First LJ Trip Saturday - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SouthernChef11 · 03-09-2017, 10:58 AM

Hello! This is my first post. Posting to see if anyone wants to join me at La Jolla this Saturday. I recently moved to San Diego, and bought a kayak. I'm used to fishing in lakes and rivers back in Alabama, and am beginning to get familiar with saltwater. I've been out in the bay a couple times, but will try my luck trolling live bait at LJ on Saturday. Hoping to meet some new people, and get some tips and advice. Have a good one!

NICKWORN · 03-09-2017, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthernChef11

Hello! This is my first post. Posting to see if anyone wants to join me at La Jolla this Saturday. I recently moved to San Diego, and bought a kayak. I'm used to fishing in lakes and rivers back in Alabama, and am beginning to get familiar with saltwater. I've been out in the bay a couple times, but will try my luck trolling live bait at LJ on Saturday. Hoping to meet some new people, and get some tips and advice. Have a good one!

You can always be sure that a group is going to be out at LJ on a Saturday, id recommend introducing yourself to some of the folks at the launch and see if you can tag along for the day.

If not give DEAMON a shout, he loves company!

SouthernChef11 · 03-09-2017, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

You can always be sure that a group is going to be out at LJ on a Saturday, id recommend introducing yourself to some of the folks at the launch and see if you can tag along for the day.

If not give DEAMON a shout, he loves company!

What's a normal time that everyone launches?

chris138 · 03-09-2017, 12:54 PM

Hey Chef,

You probably would want to launch right around sun up, just so you can see the waves at the launch (should be tiny) and see the line up of the cove.

You have to paddle west about 1/2 mile to get out of the marine reserve. No fishing is allowed near the launch. Use your phone GPS, or just keep paddling west until you see other kayaks and boats fishing.

Your strategy should be simple: Catch mackerel for bait. Buy a sibiki to catch the mackerel. Then troll the mackerel on a flyline (no weights, a hook only) around with the reel out of gear and the clicker on.

Good Luck!
CB

Dannowar · 03-09-2017, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

You can always be sure that a group is going to be out at LJ on a Saturday, id recommend introducing yourself to some of the folks at the launch and see if you can tag along for the day.

If not give DEAMON a shout, he loves company!

Lol. That guys off the water long before anyone launches.

GregAndrew · 03-09-2017, 02:08 PM

Most of the guys out there will be happy to tell you what is working for them. They may not want to tell you where or when, but the how is rarely a secret. Just don't be the guy that paddles/pedals up to them with your own lines in the water.

FISH11 · 03-09-2017, 02:30 PM

Number one make sure you have leashes on all your gear, you don't want to loose. Good luck!

Dee84cali · 03-09-2017, 02:50 PM

I'll be out there with my brother.. we're coming from OC, planning on being there by 5-5:30

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Deamon · 03-09-2017, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

If not give DEAMON a shout, he loves company!

Hahaha!!! I met a very good dude last week...Katchfish...Ken. He was like "dude, last time I came up on you...you must have been having a bad day"...I was like, "Hey man, don't ever let a little stink eye stop you..." hahahahahaha!!!! It sure didn't work on MoFo Nick!!!!

Jim

NICKWORN · 03-10-2017, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Deamon

Hahaha!!! I met a very good dude last week...Katchfish...Ken. He was like "dude, last time I came up on you...you must have been having a bad day"...I was like, "Hey man, don't ever let a little stink eye stop you..." hahahahahaha!!!! It sure didn't work on MoFo Nick!!!!

Jim

And just think, I wouldn't of caught all those

this year if I wasn't persistent!!

5-20 · 03-10-2017, 07:51 PM

Just remember that you can yell "roll tide" as much as you want to but it's still only going to change once every 6 hours or so.

SouthernChef11 · 03-10-2017, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 5-20

Just remember that you can yell "roll tide" as much as you want to but it's still only going to change once every 6 hours or so.

Hahaha! Don't worry, I only shout "War Eagle"!

Deamon · 03-11-2017, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

And just think, I wouldn't of caught all those

this year if I wasn't persistent!!

You know NickMan...older kayak fisherman have feelings too,

.
One more go hard at it next season before I officially proclaim the bay being fished out of bugs...but the one positive for my 2016 season: Sting Ray counts were low too

erinoo · 03-11-2017, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Deamon

Hahaha!!! I met a very good dude last week...Katchfish...Ken. He was like "dude, last time I came up on you...you must have been having a bad day"...I was like, "Hey man, don't ever let a little stink eye stop you..." hahahahahaha!!!! It sure didn't work on MoFo Nick!!!!

Jim

Katchfish..Ken a good dude..?? He's a Communist..

the dude · 03-11-2017, 10:36 AM

checkout the fishalerts app for the boundaries of the mpa

03-09-2017, 10:58 AM	#1
SouthernChef11 Junior Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 3	First LJ Trip Saturday Hello! This is my first post. Posting to see if anyone wants to join me at La Jolla this Saturday. I recently moved to San Diego, and bought a kayak. I'm used to fishing in lakes and rivers back in Alabama, and am beginning to get familiar with saltwater. I've been out in the bay a couple times, but will try my luck trolling live bait at LJ on Saturday. Hoping to meet some new people, and get some tips and advice. Have a good one!

03-09-2017, 02:30 PM	#7
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,641	Number one make sure you have leashes on all your gear, you don't want to loose. Good luck! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

03-11-2017, 10:36 AM	#15
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	checkout the fishalerts app for the boundaries of the mpa __________________ The dude abides.

03-09-2017, 12:54 PM	#4
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Hey Chef, You probably would want to launch right around sun up, just so you can see the waves at the launch (should be tiny) and see the line up of the cove. You have to paddle west about 1/2 mile to get out of the marine reserve. No fishing is allowed near the launch. Use your phone GPS, or just keep paddling west until you see other kayaks and boats fishing. Your strategy should be simple: Catch mackerel for bait. Buy a sibiki to catch the mackerel. Then troll the mackerel on a flyline (no weights, a hook only) around with the reel out of gear and the clicker on. Good Luck! CB

03-09-2017, 02:08 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Most of the guys out there will be happy to tell you what is working for them. They may not want to tell you where or when, but the how is rarely a secret. Just don't be the guy that paddles/pedals up to them with your own lines in the water.

03-09-2017, 02:50 PM	#8
Dee84cali Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Fullerton Posts: 145	I'll be out there with my brother.. we're coming from OC, planning on being there by 5-5:30 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-10-2017, 07:51 PM	#11
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Just remember that you can yell "roll tide" as much as you want to but it's still only going to change once every 6 hours or so.