Newport, 3-10-16 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 03-10-2016, 11:51 AM

Definitely better on the back too.

I first saw them at the Fred Hall show a couple years back and it stuck in my mind. Glad I was able to get the cash together to get it.

Forgot to mention that I snapped 2 straps today. Guess they don't like years of sitting in the back of a pickup truck. Glad I always have extras. In fact I just used the new ones that came with the rack

blitzburgh · 03-10-2016, 12:15 PM

Thanks for the report Ed!

Harry Hill · 03-10-2016, 12:31 PM

I did not better after Ed left, just short bites, tried soaking some bait while I was casting but all I got was soggy bait. First time out solo on my Malibu P2T, I thought I was being smart by putting my Ascend seat on it but it put me so high the kayak wanted to roll every time I moved. I took it off but I had forgot to bring my regular seat so I just sat on the hatch and paddled. I don't recommend lots of paddling without a seat. It wasn't terrible but I was getting pretty tired. I used my bait tank and back pack as a back rest but the seat would have been better. Off the water at 10:30, fishless again.

Amish Ed · 03-10-2016, 04:16 PM

Sorry you blanked.

Next week, weather permitting, the pipe in Dana point. Should be better than Newport. But, you'll need some 1/2 to 1oz lead heads and appropriately sized baits. Squid strips would work for rattlesnakes and most likely bass too. 1oz torpedoes should suffice. Let me know if you want to go.

Harry Hill · 03-10-2016, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Sorry you blanked.

Next week, weather permitting, the pipe in Dana point. Should be better than Newport. But, you'll need some 1/2 to 1oz lead heads and appropriately sized baits. Squid strips would work for rattlesnakes and most likely bass too. 1oz torpedoes should suffice. Let me know if you want to go.

Just let me know where I'm going, I know nothing about Dana Point. I'm good to go though.

Dave Legacy · 03-10-2016, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Sorry you blanked.

Next week, weather permitting, the pipe in Dana point. Should be better than Newport. But, you'll need some 1/2 to 1oz lead heads and appropriately sized baits. Squid strips would work for rattlesnakes and most likely bass too. 1oz torpedoes should suffice. Let me know if you want to go.

Just a heads up I'm pretty sure Baby Beach is still closed; I think this includes the launch.

Harry Hill · 03-10-2016, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

Just a heads up I'm pretty sure Baby Beach is still closed; I think this includes the launch.

what and where is baby beach?

Orca Winfrey · 03-10-2016, 08:40 PM

Thanks for the report. The spotties there can get lockjaw when the tide is slack. Still always great to get on the water.

alanw · 03-10-2016, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

what and where is baby beach?

It's a nice easy free launch area in Dana Point harbor. I'll go take a look to see if it's open this weekend if you want. There was some sort of working barge and lots of piping in the channel last week, not sure what's up.

03-10-2016, 11:51 AM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Definitely better on the back too. I first saw them at the Fred Hall show a couple years back and it stuck in my mind. Glad I was able to get the cash together to get it. Forgot to mention that I snapped 2 straps today. Guess they don't like years of sitting in the back of a pickup truck. Glad I always have extras. In fact I just used the new ones that came with the rack __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

03-10-2016, 12:15 PM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Thanks for the report Ed! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

03-10-2016, 04:16 PM	#4
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Sorry you blanked. Next week, weather permitting, the pipe in Dana point. Should be better than Newport. But, you'll need some 1/2 to 1oz lead heads and appropriately sized baits. Squid strips would work for rattlesnakes and most likely bass too. 1oz torpedoes should suffice. Let me know if you want to go. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

03-10-2016, 12:31 PM	#3
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	I did not better after Ed left, just short bites, tried soaking some bait while I was casting but all I got was soggy bait. First time out solo on my Malibu P2T, I thought I was being smart by putting my Ascend seat on it but it put me so high the kayak wanted to roll every time I moved. I took it off but I had forgot to bring my regular seat so I just sat on the hatch and paddled. I don't recommend lots of paddling without a seat. It wasn't terrible but I was getting pretty tired. I used my bait tank and back pack as a back rest but the seat would have been better. Off the water at 10:30, fishless again.

03-10-2016, 08:40 PM	#8
Orca Winfrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: The I. E. Posts: 353	Thanks for the report. The spotties there can get lockjaw when the tide is slack. Still always great to get on the water.