#4
Salty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 434	Great calico! nice job man!

05-18-2020, 08:45 PM	#5
dorado123 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Garden Grove,CA Posts: 210	Nice fish ! I canceled my trip Sunday because wind broadcast wasn't good I should go ...

05-19-2020, 07:14 AM	#6
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,945	Nice Baaahss! I bet there are a few kayakers trying to replicate that WSB catch.......

05-20-2020, 05:07 PM	#10
FoodGeekFish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 321	Per the guys at Hogan's both Baby Beach and Capo Beach parking lots are now open.