La Jolla 8-2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FISH11 · 08-03-2019, 10:21 PM

I think I talked to you at the launch. There were some extra large sets mixed in the surf pattern for a wetter launch. Friday was certainly heavy overcast and did not clear up as early as on Monday but there were times when the water was nice and calm. Some bird action and bait was plenty in areas with some jumping but nothing caught on the fly lined mac or many jigs casts on the boils. Trolled those macs all day and never even lost one to the frickin furbags, even though I did have to wind one mac in a hurry, to keep it away from a sea lion. Enjoyed the day and pedaled the Revo over the usual places. Just for a little fun I did drop a laser minor jig for some various rock fish, but all were released unharmed after having their pictures taken. Drank some beers and overall it was a wonderful day on the water. When trying to get those nice yellows there's only one way to do it. Time spent on the water.

dsafety · 08-05-2019, 04:11 PM

One of the reasons that I stayed in the kelp on this trip is that I have developed a bit of a fear of fishing miles offshore by myself as was my common practice back in the day. I have never flipped my yak in open water. Launches and landings, well that is another story. The thought of being miles away from help, floating next to my turtled yak because I was unable to right the boat and drag my old bones back on board is concerning to say the least.

Some may call me a wus and they would be mostly correct. My wife is kinder. She accuses me of using good judgement for the first time in my yakfishing experience.

I am not afraid of going out over the horizon but I think that the next time I do this, I will have a fishing buddy with me. If there is anyone out there who would like to join me one of these days, please send me a PM.

Bob

Regor · 08-06-2019, 05:31 AM

Hey Bob, good to see you get back out there. I have not been out in a few years, but I have had reasons, and I am getting the itch to go back out again.

I still follow BWE and lurk, watching for any nice posts, especially after last year.

DragginPanda · 08-06-2019, 07:07 AM

Trolling a fly fishing rod seems pretty interesting.

I hope you find your launch buddy.

Tigermidge · 08-06-2019, 09:24 AM

I have been kayak fly fishing for 5 years.
If you have a Hobie just turn your drive around and drive backwards.
Works great for me.

Mark

tunaseeker · 08-12-2019, 07:20 PM

Good to see you posting up! And some old timers chiming in. I started kayaking in 2009... Havent posted here much as of late either... I seem to make more fish than I catch now a days... www.tbmetalart.com

dsafety · 08-17-2019, 03:14 PM

Maybe this thread will coax a few more of the senior crowd back to posting on BWE. I hope so.

For those who may be interested, I did find a fishing buddy, Mark (Fish11), whom I met at the launch a couple weeks ago. Mark and I went out last Tuesday and got to know one another.

It turns out that Mark and I have a lot in common, including being high school classmates at La Jolla High. We knew each other but not well. Small world.

Mark fishes at LJ regularly. His wealth of knowledge and experience is going to be a great help for me as I get back into this sport.

Tuesday's trip was successful for one of us. More on that in a future post.

Bob

08-03-2019, 10:21 PM	#1
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	LJ 8-2 I think I talked to you at the launch. There were some extra large sets mixed in the surf pattern for a wetter launch. Friday was certainly heavy overcast and did not clear up as early as on Monday but there were times when the water was nice and calm. Some bird action and bait was plenty in areas with some jumping but nothing caught on the fly lined mac or many jigs casts on the boils. Trolled those macs all day and never even lost one to the frickin furbags, even though I did have to wind one mac in a hurry, to keep it away from a sea lion. Enjoyed the day and pedaled the Revo over the usual places. Just for a little fun I did drop a laser minor jig for some various rock fish, but all were released unharmed after having their pictures taken. Drank some beers and overall it was a wonderful day on the water. When trying to get those nice yellows there's only one way to do it. Time spent on the water. Attached Images __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

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08-05-2019, 04:11 PM	#2
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	One of the reasons that I stayed in the kelp on this trip is that I have developed a bit of a fear of fishing miles offshore by myself as was my common practice back in the day. I have never flipped my yak in open water. Launches and landings, well that is another story. The thought of being miles away from help, floating next to my turtled yak because I was unable to right the boat and drag my old bones back on board is concerning to say the least. Some may call me a wus and they would be mostly correct. My wife is kinder. She accuses me of using good judgement for the first time in my yakfishing experience. I am not afraid of going out over the horizon but I think that the next time I do this, I will have a fishing buddy with me. If there is anyone out there who would like to join me one of these days, please send me a PM. Bob

08-06-2019, 05:31 AM	#3
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	Hey Bob, good to see you get back out there. I have not been out in a few years, but I have had reasons, and I am getting the itch to go back out again. I still follow BWE and lurk, watching for any nice posts, especially after last year.

08-06-2019, 07:07 AM	#4
DragginPanda Junior Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 18	Trolling a fly fishing rod seems pretty interesting. I hope you find your launch buddy.

08-06-2019, 09:24 AM	#5
Tigermidge Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lakewood, Ca Posts: 172	I have been kayak fly fishing for 5 years. If you have a Hobie just turn your drive around and drive backwards. Works great for me. Mark

08-12-2019, 07:20 PM	#6
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	Good to see you posting up! And some old timers chiming in. I started kayaking in 2009... Havent posted here much as of late either... I seem to make more fish than I catch now a days... www.tbmetalart.com

08-17-2019, 03:14 PM	#7
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Maybe this thread will coax a few more of the senior crowd back to posting on BWE. I hope so. For those who may be interested, I did find a fishing buddy, Mark (Fish11), whom I met at the launch a couple weeks ago. Mark and I went out last Tuesday and got to know one another. It turns out that Mark and I have a lot in common, including being high school classmates at La Jolla High. We knew each other but not well. Small world. Mark fishes at LJ regularly. His wealth of knowledge and experience is going to be a great help for me as I get back into this sport. Tuesday's trip was successful for one of us. More on that in a future post. Bob