La Jolla 8/3 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

usmp06 · 08-03-2013, 03:48 PM

Made the long two hour drive down to La Jolla today. Got down there about 6 on the water by 0630. Made bait and drifted around for a little bit with a mac on a fly line. Which I totally forgot about in my rear rod holder. Started bouncing a jig off the bottom and landed a nice little rock fish. As I cast back out I quickly remember the rod behind me cause it starts screaming. I yell over to my buddy fish on. He comes paddling over trying to catch up to me as I begin to be towed around. Finally after 20-25 min or so get him boat side where my buddy goes for the gaff assist. As soon as he goes to gaff him the gaff breaks and so he quickly grabs the big guy. Landed him around 10ish off the water by 1045 and then got home at a decent hour to clean all my gear. Great day on the water for me Landed my first

and got to break in my new rod and reel, game clip and broke a gaff which I need to see about returning cause it was brand new and never should have broke on its first use. Anyone else have any luck out there today?

usmp06 · 08-03-2013, 03:52 PM

Sorry about the pic anyone know how I can rotate it? I rotated it on my computer and saved it but still loads sideways.

makobob · 08-03-2013, 03:58 PM

Nice tail, you might be on a roll! Keep it up.

easyday · 08-03-2013, 03:59 PM

Awesome catch man I didn't make it out there today but I will be launching at 3-4 am sunday morning.

ZUMAN · 08-03-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by usmp06

Sorry about the pic anyone know how I can rotate it? I rotated it on my computer and saved it but still loads sideways.

usmp06 · 08-03-2013, 04:03 PM

Thanks Zuman and yeah missed you out there easyday

Vikingj · 08-03-2013, 08:32 PM

Nice job! Way to break in that new gear - that lucky rod/reel just trpled in value.

theluckypig · 08-03-2013, 08:34 PM

StinkyMatt · 08-03-2013, 09:00 PM

Congrats on your cherry popper!

The rest of the fleet went rockfishing today.

steveooo · 08-03-2013, 09:36 PM

Score Congrats on the first

"jjcawjj" · 08-04-2013, 12:26 PM

WTG!!!! Nothing like your First!!!!

dngayan · 08-04-2013, 02:55 PM

Nice trip!

ctfphoto · 08-04-2013, 03:08 PM

Feels awesome doesn't it? I just got my first Yellowtail as well, My best (not biggest) fishing experience yet.

usmp06 · 08-04-2013, 05:31 PM

By far my best CA kayak fishing experience yet.

Deamon · 08-04-2013, 05:47 PM

Hell YEAH!

08-03-2013, 03:48 PM	#1
usmp06 Shark Bait Join Date: May 2013 Location: Banning Posts: 91	La Jolla 8/3 Made the long two hour drive down to La Jolla today. Got down there about 6 on the water by 0630. Made bait and drifted around for a little bit with a mac on a fly line. Which I totally forgot about in my rear rod holder. Started bouncing a jig off the bottom and landed a nice little rock fish. As I cast back out I quickly remember the rod behind me cause it starts screaming. I yell over to my buddy fish on. He comes paddling over trying to catch up to me as I begin to be towed around. Finally after 20-25 min or so get him boat side where my buddy goes for the gaff assist. As soon as he goes to gaff him the gaff breaks and so he quickly grabs the big guy. Landed him around 10ish off the water by 1045 and then got home at a decent hour to clean all my gear. Great day on the water for me Landed my first and got to break in my new rod and reel, game clip and broke a gaff which I need to see about returning cause it was brand new and never should have broke on its first use. Anyone else have any luck out there today? Attached Images Last edited by usmp06; 08-04-2013 at 09:45 AM.

08-03-2013, 03:58 PM	#3
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Nice tail, you might be on a roll! Keep it up. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

08-03-2013, 03:59 PM	#4
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	Awesome catch man I didn't make it out there today but I will be launching at 3-4 am sunday morning. __________________

08-04-2013, 02:55 PM	#12
dngayan Junior Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange,CA Posts: 27	Nice trip! __________________ Hobie Dune Pro Angler 12

08-04-2013, 05:47 PM	#15
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Hell YEAH! __________________ Recreational Fisherman's Catch...2% Commercial Fisherman's Catch- 98% Recreational Fishing Kayakers Catch- .00001% "The reality is that the wall was built to keep all Asians ~specifically Japanese and those that think they're japanese~ out of the U.S"

08-03-2013, 03:52 PM	#2
usmp06 Shark Bait Join Date: May 2013 Location: Banning Posts: 91	Sorry about the pic anyone know how I can rotate it? I rotated it on my computer and saved it but still loads sideways.

08-03-2013, 04:03 PM	#6
usmp06 Shark Bait Join Date: May 2013 Location: Banning Posts: 91	Thanks Zuman and yeah missed you out there easyday

08-03-2013, 08:32 PM	#7
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Nice job! Way to break in that new gear - that lucky rod/reel just trpled in value.

08-03-2013, 08:34 PM	#8
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694

08-03-2013, 09:00 PM	#9
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Congrats on your cherry popper! The rest of the fleet went rockfishing today.

08-03-2013, 09:36 PM	#10
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Score Congrats on the first

08-04-2013, 12:26 PM	#11
"jjcawjj" Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vista, California Posts: 174	WTG!!!! Nothing like your First!!!!

08-04-2013, 03:08 PM	#13
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Feels awesome doesn't it? I just got my first Yellowtail as well, My best (not biggest) fishing experience yet.

08-04-2013, 05:31 PM	#14
usmp06 Shark Bait Join Date: May 2013 Location: Banning Posts: 91	By far my best CA kayak fishing experience yet.