1/2/2011 Big Bay Report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 01-02-2011, 07:51 PM

Thought I wasn't going to get out this morning but I took care of my chores and was able to get out anyway. Met up with a buddy named Robert, and we had a great time breaking in the New Year.

We launched at Tidelands this morning just after 7 A.M.

Sunrise Photo taken by Robert Sloan

We paddled out to the channel and started our drift. Robert hooked up on the first cast I farmed one on the first cast. Robert hooked up on a couple of casts later and I farmed another one. The outgoing tide was really strong at times good thing I had a drift sock. at 9 A.M. it was as if the breakfast bell was rung because the bite started going off. I had two lines out and I think Robert did as well. At times I would reel one in and then reel the next one in. Green grubs were the color of choice today and Anchovy color also. Each of us landed about a dozen or more bass all mine came from 9 A.M. to 10:15 when we started paddling back to the beach. Most fish were in the 1 1/2 to 2 pound range. Take my advice don't by the cheap plastic waders from Big 5 the bottom split in them and I was soaked all day. Here are some fish photos. (Fish Photos taken by Robert Sloan)

My setup for the water:

I'm telling you it's so nice to be able to get back out on the water again.

StinkyMatt · 01-02-2011, 08:57 PM

Looks like a nice day.......nothing huge but you guys were busy! Thanks for the report.

old_rookie · 01-02-2011, 09:07 PM

Nice report. I didn't see a heater in your set up photo.

Jimmyz123 · 01-03-2011, 05:15 AM

No heater needed I had layers of clothing, although the seat got wet somehow and the waders that I was wear ripped, too much chili I guess. It was a fun day.

Ndavissd · 01-03-2011, 05:55 PM

Looks like a good time had by all - love that spot

Jimmyz123 · 01-04-2011, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ndavissd

Looks like a good time had by all - love that spot

The best part about it was there were two other Kayakers fishing around the area and that was it. There was hardly anyone on the water. It was so peaceful, and the fish were on the chew so that made it better.

dfroggy54 · 01-04-2011, 09:06 AM

Spotttiiesss! X 2 on that spot

Jimmyz123 · 01-04-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dfroggy54

Spotttiiesss! X 2 on that spot

Honestly it was the most fun fishing I've had in a while. The last few times out have been nothing but lizard fish. This day was one after the other and probably would have continued had I not had to go, but an afternoon with my wife was also priceless.

01-02-2011, 07:51 PM	#1
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	1/2/2011 Big Bay Report Thought I wasn't going to get out this morning but I took care of my chores and was able to get out anyway. Met up with a buddy named Robert, and we had a great time breaking in the New Year. We launched at Tidelands this morning just after 7 A.M. Sunrise Photo taken by Robert Sloan We paddled out to the channel and started our drift. Robert hooked up on the first cast I farmed one on the first cast. Robert hooked up on a couple of casts later and I farmed another one. The outgoing tide was really strong at times good thing I had a drift sock. at 9 A.M. it was as if the breakfast bell was rung because the bite started going off. I had two lines out and I think Robert did as well. At times I would reel one in and then reel the next one in. Green grubs were the color of choice today and Anchovy color also. Each of us landed about a dozen or more bass all mine came from 9 A.M. to 10:15 when we started paddling back to the beach. Most fish were in the 1 1/2 to 2 pound range. Take my advice don't by the cheap plastic waders from Big 5 the bottom split in them and I was soaked all day. Here are some fish photos. (Fish Photos taken by Robert Sloan) My setup for the water: I'm telling you it's so nice to be able to get back out on the water again.

01-03-2011, 05:55 PM	#5
Ndavissd Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 41	Nice day Looks like a good time had by all - love that spot

01-04-2011, 09:06 AM	#7
dfroggy54 Rolly Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 245	Spotttiiesss! X 2 on that spot __________________ I Fish. I catch. I Eat.

01-02-2011, 08:57 PM	#2
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Looks like a nice day.......nothing huge but you guys were busy! Thanks for the report.

01-02-2011, 09:07 PM	#3
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Nice report. I didn't see a heater in your set up photo.

01-03-2011, 05:15 AM	#4
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	No heater needed I had layers of clothing, although the seat got wet somehow and the waders that I was wear ripped, too much chili I guess. It was a fun day.