Evening tidelands 4-6-09 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sherm · 04-07-2009, 08:32 AM

Grabbed the yak after work and headed down to Tidelands for some light tackle action. I hadn't been to Tidelands for a while and was looking forward to some bass action. Hitthe water about 5pm and was quickly out to where I wanted to fish. The wind was blowing about 10mph and the tide was rippin in. Made for some quick drifts.

The first 20 mins or so I spent looking for fish and figuring out the drift. Finally found some productive areas and the spotties were chewing. started getting bit on a regular basis. Spoties were coming over the rail for a quick release on a regular basis.

I met a guy on the water named Brian (I think) supply officer in the Navy. Very nice guy and a newbie to the yak thing. He had just caught his first fish from the yak under the bridge. We discussed techniques and such ands fished the area for and hour or so.

The new guy had to leave and paddled close to one of the sail boats in the mooring area. That is when I remember why I hadn't been to tidelands for a while. There are a couple crazy's living on those boats that don't hink much of guys who fish that area. Always screaming to stay away from their boat and such. I remember last year when one of them tried to run down a yaker with his skiff. The guy on the boat was done with the new guy and i was able to get back to some quiet time on the water.

Finished a good stoagie (damn they are getting expensive with the new tax) and caught spotties until the tide slacked. The fishing slowed and I called it an evening around 6:30.

Nice sunset and view of the city as I drove home across the bridge.

fish count:

18 Spotties (mostly around 11 to 15 inch)
2 Turdrollers (dinks)
1 Flattie (pop tart)

All C&R

the pic of the sail boat is the guy with the attitude about coming anywhere near his boat.

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Geoffkoop · 04-07-2009, 12:20 PM

That is a nice area. Next time throw an iron at him

aftahour · 04-07-2009, 12:56 PM

great pics...

whb1957 · 04-07-2009, 03:26 PM

Let me guess, the jerk with the yak problem was in the boat with the blue inflatable dingy..the one in your last picture? If so, I've had a few problems with that guy. He get's ticked if you just fish within about 20 feet of his boat.

-scallywag- · 04-07-2009, 03:44 PM

all you need is a late night, a hobie, a knife (to cut the dingy loose), a cordless drill and a 3" hole saw....

kansas · 04-07-2009, 06:08 PM

Greetings Gents...I am the new guy. Wow, had a great late afternoon and evening. Caught quite a few spotties on the south side of bridge piling '9'...saw another yakker fishing the East side of the mooring area so thought I would go pick his brain a little. Starting to learn quite a bit and thought I should start to head in. Thats when the "occupant" of the Reggea Wave decided to go absolutely psycho on me. If I remember right it is the furthest East and second from the bridge Catamaran looking sail boat with a Cujo looking dog for a partner. He had been watching us for quite sometime before he decided to pick a fight. Actually calling me "tough guy" to try and provoke me. I recommend staying clear. I have a few emails in to the owners of the mooring and the Harbor police to see if I can track down the rules and regulations of the mooring. Does anyone know if we are able to go in and out of there?

Anyway, great evening aside from that altercation.

Sherm, I caught three more on a drift along the wall north of the beach.

Brett

04-07-2009, 03:26 PM	#4
whb1957 Junior Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3	Jerk with the yak problem Let me guess, the jerk with the yak problem was in the boat with the blue inflatable dingy..the one in your last picture? If so, I've had a few problems with that guy. He get's ticked if you just fish within about 20 feet of his boat.

04-07-2009, 12:20 PM	#2
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	That is a nice area. Next time throw an iron at him

04-07-2009, 12:56 PM	#3
aftahour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: torrance Posts: 155	great pics...

04-07-2009, 03:44 PM	#5
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	all you need is a late night, a hobie, a knife (to cut the dingy loose), a cordless drill and a 3" hole saw....

04-07-2009, 06:08 PM	#6
kansas Junior Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 12	Greetings Gents...I am the new guy. Wow, had a great late afternoon and evening. Caught quite a few spotties on the south side of bridge piling '9'...saw another yakker fishing the East side of the mooring area so thought I would go pick his brain a little. Starting to learn quite a bit and thought I should start to head in. Thats when the "occupant" of the Reggea Wave decided to go absolutely psycho on me. If I remember right it is the furthest East and second from the bridge Catamaran looking sail boat with a Cujo looking dog for a partner. He had been watching us for quite sometime before he decided to pick a fight. Actually calling me "tough guy" to try and provoke me. I recommend staying clear. I have a few emails in to the owners of the mooring and the Harbor police to see if I can track down the rules and regulations of the mooring. Does anyone know if we are able to go in and out of there? Anyway, great evening aside from that altercation. Sherm, I caught three more on a drift along the wall north of the beach. Brett