Jumping YFC - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

CheapPelican · 05-27-2012, 12:40 PM

In the harbor I often see fish jumping. Yesterday I got a good look at one and am sure it was a yellow fin croaker. Are these running from a predator or do they just jump for the hell of it? I always try to put a lure in its path but its beginning to file like I'm wasting my time.

jorluivil · 05-27-2012, 01:12 PM

They're trying to get some sun.

The could be getting chased or chasing bait.......only one way to find out. The day you give up is the day the mystery fish will be cruising byyyyyyyyyy.

fishsouthcounty · 05-27-2012, 02:01 PM

I can tell you the ones you'll see in Dana Point Harbor are Mullet. Maybe same wherever your talking? Fun fighting fish if you can manage to get em hooked on your line.

05-27-2012, 12:40 PM	#1
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	Jumping YFC In the harbor I often see fish jumping. Yesterday I got a good look at one and am sure it was a yellow fin croaker. Are these running from a predator or do they just jump for the hell of it? I always try to put a lure in its path but its beginning to file like I'm wasting my time.

05-27-2012, 01:12 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	They're trying to get some sun. The could be getting chased or chasing bait.......only one way to find out. The day you give up is the day the mystery fish will be cruising byyyyyyyyyy. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

05-27-2012, 02:01 PM	#3
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	I can tell you the ones you'll see in Dana Point Harbor are Mullet. Maybe same wherever your talking? Fun fighting fish if you can manage to get em hooked on your line.