LJ help
 

I'm thinking about heading to LJ tomorrow (Thurs.) for only the 3rd time. Hoping a YT may still be lurking. Already getting excited for the surf launch/landing extravaganza. Plan to make bait and head out to the grounds. Speaking of the grounds, where are they?

Looking for recommendations as to which way to head after I launch.
Thinking about heading straight out from the point. Other thought is to head a little more north straight out from the Scripps Pier.

Any thoughts or recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Southman

Up and down coastal so-cal, the recent YT bite has been all about deep bait schools on the rock fishing spots. After you make bait, you want to be looking for structure in the 160-200' zone. A lot of the yellows are being caught in 300'+ feet water. You should be fishing dropperloop fin bait on the drift and yoyo iron when you mark the school. If you don't see anything on the sonar out deep, consider a plan B in tight to the kelp on the bottom. But really focus on those deep rockpiles. Hint: lobster pots in deep water are often near structure.

Good luck!

launching at la jolla is about as easy as it gets, drive down to the end of avenida de la playa and either drive out on to the sand or park, unload, then find parking. Paddle strait out from shore until you get out of the mlpa area. Bait can be made all over. Head further west or north to get to deeper water.