La Jolla hookup Aug 29 and/or 30th - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chris138 · 08-15-2019, 09:53 AM

If you are making the trek to fish la jolla, just launch la jolla. You will be fine. Stash everything below deck you can and tie down the rest. The yellowtail dont care if there is surf or some wind, actually they seem to bite better when there is big swell and lots of current. In the late summer, the majority of significant swell are from the south, which is totally protected at the shores launch. Just charge it, you'll be fine.

I guess you haven't given us all the info, if you are an older individual or have some physical disabilities, I would be cautious. If you are a healthy adult and you have a PFD, charge it.

If you want to catch a yt you will have to focus on the yt the WHOLE trip. Get your bait as quickly as possible, put out your flyline, and just cover ground. Look for bait balls and birds. Your plan sounds good. Troll that mack and drop your jig on marks and you have a great shot!

jbara · 08-15-2019, 11:11 AM

Agree with chris. Stick to LJ or stay in the bay. Mission to LJ is 8 miles uphill. Point loma is to the south and the water to me is not as pleasant. Also if you end up with a strong current you will end up down the point would almost be easier to circle back into San Diego bay by that point and you would have to have outgoing incoming tide times perfect for that. Btw the kelp is really low this year.

08-15-2019, 09:53 AM	#1
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	If you are making the trek to fish la jolla, just launch la jolla. You will be fine. Stash everything below deck you can and tie down the rest. The yellowtail dont care if there is surf or some wind, actually they seem to bite better when there is big swell and lots of current. In the late summer, the majority of significant swell are from the south, which is totally protected at the shores launch. Just charge it, you'll be fine. I guess you haven't given us all the info, if you are an older individual or have some physical disabilities, I would be cautious. If you are a healthy adult and you have a PFD, charge it. If you want to catch a yt you will have to focus on the yt the WHOLE trip. Get your bait as quickly as possible, put out your flyline, and just cover ground. Look for bait balls and birds. Your plan sounds good. Troll that mack and drop your jig on marks and you have a great shot!

08-15-2019, 11:11 AM	#2
jbara Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 31	Agree with chris. Stick to LJ or stay in the bay. Mission to LJ is 8 miles uphill. Point loma is to the south and the water to me is not as pleasant. Also if you end up with a strong current you will end up down the point would almost be easier to circle back into San Diego bay by that point and you would have to have outgoing incoming tide times perfect for that. Btw the kelp is really low this year.