La Jolla 2-14-2022 on the Solo Skiff

[Salty]

Originally Posted by FISH11

Yeah, it can get frustrating, but catching some undersize and releasing then can help satisfy the fishing part. Since when I started on a Malibu X Factor kayak back in early 2013, I tried to always remember that the MOST important part of any trip was to get a little exercise and to use the time on the water to RELAX and feel better. Not to get all wound up on the fishing side, otherwise what's the point. Time on the water does get rewarded. Being on the water is better for your health than watching a TV or computer screen.

Couldn't agree more! Just being on the water, chilling with dolphins, whales, sea lions and sharks and watching awesome sunrises from offshore in a tiny kayak is a privilege in itself. That alone is something so many people on the planet will never get to experience! The chance to get a trophy fish on the line is that added bonus and motivation to get back on the water after those bad days we've all had lol

[jruiz]

I see alot of reports of folks catching bait, fly lining bait or trolling nomads or some other diving lure, and blanking out saying the fish must not have been there. I know the majority of the kayak fisherman fish this way at LJ. It's an effective way to catch yellowtail most times of the year but sometimes it's not. I guess my question is do you guys ever change it up? Try a dropper loop at the bottom? Yoyo over marks? Catch squid on a not so secret squid bite? Or just say, you know what I'm just going to target halibut today?

[FISH11]

Originally Posted by jruiz

I see alot of reports of folks catching bait, fly lining bait or trolling nomads or some other diving lure, and blanking out saying the fish must not have been there. I know the majority of the kayak fisherman fish this way at LJ. It's an effective way to catch yellowtail most times of the year but sometimes it's not. I guess my question is do you guys ever change it up? Try a dropper loop at the bottom? Yoyo over marks? Catch squid on a not so secret squid bite? Or just say, you know what I'm just going to target halibut today?

Yes to all the other choices. Dropper loops, slider sinkers, etc., I haven't used squid in a while and it's even better when it's caught fresh there. Dropped and tossed several jigs, but in the end some of that just becomes more WORK and as fishing has been slow even using the other methods, I choose to just drift at times to relax. Other times I troll a lure, just cause it allows me to cover a lot more water faster , while searching for better signs on the FF. Everybody has their own methods and I prefer to just enjoy the day when the fishing is slow. There is just no place I can relax as much given my age I can't play sports, snow skii, or hike like I used to and being on the water is a blast and even though the Solo Skiff doesn't have the power my stand up Jet Ski had, it's almost as much fun. Just can't do all the free style tricks, I used to love to do 30+ years ago.

[katchfish]

Good effort Mark!

Love those purple jelly’s!

[Jxjones]

Thanks for the post Mark. See you on the water soon!

[daperrin]

Wish I could pedal my Hobie that fast
Thanks for the video, beautiful footage. Maybe a fish on the next one but like you said its more about enjoying the moment.

[FISH11]

Originally Posted by Salty

Couldn't agree more! Just being on the water, chilling with dolphins, whales, sea lions and sharks and watching awesome sunrises from offshore in a tiny kayak is a privilege in itself. That alone is something so many people on the planet will never get to experience! The chance to get a trophy fish on the line is that added bonus and motivation to get back on the water after those bad days we've all had lol

X2.....