Two Days Worth - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

steveooo · 10-25-2008, 08:11 PM

Long report, If you are have a short attention span like me, just look at the pics.

After a busy couple of months, and not fishing much, I was able to get the kayak out 3 times in the past couple of days.

Thursday I was going to work in Dana point, so I snuck the kayak on for a quick morning session. I had heard a couple of reports about some T’s being caught, so I brought only 2 rods and trolled north of salt creek and back.

After that trip, I know 3 things.

1) Thresher sharks do not actually exist. You guys are making this s%*# up. I have probably intentially fished for these things for 60+ hours, and have never seen one. I even tried to google image search “not a thresher”, and no results came up. Ha, I caught you, liars.

2) Cudas are the stupidest fish in the ocean.

3) I am not a purist. Not even a little bit.

Later that day I met up with a co-worker who had never been fishing off the yak. We met a Dana Point, got a scoop of bait and went out for some hali-love on the tandem.

After that trip I know three things.

1) Two guys on a tandem Hobie is sort of like kayaking, only gayer. I tried to google image search “Two guys, One Kayak” and was amazed at the results, none of which could be posted on this site.

2) If you put a noobie on a fish, any fish, he will be content. He kept yelling, “This fish is huge!!!” I was laughing inside.

3) When you catch a little fish, instead of holding it closer to the camera to make it look bigger, hold it like you are a Spanish lady dancing the Flamenco holding some castanets. It is way cooler.

Today (Saturday) snuck off to La Jolla. Launched into ankle slappers and had 20 pieces of Spanish Macks by gray light. Long story short, today would have been a great day to et the wife out there for some sight seeing, but not fishing. No waves, No wind, No Swell, No Current, Unseasonablly warm temps, and of course, no fish. It reminded me of the tropical waters of the Carribian. The wierdest part was the visibility. I have NEVER seen local waters this clear. I could see the bottom in about 40 feet of water. I was watching my bait lazily swim on the bottom while drifting for Halis in 35 feet of water. I could see the ripples in the sand on the bottom, and even watched a small crab on the bottom in about 20 ft of water. So cool. There was lots of life and huge bait balls in 150 feet straight off the pier, but no takers except for some Bonies. I took some pics, mostly of the scenery. Sorry its not fish porn, but I figured no one would believe it if I didn’t snap a few pics.

Sand Dab.

Ripples on the bottom in 32 feet.

Near the pier

Bait ball

The Bottom

Pier

Tropical Paradise

Pier Again

Wish I had a mask

My shadow in 20 feet

Lake La Jolla

And for those that have tons of free time, here is the textbook landing in pounding surf.

Steve

Matt · 10-25-2008, 08:15 PM

At least your having a good time!!

Handymansd · 10-25-2008, 08:38 PM

Awesome report! We have a LaJolla here too, but it's not quite as tropical as the pics that you shared of the LaJolla you go to!

Zed · 10-25-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

1) Thresher sharks do not actually exist. You guys are making this s%*# up. I have probably intentially fished for these things for 60+ hours, and have never seen one. I even tried to google image search “not a thresher”, and no results came up. Ha, I caught you, liars.

You have to troll backwards with your pinkie finger in your nose.
I forgot to tell you that.

Quote:

3) I am not a purist. Not even a little bit.

No doubt. Pringles? Sliced potato purists are rolling in their graves.

Iceman · 10-25-2008, 10:03 PM

post of the month!

I laughed..........I cried..........

ezcompany · 10-25-2008, 11:03 PM

loved the video!!

lol

joyjiggin' · 10-25-2008, 11:14 PM

Definitely, post of the month!!

yakrider · 10-26-2008, 11:15 AM

quality report...
thank you for not posting the any of the "two guys one kayak" footage....

