LJ 12/8/12 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ggiannig89 · 12-08-2012, 10:04 PM

First time launching my tarpon 140 from la Jolla shores today. It was a bit nerve wrecking but the launch went rather smooth. Paddled out and started looking for structure on my echo 300c. (First time using a fish finder) probably passed a ton of areas not realizing it, but finally found some marks in about 180ft. And managed a few reds and a few other miscellaneous rock fish. It was a nice flat day with minimal wind until about 1:30. On the way in I nearly went over in the surf but managed to stay upright and jumped out right before the yak tipped in about 3ft of water. All in all today was a big success for my first time.

jorluivil · 12-08-2012, 10:07 PM

Good job fight finding the fish!

Not sure if you know this but most yard sales happen in shallow water.

Cbad Mike · 12-09-2012, 01:42 AM

Congratulations on your first and successful trip out. Thanks for the post!!!

Biggameaddict · 12-09-2012, 09:45 AM

Congrats on the fish! It feels good finding your own fish dont it.

TJones · 12-09-2012, 04:33 PM

what was surf like ? ankle slappers.

12-08-2012, 10:04 PM	#1
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	LJ 12/8/12 First time launching my tarpon 140 from la Jolla shores today. It was a bit nerve wrecking but the launch went rather smooth. Paddled out and started looking for structure on my echo 300c. (First time using a fish finder) probably passed a ton of areas not realizing it, but finally found some marks in about 180ft. And managed a few reds and a few other miscellaneous rock fish. It was a nice flat day with minimal wind until about 1:30. On the way in I nearly went over in the surf but managed to stay upright and jumped out right before the yak tipped in about 3ft of water. All in all today was a big success for my first time.

12-08-2012, 10:07 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Good job fight finding the fish! Not sure if you know this but most yard sales happen in shallow water. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

12-09-2012, 01:42 AM	#3
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Congratulations on your first and successful trip out. Thanks for the post!!! Last edited by Cbad Mike; 12-09-2012 at 01:43 AM. Reason: cause I feel like it

12-09-2012, 09:45 AM	#4
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Congrats on the fish! It feels good finding your own fish dont it. __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

12-09-2012, 04:33 PM	#5
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	congrats what was surf like ? ankle slappers.