First Time Kayak Fishing In California - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Subarualmen · 02-01-2015, 10:54 PM

Must say I had a lot of fun. Went to LA Jolla on Saturday. Launched around 9:15 in my Stealth 14 and did a lot of paddling. First time using a baitcaster Reel! Really enjoyed practicing with my Luna 300 and Revo Toro nacl. I used two Big Hammer Swimbaits. Both were 5".

I caught one Calico and it was on a (Red Calico Killer?) With a 1 Oz lead head. he was 12 or 13 inches. I let the little guy go. I was so excited when I got the hook up. Tried some jigging with a Salas 6 but realized the kelp Forrest wasn't the best place For that. I read that the Stealth Kayaks are known to take in a lot of water. The front end dived through a wave at launch. At the end of the day I checked t see how much water I took on. Wow, only 2 or 3 OUNCES!

Must say I am hooked! Lots of life going on out there. It's a great feeling. Can anyone give me advice on fishing for Sheepshead and Sand Bass out there?

I paddled pretty far out. The deepest I was in was around 75 feet and there was still kelp. I think I was close to it ending. I want to try some bottom fishing next time.

Thanks

Subarualmen · 02-01-2015, 11:02 PM

A fun project

octico · 02-02-2015, 06:24 AM

Rockfish are closed right now. The season does not start till April. You will want to get a FishFinder with GPS to mark the rock piles and find the right depth. When you are out in open water its a little to spot the piles

Later in April you are more than welcome to join me out at Newport Beach, I have a few a good rock piles marked out.

MrM · 02-02-2015, 08:11 AM

Nice meeting you out there. Seems like we picked the only day that yellows were pretty much in hiding. Maybe next time.

YakDout · 02-02-2015, 08:31 AM

Bring a gps with you and mark all the lobster pod numbers. There is a reason why the lobster traps are always in the same locations.

makobob · 02-02-2015, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

Bring a gps with you and mark all the lobster pod numbers. There is a reason why the lobster traps are always in the same locations.

Rocks?

YakDout · 02-02-2015, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Rocks?

You better believe it!

makobob · 02-02-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

You better believe it!

Rocks = Lobster
Rocks = Rock fish

Brandon you just told EVERYONE where to find lobster and rock fish. WOW, thank you!! So guys mark those #'s on your gps and your scores will go up.

MrM · 02-02-2015, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Rocks = Lobster
Rocks = Rock fish

Sir LJ · 02-04-2015, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MrM

Lol rock lobster!!

02-01-2015, 10:54 PM	#1
Subarualmen Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 91	First Time Kayak Fishing In California Must say I had a lot of fun. Went to LA Jolla on Saturday. Launched around 9:15 in my Stealth 14 and did a lot of paddling. First time using a baitcaster Reel! Really enjoyed practicing with my Luna 300 and Revo Toro nacl. I used two Big Hammer Swimbaits. Both were 5". I caught one Calico and it was on a (Red Calico Killer?) With a 1 Oz lead head. he was 12 or 13 inches. I let the little guy go. I was so excited when I got the hook up. Tried some jigging with a Salas 6 but realized the kelp Forrest wasn't the best place For that. I read that the Stealth Kayaks are known to take in a lot of water. The front end dived through a wave at launch. At the end of the day I checked t see how much water I took on. Wow, only 2 or 3 OUNCES! Must say I am hooked! Lots of life going on out there. It's a great feeling. Can anyone give me advice on fishing for Sheepshead and Sand Bass out there? I paddled pretty far out. The deepest I was in was around 75 feet and there was still kelp. I think I was close to it ending. I want to try some bottom fishing next time. Thanks Last edited by Subarualmen; 02-01-2015 at 11:05 PM.

02-02-2015, 08:11 AM	#4
MrM Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Matrix Posts: 643	Nice meeting you out there. Seems like we picked the only day that yellows were pretty much in hiding. Maybe next time. __________________ -Kevin

02-01-2015, 11:02 PM	#2
Subarualmen Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 91	A fun project

02-02-2015, 06:24 AM	#3
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Rockfish are closed right now. The season does not start till April. You will want to get a FishFinder with GPS to mark the rock piles and find the right depth. When you are out in open water its a little to spot the piles Later in April you are more than welcome to join me out at Newport Beach, I have a few a good rock piles marked out.

02-02-2015, 08:31 AM	#5
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Bring a gps with you and mark all the lobster pod numbers. There is a reason why the lobster traps are always in the same locations.