Finally - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dc1983 · 01-22-2012, 02:19 PM

Well I can finally post up a fishing report.

After fishing from my kayak for just under a year I final caught something.

Got to Dana Point at 6 this morning straight to the bait barge. I picked up some Sardines. Then it was time to start dragging them around as usual but today I actually caught something other then Lizard fish. the bigger halibut is only 23 inches but after the fight he put up I can't wait to hang into a bigger model

kobra · 01-22-2012, 02:55 PM

Congrats for breaking the ice.

mtnbykr2 · 01-22-2012, 02:58 PM

Is that DP...paid off for your efforts huh...way to go

01-22-2012, 02:58 PM

Way to go!! Try going to the kelp beds 3/4 mile
north of the marina for bass and halibuts. Or,
south along the shore line for calicos. good luck.

mtnbykr2 · 01-22-2012, 03:04 PM

hey Yani

dc1983 · 01-22-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

Is that DP...paid off for your efforts huh...way to go

It is DP right were you saw me last weekend

echo1er · 01-22-2012, 04:50 PM

good job... addict we are

JohnnyCope · 01-22-2012, 05:12 PM

Im happy to see that yak going to good use. Well done man

dc1983 · 01-22-2012, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyCope

Im happy to see that yak going to good use. Well done man

It is sir it is

I love it have you had the tandem out yet

Monovasia · 01-22-2012, 05:41 PM

I was going to go out and now regret it....always nice to catch fish in tough weather!

jorluivil · 01-22-2012, 07:02 PM

Good job on the hali. You gotta crawl before you walk!!!!

A little advise.............When measuring hali's try your best to measure them on a flat surface and if possible put the tape measure under the hali's body. A 23" legal hali can be a 21 illegal hali when the DFG measures it.

dc1983 · 01-22-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Good job on the hali. You gotta crawl before you walk!!!!

A little advise.............When measuring hali's try your best to measure them on a flat surface and if possible put the tape measure under the hali's body. A 23" legal hali can be a 21 illegal hali when the DFG measures

it.

Damn it I thought it was 24 inches so I released all 3 of them

I could have had fresh halibut for dinner

jorluivil · 01-22-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dc1983

Damn it I thought it was 24 inches so I released all 3 of them

I could have had fresh halibut for dinner

That's not a bad rule to follow.

The Kid · 01-22-2012, 08:10 PM

Well done. Now you will be out there as often as you can however you can if you aren't already to that point.

JohnnyCope · 01-22-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dc1983

I love it have you had the tandem out yet

Not yet. I'm looking to get it out this week. Wife thinks its to cold for the kids.
She let's me go alot so I don't want to push it to hard now !

yakrider · 01-23-2012, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dc1983

After fishing from my kayak for just under a year I final caught something.

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way to hang in there!!!

may hat is off to you for never giving up

blitzburgh · 01-23-2012, 07:23 AM

Good job!

The anticipation and (hopefully) catch of a fish never gets old, it just grows. One suggestion; While nothing beats time on the water, if you can make it to Fred Hall, spend the time. Take advantage of the GREAT seminars that guys like Kevin (Sea Samurai) and others will be conducting. Bring a note pad or something - TOO MUCH info to try to remember.

Amish Ed · 01-23-2012, 08:54 AM

Good job on your first non-lizards. I too would suggest leaving the harbor. Besides north and south try the Pipe.

Aaron&Julie · 01-23-2012, 12:09 PM

Good for you!

PapaDave · 01-25-2012, 08:02 AM

Congratulations! Welcome to the addiction.

01-22-2012, 02:19 PM	#1
dc1983 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Laguna Hills, Ca Posts: 309	Finally Well I can finally post up a fishing report. After fishing from my kayak for just under a year I final caught something. Got to Dana Point at 6 this morning straight to the bait barge. I picked up some Sardines. Then it was time to start dragging them around as usual but today I actually caught something other then Lizard fish. the bigger halibut is only 23 inches but after the fight he put up I can't wait to hang into a bigger model Attached Images

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mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Is that DP...paid off for your efforts huh...way to go __________________

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Monovasia Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 38	Great job.... I was going to go out and now regret it....always nice to catch fish in tough weather!

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jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Good job on the hali. You gotta crawl before you walk!!!! A little advise.............When measuring hali's try your best to measure them on a flat surface and if possible put the tape measure under the hali's body. A 23" legal hali can be a 21 illegal hali when the DFG measures it. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

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kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Congrats for breaking the ice.

01-22-2012, 02:58 PM	#4
yani Guest Posts: n/a	Way to go!! Try going to the kelp beds 3/4 mile north of the marina for bass and halibuts. Or, south along the shore line for calicos. good luck.

01-22-2012, 04:50 PM	#7
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	good job... addict we are

01-22-2012, 05:12 PM	#8
JohnnyCope The Four-Finger discount Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lost Posts: 267	Im happy to see that yak going to good use. Well done man

01-22-2012, 08:10 PM	#14
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	Well done. Now you will be out there as often as you can however you can if you aren't already to that point.

01-23-2012, 07:23 AM	#17
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Good job! The anticipation and (hopefully) catch of a fish never gets old, it just grows. One suggestion; While nothing beats time on the water, if you can make it to Fred Hall, spend the time. Take advantage of the GREAT seminars that guys like Kevin (Sea Samurai) and others will be conducting. Bring a note pad or something - TOO MUCH info to try to remember. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

01-23-2012, 08:54 AM	#18
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Good job on your first non-lizards. I too would suggest leaving the harbor. Besides north and south try the Pipe. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

01-23-2012, 12:09 PM	#19
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Good for you! __________________ "Never say die"

01-25-2012, 08:02 AM	#20
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	Congratulations! Welcome to the addiction.