Water Taxi by PA - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

KatFish · 05-06-2012, 08:33 PM

Wow! What a day. I caught the water taxi lol (my husband on his PA) from Shelter Island over to the Coronado bridge there and back. I caught 4 spotted bay bass and 2 sculpin. I might not be catching the big ones yet but I'll be there soon. Last weekend he took me out to La Jolla but the surf was rough, but we headed out anyway. Once out there for two hours with large swells I started to feel sick. I never get motion sickness but on this day I almost tossed my cookies. So we decided to head in and the surf was even larger and I said to myself NO GUTS NO GLORY. Well I ended up eating it hard lmfao so I'm a little more aware of what could happen. But the good news is I didn't lose anything! But a little scary for the first time with gear. He said when he gets home in six weeks we will try again. But on a nicer day!!! A year ago I wouldn't even bait my own hook! Now I am almost doing it all. (still a little slow on learning knots) but I'll get it over time. So to sum this up I'm very proud of my catch today.

KatFish · 05-06-2012, 08:38 PM

My smile was hurting my face cuz i was sooo stoked!

lowprofile · 05-06-2012, 11:28 PM

very nice! cant complain about a ferry.

make sure your hydrated and bring a gatorade with you. sometimes i get a little dizzy or queezy if i haven't had anything to drink.

blitzburgh · 05-07-2012, 05:26 AM

Nice work Kat! That bay is so much fun.

Yakin · 05-07-2012, 06:06 AM

Nice Job Kate!!!

William Novotny · 05-07-2012, 07:08 AM

You are adding so much fuel to my argument to my wifey on why I need a pa! Thanks! Keep up the good work:-)

slobslayer · 05-07-2012, 08:05 AM

Dang! That's a long paddle I usually just launch at the park right by the bridge

Gigafish · 05-07-2012, 09:09 AM

Great smile. It only gets better with time. Congrats.

xpresso2am · 05-07-2012, 09:20 AM

Great fishing!! Wish my wife would fish with me!! Lucky!

KatFish · 05-07-2012, 11:33 AM

YES it was a long ride but fun none the less. I got to relax for the most part eat and enjoy all the funny looks people on sail boats had. I pressed the nitro button a couple of times but I must have forgotton to refuel them/him lmao JK honey

xoxoxo Were going again this Sat but we will launch closer to bridge lol I tried to tell him the night before but he was being stubborn!

The PA is worth its weight in gold/fish! My 11 year old daughter sits on the back shes 116 pounds but she will start ridding in the Hobie Lani he bought her cuz she weighs him down with her chubby butt.

sharjak · 05-07-2012, 11:37 AM

Sounds like a nice outing

KatFish · 05-07-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by xpresso2am

Great fishing!! Wish my wife would fish with me!! Lucky!

She might if you tell her how SEXY she is while fishing lol and she can clean the house later...cuz once she gets a fish theres no turning back she will be hooked. Then she will be bugging you to fish and you wont want to go

mtnbykr2 · 05-07-2012, 11:42 AM

I have done that trip a few times now, launch from the beach and work my way to the bridge and back, too much fishing time lost to the trip, so next time I get down there I am going to arrange for a pick up at Tidelands, let me know when you are planning to go again...one of my favs, I was there 2 weeks ago and stopped counting at about 20...and it
will get better in the weeks to come

KatFish · 05-07-2012, 11:45 AM

My husband caught this yesterday! We didnt know what it was took a pic and looked it up a juvenile lingcod. I guess you just never know what you'll catch.

KatFish · 05-07-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

I have done that trip a few times now, launch from the beach and work my way to the bridge and back, too much fishing time lost to the trip, so next time I get down there I am going to arrange for a pick up at Tidelands, let me know when you are planning to go again...one of my favs, I was there 2 weeks ago and stopped counting at about 20...and it
will get better in the weeks to come

Were going this Saturday. Not sure on time yet.

blitzburgh · 05-07-2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatFish

My husband caught this yesterday! We didnt know what it was took a pic and looked it up a juvenile lingcod. I guess you just never know what you'll catch.

Midshipman

KatFish · 05-07-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blitzburgh

Midshipman

Sweet thanks!

Now we know what kind of fish that was for sure!

dorado50 · 05-07-2012, 04:26 PM

Your really doing good Kate!! Its cool to see you out there learning and doing! You are gaining experience every outing, and good on you for giving LJ another shot. Its not often a new person gets their experience on the water instead of fishing on the internet!(u catch real fish on the water)! Can't wait to read about your next fish......

mtnbykr2 · 05-07-2012, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatFish

My husband caught this yesterday! We didnt know what it was took a pic and looked it up a juvenile lingcod. I guess you just never know what you'll catch.

