Dana Point - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

DanaPT · 01-17-2013, 06:50 PM

Weather was supposed to be about 20 degrees warmer. Up early, at the boat ramp around 5:20 unload and to the headlands by 6:20. What an incredible sun-rise.

On my way out, for the first time, I had an encounter with a whale. Stealthy creatures. Heard the blow of water/air and caught the glimpse of the back half of the whale dive down. What's so amazing was how close to the outside harbor jetty it was.

There was a lot of sea-life. Seals were out in force. The birds were all sitting/floating around. Schools of bait swimming through, but my bait tank was not pumping so I didn't try too hard to make the bait.

Had the squid so I was fine. Worked a specific area I saw bait swim in and out of and this is what wanted to play. . .

Spaulding4181 · 01-17-2013, 07:11 PM

Definitely beats a morning in the office, great catch!

StinkyMatt · 01-17-2013, 07:54 PM

Whales scare and amaze me at the same time. I'm never sure if I should be following them or getting he hell out of dodge?

Biggameaddict · 01-17-2013, 08:00 PM

Nice fish and tips as always. Thanks.

JarrodMc · 01-18-2013, 08:58 AM

Looks like fun

Amish Ed · 01-18-2013, 10:15 AM

Making me jealous. I've been out of the game for almost 2 months thanks to illness, back problems, and wind.

Ggiannig89 · 01-18-2013, 10:20 AM

Nice bass. Thanks for the report

blitzburgh · 01-18-2013, 10:59 AM

Nice work, thanks for the report.

01-17-2013, 06:50 PM	#1
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	Dana Point Weather was supposed to be about 20 degrees warmer. Up early, at the boat ramp around 5:20 unload and to the headlands by 6:20. What an incredible sun-rise. On my way out, for the first time, I had an encounter with a whale. Stealthy creatures. Heard the blow of water/air and caught the glimpse of the back half of the whale dive down. What's so amazing was how close to the outside harbor jetty it was. There was a lot of sea-life. Seals were out in force. The birds were all sitting/floating around. Schools of bait swimming through, but my bait tank was not pumping so I didn't try too hard to make the bait. Had the squid so I was fine. Worked a specific area I saw bait swim in and out of and this is what wanted to play. . . Attached Images

01-17-2013, 08:00 PM	#4
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Nice fish and tips as always. Thanks. __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

01-18-2013, 10:15 AM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Making me jealous. I've been out of the game for almost 2 months thanks to illness, back problems, and wind. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

01-18-2013, 10:59 AM	#8
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Nice work, thanks for the report. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

01-17-2013, 07:11 PM	#2
Spaulding4181 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 30	Definitely beats a morning in the office, great catch!

01-17-2013, 07:54 PM	#3
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Whales scare and amaze me at the same time. I'm never sure if I should be following them or getting he hell out of dodge?

01-18-2013, 08:58 AM	#5
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	Looks like fun

01-18-2013, 10:20 AM	#7
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	Nice bass. Thanks for the report