Squid boats !!!

[THE DARKHORSE]

Originally Posted by Gino

Its from when the 2000 people and boats are in a 2 square mile radius of each other. Boat traffic alone can shut a bite off completely. There is people that put the time in. and get rewarded. And at la jolla, lot sof people who dont put the time and get really rewarded which is cool too. But if yuou want to know about the bite, all you gotta do is go fishin.

You took the words out of my mouth. Thanks. There's nothing wrong with fishing reports, even real-time current dope fishing reports---on occasion. Some bite situations call for utter silence, though. Local squid bites are typically one of them. Another fine example would be a middle of Winter, wide-open Yellowtail, surface-iron bite---it only takes a couple of skiffs to shut some of these bites down .

Then again, this Summer for example, there was damn near wide-open Yellowtail conditions for months---with hardly anyone on it! Day after day of being surrounded by Yellowtail without a soul in sight was a little creapy. I got used to it, though. All things considered, crowd and fish wise---one of the best seasons ever. Like always, if you're the type who waits for reports to go fishing, plan on missing a lot of epic bites.

It's real easy guys: go fishing, take pretty pictures, then post a report of your own.

[steveooo]

Here is my real time dope report. Went to LJ today from 5am til 9am ish. Skunked, unless you count mega macs and a bonie. Saw a few really ugly guys out there fishing doing about as good as I did.

[StinkyMatt]

I hear you, the point about the powerboats is right on. There is nothing worse then fishing 15 feet away from a boat on each side, especially not polite folks. I am not sure just how much "we" are really being spied on.

There is no better way to find a hot bite then to be out there 3 times a week, I wish I was involved in the industry or my schedule allowed me 3-4 days a week. Until then I'll keep plucking away and trying to decipher the secret code.

Ok. Research boats it is. I get it.

Matt

[Matt]

Hey Steveoooooo good seeing you too sweetcheeks!!! Hahahaha

[dsafety]

While I strongly agree with Gino and Josh that the only way to be consistently successful is to spend a bunch of time on the water, for many of us, this is simply not possible. Other obligations get in the way of our passion for this activity, forcing many of us to become part-time players. It is what it is.

Should the guys who put the time in and know all the secrets have an obligation to share with others who only show up occasionally? I don't think so. These guys have worked very hard to learn what they know.

On the other hand, I remember when I was first getting started how generous everyone seemed to be with advice and help. For whatever reasons, we have become a less generous and less inclusive community recently. I understand why some may want to keep things a bit close to the vest. Still, I miss the the way it was a while back.

Bob

[Tman]

OK, I apologize...feeble attempt to not draw attention, at least some of ya got it.

Unfortunately some of you are spot on, gone are the days of sharing info, with all the impressive fishermen and women on this site (myself not included btw), I tend to think alot of lurkers peruse the boards for the latest dope.

My bad, ears are burning enough...prob not going to be able to find out what's going on and relay info this week, but if I find something out I will share...cryptically.

Didn't get a chance to head out today, had a 3/4 day trip with two 10 yr olds, an iron slingin' fest to the Coronados, some fat YT landed (5 only for the boat), but the wind, swells, chop and current would not cooperate.

No skunkage though...

[Billy V]

To Broadcast a Bite Alert is just plain wrong. Unless you want every yahoodie from SoCal to converge on top of it - and blow the area out completely.

Lots of guys work hard to catch fish, and they do share amongst their community.
Its easy enough to take a walk down to the shores and talk with your fellow kayak fisherman - they share among their own and would like to keep it that way.

-Most everyone should know how it goes by now.

A little common sense go a long way.
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This will become much worse when they start closing off La Jolla and Scripps.

[lbsurf2ca]

I cant get out there and no one has fished it in a Yak today or yesterday...so in my eyes this is the only forum that i see posting this info a good thing.

good luck i'll be watching.

[tagyak]

Originally Posted by Billy V

Lots of guys work hard to catch fish, and they do share amongst their community.
Its easy enough to take a walk down to the shores and talk with your fellow kayak fisherman - they share among their own and would like to keep it that way.

-Most everyone should know how it goes by now.

