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

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.

Amish Ed · 03-10-2016, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Orca Winfrey

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

In my experience they have lock jaw most of the winter. But, it's close and you never know.

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.

Dave Legacy · 03-10-2016, 09:53 PM

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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.

That would be cool, thanks. From what I understand they're doing some dredging that is supposed to last a few months; I hope this is inaccurate!

Southman · 03-10-2016, 11:10 PM

Thanks for the report Ed. I managed to hit Newport bay yesterday (Wed.). Didn't arrive until about 10:30 a.m. Launched at the CG station.

Met 2 guys coming in from fishing. One guy managed 2 small cudas I think by the kelp off Corona. He also had 2 small bass of some kind.

Super high tide on arrival then as I fished, the outgoing tide was really moving. The fish I got all seemed to be located just off the main really fast current. It was easy to see where the current tailed off by the debris that swirled around. All fish caught we not in that fast current.

Fished the buoy line up towards little Corona, then back down to the moored boats by the CG station. Managed 5 bass - 2 spoties, 1 calico, 2 sandies. No keepers but one of the sandies was close.
All caught on 4" big hammers in Christmas tree color with small lead head.

I'll be curious to hear how you guys do if you hit up Dana Pt.

Amish Ed · 03-12-2016, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Southman

Thanks for the report Ed. I managed to hit Newport bay yesterday (Wed.). Didn't arrive until about 10:30 a.m. Launched at the CG station.

Met 2 guys coming in from fishing. One guy managed 2 small cudas I think by the kelp off Corona. He also had 2 small bass of some kind.

Super high tide on arrival then as I fished, the outgoing tide was really moving. The fish I got all seemed to be located just off the main really fast current. It was easy to see where the current tailed off by the debris that swirled around. All fish caught we not in that fast current.

Fished the buoy line up towards little Corona, then back down to the moored boats by the CG station. Managed 5 bass - 2 spoties, 1 calico, 2 sandies. No keepers but one of the sandies was close.
All caught on 4" big hammers in Christmas tree color with small lead head.

I'll be curious to hear how you guys do if you hit up Dana Pt.

Glad you found a few.

Orca Winfrey · 03-11-2016, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

That would be cool, thanks. From what I understand they're doing some dredging that is supposed to last a few months; I hope this is inaccurate!

The baby beach is being dredged, but we launched from the docks and no one minded.

Dave Legacy · 03-11-2016, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Orca Winfrey

The baby beach is being dredged, but we launched from the docks and no one minded.

Oh cool, my aunt has been launching her SUP from the docks, but I wasn't sure if dropping a kayak in the water would be ok. Thanks for the info.

Silbaugh4liberty · 03-12-2016, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Orca Winfrey

The baby beach is being dredged, but we launched from the docks and no one minded.

When did this start? I launched there on Sunday 2/28, and nothing was happening then at kids beach.

03-10-2016, 04:16 PM	#1
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, 08:40 PM	#5
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.

03-10-2016, 11:10 PM	#9
Southman Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 89	Thanks for the report Ed. I managed to hit Newport bay yesterday (Wed.). Didn't arrive until about 10:30 a.m. Launched at the CG station. Met 2 guys coming in from fishing. One guy managed 2 small cudas I think by the kelp off Corona. He also had 2 small bass of some kind. Super high tide on arrival then as I fished, the outgoing tide was really moving. The fish I got all seemed to be located just off the main really fast current. It was easy to see where the current tailed off by the debris that swirled around. All fish caught we not in that fast current. Fished the buoy line up towards little Corona, then back down to the moored boats by the CG station. Managed 5 bass - 2 spoties, 1 calico, 2 sandies. No keepers but one of the sandies was close. All caught on 4" big hammers in Christmas tree color with small lead head. I'll be curious to hear how you guys do if you hit up Dana Pt.