The Unsalty - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

peguinpower · 08-24-2009, 10:08 PM

There is a legend. That north of Los Angeles, there exists bodies of water that are not salty. Believe it or not, no washdowns

Skeptical as I was, I took on the challenge. I embarked on a quest , up the I-5, ready to discover wonders. I was to experience this thing they call, unsalty water. At the same time, I was tasked to find the mystical lines.

I awoke at o'dark thirty. After a hurried breakfast of grog and mcsammiches, drove up the hills, to a mysterious place. Launched at sunrise. What is this. The water was warm, seems thinner. I took a taste. Eureka! The Unsalty

Before my journey, the learned elders of my local tackle shop imbibed on my some wisdom. Head into the bluffs, they said. Therein lies the magic lines.

After hours of fruitless meandering, the waters exploded with life. Blitzes the size of banquet halls appeared out of nowhere. Lo and behold, the magical lines began to appear.

First came the apprentices....

I switched to enchanting the mystical lines with light irons. The deeper they sank, the bigger the lines became.

It was wide open many times. Lotsa schoolies and a few going over 20 inches. My heart was racing when the blitzes started. I couldnt decide what rig to throw. Positioning the yak was also a bear due to the winds and the randomness of where the blitzes occurred. Luckily, they bit anything and everything. Got to use some kayak tricks too. PBers were casting to shore while I jigged irons 30 feet under their boats. Got me some bigguns that way

This is my first time fishing for stripers in freshwater. I really didnt know what I was doing 80% of the time I was there. When it all clicked, woo hoo what fun. As tradition dictates, when I cross out a specie on my list, I bring one home to eat

Called it a day when the wake board crowd showed up around noon

Most fish were caught on 6 pound green yozuri combat line (discontinued). All fish were 3 pounds and under.

I like this unsalty biz.

/bing

Matt · 08-24-2009, 10:20 PM

That looks awesome!! Thanks for sharing......road trip in my future!!!!

steveooo · 08-24-2009, 10:50 PM

Oooh. Me Likey. Great report Bing!

THE DARKHORSE · 08-24-2009, 11:33 PM

My poor Shimano Chronarch is dieing to get out there.

FishingBeast · 08-25-2009, 02:13 AM

Thanks for report.

j mo · 08-25-2009, 06:44 AM

Sweet

T-Rex · 08-25-2009, 10:52 AM

Bing,

Nice report and congrats on the stripers. I think you'll find that they are pretty tasty!

bender0240 · 08-26-2009, 10:51 AM

I remember catching my first Cormorant. Tasted a bit gamey really. J/K

Iceman · 08-26-2009, 11:31 AM

Very cool Bing striperpalooza!

08-24-2009, 10:08 PM	#1
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	The Unsalty There is a legend. That north of Los Angeles, there exists bodies of water that are not salty. Believe it or not, no washdowns Skeptical as I was, I took on the challenge. I embarked on a quest , up the I-5, ready to discover wonders. I was to experience this thing they call, unsalty water. At the same time, I was tasked to find the mystical lines. I awoke at o'dark thirty. After a hurried breakfast of grog and mcsammiches, drove up the hills, to a mysterious place. Launched at sunrise. What is this. The water was warm, seems thinner. I took a taste. Eureka! The Unsalty Before my journey, the learned elders of my local tackle shop imbibed on my some wisdom. Head into the bluffs, they said. Therein lies the magic lines. After hours of fruitless meandering, the waters exploded with life. Blitzes the size of banquet halls appeared out of nowhere. Lo and behold, the magical lines began to appear. First came the apprentices.... I switched to enchanting the mystical lines with light irons. The deeper they sank, the bigger the lines became. It was wide open many times. Lotsa schoolies and a few going over 20 inches. My heart was racing when the blitzes started. I couldnt decide what rig to throw. Positioning the yak was also a bear due to the winds and the randomness of where the blitzes occurred. Luckily, they bit anything and everything. Got to use some kayak tricks too. PBers were casting to shore while I jigged irons 30 feet under their boats. Got me some bigguns that way This is my first time fishing for stripers in freshwater. I really didnt know what I was doing 80% of the time I was there. When it all clicked, woo hoo what fun. As tradition dictates, when I cross out a specie on my list, I bring one home to eat Called it a day when the wake board crowd showed up around noon Most fish were caught on 6 pound green yozuri combat line (discontinued). All fish were 3 pounds and under. I like this unsalty biz. /bing Last edited by peguinpower; 08-24-2009 at 10:35 PM.

08-24-2009, 10:20 PM	#2
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	That looks awesome!! Thanks for sharing......road trip in my future!!!! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

08-24-2009, 11:33 PM	#4
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Looks like fun! My poor Shimano Chronarch is dieing to get out there. __________________

08-25-2009, 02:13 AM	#5
FishingBeast Junior Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ventura,CA Posts: 14	Nice striper Thanks for report.

08-26-2009, 11:31 AM	#9
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Very cool Bing striperpalooza! __________________

08-24-2009, 10:50 PM	#3
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Oooh. Me Likey. Great report Bing!

08-25-2009, 06:44 AM	#6
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	Sweet

08-25-2009, 10:52 AM	#7
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Bing, Nice report and congrats on the stripers. I think you'll find that they are pretty tasty!

08-26-2009, 10:51 AM	#8
bender0240 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 118	I remember catching my first Cormorant. Tasted a bit gamey really. J/K