A little common sense go a long way.
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This will become much worse when they start closing off La Jolla and Scripps.

it is true that the best way is, to go out and fish or even to go down to the beach to check things out. unfortunately for some of us fellow kayakers and fisherman, we don't live so close to the beloved L.J. coves.
my buddy and i travel down, seperately two hours away, one way even, to get a chance to even touch the holy grail, (L.J). we have done this now for a year. we've tried different times of day from early 2a.m. with no sleep, to later in the day.
i only mention this because, we are not looking for free hand outs, but as fellow yakers and fisherman, we would hope that you guys, the ones closer to the beach, could share some of the knowledge and current conditions that is going on down there.
thank you to those who share their knowledge. i hope that this doesn't come across as being winey but rather you get a better view point from those who live further away but still enjoy coming out to L.J.

Tim

[hookup]

I totally agree with you Tim. It seems like some of those who live in La Jolla or near by are bless and does not want to share La Jolla or the fish report to those of us who are less fortunate. You know, I have gone to La Jolla many many times and spent many many hours driving to La Jolla and have not been able to land a yellowtail or a WSB for over 2 years, now that is frustrating. In fact I have even given up in going to La Jolla because of the long distance. The Day they close down La Jolla, I will LOL. At that point, it wouldn't matter if the fish are bitting or not or whether the fish report is real or not !!!! Happy fishing and I hope you catch all the fish in La Jolla.

[Billy V]

Originally Posted by hookup

I totally agree with you Tim. It seems like some of those who live in La Jolla or near by are bless and does not want to share La Jolla or the fish report to those of us who are less fortunate. You know, I have gone to La Jolla many many times and spent many many hours driving to La Jolla and have not been able to land a yellowtail or a WSB for over 2 years, now that is frustrating. In fact I have even given up in going to La Jolla because of the long distance. The Day they close down La Jolla, I will LOL. At that point, it wouldn't matter if the fish are bitting or not or whether the fish report is real or not !!!! Happy fishing and I hope you catch all the fish in La Jolla.

You're completely wrong.
As I said before many kayak anglers (locals included) share amongst kayak anglers. - We just don't spill the beans with Power Boaters abroad.
-People from many other sites monitor BWE as they know we usually find it first.

It doesn't take much to shut down a bite, just a few boats will do it -
The entire armada will certainly do it, and that makes for crowded and dangerous fishing at times.
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As for the last part of your remark where you turn into an assh@le...
-- Don't hold your breath. --
-They will never close down La Jolla enough to stop us locals from catching those trophies that have eluded you for all these years.

I would bet dollars to doughnuts its your lack of skill that has hindered you.

-I don't think anyone will be sharing any info with you - for the obvious reasons of what you chose to state in your post. LMAO

[BT]

I haven’t fished La Jolla in over two years, and have never caught a YT or any fish worth bragging about off my kayak. Mostly because I am not a morning person at all...and to get up at 0-dark-30 to get to the launch is something that takes a lot of planning for me. So someone could post an exact GPS location on here saying that there is the largest school of YT just chilling there and eating everything and anything, and they will he there for the next 3 days. I probably wouldn’t be able to go because I have a busy schedule and my fishing buddy moved to Ohio so he isn’t here to push me to go like he used to.

I fish when I can, and I haven’t been able to over the past year because of a new addition to the family (and a couple of surgeries) which takes up a lot of my time, and I miss the posts by a lot of the guys on here that would go out and catch a sweet YT or Ghost and I would watch in awe. But I also respect that. I notice a lot of the old posters don’t post anymore because this sport became so popular and because it’s true that the yaks start catching before the PB’ers do and the lurkers kill it for you. My favorite post off all time was that of the guy (Brad?) grilling hot dogs on his yak, while taking a break from fishing.

You guys that hit it all the time rock! I wish I could. But I think a lot of people get the fever on here to catch once a good post is put up. Being on the water to me is a pure joy. The most fishing I do is for bugs off my yak (remember I am a not a morning person, but I night creature), and if I go home empty handed, I still look back at the beautiful night I had out on the water enjoying nature and the sights and sounds.


