Worst La Jolla report ever. 9.15.18 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BFranke · 09-22-2018, 07:48 AM

It’s incredible how bitter sweet someone’s passing can be. We will never know the whys of what happened, but to see how it brings people closer together is amazing. I didn’t know Dave but can tell he was a great person and this tragic event has changed my outlook on the way I go about my daily routines. We will never know when it’s our time to go, so try and enjoy every moment to the fullest. Rest In Peace Dave!!

the dude · 09-23-2018, 07:33 AM

very sorry for your loss.

Davesdad · 09-23-2018, 08:25 AM

Some of Dave's family got to meet some of you guys yesterday.Thanks for supporting us and talking fishing.Thanks for letting me brag a little about my kid and what he's caught recently at La Jolla.The person that put up a picture of Dave and a nice Yellow on the wood poles near the launch.So kind of you.I'm wondering if you guys caught anything ? Seeing all of you paddle out and gather outside was cool to see.

FISH11 · 09-23-2018, 08:41 AM

It was good to be able meet you and your wife, John. I liked the fact that your family was able to experience some of the LJ kayak fishing community, that Dave was part off. I for one did not have much luck yesterday. All I talked to after coming back in around 1 pm said they didn't either. Bait was hard to catch, even guys in boats with bait did not seem to be having any better luck. It unfortunately has been that way for a while now at LJ. Some days it's more about being at the right place at the right time. I keep thinking things will change soon.

Semper Fi-shing · 09-23-2018, 09:05 AM

Levi, myself, John, and family

Semper Fi-shing · 09-23-2018, 09:09 AM

My buddy Daniel trying to release a shark without getting bit

Semper Fi-shing · 09-23-2018, 09:13 AM

My personal best fish, a 27 lb halibut at Redondo, happened to be on a yak

Davesdad · 09-23-2018, 09:56 AM

Thanks for that picture Chen.You'll get em next time.

FISH11 · 09-23-2018, 11:59 AM

Did not get lucky yesterday, just had what I thought was a sea lion but was probably a barracuda take my swim bait at the end of my sabiki for a good 3 second run but did not get hooked. So here are some pictures from the last few Yellows caught at La Jolla. The first picture is the sun coming up and shining through the clouds yesterday morning a short time after meeting Dave's family at the beach launch. The next one (siting on my lap) was released unharmed. I often release some and don't always take their picture. The one I'm holding and on the way back is sticking out of the fish bag made for a couple of my favorite pictures.

Semper Fi-shing · 09-23-2018, 03:21 PM

Wow. Yellowtail pictures give give goosebumps and inspiration.

Mr. NiceGuy · 09-23-2018, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Davesdad

The person that put up a picture of Dave and a nice Yellow on the wood poles near the launch. So kind of you.

Mr. NiceGuy · 09-23-2018, 04:19 PM

It was a beautiful morning and a beautiful sunrise. It was very nice to meet Dave's family, and to enjoy being with kindred spirits. I hope that sharing the beginning of this new day together can help to bring some healing and closure.

blitzburgh · 09-24-2018, 11:26 AM

So sorry for you and and your family's loss Sir. Prayers for you all during this unimaginable time.

09-23-2018, 07:33 AM	#2
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	very sorry for your loss. __________________ The dude abides.

09-23-2018, 08:41 AM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	It was good to be able meet you and your wife, John. I liked the fact that your family was able to experience some of the LJ kayak fishing community, that Dave was part off. I for one did not have much luck yesterday. All I talked to after coming back in around 1 pm said they didn't either. Bait was hard to catch, even guys in boats with bait did not seem to be having any better luck. It unfortunately has been that way for a while now at LJ. Some days it's more about being at the right place at the right time. I keep thinking things will change soon. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

09-23-2018, 09:05 AM	#5
Semper Fi-shing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Menifee Posts: 117	Levi, myself, John, and family Attached Images __________________ I've got 99 problems but a fish ain't one.

09-23-2018, 09:09 AM	#6
Semper Fi-shing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Menifee Posts: 117	My buddy Daniel trying to release a shark without getting bit Attached Images __________________ I've got 99 problems but a fish ain't one.

09-23-2018, 09:13 AM	#7
Semper Fi-shing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Menifee Posts: 117	My personal best fish, a 27 lb halibut at Redondo, happened to be on a yak Attached Images __________________ I've got 99 problems but a fish ain't one. Last edited by Semper Fi-shing; 09-23-2018 at 09:20 AM.

09-22-2018, 07:48 AM	#1
BFranke Junior Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 3	It’s incredible how bitter sweet someone’s passing can be. We will never know the whys of what happened, but to see how it brings people closer together is amazing. I didn’t know Dave but can tell he was a great person and this tragic event has changed my outlook on the way I go about my daily routines. We will never know when it’s our time to go, so try and enjoy every moment to the fullest. Rest In Peace Dave!!

09-23-2018, 08:25 AM	#3
Davesdad Junior Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 9	Some of Dave's family got to meet some of you guys yesterday.Thanks for supporting us and talking fishing.Thanks for letting me brag a little about my kid and what he's caught recently at La Jolla.The person that put up a picture of Dave and a nice Yellow on the wood poles near the launch.So kind of you.I'm wondering if you guys caught anything ? Seeing all of you paddle out and gather outside was cool to see.

09-23-2018, 09:56 AM	#8
Davesdad Junior Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 9	Thanks for that picture Chen.You'll get em next time.

09-23-2018, 11:59 AM	#9
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Did not get lucky yesterday, just had what I thought was a sea lion but was probably a barracuda take my swim bait at the end of my sabiki for a good 3 second run but did not get hooked. So here are some pictures from the last few Yellows caught at La Jolla. The first picture is the sun coming up and shining through the clouds yesterday morning a short time after meeting Dave's family at the beach launch. The next one (siting on my lap) was released unharmed. I often release some and don't always take their picture. The one I'm holding and on the way back is sticking out of the fish bag made for a couple of my favorite pictures. Attached Images __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

09-23-2018, 03:21 PM	#10
Semper Fi-shing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Menifee Posts: 117	Wow. Yellowtail pictures give give goosebumps and inspiration. Attached Images __________________ I've got 99 problems but a fish ain't one.

09-23-2018, 04:19 PM	#12
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	It was a beautiful morning and a beautiful sunrise. It was very nice to meet Dave's family, and to enjoy being with kindred spirits. I hope that sharing the beginning of this new day together can help to bring some healing and closure.

09-24-2018, 11:26 AM	#13
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	So sorry for you and and your family's loss Sir. Prayers for you all during this unimaginable time. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe