11/27 Deep Rocks

[blackcloud9]

Got a limit of rockfish today when the current cooperated, around
165'-180' deep on both plastics and bait. Kinda fun. Lots of life
with some big marks - heard splashes I think there were threshers
slapping around ...




http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/blackcloud9/Fishing/RockfishLimit165009.jpg


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/blackcloud9/Fishing/RockfishLimit165001.jpg

[steveooo]

Fish look tasty, and you look like a Abercrombe model :eek: Best looking yak fisherman this side of the Mississippi! :sifone:
I've always wanted to try the BR launch. 7 ft from the north @ 7 Seconds coming up. Maybe I'll wait til a better window n:cool:

[GBF]

Good eats for sure.......Nice going!!

GBF

[bigbarrels]

nice! thanks for sharing:)

[Jzo]

Congrats. :cheers1:

[driftwood]

Good post! I always get nervous fishing for those reds. I always forget when their in season or not.

I like that Billy Idol thing you got going on... looks good :cheers1:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/27/BillyIdolFist.jpg (http://www.bigwatersedge.com/wiki/File:BillyIdolFist.jpg)
nice reds WTG!!!

[Aaron&Julie]

You're the man when it comes to rock-codding La Jolla. Awesome results again.

[Jimmyz123]

Nice, I love catching those. Keep in mind all to check your DFG regulations. Lingcod are off limits after November 30 and all other Rock fish are off limits after December 31 in American waters. If you go into Mexican water you're O.K. for all these. I haven't rockfished all this year, I'm bummed, I really like making Fish and Chips with those.

[ful-rac]

That's awsome! I love rockfish!:you_rock:

[old_rookie]

Dude that's awesome!!

[Iceman]

I think I can speak for both Larry and myself. We really get tired of replies to our fishing posts full of comments regarding our impeccable grooming, fashion sense and 007 good looks. :biggrinjester:

Nice cod! :sifone:

[Fiskadoro]

I think I can speak for both Larry and myself. We of replies to our fishing posts full of comments regarding our impeccable grooming, fashion sense and 007 good looks. :biggrinjester:

Nice cod! :sifone:

I here that. Get the same... but I really get tired of all those references to my "Nice cod" :sifone:

[blackcloud9]

Gee thanks Steveooo, I think! :)

Nice Andy! LOL!

I rec'vd a few PMs -- and I'd recommend Googling
"blackcloud9 rockfish" to see past posts covering
rockfish topics, or "larry laumann rockfish" to see
more.

The Big Rock launch is near the end of Winamar
Avenue in La Jolla, and I launch there because I
live a block away.

[blackcloud9]

Guess I'm stuck in helpful mode. Here is a little video from Saturday,
showing my launch and one of my favorite rockfish spots, 2.4 miles from
the launch:


http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/blackcloud9/Fishing/Fishing%20Videos/?action=view&current=RockfishLimitTripB11292010.mp4 (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/blackcloud9/Fishing/Fishing%20Videos/?action=view&current=RockfishLimitTripB11292010.mp4)

P.S. I will be doing my 5th year of Hobie kayak fishing seminars this year
at both the Fastlane Kayak shop and at the Fred Hall Show (Del Mar). As
always feel free to participate by asking questions of me at the shows, I
am never afraid to be helpful. I always have my kayak there along with all
of my equipment, lures, and best ideas to share with you.

Thanks to all of you who have supported my seminars by showing up to
these events.


For those who may be newer to the forums....

More videos:
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/blackcloud9/Fishing/Fishing%20Videos/

And photos:
http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/blackcloud9/Fishing/

[old_rookie]

The Big Rock launch is near the end of Winamar
Avenue in La Jolla, and I launch there because I
live a block away.

You must be cutting through someone's back yard....

http://www.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&ll=32.82486,-117.279495&spn=0.001909,0.002095&t=h&z=19

I see Winamar, but no access to the beach. Also looks like you need to pay close attention to the tides.

