Rockfish Opener 2015.... Anyone claiming first.. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blitzburgh · 03-02-2015, 12:30 PM

Second!

I hit Newport yesterday. Had to work hard for my limit but it never got too sketchy.

Dannowar · 03-02-2015, 12:32 PM

This momo fish is way funnier than the old momo fish.

JeffB · 03-02-2015, 01:05 PM

I hit LJ and was welcomed with 25mph winds with 30/35mph gusts. Fished a total of 15min. I wound up peddling for a solid 3.5hrs nonstop towing one guy into the kelp from a 1.5mile out then back out to grab another guy hanging on for dear life in a half filled kayak w/ water. Pumped it out, got him in and peddled him back him in tow. Took 3hrs. My legs were toast by the time we got back in.

Forecast was calling for 10mph winds with 14mph gusts with rain all day the night prior. They got the rain right but was far off on the wind. It didn't help that the wind was blowing due west

Lipripper92592 · 03-02-2015, 01:26 PM

Your a hero Jeff!!!!! I'm sure those guys where having a tough time. What time did the wind pick up....around 11:00 or so?

YTHunter · 03-02-2015, 01:53 PM

Nice job Jeff!

momo fish · 03-02-2015, 02:11 PM

You deserve a medal Jeff!! Great example of brotherhood on the water 👍

Any idea why they ventured so far out even with winds picking up?

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Originally Posted by JeffB

I hit LJ and was welcomed with 25mph winds with 30/35mph gusts. Fished a total of 15min. I wound up peddling for a solid 3.5hrs nonstop towing one guy into the kelp from a 1.5mile out then back out to grab another guy hanging on for dear life in a half filled kayak w/ water. Pumped it out, got him in and peddled him back him in tow. Took 3hrs. My legs were toast by the time we got back in.

Forecast was calling for 10mph winds with 14mph gusts with rain all day the night prior. They got the rain right but was far off on the wind. It didn't help that the wind was blowing due west

JeffB · 03-02-2015, 02:27 PM

They were with me, wind literally didn't hit until we got to the spot. Felt bad for the one bc he had been in the water for like 15min before I made it back to him

da22y · 03-02-2015, 06:43 PM

I saw Jeff's kayak on truck and ready to head home when I reached LJ shore after a longest peddle I ever made in LJ.

I have a Hobie Revolution 13 with turbo fins, and I log between 0.8 mile to 1.8 mile per hours against the wind and wind chops comes back in from my fishing hole .

Wind start blowing hard around 9am ,it is a washing machine..
I did not come home empty hand either :
9 rockfishs ,3 scorpions , and one legal lingcod.

My legs almost on strike when I reach shore, and to see the sandy access has become a little cliff ! No truck can drive thru !

This is a exercise day more than a fishing day.

03-02-2015, 12:30 PM	#1
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Second! I hit Newport yesterday. Had to work hard for my limit but it never got too sketchy. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

03-02-2015, 12:32 PM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	This momo fish is way funnier than the old momo fish. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

03-02-2015, 01:05 PM	#3
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	I hit LJ and was welcomed with 25mph winds with 30/35mph gusts. Fished a total of 15min. I wound up peddling for a solid 3.5hrs nonstop towing one guy into the kelp from a 1.5mile out then back out to grab another guy hanging on for dear life in a half filled kayak w/ water. Pumped it out, got him in and peddled him back him in tow. Took 3hrs. My legs were toast by the time we got back in. Forecast was calling for 10mph winds with 14mph gusts with rain all day the night prior. They got the rain right but was far off on the wind. It didn't help that the wind was blowing due west __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

03-02-2015, 01:53 PM	#5
YTHunter Carlisle Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 206	Nice job Jeff! __________________ <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NTOZ1JOXUkQ" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>

03-02-2015, 02:27 PM	#7
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	They were with me, wind literally didn't hit until we got to the spot. Felt bad for the one bc he had been in the water for like 15min before I made it back to him __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

03-02-2015, 01:26 PM	#4
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	Your a hero Jeff!!!!! I'm sure those guys where having a tough time. What time did the wind pick up....around 11:00 or so?

03-02-2015, 06:43 PM	#8
da22y Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 265	I saw Jeff's kayak on truck and ready to head home when I reached LJ shore after a longest peddle I ever made in LJ. I have a Hobie Revolution 13 with turbo fins, and I log between 0.8 mile to 1.8 mile per hours against the wind and wind chops comes back in from my fishing hole . Wind start blowing hard around 9am ,it is a washing machine.. I did not come home empty hand either : 9 rockfishs ,3 scorpions , and one legal lingcod. My legs almost on strike when I reach shore, and to see the sandy access has become a little cliff ! No truck can drive thru ! This is a exercise day more than a fishing day.