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Old 07-28-2016, 06:51 PM   #1
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First cast with a new swimbait....

This is a Kayak Fishing Report from Solana Beach on 7/28/2016:

At first light, I launched through warm surf and found smooth conditions just past the breakers. Next, I started my usual routine of throwing the Kastmaster in search of Greenback Mackerel (GBM). This turned out to be the toughest bait making session so far this year.

After an unreasonably long time and through an around about way I found myself in 60-feet of water with only three GBMs to show for my efforts. I did however catch a decent amount of smaller Calico Bass as bait-hunt bycatch. Well, this was the excuse I needed to pin a 6-inch plastic swimbait on a jig-head I just bought on Sunday.

I tossed the virgin lure out towards some protruding kelp and let it sink to the bottom. On my first crank, the line immediately loaded up. Sweet bendo and three quick runs against fairly tight drag (kelp setting) made me suspect a small YT. What eventually appeared before me was instead a 24-inch Calico Bass.

Solana Calico Bass From The Bottom In The Summertime. Thanks HobieOneCanoebe for the OTW Picture and nice meeting you.



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After the Calico experience, I set out to troll around with the few GBMs that I had. I drug my first one out to just over 200-feet deep with no hits in route. I took a second GBM and put him on the bottom in a previously productive area. My deep bottom fishing was however interrupted by fast approaching splashing school of of something with companion flocking birds. I quickly cranked the deep line up and took off with the for nothing. Seemed to be just Dolphins. Oh well.

Conditions at the 200 contour were perhaps a bit smoother than inshore.



I pinned on my last GBM and slowly came back inshore for you guessed it...no takers. The new swimbait, unique Calico, incredible conditions and getting to meet some fellow yakers all made for an enjoyable trip. The landing was a success as well.


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Matt


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Old 07-28-2016, 07:19 PM   #2
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Nice report and an even nicer bass. WTG.
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Old 07-28-2016, 07:51 PM   #3
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Great report man, what a bass!
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Old 07-29-2016, 06:23 AM   #4
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Beautiful calico!
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Old 07-29-2016, 06:54 AM   #5
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SLUG Matt!
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Old 07-29-2016, 07:04 AM   #6
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that like a calico tanker!
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Old 07-29-2016, 07:39 AM   #7
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Rod throbber Calico.....
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Old 07-29-2016, 09:18 AM   #8
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Damn, that looks like my neighbors cat!
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Old 07-29-2016, 10:38 AM   #9
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Old 07-29-2016, 11:14 AM   #10
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where do you launch from in Solana Beach??
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Old 07-29-2016, 11:19 AM   #11
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What a PIG Calico!!! Congrats!!!
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Old 07-29-2016, 11:35 AM   #12
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I'm heading out at Solana tomorrow morning. Launching from either George's or Tabletops depending on parking. Would welcome some company or a meet up. Gray Pro Angler and a big straw hat.


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Old 07-29-2016, 12:50 PM   #13
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What a beast nice to meet you! See you out there bruntoj
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Old 07-29-2016, 02:56 PM   #14
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Old 07-29-2016, 06:17 PM   #15
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nice pig!
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Old 07-30-2016, 02:55 AM   #16
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Oink! Nice fish.
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Old 07-30-2016, 07:50 AM   #17
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Thanks for the report!
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Old 07-30-2016, 11:00 AM   #18
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First cast with a new swimbait....

Hey Matt, nice meeting you out there today! I ended up catching a barely legal Calico on the way in around 25ft depth, like you said.

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Old 08-01-2016, 05:57 AM   #19
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Rod Throbber

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Rod throbber Calico.....

Rod Throbber.....hey...that is good! I wish I had included that for my suggested list of user names for new BWE members. You can click here for the list.
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Old 08-01-2016, 07:10 AM   #20
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Really nice fish! They are chewing the bait fish colors right now.
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