Newport, 2-13-15 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 02-13-2015, 01:24 PM

Landwhale and I launched at 6:15 to clear skies, light wind and a bit of a chill in the air. Tide was coming in and the water was 63º and slightly dirty. Wind was off and on all day, coming from a different direction almost every time it picked.

We started off right outside the launch and in the 1st 1/2hr I had a legal sandy and 2 shorts. Once the sun came up that bite died. I moved over to the docks on the peninsula, but there was way too much loose grass. So, I moved again to hit some moored boats. Picked away at the bass the rest of the morning, until about 10:30 when the water stopped moving. From then until 11:30 when we got off the water I had 3 bites.

The rule of the day was short bites. Even moving down to 3" Flurries and 4" Paddlerz still had them short biting. You just had to swing on any bite and hope the fish hung on. But, at least they were biting, unlike last week.

Best producers were the 3" Flurry in Red Fish and Bait Ball. New Penny and Smokey Shad 4" Paddlerz also got a couple. Hot Sauce for flavor of course. Finished the day with 12 bass, Steve got about the same.

Hopefully next week we'll be at the Pipe.

landwhale · 02-13-2015, 04:43 PM

My baits for the day were 4" Paddlezz in New Penny and Redbone with Uni Butter. Mix of Spotties Calico and Sandies with my legal of the day being a chunky Spottie. The best action was at the end of the outgoing tide. Good fishing with you Ed

Amish Ed · 02-13-2015, 04:48 PM

You too Steve. Forgot to add that I had all 3 species too.

dinosorcerer · 02-13-2015, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Hopefully next week we'll be at the Pipe.

What's the pipe?

At least you got to fish today.

Amish Ed · 02-13-2015, 07:21 PM

The Pipe is a submerged sewer pipe outside of Dana Pt Harbor. Runs from about 30-90'. Good spot for sandies and calicoes. Halibut have been known to hang out next to it too.

dinosorcerer · 02-14-2015, 10:26 PM

Thanks! Never fished dana point before, hope you guys success and I'll be waiting for your guys' report.

Amish Ed · 02-15-2015, 01:48 PM

YOu live in OC. You should definitely try Dana. Lots of options from the Pipe, to kelp, misc. hard bottom, and a river mouth for butts. You just have to pick a direction. I'll post a report no matter where we head.

02-13-2015, 01:24 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Newport, 2-13-15 Landwhale and I launched at 6:15 to clear skies, light wind and a bit of a chill in the air. Tide was coming in and the water was 63º and slightly dirty. Wind was off and on all day, coming from a different direction almost every time it picked. We started off right outside the launch and in the 1st 1/2hr I had a legal sandy and 2 shorts. Once the sun came up that bite died. I moved over to the docks on the peninsula, but there was way too much loose grass. So, I moved again to hit some moored boats. Picked away at the bass the rest of the morning, until about 10:30 when the water stopped moving. From then until 11:30 when we got off the water I had 3 bites. The rule of the day was short bites. Even moving down to 3" Flurries and 4" Paddlerz still had them short biting. You just had to swing on any bite and hope the fish hung on. But, at least they were biting, unlike last week. Best producers were the 3" Flurry in Red Fish and Bait Ball. New Penny and Smokey Shad 4" Paddlerz also got a couple. Hot Sauce for flavor of course. Finished the day with 12 bass, Steve got about the same. Hopefully next week we'll be at the Pipe. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

02-13-2015, 04:43 PM	#2
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	My baits for the day were 4" Paddlezz in New Penny and Redbone with Uni Butter. Mix of Spotties Calico and Sandies with my legal of the day being a chunky Spottie. The best action was at the end of the outgoing tide. Good fishing with you Ed __________________

02-13-2015, 04:48 PM	#3
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	You too Steve. Forgot to add that I had all 3 species too. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

02-13-2015, 07:21 PM	#5
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	The Pipe is a submerged sewer pipe outside of Dana Pt Harbor. Runs from about 30-90'. Good spot for sandies and calicoes. Halibut have been known to hang out next to it too. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

02-15-2015, 01:48 PM	#7
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	YOu live in OC. You should definitely try Dana. Lots of options from the Pipe, to kelp, misc. hard bottom, and a river mouth for butts. You just have to pick a direction. I'll post a report no matter where we head. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

02-14-2015, 10:26 PM	#6
dinosorcerer Junior Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Orange County Posts: 21	Thanks! Never fished dana point before, hope you guys success and I'll be waiting for your guys' report.