La Jolla Shores today, 7/27 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cattledog · 07-27-2013, 07:41 PM

I launched from LJ Shores at about 5:30am. It was the first time I have launched from a beach with any surf. The surf wasn’t large but it was big enough to flip at least one guy that was heading out when I did.

I tried to catch some bait fish but kept pulling up mackerel that seemed a bit large to use as live bait, but I kept them anyway and threw them in the tank. I caught a few sardines and a couple small lizard fish as well on the same Sabiki rig.

I quickly caught several small-ish Calicos using the Lizard fish and fishing off the bottom. All but one were undersized, so it was a catch and release day for me.

Did anyone catch any Yellowtail out there today? I didn’t see anyone catching any squid.

It was very overcast but I had a nice time anyway. I barely managed to not have a yard sale when I landed back at the beach.

Chris

troutking · 07-27-2013, 07:59 PM

Congrats on the calicos. I launched around 3:30 am and making squid wasn't too hard. Shortly after making bait I hooked into a good yellowtail and got it to the side of the yak and farmed the gaff attempt and it took off quick and broke me off.

Not to mention on the way in I must have provided the tourists with a good laugh as I made a yard sale out of everything in the yak. I was able to recover everything except my glasses and flashlight.

beef78 · 07-28-2013, 08:17 AM

I caught some squid but no tail action. I saw some thing on my meter cruising up and down the water column. whatever it was chewed on my squid, but I didn't hook up. Only thing I saw on my meter all day besides bait.

Cbad Mike · 07-28-2013, 04:59 PM

thanks for the timely report

dmrides · 07-28-2013, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cattledog

Did anyone catch any Yellowtail out there today?

Well, since you asked...yes. Got a pair of jacks on flylined macs at the half in 80'.

Cattledog · 07-28-2013, 08:38 PM

dmrides, Congrats on catching the two yellowtails. If you don't mind me asking, how large were the mackerels you used for bait and how did you rig them?
Chris

TJones · 07-29-2013, 01:08 PM

good report . never knew kelp bass would eat lizard fish . never knew they were good for anything .

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Cattledog · 07-29-2013, 01:19 PM

I have caught bass a few different times with Lizard fish. They seem to work for better for me at least for bass, especially when all I have is a bait tank full of HUGE sardines.

Chris

07-27-2013, 07:41 PM	#1
Cattledog Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 31	La Jolla Shores today, 7/27 I launched from LJ Shores at about 5:30am. It was the first time I have launched from a beach with any surf. The surf wasn’t large but it was big enough to flip at least one guy that was heading out when I did. I tried to catch some bait fish but kept pulling up mackerel that seemed a bit large to use as live bait, but I kept them anyway and threw them in the tank. I caught a few sardines and a couple small lizard fish as well on the same Sabiki rig. I quickly caught several small-ish Calicos using the Lizard fish and fishing off the bottom. All but one were undersized, so it was a catch and release day for me. Did anyone catch any Yellowtail out there today? I didn’t see anyone catching any squid. It was very overcast but I had a nice time anyway. I barely managed to not have a yard sale when I landed back at the beach. Chris

07-28-2013, 08:17 AM	#3
beef78 Large Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	I caught some squid but no tail action. I saw some thing on my meter cruising up and down the water column. whatever it was chewed on my squid, but I didn't hook up. Only thing I saw on my meter all day besides bait. __________________ "I shall not tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death."

07-28-2013, 04:59 PM	#4
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	thanks for the timely report __________________ [SIGPIC]

07-29-2013, 01:08 PM	#7
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	way to keep the rubber to the road good report . never knew kelp bass would eat lizard fish . never knew they were good for anything . .

07-27-2013, 07:59 PM	#2
troutking Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Escondido, Ca Posts: 102	Congrats on the calicos. I launched around 3:30 am and making squid wasn't too hard. Shortly after making bait I hooked into a good yellowtail and got it to the side of the yak and farmed the gaff attempt and it took off quick and broke me off. Not to mention on the way in I must have provided the tourists with a good laugh as I made a yard sale out of everything in the yak. I was able to recover everything except my glasses and flashlight.

07-28-2013, 08:38 PM	#6
Cattledog Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 31	dmrides, Congrats on catching the two yellowtails. If you don't mind me asking, how large were the mackerels you used for bait and how did you rig them? Chris

07-29-2013, 01:19 PM	#8
Cattledog Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 31	I have caught bass a few different times with Lizard fish. They seem to work for better for me at least for bass, especially when all I have is a bait tank full of HUGE sardines. Chris