LJ Sunday - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kailolo · 10-02-2011, 07:58 PM

Parking was easy. Car was there when I got back.
Red tide. Lots of bait surfacing at dawn. However, my Saltist would not shift out of gear, so to cast I had to loosen the drag all the way, cast, then tighten before cranking. (Note to self--check gear the night before; occassionly open and clean reels). Trolled forever. One "hit" turned out to be a courmorant. I pulled him to within a rod's length of the yak, but he would not let go! I yelled, and splashed water with the rod tip, to no avail. Finally I won the tug of war. The rather large mack did not fair so well. That courmornat tracked me for about 1/2 mile, staying 10 feet way, diving to within one foot of the mack suspended over the water as I peddled away. He left when I release the mack.
Saw a female yakker take a 10-15 lb YT--about 5 other yakkers were skunked.
Otherwise a gorgeous day on the water. Oh---except for the small buoys littering the trolling lanes. Had to cut my way thru most of them. (just kidding)

The Kid · 10-02-2011, 08:02 PM

Sharon were onto you. Your cover is blown now! Better upgrade though you've got some worrying to do

Handymansd · 10-02-2011, 08:11 PM

What ever happened to the common curtsey of letting other fishermen decide whether they want it known that they caught a fish or not? Thanks for the report, but please be courteous to the other fishermen out there and let them tell their own stories. Especially when they pay to enter a tournament and it may give other anglers an edge over her by knowing what and what size fish she caught... (probably not)... but it's her catch, her fish, her, story, and her call to post or not, if she so chooses. It has long been an unspoken rule here on BWE to let others post their stories as they see fit.

OK, sorry, rant off, and thanks for the report!

pchen911 · 10-02-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kailolo

-except for the small buoys littering the trolling lanes. Had to cut my way thru most of them. (just kidding)

Yea... My fishing season always ends at the beginning of lobster season because of this.

The Kid · 10-02-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Handymansd

What ever happened to the common curtsey of letting other fishermen decide whether they want it known that they caught a fish or not? Thanks for the report, but please be courteous to the other fishermen out there and let them tell their own stories. Especially when they pay to enter a tournament and it may give other anglers an edge over her by knowing what and what size fish she caught... (probably not)... but it's her catch, her fish, her, story, and her call to post or not, if she so chooses. It has long been an unspoken rule here on BWE to let others post their stories as they see fit.

OK, sorry, rant off, and thanks for the report!

So right

ctfphoto · 10-02-2011, 08:24 PM

I caught a cormorant with a sabaki rig the firrt time I used it. I caught two large sardines and the cormorant ate one of them. Three Hooks got in the bird. Another kayaker said grab the bird by the neck, which I then did and proceeded to remove all the hooks.

driftwood · 10-02-2011, 08:40 PM

Good job in removing the hooks ctfphoto. I never leave a hook in a birds mouth... bad carma. The best way to calm down a bird while trying to remove the hook is to blindfold him. Just throw a t-shirt on his face and then quickly grab his beek. And remove the hook carefully.

ChefT · 10-02-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kailolo

---Saw a female yakker take a 10-15 lb YT---

Nothing going on here....just move along.....

Tandem Assassin · 10-03-2011, 04:49 AM

Exited the fwy at Mission Beach at 5:30 am only to find all 3 laucnh ramps were closed due to a triathalon and would not open until 10:00.

Burned $75 in gas for the 3 hour tour.

Aaron&Julie · 10-03-2011, 05:58 AM

Kailolo, don't sweat your reporting of a female kayaker catching a yellowtail. As long as your not naming names, it IS a good report to let the rest of us know what's going on in all of OUR jewel. Those contest people have their reasons for not reporting (or the greedy other reasons people don't report within a week of their catch), but they are not the only kayak fisherpeople out there, the other 50% or more us not doing the contest appreciate timely reporting to find out what's going on, and maybe plan a trip, to catch the tail end of a good bite.
Your's was a very good report, keep 'em coming and thanks.
For all anybody else knows it could have been my Julie that caught the yellow, or some other woman besides Sharon, as she's not the only female kayaker fisherwoman. If you see 2 white Cobra Fish 'n Dives fishing side by side, and one of them has a woman on board feel free to post whatever you want about us (Aaron&Julie). We've got nothing to hide.
Aaron

Kailolo · 10-03-2011, 06:17 AM

A&J--thanks, I needed that!

Weird thing about the cormorant was that it was not hooked--just persistent and fearless.

gcsasher · 10-03-2011, 07:54 AM

I also hooked a cormorant the other day, Well not hooked, he downed an 8inch mac hook first, so as I got it to the side of my kayak he hacked it up and gave me that look, Like "Fine take your damb bait I didn't want it anyway"! then he turned and swam away, I was kind of shock that he didn't get the hook stuck. The Mac looked like it was in shock so as I set it free and giant squid came up and nailed it. Oh well

pchen911 · 10-03-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by gcsasher

I I was kind of shock that he didn't get the hook stuck.

You are not setting the hook properly then.

Podaker · 10-03-2011, 08:12 AM

I don't get it, the guy said he saw sombody catch a fish. the last time I went out I saw fish landed as well. It's no big secret that people are catching fish. get over it!

pchen911 · 10-03-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Podaker

I don't get it, the guy said he saw sombody catch a fish. the last time I went out I saw fish landed as well. It's no big secret that people are catching fish. get over it!

