La Jolla 1/31 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

silentsmell · 01-31-2013, 02:53 PM

I had my first challenging surf launch today out at the shores, it was a pretty damn bumpy ride. The water conditions were way too rough for me but the weather was lovely. I decided not to make any bait because the launch had me a little woozy. Paddled out to 100 ft of water and tossed the iron

. First cast, nada. Second cast, fish on!

After my last failed attempt at landing a fish, I was determined not to let this baby go. She kicked my ass and we did our little dance for 15 minutes. She took me too close to a boat and tried to move the fish to the other side of my yak... bad idea. I pissed her off, she started running hard and I didn't want to fight back and then she shook the hook

Still determined I paddled back to the area where I hooked into her. Three to four more casts and bam! First yellowtail! 49 inches 32# on the bathroom scale. My brother also hooked into one around the same time. 47 inches 35# Guess I'm bringing hamachi to the Superbowl party.

sdfishin..alex · 01-31-2013, 03:07 PM

dude u where tear n it up there every time i looked at u...u where hooked up seems like the yts just wanted the irons

JeffB · 01-31-2013, 03:08 PM

Nicely done guys!

blitzburgh · 01-31-2013, 04:32 PM

Way to go!

Biggameaddict · 01-31-2013, 04:42 PM

Great job on your first yellow!

silentsmell · 01-31-2013, 05:31 PM

thanks guys, hope I can catch and release some now. dinner time

skrilla · 01-31-2013, 07:49 PM

Perseverance paid off.

carbonbass · 01-31-2013, 08:53 PM

yoyo or surface? NJ btw

JarrodMc · 01-31-2013, 08:58 PM

nice catch guys!

Davis2j · 01-31-2013, 11:32 PM

Nice yellowtails!!
Im new to kayak fishing and wanted to know where everyone launchs and is allowed to fish in la jolla....

silentsmell · 02-01-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by carbonbass

yoyo or surface? NJ btw

Yoyo. We both used blue and white pattern. Special thanks to cbad mike for the tips.

Necron 99 · 02-01-2013, 08:21 AM

Nice goin. way to hang in there. It paid off big time.

02-01-2013, 10:10 AM

so dumb question.. still new to the whole fishing scene esp the kayak fishing stuff what exactly is the yo yo method just dropping straight down and reeling in then dropping back down?

silentsmell · 02-01-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by madncrzydm

so dumb question.. still new to the whole fishing scene esp the kayak fishing stuff what exactly is the yo yo method just dropping straight down and reeling in then dropping back down?

I'm an amateur, but that is the pretty much it. I think the difference is you will need a yoyo iron because they are made of zinc and have different density properties. There's a good article on yoyo techniques somewhere on bwe that explains reels, retrieve speeds and how to work the column. Ill look it up and pm ya when I find it.

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 02-01-2013, 11:56 AM

Fantastic guys! I am jealous.

Janine

silentsmell · 02-01-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by janines.fishtales@cox.net

Fantastic guys! I am jealous.

Janine

Good luck on your surf launch Janine. Land a big one for us beginners!

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 02-01-2013, 02:25 PM

I'm gonna do my best. Hopefully I can find someone to go with me! I really feel like I am ready to try this. Thanks to all for all the encouragement.

Janine

bigbarrels · 02-02-2013, 12:38 AM

congrats

01-31-2013, 02:53 PM	#1
silentsmell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 117	La Jolla 1/31 I had my first challenging surf launch today out at the shores, it was a pretty damn bumpy ride. The water conditions were way too rough for me but the weather was lovely. I decided not to make any bait because the launch had me a little woozy. Paddled out to 100 ft of water and tossed the iron. First cast, nada. Second cast, fish on! After my last failed attempt at landing a fish, I was determined not to let this baby go. She kicked my ass and we did our little dance for 15 minutes. She took me too close to a boat and tried to move the fish to the other side of my yak... bad idea. I pissed her off, she started running hard and I didn't want to fight back and then she shook the hook Still determined I paddled back to the area where I hooked into her. Three to four more casts and bam! First yellowtail! 49 inches 32# on the bathroom scale. My brother also hooked into one around the same time. 47 inches 35# Guess I'm bringing hamachi to the Superbowl party.

01-31-2013, 03:08 PM	#3
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Nicely done guys! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

01-31-2013, 04:32 PM	#4
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Way to go! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

01-31-2013, 04:42 PM	#5
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Great job on your first yellow! __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

01-31-2013, 07:49 PM	#7
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Perseverance paid off. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

01-31-2013, 03:07 PM	#2
sdfishin..alex Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 182	dude u where tear n it up there every time i looked at u...u where hooked up seems like the yts just wanted the irons

01-31-2013, 05:31 PM	#6
silentsmell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 117	thanks guys, hope I can catch and release some now. dinner time

01-31-2013, 08:53 PM	#8
carbonbass Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 367	yoyo or surface? NJ btw

01-31-2013, 08:58 PM	#9
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	nice catch guys!

01-31-2013, 11:32 PM	#10
Davis2j Junior Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: O'side Posts: 10	Nice yellowtails!! Im new to kayak fishing and wanted to know where everyone launchs and is allowed to fish in la jolla....

02-01-2013, 08:21 AM	#12
Necron 99 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 80	Nice goin. way to hang in there. It paid off big time.

02-01-2013, 10:10 AM	#13
madncrzydm Guest Posts: n/a	so dumb question.. still new to the whole fishing scene esp the kayak fishing stuff what exactly is the yo yo method just dropping straight down and reeling in then dropping back down?

02-01-2013, 11:56 AM	#15
janines.fishtales@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 555	Fantastic guys! I am jealous. Janine __________________ Fishtales

02-01-2013, 02:25 PM	#17
janines.fishtales@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 555	I'm gonna do my best. Hopefully I can find someone to go with me! I really feel like I am ready to try this. Thanks to all for all the encouragement. Janine __________________ Fishtales

02-02-2013, 12:38 AM	#18
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	congrats __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear