Zoo like conditions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cadillyak · 07-03-2015, 08:12 PM

Well knowing what it was gonna be like, not only because of the holiday, but also the smell of tuna in the air, I loaded the yak in preparation for the zoo. LJ did not disappoint as there were 15-20 vehicles on the beach unloading, and 30+ already making their way out. Contemplating going out or going home due to pressure, I reluctantly launched.

Meet up with Nickc5 and off we were to make bait. Couldn't buy a greenie, but tricks of the trade got us tanks full of greenies in short order. Saw a bunch of familiar faces, chatted and off to the troll.

Both of our first baits in yielded us YT. That was it for me, but nick had more in store. We both landed our firsts of the day around 0800. 15-20lb range. We wanted tuna though and had our eyes on the prize. Went out around 3 miles or so for nothing. At one point, we saw one patty to the left and some "crashing" birds to the right. I went left, Nick went right neither was holding fish though.

Oh I forgot, on our way out, he go bit in the middle of nowhere. We were hoping tuna, but just a 30lb YT by catch. I know, white collar la Jolla problems.

Couldn't believe we hooked up with over 100 kayaks out. I guess luck is better than skill at times.

We tried for tuna, but I forgot my radio in the car, and wasn't comfortable going Wayyyy out. That and PA's aren't the best vessel for tuna searching. Gonna take the outback out next time.

Even with all that pressure, from what I saw, very few tangles considering the plastic armada was out, and everyone was cordial. That's how is should be. "I heard a few I'm sorry's and my bads," but I heard even more, " no worries, and it's all good." That's how it should be! Fish went 16lbs.

Tight lines and bent rods!

nickc5 · 07-03-2015, 08:38 PM

Money! Always a pleasure fishing with you my friend. We gotta get out more!

Let's get it!

Bert Vega · 07-04-2015, 06:48 AM

Nice job boys! It was crazy out there yesterday.

octico · 07-04-2015, 07:45 AM

Way to go! It was nuts landing too.

blitzburgh · 07-06-2015, 08:19 AM

Nice work!

ashmoz · 07-06-2015, 10:12 AM

very nice!

Rambo · 07-06-2015, 10:47 AM

Great report and its a good community of fisherman out there in La Jolla so far.

07-03-2015, 08:12 PM	#1
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Zoo like conditions Well knowing what it was gonna be like, not only because of the holiday, but also the smell of tuna in the air, I loaded the yak in preparation for the zoo. LJ did not disappoint as there were 15-20 vehicles on the beach unloading, and 30+ already making their way out. Contemplating going out or going home due to pressure, I reluctantly launched. Meet up with Nickc5 and off we were to make bait. Couldn't buy a greenie, but tricks of the trade got us tanks full of greenies in short order. Saw a bunch of familiar faces, chatted and off to the troll. Both of our first baits in yielded us YT. That was it for me, but nick had more in store. We both landed our firsts of the day around 0800. 15-20lb range. We wanted tuna though and had our eyes on the prize. Went out around 3 miles or so for nothing. At one point, we saw one patty to the left and some "crashing" birds to the right. I went left, Nick went right neither was holding fish though. Oh I forgot, on our way out, he go bit in the middle of nowhere. We were hoping tuna, but just a 30lb YT by catch. I know, white collar la Jolla problems. Couldn't believe we hooked up with over 100 kayaks out. I guess luck is better than skill at times. We tried for tuna, but I forgot my radio in the car, and wasn't comfortable going Wayyyy out. That and PA's aren't the best vessel for tuna searching. Gonna take the outback out next time. Even with all that pressure, from what I saw, very few tangles considering the plastic armada was out, and everyone was cordial. That's how is should be. "I heard a few I'm sorry's and my bads," but I heard even more, " no worries, and it's all good." That's how it should be! Fish went 16lbs. Tight lines and bent rods! Attached Images __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

07-04-2015, 06:48 AM	#3
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Nice job boys! It was crazy out there yesterday. __________________ I hate seals!!!

07-06-2015, 08:19 AM	#5
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Nice work! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

07-03-2015, 08:38 PM	#2
nickc5 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Placentia Posts: 186	Money! Always a pleasure fishing with you my friend. We gotta get out more! Let's get it!

07-04-2015, 07:45 AM	#4
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Way to go! It was nuts landing too.

07-06-2015, 10:12 AM	#6
ashmoz 192.168.0.1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 397	very nice!

07-06-2015, 10:47 AM	#7
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	Great report and its a good community of fisherman out there in La Jolla so far.