La Jolla this coming Saturday and big WNW swell - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Irishman · 01-21-2015, 06:35 PM

Have been jonesing to get out for a second times this year, have a fish finder I have yet to use and was hoping for this coming Saturday. Looking at Surfline they are forecasting a pretty decent swell to start hitting Sat and peak on Sunday. Calling for headhigh plus on Sat and bigger Sunday. I've spent over 15 years surfing so no stranger to big winter swells and where they hit during the winter. Looking at the webcam the launch today looked like it would be worse on Sat.
Am thinking San Diego bay early but still need to check the huge tide swings we are having. Anyone else thinking La Jolla on Saturday?
I need to wet a line and for the first time use a fishfinder.

MrPatrick · 01-21-2015, 06:40 PM

The bite was excellent in the bay this past Saturday on a big swing. Just increase your weight and long line it with braid to keep the sensitivity going. I may hit the bay saturday.

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surfisher · 01-21-2015, 08:04 PM

Well, the waves won't be this big on Saturday if that makes you feel better. Saw this on someones instagram from last year around this time at La Jolla.

Photo Jan 21, 9 01 35 PM.jpg

fishja · 01-21-2015, 08:09 PM

Sd bay bite was going off last Saturday near cabrillo.... I hit it on the dropping tide and it was blast! Looks like there could possibly be some wind on Saturday too! I'll be in the bay!

Silbaugh4liberty · 01-21-2015, 08:19 PM

Good luck out there Allen. I hope everyone on Sum Fun gets sea sick so I have the rail to myself! Lol, jk. Just don't want to be too cramped though

Irishman · 01-21-2015, 08:23 PM

Thats the type of wave I've been in before (Califia, salsa peudes, k38) I've learnt no such thing as being an atheist when you have 15'feet of cold water coming on top of your head with no channel to escape. I'll take my 43 years old busted knees and enjoy San Diego bay.
Plus I need to learn how to use a fish finder and the tidal swings on Saturday look good for suck out and suck in

tacmik · 01-22-2015, 02:06 PM

I will probably be a zoo in the bay sat. It is the open bay bass tourney.

Irishman · 01-22-2015, 08:04 PM

Am keeping a close eye on surfline and their forecast. At this stage its a medium interval swell that should not impact the launch, still big tidal swings but the unknown is how much offshore wind through the early morning and day. I'd welcome any input on this as the weather looks perfect aside from the risk of offshore winds. If I was surfing it would be premium conditions but more interested in getting a yellow or halibut and eating well for the week.
If anyone has intel or feedback please share. I'm gearing towards being prepped for LJ

addicted2sp33d · 01-23-2015, 07:16 AM

I say at least show up and see the conditions for yourself to decide if they're tolerable or not. Swells will be slightly bigger, but they are long-period swells. So not really that bad.

However, the "Experts" are predicting this weekend will be windy, so I'm planning to stay on land this weekend. Wind is a bigger issue for me than swell.

Irishman · 01-23-2015, 07:55 AM

Looking at the Surfline cam for the shores it looks perfect today, hoping the wind does not pick up for tomorrow.

chris138 · 01-23-2015, 11:46 AM

Big swell=lots of current

Strong current=game fish on the hunt

Strap your poles down, make sure everything is below deck or secured for launch and landing, and go for it man! If you're an experienced surfer you will have no problem timing the sets. Same on the landing. You will be fine, as long as you're not trying to surf a pro angler. Then I would recommend a helmet(;

Subarualmen · 01-23-2015, 11:56 AM

I want to get out for the first time in my stealth 14 so badly... Finished the work on it last weekend and it is ready to go.

Irishman · 01-23-2015, 12:32 PM

I'm planning to get to the launch at about 7am. I want to see what the wind gets up to, I'm hopeful the swell angle will leave the launch at about 1-3, I'm more attuned to what the wind will be doing. If no go at LJ am going to switch to lighter gear and hit Shelter Island and tool around SD Bay.
Anyone else paddling tomorrow morning?

Irishman · 01-23-2015, 09:05 PM

Just starting to load my gear, hope to see some folks tomorrow. 7am at the launch for unload and go from there.

Bert Vega · 01-24-2015, 05:35 AM

Looking at the web cam this morning. Think your going to be just fine for this morning. Maybe 1' ankle slappers.

Irishman · 01-24-2015, 12:25 PM

Launch was no worries, it was double over toe. The wind came up at about 10:15 and it got nasty quick. Made for a long and one sided paddle...was getting pushed south and it took a lot of effort to get back inside the preserve. Landing was the same....mellow. If the wind is gone tomorrow it would be perfect

momo fish · 01-24-2015, 12:51 PM

Thanks for update. How was bait?

Irishman · 01-24-2015, 01:33 PM

Two greenbacks and three Spanish in an hour. There's a lot of bait out there, I messed up on the settings on my new fish finder, could not even see the screen. I bet the San Diego 3/4 day boats nailed yellows today. Lots of whale action also.

Silbaugh4liberty · 01-25-2015, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Irishman

Two greenbacks and three Spanish in an hour. There's a lot of bait out there, I messed up on the settings on my new fish finder, could not even see the screen. I bet the San Diego 3/4 day boats nailed yellows today. Lots of whale action also.

Went with my buddy Eli (his bday present from his chick) on Sum Fun outta Dana Wharf and it was rough. I got a 19lber, probably the smallest of the bunch, on a mint 6x jr. Altogether we only got 18 fish for 50 anglers! Ouch. Did you guys catch all the fish during your BBQ last weekend?