To the guy who said he would laugh when they closed La Jolla you are just wrong. I don’t get to fish there a lot like I said (and I live 15 minutes away), but once my kids get old enough I want them to be able to enjoy the water just as much as I do, and to have La Jolla as an option. I learned a lot reading this board, and every time I paddle out in LJ I am still a rookie, novice, newbie, and what ever you want to call me, but I respect LJ, I respect the guys who charge it as much as possible, and I respect every inch of water I get to paddle on.

I think Iceman said it best by saying you can’t catch yesterday’s fish.

Take the tips and advice the seasoned fishermen on this board share and go make your own story…who knows it might just be a good one!

I do want to hit lace La Jolla up again soon as I still would like a kayak YT (or hali, ghost, thresher) under my belt and to feel that sleigh ride. Truth is, I kayak because I love the ocean. I grew up on the ocean and living 15 minutes from it KILLS me. When I get out there, even if I don’t catch anything I will still have the best time of my life.

Right now lobster season is on (night time activity!!!) and I am focused on that. But I still enjoy the posts about the YT and ghosts even if they are "late."

[hookup]

Buddy, it's only fishing , don't take it too personal , La Jolla is all yours.

[Gino]

Originally Posted by hookup

I totally agree with you Tim. It seems like some of those who live in La Jolla or near by are bless and does not want to share La Jolla or the fish report to those of us who are less fortunate. You know, I have gone to La Jolla many many times and spent many many hours driving to La Jolla and have not been able to land a yellowtail or a WSB for over 2 years, now that is frustrating. In fact I have even given up in going to La Jolla because of the long distance. The Day they close down La Jolla, I will LOL. At that point, it wouldn't matter if the fish are bitting or not or whether the fish report is real or not !!!! Happy fishing and I hope you catch all the fish in La Jolla.

No la jolla secrets for you!

Maybe you can talk to JoshP he can sell some to ya.

but first i think youd have to explain to him why youd "LOL" if la jolla was shut down

[Billy V]

He might want to change that handle to :

Can't Hook Up .............. Bah Ha ha

[steveooo]

Originally Posted by hookup

You know, I have gone to La Jolla many many times and spent many many hours driving to La Jolla

Wow, you've been a member here since '07 with all that experience fishing La Jolla, and not a single fish report? Or is it only the locals that are required to give reports?

FWIW, I'm all for sharing fish reports. You can follow me on twitter or facebook

[Iceman]

FYI the OP was referring to Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, north county guys have no worries as most of the LJ kayak fishermen only fish LJ and only from the Shores.

There are squid everywhere right now. We have squid at Redondo and WSB and YT being caught, saw 3 light boats off Izors here in HB last night, north county, most of the squid boats are off the south end of LJ lately, so head to Bird Rock, Big Rock or Tourmaline. It is the year of the squid.

Pick your days according to your schedule, weather and confidence building tides! You can't catch yesterday's fish!

I am fishing manana and it ain't La Jolla!

[WahooUSMA]

Originally Posted by hookup

The Day they close down La Jolla, I will LOL. At that point, it wouldn't matter if the fish are bitting or not or whether the fish report is real or not !!!! Happy fishing and I hope you catch all the fish in La Jolla.

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Uh Oh! Luuuucy, you got some ssssplaining to do!

[Aaron&Julie]

Originally Posted by hookup

I totally agree with you Tim. It seems like some of those who live in La Jolla or near by are bless and does not want to share La Jolla or the fish report to those of us who are less fortunate. You know, I have gone to La Jolla many many times and spent many many hours driving to La Jolla and have not been able to land a yellowtail or a WSB for over 2 years, now that is frustrating. In fact I have even given up in going to La Jolla because of the long distance. The Day they close down La Jolla, I will LOL. At that point, it wouldn't matter if the fish are bitting or not or whether the fish report is real or not !!!! Happy fishing and I hope you catch all the fish in La Jolla.

You deserve every negative thing a fisherman can have happen (minus injury or death) to them.
LOL on La Jolla closing is the most asinine statement we've ever seen. It seems you think you somehow win if that's the case.
Any closure, past, present and future is a negative for fishermen.
But, good ahead, laugh about it.

[WahooUSMA]

Bombay Saphire up, please! One lime...hold the olives.