Sure... he is reporting what he saw with his own eyes. Fair game.

dorado50 · 10-03-2011, 08:41 AM

It is better to let the internet professionals and expert fisherman decide what is best for this website and ourselves. BTW,I saw a sea lion come up with a wsb the other day. Thankful I didn't name her name!

Dan · 10-03-2011, 09:23 AM

Hey! I don't look that much like a girl! and it was more like 55lbs.

bigbarrels · 10-03-2011, 09:27 AM

popcorn, anyone?

Aaron&Julie · 10-03-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Hey! I don't look that much like a girl! and it was more like 55lbs.

So it WAS you, Dan

. Are you letting your hair grow long and wearing it down?

We miss you and all the other old-timers, on the water, and on the website.

mtnbykr2 · 10-03-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbarrels

popcorn, anyone?

Time for a refill, extra butter please

10-02-2011, 07:58 PM	#1
Kailolo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 64	LJ Sunday Parking was easy. Car was there when I got back. Red tide. Lots of bait surfacing at dawn. However, my Saltist would not shift out of gear, so to cast I had to loosen the drag all the way, cast, then tighten before cranking. (Note to self--check gear the night before; occassionly open and clean reels). Trolled forever. One "hit" turned out to be a courmorant. I pulled him to within a rod's length of the yak, but he would not let go! I yelled, and splashed water with the rod tip, to no avail. Finally I won the tug of war. The rather large mack did not fair so well. That courmornat tracked me for about 1/2 mile, staying 10 feet way, diving to within one foot of the mack suspended over the water as I peddled away. He left when I release the mack. Saw a female yakker take a 10-15 lb YT--about 5 other yakkers were skunked. Otherwise a gorgeous day on the water. Oh---except for the small buoys littering the trolling lanes. Had to cut my way thru most of them. (just kidding)

10-02-2011, 08:11 PM	#3
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	What ever happened to the common curtsey of letting other fishermen decide whether they want it known that they caught a fish or not? Thanks for the report, but please be courteous to the other fishermen out there and let them tell their own stories. Especially when they pay to enter a tournament and it may give other anglers an edge over her by knowing what and what size fish she caught... (probably not)... but it's her catch, her fish, her, story, and her call to post or not, if she so chooses. It has long been an unspoken rule here on BWE to let others post their stories as they see fit. OK, sorry, rant off, and thanks for the report! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

10-03-2011, 04:49 AM	#9
Tandem Assassin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 290	At least you got to fish Exited the fwy at Mission Beach at 5:30 am only to find all 3 laucnh ramps were closed due to a triathalon and would not open until 10:00. Burned $75 in gas for the 3 hour tour.

10-03-2011, 05:58 AM	#10
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Kailolo, don't sweat your reporting of a female kayaker catching a yellowtail. As long as your not naming names, it IS a good report to let the rest of us know what's going on in all of OUR jewel. Those contest people have their reasons for not reporting (or the greedy other reasons people don't report within a week of their catch), but they are not the only kayak fisherpeople out there, the other 50% or more us not doing the contest appreciate timely reporting to find out what's going on, and maybe plan a trip, to catch the tail end of a good bite. Your's was a very good report, keep 'em coming and thanks. For all anybody else knows it could have been my Julie that caught the yellow, or some other woman besides Sharon, as she's not the only female kayaker fisherwoman. If you see 2 white Cobra Fish 'n Dives fishing side by side, and one of them has a woman on board feel free to post whatever you want about us (Aaron&Julie). We've got nothing to hide. Aaron __________________ "Never say die"

10-03-2011, 09:27 AM	#18
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	popcorn, anyone? __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

10-02-2011, 08:02 PM	#2
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	Sharon were onto you. Your cover is blown now! Better upgrade though you've got some worrying to do

10-02-2011, 08:24 PM	#6
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	I caught a cormorant with a sabaki rig the firrt time I used it. I caught two large sardines and the cormorant ate one of them. Three Hooks got in the bird. Another kayaker said grab the bird by the neck, which I then did and proceeded to remove all the hooks.

10-02-2011, 08:40 PM	#7
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Good job in removing the hooks ctfphoto. I never leave a hook in a birds mouth... bad carma. The best way to calm down a bird while trying to remove the hook is to blindfold him. Just throw a t-shirt on his face and then quickly grab his beek. And remove the hook carefully.

10-03-2011, 06:17 AM	#11
Kailolo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 64	A&J--thanks, I needed that! Weird thing about the cormorant was that it was not hooked--just persistent and fearless.

10-03-2011, 07:54 AM	#12
gcsasher Junior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 27	I also hooked a cormorant the other day, Well not hooked, he downed an 8inch mac hook first, so as I got it to the side of my kayak he hacked it up and gave me that look, Like "Fine take your damb bait I didn't want it anyway"! then he turned and swam away, I was kind of shock that he didn't get the hook stuck. The Mac looked like it was in shock so as I set it free and giant squid came up and nailed it. Oh well

10-03-2011, 08:12 AM	#14
Podaker Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: la jolla shores Posts: 86	I don't get it, the guy said he saw sombody catch a fish. the last time I went out I saw fish landed as well. It's no big secret that people are catching fish. get over it!

10-03-2011, 08:41 AM	#16
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	It is better to let the internet professionals and expert fisherman decide what is best for this website and ourselves. BTW,I saw a sea lion come up with a wsb the other day. Thankful I didn't name her name!

10-03-2011, 09:23 AM	#17
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	Hey! I don't look that much like a girl! and it was more like 55lbs.