LJ First Open Water Ever - Thursday 8/18
 

Hola, I'm a member of some other forums with a group of kayak fishers. I can't get on the other board from my current location. :(

I've fished the bays a couple handfuls of time on tarpon140, now on a hobie outback. I have a buddy who has been out once in the bays and he's convinced me to head out to La Jolla thursday. I know most people are working thursdays, but I thought I'd throw this out there. If anyone is willing to somewhat take me and my buddy under their wing, or just let us tag along and see what to do, I'd really appreciate it.

I've never made bait before and I'm lacking a bait tank, so we'll see if I can even manage that. Give me a heads up if someone is planning on being out there and doesn't mind watching over a couple kayak babies.

I can't make it on thurs. but keep trying!

I think if you bring . . .
 

Beer or something to share, I'm thinking you'd have no problem getting the help you are looking for.

If some guy said hello to me and offered me something nice like that, How could I say no?


:cheers1:

Well I'd be happy to provide some beer to a friend willing to help me out and show me around. I do it all the time, I'll even get whatever kind that friend wants as long as they're old enough to drink and it's not some obscure hard to find beverage.:)

Google "bait tube", cheap and easy set up to use instead of tank for macs in La Jolla

I've got the plans for the bait tube and I was going to try and make one on Wednesday. I'll eventually get one of the hobie live wells I think.

Pacifico is a crowd pleaser

Did someone say beer?!!!!!:paddleersmilie:

Beer? What time?

Whomever doesn't mind showing me around needs to tell me what kind of beer and the time. I'm open in the morning but gotta be home by 2pm.

I greatly appreciate it.

I will be out there Thursday, but I will probably be putting on a few miles and targeting a species not really ideal for a first time outing, but beer and a good attitude will probably get you where you want to be... If no one bites, (excuse the pun), call me on 72 early, I am not a guide, but I will show you a couple things about LaJolla before I head out to the far reaches.;) I usually launch around 3:30 to 4:00 am, depending on the night before.:cheers1:

Thanks Handyman, I'll go pick up a radio tomorrow. Is 72 the standard channel for yakkers out there? What's your preferred beverage?

72 is usually the channel most Yakkers in LJ will be on. No need to get beer just for me, but if you happen to have a cold dark stout bitter beer of any kind I might be talked into one.;):cheers1:.

Hahaha I know what you mean see you out there with all the coooooooooooooks!!!

I'll be out there Thursday on a tandem. Maybe 5:30 or so. Nothing hard core, just gonna putt around the kelp and get some fish taco ingredients while soaking a bait or two.

Real mellow stuff, no marathon trek. Feel free to come by if you want company paddling out or if you spot us on the water.

Sweet! Thanks Chen. What kind of yak are you in? I've never been out there so I'm not sure how difficult it will be to find you.

I really look forward to meeting up with some people and learning. I've been fishing inn the bays mostly by myself for just over a year and so far I've learned everything I know about fishing from the Internet.

One suggestion take pills or else this :puke: might happen to you if you do not hit the ocean that much.

I normally toss some grubs around. Out there what should I use if I fail at making bait? Dropper looped frozen squid? Or a mackerel colored swim bait?

Thursdays are almost always very light on crowd. If it was like the last few weeks, you'll have no problem spotting the few kayaks out there. Maybe you'll run across less than a dozen fishing kayaks the entire morning...

I will be on a red colored perception tandem. Very likely the only people fishing on a tandem kayak on a weekday, so I don't think you'll miss it.

if you can't find bait, i would bring some fresh frozen squid from ranch 99, bring like a dozen or so...... good luck, hope you catch something good

Right now it is hard to not make bait with a sabiki of any kind. For the kelp line my favorite thing to do is throw plastics/ jigs while soaking one live bait or two dead squid to avoid tangles one mid column and one low. If the bite is super slow do not be afraid to venture off the kelp a bit and target some whites or bottom critters! And if you are super ready for a bigger bite try trolling some macks behind you for awhile and see what happens!:yt:
Good Luck!

Well I made it out there this morning. A bit later then I planned on, took longer to get all my gear together. I met a couple really cool people, not sure if all of them are from this community. Cheng gave me some good info and tips, some guy named Aaron and another guy, unfortunately I can't remember his name, gave me some tips on launching and landing in the surf. Apparently those tips were invaluable cuz I didn't roll on either today. I got soaked, but I didn't flip. I did break one of my bass poles on the landing, I had the pole in a bad place and ended up stepping on it when peddling.

While loading up my truck I met Sharon, she was really cool and told me about some of the stuff I would need to chase the bigger fish. I had a blast even though I got a lil sick like TheKid said I might. So I'll buy some dramamine get some stronger gear and start chasing some of those bigger fish. I hope to see some of you out there, and actually hope to meet more of you and learn what I need to do to land some of those monsters you guys catch.

I did catch a couple bass, small barracuda and a nice rock fish.

I am so glad you had a great time, sorry about the bass pole... I figured if you are at the lauch with a smile and a good attitude most of the yak fishermen are very cool about sharing a bit of their experience.

See you OTW some time!:cheers1:

Nice meeting you today.

Don't worry about getting seasick. It takes only a couple of times out to get used to it. You'll probably be fine without dramamine by your next trip.

Nice meeting you at the launch, and glad if I helped with it. If I'm not mistaken, your name was Jake? Correct me if I'm wrong, I often am with names.
Sounds like your launch was like mine. The waves were bigger than normal, and I took white water over the bow, too. I'm glad you didn't roll. Landings can be particularly hairy at times. Sorry about the rod breaking.
I went solo without my Julie. Sounds like you did better than me. I covered probably 10 miles total, and except for mackeral (saved for lobster season), I only caught 3 small sand-dabs I released. I'm jones'ing for a yellow.
Now, that you got the feel, I'm sure you'll be back.

Yup my name is Jake. If it wasn't for all of the advice I got on the beach I probably would have rolled in the surf. :you_rock:

Another guy told me about aguide he hired named Josh Pruitt who I believe posts on here as well.

Nope....name doesn't ring a bell.:D

His name has been banned from mortals' minds by the fishing gods for how much carnage he has laid forth on the fish of SD. :D