06/27 LJ AM - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

steamroll · 06-27-2007, 10:36 AM

I think I launched right before you. Easy dry launch. I had a tough time making bait but got enough to start fishing. Saw some nice marks right in front of the condo, got a nice run on the flyline, pulled in a frayed line. Looked over board and saw a few smaller mako swimming around. Trolled 2 baits Northwest and found a spot of big yt abusing a ball of bait. Tried to catch up to the commotion and land an iron in the middle but the fish sunk back down. Threw the iron at a few more smaller boil and headed in. Easy dry landing.

One Rev · 06-27-2007, 06:32 PM

So Nate, what your saying is you weren't fishing for "little fish" today? Just "Big Fish"? Just wondering.

One Rev
Mike Rankin
Somewhere east of Santee

Dennis · 06-28-2007, 06:40 AM

No worries, Afran. I'm just glad someone can use it, instead of it sitting in the garage.

Same story for me. Paddled out at around 0530. I had to do a quick repair job to the kayak... My f'n front hatch flew off, on the freeway. Luckily, not a lot of people were on the freeway (NB 805, between University Ave and El Cajon Blvd.). I went back around, but still couldn't find it. Went to LJ anyway. Unloaded the kayak and duct taped a new hatch cover. Duct tape is your friend! We saw two finning yellows that weren't hungry, and my co-worker had a nice run that wrapped her into kelp. Pretty nice day to be on the water.

madscientist · 06-28-2007, 08:05 AM

Bummer about the hatch, D. Glad your quick fix worked out. All quiet where I went except for a little T that played with my bait for a while and 14" halibut.

steamroll · 06-28-2007, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bohloe1

I had to do a quick repair job to the kayak... My f'n front hatch flew off, on the freeway.

Dennis,

I have an extra front hatch cover for a tarpon. You can have it. When are fishing next?

Nate

Dennis · 06-28-2007, 09:14 AM

Nate,
Thanks for the offer. I called Rik yesterday, and he was going to call the warehouse for an extra one. But, they had already closed. Fortunately, I went back and found it on the side of the freeway. Thanks again.

Brad,
Let me know when your out next... I'll get that $5 back to you.

06-27-2007, 10:36 AM	#1
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	I think I launched right before you. Easy dry launch. I had a tough time making bait but got enough to start fishing. Saw some nice marks right in front of the condo, got a nice run on the flyline, pulled in a frayed line. Looked over board and saw a few smaller mako swimming around. Trolled 2 baits Northwest and found a spot of big yt abusing a ball of bait. Tried to catch up to the commotion and land an iron in the middle but the fish sunk back down. Threw the iron at a few more smaller boil and headed in. Easy dry landing. __________________

06-28-2007, 06:40 AM	#3
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	No worries, Afran. I'm just glad someone can use it, instead of it sitting in the garage. Same story for me. Paddled out at around 0530. I had to do a quick repair job to the kayak... My f'n front hatch flew off, on the freeway. Luckily, not a lot of people were on the freeway (NB 805, between University Ave and El Cajon Blvd.). I went back around, but still couldn't find it. Went to LJ anyway. Unloaded the kayak and duct taped a new hatch cover. Duct tape is your friend! We saw two finning yellows that weren't hungry, and my co-worker had a nice run that wrapped her into kelp. Pretty nice day to be on the water. __________________ Hmmmm.....

06-28-2007, 08:05 AM	#4
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Bummer about the hatch, D. Glad your quick fix worked out. All quiet where I went except for a little T that played with my bait for a while and 14" halibut. __________________

06-28-2007, 09:14 AM	#6
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Nate, Thanks for the offer. I called Rik yesterday, and he was going to call the warehouse for an extra one. But, they had already closed. Fortunately, I went back and found it on the side of the freeway. Thanks again. Brad, Let me know when your out next... I'll get that $5 back to you. __________________ Hmmmm.....

06-27-2007, 06:32 PM	#2
One Rev Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 65	So Nate, what your saying is you weren't fishing for "little fish" today? Just "Big Fish"? Just wondering. One Rev Mike Rankin Somewhere east of Santee