Silbaugh4liberty · 01-25-2015, 12:51 AM

That's weird, why does my last post look grey and little for a portion of the text?

01-21-2015, 06:35 PM	#1
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	La Jolla this coming Saturday and big WNW swell Have been jonesing to get out for a second times this year, have a fish finder I have yet to use and was hoping for this coming Saturday. Looking at Surfline they are forecasting a pretty decent swell to start hitting Sat and peak on Sunday. Calling for headhigh plus on Sat and bigger Sunday. I've spent over 15 years surfing so no stranger to big winter swells and where they hit during the winter. Looking at the webcam the launch today looked like it would be worse on Sat. Am thinking San Diego bay early but still need to check the huge tide swings we are having. Anyone else thinking La Jolla on Saturday? I need to wet a line and for the first time use a fishfinder.

01-21-2015, 08:19 PM	#5
Silbaugh4liberty Fishing Patriot Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,121	Good luck out there Allen. I hope everyone on Sum Fun gets sea sick so I have the rail to myself! Lol, jk. Just don't want to be too cramped though __________________

01-22-2015, 02:06 PM	#7
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	I will probably be a zoo in the bay sat. It is the open bay bass tourney. __________________

01-24-2015, 05:35 AM	#15
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Looking at the web cam this morning. Think your going to be just fine for this morning. Maybe 1' ankle slappers. __________________ I hate seals!!!

01-25-2015, 12:51 AM	#20
Silbaugh4liberty Fishing Patriot Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,121	That's weird, why does my last post look grey and little for a portion of the text? __________________

01-21-2015, 06:40 PM	#2
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	The bite was excellent in the bay this past Saturday on a big swing. Just increase your weight and long line it with braid to keep the sensitivity going. I may hit the bay saturday. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

01-21-2015, 08:04 PM	#3
surfisher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 388	Well, the waves won't be this big on Saturday if that makes you feel better. Saw this on someones instagram from last year around this time at La Jolla. Photo Jan 21, 9 01 35 PM.jpg

01-21-2015, 08:09 PM	#4
fishja Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 155	Sd bay bite was going off last Saturday near cabrillo.... I hit it on the dropping tide and it was blast! Looks like there could possibly be some wind on Saturday too! I'll be in the bay!

01-21-2015, 08:23 PM	#6
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Thats the type of wave I've been in before (Califia, salsa peudes, k38) I've learnt no such thing as being an atheist when you have 15'feet of cold water coming on top of your head with no channel to escape. I'll take my 43 years old busted knees and enjoy San Diego bay. Plus I need to learn how to use a fish finder and the tidal swings on Saturday look good for suck out and suck in

01-22-2015, 08:04 PM	#8
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Am keeping a close eye on surfline and their forecast. At this stage its a medium interval swell that should not impact the launch, still big tidal swings but the unknown is how much offshore wind through the early morning and day. I'd welcome any input on this as the weather looks perfect aside from the risk of offshore winds. If I was surfing it would be premium conditions but more interested in getting a yellow or halibut and eating well for the week. If anyone has intel or feedback please share. I'm gearing towards being prepped for LJ

01-23-2015, 07:16 AM	#9
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	I say at least show up and see the conditions for yourself to decide if they're tolerable or not. Swells will be slightly bigger, but they are long-period swells. So not really that bad. However, the "Experts" are predicting this weekend will be windy, so I'm planning to stay on land this weekend. Wind is a bigger issue for me than swell.

01-23-2015, 07:55 AM	#10
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Looking at the Surfline cam for the shores it looks perfect today, hoping the wind does not pick up for tomorrow.

01-23-2015, 11:46 AM	#11
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Big swell=lots of current Strong current=game fish on the hunt Strap your poles down, make sure everything is below deck or secured for launch and landing, and go for it man! If you're an experienced surfer you will have no problem timing the sets. Same on the landing. You will be fine, as long as you're not trying to surf a pro angler. Then I would recommend a helmet(;

01-23-2015, 11:56 AM	#12
Subarualmen Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 91	I want to get out for the first time in my stealth 14 so badly... Finished the work on it last weekend and it is ready to go.

01-23-2015, 12:32 PM	#13
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	I'm planning to get to the launch at about 7am. I want to see what the wind gets up to, I'm hopeful the swell angle will leave the launch at about 1-3, I'm more attuned to what the wind will be doing. If no go at LJ am going to switch to lighter gear and hit Shelter Island and tool around SD Bay. Anyone else paddling tomorrow morning?

01-23-2015, 09:05 PM	#14
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Just starting to load my gear, hope to see some folks tomorrow. 7am at the launch for unload and go from there.

01-24-2015, 12:25 PM	#16
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Launch was no worries, it was double over toe. The wind came up at about 10:15 and it got nasty quick. Made for a long and one sided paddle...was getting pushed south and it took a lot of effort to get back inside the preserve. Landing was the same....mellow. If the wind is gone tomorrow it would be perfect

01-24-2015, 12:51 PM	#17
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Thanks for update. How was bait?

01-24-2015, 01:33 PM	#18
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Two greenbacks and three Spanish in an hour. There's a lot of bait out there, I messed up on the settings on my new fish finder, could not even see the screen. I bet the San Diego 3/4 day boats nailed yellows today. Lots of whale action also.