KennyHill · 10-26-2008, 11:59 AM

Thats the smallest ive ever seen the surf there

h2ofishfo · 10-26-2008, 06:08 PM

sweet broke back tandem luv it !!!& who says this is not fish porn that was one hot sand dab so smoooth!!!!. the landing was epic it was a seen from the perfect storm

bellcon · 10-26-2008, 08:09 PM

love it
thats some nice stuff all the way around...

for some reason i have the urge to google

10-25-2008, 08:11 PM	#1
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Two Days Worth Long report, If you are have a short attention span like me, just look at the pics. After a busy couple of months, and not fishing much, I was able to get the kayak out 3 times in the past couple of days. Thursday I was going to work in Dana point, so I snuck the kayak on for a quick morning session. I had heard a couple of reports about some T’s being caught, so I brought only 2 rods and trolled north of salt creek and back. After that trip, I know 3 things. 1) Thresher sharks do not actually exist. You guys are making this s%*# up. I have probably intentially fished for these things for 60+ hours, and have never seen one. I even tried to google image search “not a thresher”, and no results came up. Ha, I caught you, liars. 2) Cudas are the stupidest fish in the ocean. 3) I am not a purist. Not even a little bit. Later that day I met up with a co-worker who had never been fishing off the yak. We met a Dana Point, got a scoop of bait and went out for some hali-love on the tandem. After that trip I know three things. 1) Two guys on a tandem Hobie is sort of like kayaking, only gayer. I tried to google image search “Two guys, One Kayak” and was amazed at the results, none of which could be posted on this site. 2) If you put a noobie on a fish, any fish, he will be content. He kept yelling, “This fish is huge!!!” I was laughing inside. 3) When you catch a little fish, instead of holding it closer to the camera to make it look bigger, hold it like you are a Spanish lady dancing the Flamenco holding some castanets. It is way cooler. Today (Saturday) snuck off to La Jolla. Launched into ankle slappers and had 20 pieces of Spanish Macks by gray light. Long story short, today would have been a great day to et the wife out there for some sight seeing, but not fishing. No waves, No wind, No Swell, No Current, Unseasonablly warm temps, and of course, no fish. It reminded me of the tropical waters of the Carribian. The wierdest part was the visibility. I have NEVER seen local waters this clear. I could see the bottom in about 40 feet of water. I was watching my bait lazily swim on the bottom while drifting for Halis in 35 feet of water. I could see the ripples in the sand on the bottom, and even watched a small crab on the bottom in about 20 ft of water. So cool. There was lots of life and huge bait balls in 150 feet straight off the pier, but no takers except for some Bonies. I took some pics, mostly of the scenery. Sorry its not fish porn, but I figured no one would believe it if I didn’t snap a few pics. Sand Dab. Ripples on the bottom in 32 feet. Near the pier Bait ball The Bottom Pier Tropical Paradise Pier Again Wish I had a mask My shadow in 20 feet Lake La Jolla And for those that have tons of free time, here is the textbook landing in pounding surf. Steve

10-25-2008, 08:15 PM	#2
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	At least your having a good time!! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

10-25-2008, 08:38 PM	#3
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Awesome report! We have a LaJolla here too, but it's not quite as tropical as the pics that you shared of the LaJolla you go to! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

10-25-2008, 10:03 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	post of the month! I laughed..........I cried.......... __________________

10-25-2008, 11:03 PM	#6
ezcompany Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 30	loved the video!! lol

10-25-2008, 11:14 PM	#7
joyjiggin' Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 109	Definitely, post of the month!!

10-26-2008, 11:15 AM	#8
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	quality report... thank you for not posting the any of the "two guys one kayak" footage....

10-26-2008, 11:59 AM	#9
KennyHill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Temecula CA. Posts: 117	Thats the smallest ive ever seen the surf there

10-26-2008, 06:08 PM	#10
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	sweet broke back tandem luv it !!!& who says this is not fish porn that was one hot sand dab so smoooth!!!!. the landing was epic it was a seen from the perfect storm

10-26-2008, 08:09 PM	#11
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	love it thats some nice stuff all the way around... for some reason i have the urge to google