Yeah there are those and the annoying lizards there, Hammer destroyers

yep your addicted...lol

taggermike · 05-08-2012, 06:19 PM

I got my wife a fishing pole for mother's day. I need to show her your post, Katfish, cause your smile speaks volumes. Your man has a midshipman there. Those things are a trip the first time you see one. Like lowprofile said, don't skimp on the water out there. And there are plenty of nicer days to look forward to. Its worth spending an hour or two messing around in the surf on your kayak. Leave the gear at home and just practice going in and out through the waves. Get the feel for you yak and build some confidence. Mike

05-06-2012, 08:33 PM	#1
KatFish Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 132	Water Taxi by PA Wow! What a day. I caught the water taxi lol (my husband on his PA) from Shelter Island over to the Coronado bridge there and back. I caught 4 spotted bay bass and 2 sculpin. I might not be catching the big ones yet but I'll be there soon. Last weekend he took me out to La Jolla but the surf was rough, but we headed out anyway. Once out there for two hours with large swells I started to feel sick. I never get motion sickness but on this day I almost tossed my cookies. So we decided to head in and the surf was even larger and I said to myself NO GUTS NO GLORY. Well I ended up eating it hard lmfao so I'm a little more aware of what could happen. But the good news is I didn't lose anything! But a little scary for the first time with gear. He said when he gets home in six weeks we will try again. But on a nicer day!!! A year ago I wouldn't even bait my own hook! Now I am almost doing it all. (still a little slow on learning knots) but I'll get it over time. So to sum this up I'm very proud of my catch today.

05-06-2012, 08:38 PM	#2
KatFish Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 132	My smile was hurting my face cuz i was sooo stoked! Attached Images

05-06-2012, 11:28 PM	#3
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,477	very nice! cant complain about a ferry. make sure your hydrated and bring a gatorade with you. sometimes i get a little dizzy or queezy if i haven't had anything to drink. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

05-07-2012, 05:26 AM	#4
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Nice work Kat! That bay is so much fun. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

05-07-2012, 06:06 AM	#5
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	Nice Job Kate!!! __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

05-07-2012, 07:08 AM	#6
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	You are adding so much fuel to my argument to my wifey on why I need a pa! Thanks! Keep up the good work:-) __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

05-07-2012, 08:05 AM	#7
slobslayer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 384	Dang! That's a long paddle I usually just launch at the park right by the bridge

05-07-2012, 09:09 AM	#8
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 309	Great smile. It only gets better with time. Congrats.

05-07-2012, 09:20 AM	#9
xpresso2am Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 209	Great fishing!! Wish my wife would fish with me!! Lucky!

05-07-2012, 11:33 AM	#10
KatFish Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 132	YES it was a long ride but fun none the less. I got to relax for the most part eat and enjoy all the funny looks people on sail boats had. I pressed the nitro button a couple of times but I must have forgotton to refuel them/him lmao JK honey xoxoxo Were going again this Sat but we will launch closer to bridge lol I tried to tell him the night before but he was being stubborn! The PA is worth its weight in gold/fish! My 11 year old daughter sits on the back shes 116 pounds but she will start ridding in the Hobie Lani he bought her cuz she weighs him down with her chubby butt.

05-07-2012, 11:37 AM	#11
sharjak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South OC Posts: 102	Sounds like a nice outing

05-07-2012, 11:42 AM	#13
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	I have done that trip a few times now, launch from the beach and work my way to the bridge and back, too much fishing time lost to the trip, so next time I get down there I am going to arrange for a pick up at Tidelands, let me know when you are planning to go again...one of my favs, I was there 2 weeks ago and stopped counting at about 20...and it will get better in the weeks to come __________________

05-07-2012, 11:45 AM	#14
KatFish Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 132	My husband caught this yesterday! We didnt know what it was took a pic and looked it up a juvenile lingcod. I guess you just never know what you'll catch. Attached Images

05-07-2012, 04:26 PM	#18
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Your really doing good Kate!! Its cool to see you out there learning and doing! You are gaining experience every outing, and good on you for giving LJ another shot. Its not often a new person gets their experience on the water instead of fishing on the internet!(u catch real fish on the water)! Can't wait to read about your next fish......

05-08-2012, 06:19 PM	#20
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I got my wife a fishing pole for mother's day. I need to show her your post, Katfish, cause your smile speaks volumes. Your man has a midshipman there. Those things are a trip the first time you see one. Like lowprofile said, don't skimp on the water out there. And there are plenty of nicer days to look forward to. Its worth spending an hour or two messing around in the surf on your kayak. Leave the gear at home and just practice going in and out through the waves. Get the feel for you yak and build some confidence. Mike