2/21 LJ - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 02-21-2014, 08:10 PM

Fished from 10am-sunset with Landwhale, no fish but perfect conditions the whole day. This sea turtle was fearless and came right over to me bumping the kayak and just stayed there looking up at me. I tried to feed it a crushed up mackerel, but it did not seem interested. I have always seen turtles in LJ in the summer, usually they are munching on those big jellyfish and don't let you near them. I also had the misfortune of having one eat a flylined mackerel years back, they pull hard, I got the hook back from that one.

I phone pic

Nikon D40

frugalfisher · 02-21-2014, 08:39 PM

I wish I was you. I love turtles.

James

02-21-2014, 08:47 PM

100+ LJ trips under my belt in two years and I have never once seen a turtle. I am truely jealous and envy you. The would wipe the frown off my face from 100 skunks if I got to see one. Stoked for ya!

Awesome sunset photo too. Maybe you'll have part in the Jackson cover photo two months in a row! Once in front of the camera, and once behind!

FISH11 · 02-21-2014, 08:57 PM

Awesome pictures. I especially love that sunset one. That should be a magazine cover. I have caught a Mako Shark and had a Gray Whale take my mackerel and give me a sleigh ride but I have yet to see a Turtle out at La Jolla. Maybe on one of my next trips. Thanks for sharing.

StinkyMatt · 02-21-2014, 09:01 PM

Andy, way to go!

That is one of the most vibrant photos I have seen in a looooooooong time!

CobraTandem · 02-21-2014, 09:35 PM

Nice photos. Do you use a waterproof case with the Nikon or just stash it in a dry bag?

kayakfisherman · 02-23-2014, 02:48 PM

Those sunset pics are the most stunning pics I've ever
seen of La Jolla. What makes them even more cool:
the Landwhale is back, better than ever!

Tman · 02-24-2014, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

That is an epic pic, great job Andy...

And if you really wanna trip, or maybe Andy has some magic camera, stare at the water...trippy...

02-21-2014, 08:10 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	2/21 LJ Fished from 10am-sunset with Landwhale, no fish but perfect conditions the whole day. This sea turtle was fearless and came right over to me bumping the kayak and just stayed there looking up at me. I tried to feed it a crushed up mackerel, but it did not seem interested. I have always seen turtles in LJ in the summer, usually they are munching on those big jellyfish and don't let you near them. I also had the misfortune of having one eat a flylined mackerel years back, they pull hard, I got the hook back from that one. I phone pic Nikon D40 __________________

02-21-2014, 08:39 PM	#2
frugalfisher Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 190	Awesome!! I wish I was you. I love turtles. James __________________ James Caldwell Yellow Prowler

02-21-2014, 08:47 PM	#3
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	100+ LJ trips under my belt in two years and I have never once seen a turtle. I am truely jealous and envy you. The would wipe the frown off my face from 100 skunks if I got to see one. Stoked for ya! Awesome sunset photo too. Maybe you'll have part in the Jackson cover photo two months in a row! Once in front of the camera, and once behind!

02-21-2014, 08:57 PM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,629	Awesome pictures. I especially love that sunset one. That should be a magazine cover. I have caught a Mako Shark and had a Gray Whale take my mackerel and give me a sleigh ride but I have yet to see a Turtle out at La Jolla. Maybe on one of my next trips. Thanks for sharing.

02-21-2014, 09:01 PM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Andy, way to go! That is one of the most vibrant photos I have seen in a looooooooong time!

02-21-2014, 09:35 PM	#6
CobraTandem Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 76	Nice photos. Do you use a waterproof case with the Nikon or just stash it in a dry bag?

02-23-2014, 02:48 PM	#7
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Those sunset pics are the most stunning pics I've ever seen of La Jolla. What makes them even more cool: the Landwhale is back, better than ever!