[One Rev]

Look a little closer.... It's there.... Shorebreak can be a little tough occasionally and I've come back to 3' waves crashing onto the beach after launching through ankle slappers. Sometimes bigger...

[blackcloud9]

: ) LOL. You are in the right spot.

There is 4' wide cement walkway between houses just north of the end of
Winamar. See just north of the smaller pool house in this picture - can't
see them but there are 3 wooden stairs and then a drop of between 1 and
10 feet to the sand.

The sand moves in and out all year. Right now there is plenty of sand,
the drop is only maybe 4 feet vertical ...

http://www.californiacoastline.org/cgi-bin/image.cgi?image=9563&mode=big&lastmode=sequential&flags=0&year=2002

[blackcloud9]

Kayaking conditions look to be super ideal for this whole week, and, thru
the weekend too.

I'm trout fishing on Saturday, but perhaps Sunday I will launch early at Big
Rock, and those interested and on time (6 am) with kayaks can caravan
out to go catch rockfish.

Anyone interested send me a PM.

P.S. I recommend pedal drives, its a long way out and I tend to move
pretty fast.

[THE DARKHORSE]

I'd be careful, Larry---there might be a line of anglers waiting on the beach come Sunday :D.

Just curious, have you bothered tanking up with live-squid lately and hitting those same stones? Much like your soft plastic, not setting the hook technique (to target the larger rockfish)---I would think using the whole, live squid would target the keepers rather than 6" nibblers, too.

Not to mention, I hear other, larger species like to eat live-squid as well :biggrinjester:.

[blackcloud9]

You are right Josh - but I enjoy the company - I've never seen another
kayaker out there. Its lonely :p, and its a big area to fish.

Couldn't find my rockfish article online which you are referring to, but yes
fishing whole squid is the ticket or better yet a whole squid on a big plastic
and swing only when you feel the right !THUMP! <THUMP>.

I'm confident that the new moon will have the squirts spawning, and I'm
actually calling for a full tanker blitz on the 5th or 6th or 7th at the cyn.

We'll see. :)

[THE DARKHORSE]

"I'm confident that the new moon will have the squirts spawning, and I'm
actually calling for a full tanker blitz on the 5th or 6th or 7th at the cyn.

We'll see." :)




While I realize there'll be more tidal movement on those days, I wouldn't expect a "full tanker blitz". In fact, I'd bet against it, with heavy odds to whomever wants to take that bet. Any takers?

Here's my question to you: Why would there be a "full tanker blitz" on those days---when there's squid, for miles, wrapping around the entire point? From the canyon to Crystal Pier---and beyond in both directions. You can make live-squid---all day long for Pete's sake---in the same spots that have been holding squid, for months now! I've found full-blown, middle of the day squid floats, out in the deeper spots (300' of water), too.

Good luck to everyone sitting on that same bed, in front of the condo; you're going to need it :D.

[chris138]

I'd be careful, Larry---there might be a line of anglers waiting on the beach come Sunday :D.


If there were a lineup of yaks launching/landing at the rock, I'd grab a sixer of sculpin IPA and a video camera... just to really enjoy the ensuing carnage and barrels!!!
:cheers1:

[Ndavissd]

Thanks for the great story and killer articles, really appreciate this kind of insight

Best regards

[Royak]

Yeah, BR is a terrific launch site -- second only to LJ Shores IMHO. There's an effort by enviros to include all or part of Windansea Beach in the proposed South La Jolla SMR. If successful, this could complicate its use by kayak fishermen when returning with fish. And, of course, surf fishermen could be completely screwed.

A less irrational northern border to that proposed no-take zone would be a few hundred feet south of Big Rock, meaning the cliff and wall known as "Pink Wall." The topography is distinct, with the area south being essentially impassable from Windansea.

Of course, the best solution is not to have any of the South LJ SMR, but it appears La Jolla is going to be getting a beat-down. Let's try to at least save Windansea's Big Rock from the MLPA juggernaut.