tamarack beach easy launch - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 08-17-2013, 09:15 AM

Try and get into the habit of carrying some dead squid just in case the bait is nowhere to be found. If/when you catch squid keep it and freeze it for the next trip. Also, if you're fishing the kelp look for alleys or potholes, drop or drag some bait in that area(especially if its sandy) and wait.

P.S.
since I don't use plastics maybe someone that does can chime in and give you a few pointers.

PE.rider · 08-17-2013, 06:53 PM

I like using 3" bighammers around the edges of kelp paddies. I use a small syringe and inject Pro Cure Krill oil for Sheepshead and Sardine Oil for Calico Bass. Sometimes, it takes something new like a 5/8 bucktail jig or skirted jig plus Berkley Gulp Shad on the hook to mix things up.

You like to mix your food up, I can tell you from experience that the fish need novel presentations too.

Good luck!

Im bent · 08-17-2013, 08:44 PM

I tried again today. I threw plastics around the edges of the kelp line,I put frozen squid texas rig, I put squid on a dropper loop nothing was out there.
I dont know what else to do.. Any tips? Trying again manana

echo1er · 08-17-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Try and get into the habit of carrying some dead squid just in case the bait is nowhere to be found. If/when you catch squid keep it and freeze it for the next trip. Also, if you're fishing the kelp look for alleys or potholes, drop or drag some bait in that area(especially if its sandy) and wait.

P.S.
since I don't use plastics maybe someone that does can chime in and give you a few pointers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r4X8W0wmro

Grunt31 · 08-18-2013, 02:21 PM

One thing i find works for me, other than squid over there, is grabbing a little 3"-5" watermelon colored grub, throw it on a 1/8 oz jig head... toss into the paddies, and jig it to make some disturbance on the water in the kelp. You will see some attacks at it, and probably pull some bass in. if you need live bait for free, go out and dedicate a good half hour working around the kelp with a sabiki rig, and loading up on some bait- sometimes it can be hit or miss. i punched out there yesterday with a buddy in his boat trolling for bonita on the way out from the boat basin. got 8 in. and we threw a lively sardine on both our hooks, both got hooked up with crazy bendo, mine popped off pretty quick, and his stayed on for a good 15-20 minutes and popped... either way good luck and hope some luck changes... it can be ruogh fishing out there. but be ready for a big haul one of these days..

08-17-2013, 09:15 AM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Try and get into the habit of carrying some dead squid just in case the bait is nowhere to be found. If/when you catch squid keep it and freeze it for the next trip. Also, if you're fishing the kelp look for alleys or potholes, drop or drag some bait in that area(especially if its sandy) and wait. P.S. since I don't use plastics maybe someone that does can chime in and give you a few pointers. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

08-17-2013, 06:53 PM	#2
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	I like using 3" bighammers around the edges of kelp paddies. I use a small syringe and inject Pro Cure Krill oil for Sheepshead and Sardine Oil for Calico Bass. Sometimes, it takes something new like a 5/8 bucktail jig or skirted jig plus Berkley Gulp Shad on the hook to mix things up. You like to mix your food up, I can tell you from experience that the fish need novel presentations too. Good luck!

08-17-2013, 08:44 PM	#3
Im bent Junior Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 18	I tried again today. I threw plastics around the edges of the kelp line,I put frozen squid texas rig, I put squid on a dropper loop nothing was out there. I dont know what else to do.. Any tips? Trying again manana

08-18-2013, 02:21 PM	#5
Grunt31 Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pendleton Posts: 80	One thing i find works for me, other than squid over there, is grabbing a little 3"-5" watermelon colored grub, throw it on a 1/8 oz jig head... toss into the paddies, and jig it to make some disturbance on the water in the kelp. You will see some attacks at it, and probably pull some bass in. if you need live bait for free, go out and dedicate a good half hour working around the kelp with a sabiki rig, and loading up on some bait- sometimes it can be hit or miss. i punched out there yesterday with a buddy in his boat trolling for bonita on the way out from the boat basin. got 8 in. and we threw a lively sardine on both our hooks, both got hooked up with crazy bendo, mine popped off pretty quick, and his stayed on for a good 15-20 minutes and popped... either way good luck and hope some luck changes... it can be ruogh fishing out there. but be ready for a big haul one of these days..