Bass ID - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

87yota4runner · 03-02-2014, 04:44 PM

Can anyone tell me exactly what type of bass this is? I can't tell the difference between calico, sand and kelp bass. I caught this off the Dana Point jetty in the sheltered side by dragging a small/medium white chatter bait through the weeds. Got out of my hand as I was trying to take the pic albeit I pinned it down haha. I was using my bass setup for big bear cause I was getting bored of sitting. Everyone on the jetty was looking at me like I was an idiot cause they were all using cut or live bait. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1393811055.818354.jpg

otterpupster · 03-02-2014, 04:49 PM

Looks Calico 2me

itsabox · 03-02-2014, 04:50 PM

I'm going to assume it's a calico bass, and I think calico and kelp bass are the same thing just different name.

alanw · 03-02-2014, 04:53 PM

Looks like a Sand Bass to me! Calicos have a checkered pattern and Spotted have spots.

http://dfg.ca.gov/marine/mspcont9.asp

ful-rac · 03-02-2014, 04:54 PM

Id call it a sand bass.

Fishwhisperer619 · 03-02-2014, 04:55 PM

I believe it is a sand bass

87yota4runner · 03-02-2014, 04:59 PM

Thanks for all the input. Are they worth eating?

Squid Vicious · 03-02-2014, 04:59 PM

.....sandra

Squid Vicious · 03-02-2014, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsabox

I'm going to assume it's a calico bass, and I think calico and kelp bass are the same thing just different name.

.....your kidding right ?

Squid Vicious · 03-02-2014, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsabox

I'm going to assume it's a calico bass, and I think calico and kelp bass are the same thing just different name.

.....your kidding right ?.....of coarse they are

alanw · 03-02-2014, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87yota4runner

Thanks for all the input. Are they worth eating?

They are ok to eat, 14" minimum size this year. I'd rather eat Calico.

Dannowar · 03-02-2014, 05:07 PM

I'm gonna call it a product of a vicious love triangle.

Dannowar · 03-02-2014, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squid Vicious

.....your kidding right ?.....of coarse they are

You have a PHD in Yakjoe

Nic D · 03-02-2014, 05:12 PM

sandbass

87yota4runner · 03-02-2014, 05:14 PM

I'm pretty sissy when it comes to fishy tasting fish(ya I know, it's FISH) but there all good if you fry em up for tacos. Me and my brother caught a ton of crappie in big bear one time and googled "best crappie recipe", and it was basically put spicy brown mustard in a bag with Cajun seasonings as a rub and then coat in flour and lightly fry and it was awesome. I liked it way more than trout, but we never fry trout cause it falls apart so easy.

Squid Vicious · 03-02-2014, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanw

They are ok to eat, 14" minimum size this year. I'd rather eat Calico.

...agree...I love calico...sweet meat...my favorite...

jruiz · 03-02-2014, 05:40 PM

I think it's a mix, but mostly sandbassturd

87yota4runner · 03-02-2014, 05:43 PM

My first thought was basshole, but it was lacking the tell-tale brown eye.

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YakDout · 03-02-2014, 06:06 PM

These guys are trying to screw with you man. You most certainly do not want to eat that fish. That is a brown trout (boneless).
They live in bays mostly and we usually don't get them this time of year. I'm surprised to see one so early in the season.

87yota4runner · 03-02-2014, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

These guys are trying to screw with you man. You most certainly do not want to eat that fish. That is a brown trout (boneless).

They live in bays mostly and we usually don't get them this time of year. I'm surprised to see one so early in the season.

Brown trout huh? Meth addiction is a serious problem in the US. Put the blow torch away bro.

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03-02-2014, 04:44 PM	#1
87yota4runner Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 62	Bass ID Can anyone tell me exactly what type of bass this is? I can't tell the difference between calico, sand and kelp bass. I caught this off the Dana Point jetty in the sheltered side by dragging a small/medium white chatter bait through the weeds. Got out of my hand as I was trying to take the pic albeit I pinned it down haha. I was using my bass setup for big bear cause I was getting bored of sitting. Everyone on the jetty was looking at me like I was an idiot cause they were all using cut or live bait. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1393811055.818354.jpg __________________ Do you like fish sticks?....Do you like putting fish sticks in your mouth?....What are you, a gay fish?

03-02-2014, 04:53 PM	#4
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	Looks like a Sand Bass to me! Calicos have a checkered pattern and Spotted have spots. http://dfg.ca.gov/marine/mspcont9.asp __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

03-02-2014, 04:54 PM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Id call it a sand bass. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-02-2014, 04:59 PM	#7
87yota4runner Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 62	Thanks for all the input. Are they worth eating? __________________ Do you like fish sticks?....Do you like putting fish sticks in your mouth?....What are you, a gay fish?

03-02-2014, 04:59 PM	#8
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03-02-2014, 04:49 PM	#2
otterpupster Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bellflower Posts: 59	Looks Calico 2me

03-02-2014, 04:50 PM	#3
itsabox Junior Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 9	I'm going to assume it's a calico bass, and I think calico and kelp bass are the same thing just different name.

03-02-2014, 04:55 PM	#6
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	I believe it is a sand bass

03-02-2014, 05:07 PM	#12
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	I'm gonna call it a product of a vicious love triangle. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

03-02-2014, 05:12 PM	#14
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	sandbass __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

03-02-2014, 05:14 PM	#15
87yota4runner Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 62	I'm pretty sissy when it comes to fishy tasting fish(ya I know, it's FISH) but there all good if you fry em up for tacos. Me and my brother caught a ton of crappie in big bear one time and googled "best crappie recipe", and it was basically put spicy brown mustard in a bag with Cajun seasonings as a rub and then coat in flour and lightly fry and it was awesome. I liked it way more than trout, but we never fry trout cause it falls apart so easy. __________________ Do you like fish sticks?....Do you like putting fish sticks in your mouth?....What are you, a gay fish?

03-02-2014, 05:40 PM	#17
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,002	I think it's a mix, but mostly sandbassturd

03-02-2014, 05:43 PM	#18
87yota4runner Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 62	My first thought was basshole, but it was lacking the tell-tale brown eye. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Do you like fish sticks?....Do you like putting fish sticks in your mouth?....What are you, a gay fish?

03-02-2014, 06:06 PM	#19
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	These guys are trying to screw with you man. You most certainly do not want to eat that fish. That is a brown trout (boneless). They live in bays mostly and we usually don't get them this time of year. I'm surprised to see one so early in the season.