LJ 4-2-21 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jaxle · 04-03-2021, 11:14 PM

Hit up LJ with my man T.O. Bait was tough to make, no signs of birds and the sea dogs weren’t out playin either. Trolled a nomad around for a whole with no luck. Headed to a rock fish spot and the wind made it tough to stay over the drops. Wrapped up with the rock fish and started trolling the nomad again. Worked the kelp for a while, pulled up a small calico. Around 1 o’clock this hungry home guard absolutely smashed the nomad. 25 minutes later game was over.

Oolie · 04-03-2021, 11:15 PM

Toad!

TJones · 04-04-2021, 02:39 AM

madscad, riptide, or dtx? congrats on your fish.

katchfish · 04-04-2021, 03:05 AM

That’s a solid unit!

Well done.

lbsurf2ca · 04-04-2021, 07:07 AM

Nice one man. Headed for the barn that day at 11am that SW wind sucked. Beautiful fish.

mrlar13 · 04-04-2021, 07:58 AM

VERY nice fish!! Heading down to East Cape soon and looking to take lure like that down. Size and color of Nomad it hit? Thanks!

wolfman · 04-04-2021, 09:07 AM

I am selling my boat and am looking for a craft like yours...What is it called and where can I find one.

kayakfisherman · 04-04-2021, 09:18 AM

Wow!!!

FISH11 · 04-04-2021, 10:36 AM

Congrats on a really nice Homeguard. Your description of the trip, trying to find bait, searching for bird action and other marine life for signs of bait, troll a Nomad some ,drop on structure some, that all sound like what I've done the last four trips out to LJ the last couple weeks. The big difference is you found yourself "in the right spot at the right time", congrats. I loved it when I've had it happen to me. Those Homeguard Yellowtail, are one of the very best trophy fish you can find in LJ. Some days those bites happen without ever having or seeing good marks on the FF.

FISH11 · 04-04-2021, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfman

I am selling my boat and am looking for a craft like yours...What is it called and where can I find one.

That is the SOLO SKIFF and I love mine. There are a bunch on guys on a waiting list for the SOLO SKIFF due to it being a small company and demand is increasing. I was lucky and only had to wait just over 2 months for it last year. It is a GAME CHANGER. OEX is the local dealer I purchased it from and Brent was awesome in helping with all the ordering and accessories.

SoCalEDC · 04-05-2021, 09:28 AM

Whew thats a nice one! Also curious what kind of lure it was. Those Nomad DTX Minnows seem to be killing it all around so cal these days.

JohnMckroidJr · 04-05-2021, 10:30 AM

Nice looking

! congratulations!

blitzburgh · 04-05-2021, 06:51 PM

That YT been doing hella shrugs at the gym because it’s got some serious shoulders. Nice work

wolfman · 04-06-2021, 09:35 AM

Thanks 4 the info. I will check them out.

A simple 2" PVC piece makes a perfect tiller extension for the motor....

Tac.Fish0313 · 04-09-2021, 09:08 AM

Nice Haul sir!

Jxjones · 04-09-2021, 02:49 PM

Nice fish sir...Congratulations. I'm so ready to start hitting LJ. Waiting for the water to warm up a little.

the dude · 04-09-2021, 03:59 PM

did you weigh it? Looks 30# grade. Nice fish. Also nice little kill-em-all sled you got there...

04-03-2021, 11:14 PM	#1
Jaxle Junior Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 6	LJ 4-2-21 Hit up LJ with my man T.O. Bait was tough to make, no signs of birds and the sea dogs weren’t out playin either. Trolled a nomad around for a whole with no luck. Headed to a rock fish spot and the wind made it tough to stay over the drops. Wrapped up with the rock fish and started trolling the nomad again. Worked the kelp for a while, pulled up a small calico. Around 1 o’clock this hungry home guard absolutely smashed the nomad. 25 minutes later game was over. Attached Images

04-04-2021, 02:39 AM	#3
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	thank for sharing madscad, riptide, or dtx? congrats on your fish.

04-04-2021, 07:07 AM	#5
lbsurf2ca Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Encinitas Posts: 395	Nice one man. Headed for the barn that day at 11am that SW wind sucked. Beautiful fish. __________________

04-04-2021, 07:58 AM	#6
mrlar13 Junior Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Poway Posts: 24	Looking for similar lure for EC VERY nice fish!! Heading down to East Cape soon and looking to take lure like that down. Size and color of Nomad it hit? Thanks!

04-04-2021, 09:07 AM	#7
wolfman Wolfman Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 51	Your sled I am selling my boat and am looking for a craft like yours...What is it called and where can I find one.

04-04-2021, 03:05 AM	#4
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 848	That’s a solid unit! Well done.

04-04-2021, 09:18 AM	#8
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Wow!!!

04-04-2021, 10:36 AM	#9
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	Congrats on a really nice Homeguard. Your description of the trip, trying to find bait, searching for bird action and other marine life for signs of bait, troll a Nomad some ,drop on structure some, that all sound like what I've done the last four trips out to LJ the last couple weeks. The big difference is you found yourself "in the right spot at the right time", congrats. I loved it when I've had it happen to me. Those Homeguard Yellowtail, are one of the very best trophy fish you can find in LJ. Some days those bites happen without ever having or seeing good marks on the FF. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

04-05-2021, 09:28 AM	#11
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	Whew thats a nice one! Also curious what kind of lure it was. Those Nomad DTX Minnows seem to be killing it all around so cal these days. __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe

04-05-2021, 10:30 AM	#12
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,933	Nice looking ! congratulations!

04-05-2021, 06:51 PM	#13
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	That YT been doing hella shrugs at the gym because it’s got some serious shoulders. Nice work __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

04-06-2021, 09:35 AM	#14
wolfman Wolfman Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 51	Solo Skiff Thanks 4 the info. I will check them out. A simple 2" PVC piece makes a perfect tiller extension for the motor....

04-09-2021, 09:08 AM	#15
Tac.Fish0313 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 37	Nice Haul sir!

04-09-2021, 02:49 PM	#16
Jxjones Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 47	Nice fish sir...Congratulations. I'm so ready to start hitting LJ. Waiting for the water to warm up a little.

04-09-2021, 03:59 PM	#17
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	did you weigh it? Looks 30# grade. Nice fish. Also nice little kill-em-all sled you got there... __________________ The dude abides.