LJ 10/1 After Work Session - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

onetriphudson · 10-02-2015, 08:31 AM

Fished LJ yesterday about 4pm to 7pm. Instant success as I was blessed with some great parking. At the launch I could see why, the surf was mixed 2-3 foot with a 3-5 second interval. I didn't waste any time and charged out. Took a few waves into my lap but finally got past the breakers. Had to bail out some water from the PA14 and was good to go after that. Current was really ripping with a 6-8mph wind out of the west. Went past 1 kayaker coming in and he said it was slow. Saw a few sport boats and a couple private boats but soon they all left and that was it. I had the whole place to myself. Couldn't make bait and the dogs were pretty thick so I trolled some lures around the outside of the kelp. Caught 1 bonito and about 20 minutes later hooked something big that ripped 50 yards and headed to open water, fought it for about 5 minutes and gained a little line before it broke off. I could feel some big tail beats. I'm thinking shark but never got a look at it. It was a clean break somewhere in the mono leader with a touch of fraying. Gorgeous sunset, pedaled back in and got rolled at the last minute in the surf. Kind of soggy trip home but just glad to have gotten out.

Phishphood · 10-02-2015, 08:35 AM

Nice report. Thanks

Aaron&Julie · 10-02-2015, 09:17 PM

Beautiful sunset photo. We hope you put that fine tasting bonito to good use.

10-02-2015, 08:31 AM	#1
onetriphudson Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 143	LJ 10/1 After Work Session Fished LJ yesterday about 4pm to 7pm. Instant success as I was blessed with some great parking. At the launch I could see why, the surf was mixed 2-3 foot with a 3-5 second interval. I didn't waste any time and charged out. Took a few waves into my lap but finally got past the breakers. Had to bail out some water from the PA14 and was good to go after that. Current was really ripping with a 6-8mph wind out of the west. Went past 1 kayaker coming in and he said it was slow. Saw a few sport boats and a couple private boats but soon they all left and that was it. I had the whole place to myself. Couldn't make bait and the dogs were pretty thick so I trolled some lures around the outside of the kelp. Caught 1 bonito and about 20 minutes later hooked something big that ripped 50 yards and headed to open water, fought it for about 5 minutes and gained a little line before it broke off. I could feel some big tail beats. I'm thinking shark but never got a look at it. It was a clean break somewhere in the mono leader with a touch of fraying. Gorgeous sunset, pedaled back in and got rolled at the last minute in the surf. Kind of soggy trip home but just glad to have gotten out. Attached Images __________________ 2012 Dune Pro Angler 14, 1994 Yellow Scupper Pro

10-02-2015, 09:17 PM	#3
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Beautiful sunset photo. We hope you put that fine tasting bonito to good use. __________________ "Never say die"

10-02-2015, 08:35 AM	#2
Phishphood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 345	Nice report. Thanks