I also love fishing without a soul in sight
. Who wants to keep seeing the same dude holding big fish? Not me. Well, I'll admit I love looking at pictures of myself holding giant fish. I can do that all day in the comfort of my home, though.
Besides, I did share the stoke already this month with the Yellowtail (40" fork length) below. I think she qualifies as a big October fish.
The regulars fishing around here know I've caught quite a few since, but I don't think the internet is the best place to share the stoke. That said, I'm probably going to keep my posting routine (once a month) until someone else picks up the slack. Unfortunetely, it seems we need to rely on new members of the site to share the slightest hint of incentive. And if you're the type who needs a heavy dose of incentive...I'm sure someone will leak a wide open bite sooner or later. I'm just not, that guy.
On the side of the heavy hint...there are squid in La Jolla. Much like there are squid in La Jolla year round. With two deep canyons joined at the hip, plenty of structure with ideal habitat. It's no secret. These big fish you speak of are also in La Jolla year round...much like most every healthy kelp structure adjacent to a canyon up the coast. Last time I checked we don't talk about those locations on the internet, though. For good reason.
Before anyone starts packing the squid-jigs with plans of heading out in the 25 mph south wind today...some of the Yellowtail I caught in June, July, August and September also had squid in their stomachs. Why a Yellowtail hit a surface Greenback Mackerel yesterday, who cares? The mystery is what keeps me coming back for more.
Remember, as always, the absolute best time to go fishing and I mean the best time, is when you can
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