HH 11-22 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

landwhale · 11-23-2008, 08:43 AM

Since I am retired I hardly fish on the weekends anymore(There were 6 other kayakers fishing the Harbor this morning) though with my Thursday fogged out I hit HH with Andy this morning. We launched at the shop pre sunup and headed straight to the main channel to concentrate on dock fishing.

With the start of the outgoing tide I expected the bite to start and had the Flukes and razorbacks Uni Buttered up and blade ready to go. Andy and I fished the docks all the way down to Sunset Aquatic for a few short bites.

We then fished the grass beds on the drift more short bites for me and Andy caught a nice spottie on the fluke. Andy had to head of to work and I wanted to try the docks that were holding fish last week. Spent another 1 1/2 hours and still did not have a fish. Headed back to the launch area wondering where the fish were. Thru out the crank bait and trolled up the channel. When I turned into the channel that takes me back to the shop

Followed shortly by

Feeling a little better even though my fish had come on the troll at least I had landed a halibut and a spottie. This last week I had put the braid back on my spinner bait setup after losing the big fish last week and was bummed at not having een having a short bite. As I neared the last channel that goes to the beach at the shop I decided to throw it a few more times. I was almost at the end of the channel when it gets hammered then it felt like it was gone then the rod goes way bendo as the fish goes past the the kayak and heads under the dock. Since I had the braid I wasn't too worried and glad no boat was at the dock since it slammed my kayak sideways into the dock. After fighting the fish out from under the dock I took this pic

The perfect way to end the day on the water

Handymansd · 11-23-2008, 12:53 PM

I think your luck had more to do with the fact that the fish sensed they were out of danger when Andy left!

Oh ya...nice pic of sunrise too! Fun times!

Iceman · 11-23-2008, 01:32 PM

ya!......................bass fear me

As always good to share the water with you, Steve.

Matt · 11-23-2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Handymansd

I think your luck had more to do with the fact that the fish sensed they were out of danger when Andy left!

Oh ya...nice pic of sunrise too! Fun times!

No offense there Chuck, but obviously you have never seen Steve fish Bass.....one of the best bassers I know, and a great guy to fish with always!!! Nice job Steve looks like you had a blast!!!

bellcon · 11-23-2008, 02:13 PM

Damn...
makes me want to retire...(not happening any time soon)
great report and pics again
thanks fer sharing!!

steveooo · 11-23-2008, 02:14 PM

Looks like a great time. My deepest darkest secret is that I REALLY REALLY like picking up fish on the troll, but I do have to admit that having line ripping off you reel as you were just working a lure is pretty cool too I guess. Thanks for the report.

yakrider · 11-23-2008, 02:23 PM

looks like a good day

Iceman · 11-23-2008, 02:41 PM

ever notice that all Steve's posts have ........Andy headed to work

......and I kept fishing

........................

Tman · 11-23-2008, 09:23 PM

No, but has anyone noticed that in all of his posts he prefaces with "since I'm retired..."

He has all the makings of a great storyteller, except for the majorminormajor flaw of rubbing it in on the working class....

Keep 'em coming....

MalibuJohnny · 11-24-2008, 08:14 AM

What kind of crank baits are those?

landwhale · 11-24-2008, 08:31 AM

Norman Deep Lil N
Bumble Bee Patern

11-23-2008, 08:43 AM	#1
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	HH 11-22 Since I am retired I hardly fish on the weekends anymore(There were 6 other kayakers fishing the Harbor this morning) though with my Thursday fogged out I hit HH with Andy this morning. We launched at the shop pre sunup and headed straight to the main channel to concentrate on dock fishing. With the start of the outgoing tide I expected the bite to start and had the Flukes and razorbacks Uni Buttered up and blade ready to go. Andy and I fished the docks all the way down to Sunset Aquatic for a few short bites. We then fished the grass beds on the drift more short bites for me and Andy caught a nice spottie on the fluke. Andy had to head of to work and I wanted to try the docks that were holding fish last week. Spent another 1 1/2 hours and still did not have a fish. Headed back to the launch area wondering where the fish were. Thru out the crank bait and trolled up the channel. When I turned into the channel that takes me back to the shop Followed shortly by Feeling a little better even though my fish had come on the troll at least I had landed a halibut and a spottie. This last week I had put the braid back on my spinner bait setup after losing the big fish last week and was bummed at not having een having a short bite. As I neared the last channel that goes to the beach at the shop I decided to throw it a few more times. I was almost at the end of the channel when it gets hammered then it felt like it was gone then the rod goes way bendo as the fish goes past the the kayak and heads under the dock. Since I had the braid I wasn't too worried and glad no boat was at the dock since it slammed my kayak sideways into the dock. After fighting the fish out from under the dock I took this pic The perfect way to end the day on the water __________________

11-23-2008, 12:53 PM	#2
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	I think your luck had more to do with the fact that the fish sensed they were out of danger when Andy left! Oh ya...nice pic of sunrise too! Fun times! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

11-23-2008, 01:32 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	ya!......................bass fear me As always good to share the water with you, Steve. __________________

11-23-2008, 02:41 PM	#8
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	ever notice that all Steve's posts have ........Andy headed to work......and I kept fishing........................ __________________

11-23-2008, 09:23 PM	#9
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	No, but has anyone noticed that in all of his posts he prefaces with "since I'm retired..." He has all the makings of a great storyteller, except for the majorminormajor flaw of rubbing it in on the working class.... Keep 'em coming.... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

11-23-2008, 02:13 PM	#5
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Damn... makes me want to retire...(not happening any time soon) great report and pics again thanks fer sharing!!

11-23-2008, 02:14 PM	#6
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Looks like a great time. My deepest darkest secret is that I REALLY REALLY like picking up fish on the troll, but I do have to admit that having line ripping off you reel as you were just working a lure is pretty cool too I guess. Thanks for the report.

11-23-2008, 02:23 PM	#7
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	looks like a good day

11-24-2008, 08:14 AM	#10
MalibuJohnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lahina (I Wish) Posts: 272	What kind of crank baits are those? __________________ Malibu Johnny must catch fish

11-24-2008, 08:31 AM	#11
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Norman Deep Lil N Bumble Bee Patern __________________