Newb - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

X-David · 10-14-2015, 07:16 AM

Hey all, just picked up an X-factor. Went to Dana point last weekend, hadss a blast. only coughth a kelp or sand bass. But for a first time out I had a good time.

Used 20 lb line with a slip weight and live anchovie.

1 mile out near the jettie.

I think i used to heavy of a line, also maybe not far enough out?

Id love to get a YT!!!

Any advise please share. New Hobbie and Im having a blast!

taggermike · 10-14-2015, 07:52 AM

I don't know the Dana area well but I can throw a few things your way. If I'm fishing near kelp I like to use line heavy enough to not break off in the kelp. 20 will do it usually. Chovies are great baits cause every thing eats them. And chovies are not great baits for larger fish cause every thing eats them. To target yt, wsb, or bigger halibut you're better off catching mackerel for bait. If the bait receiver has bigger sardines they'll work better than chovies. If you're fishing bigger baits for bigger fish ditch the 20 lb n go with 30 or even 40. Mike

SmokinBass · 10-14-2015, 10:08 AM

I like to use 60 lb braid "moss green color" to a 40lb fluro leader. Get a few sabikis and make some bait. Macks are the way to go. Goodluck!

SmokinBass · 10-14-2015, 10:10 AM

Try fishing water anywhere from 100ft to 180

X-David · 10-14-2015, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the advise, may be going sat mornign agian dana point. of fthe pipeline

ctfphoto · 10-14-2015, 11:18 AM

Your too light, kick it up to what smokinbass said 60/40.

Use Macs.

Stuck20 · 10-14-2015, 01:15 PM

I usually have luck getting my bait right outside of the harbor (just a bit south, near the two white buoys). Loaded up 5+ macs pretty quick the last couple of times I fished DP. Good luck.

DanaPT · 10-14-2015, 01:32 PM

very good info on the macs.

thank you.

X-David · 10-19-2015, 11:33 AM

Thanks for the info.

Picked up live bat at the marina. All they had was mac's so oh well tried it anyway.

Went out to the red bouy dropped off lobster pots.

Went straight West to about a depth of 50' Cought a small bonita.

Went back in about mid day no lobsters.

The bonita was good tasting when I got home

Deamon · 10-19-2015, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaPT

very good info on the macs.

thank you.

HEY! This info wasn't meant for you!!!

Jim

DanaPT · 10-19-2015, 06:51 PM

Gotta take what I can get.

Stuck20 · 10-19-2015, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-David

Thanks for the advise, may be going sat mornign agian dana point. of fthe pipeline

I'll be out there too, at the headlands. Fish out of a dune outback. Give me a wave if you see me.

10-14-2015, 07:16 AM	#1
X-David Junior Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 3	Newb Hey all, just picked up an X-factor. Went to Dana point last weekend, hadss a blast. only coughth a kelp or sand bass. But for a first time out I had a good time. Used 20 lb line with a slip weight and live anchovie. 1 mile out near the jettie. I think i used to heavy of a line, also maybe not far enough out? Id love to get a YT!!! Any advise please share. New Hobbie and Im having a blast!

10-14-2015, 07:52 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I don't know the Dana area well but I can throw a few things your way. If I'm fishing near kelp I like to use line heavy enough to not break off in the kelp. 20 will do it usually. Chovies are great baits cause every thing eats them. And chovies are not great baits for larger fish cause every thing eats them. To target yt, wsb, or bigger halibut you're better off catching mackerel for bait. If the bait receiver has bigger sardines they'll work better than chovies. If you're fishing bigger baits for bigger fish ditch the 20 lb n go with 30 or even 40. Mike

10-14-2015, 10:08 AM	#3
SmokinBass Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 61	I like to use 60 lb braid "moss green color" to a 40lb fluro leader. Get a few sabikis and make some bait. Macks are the way to go. Goodluck!

10-14-2015, 10:10 AM	#4
SmokinBass Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 61	Try fishing water anywhere from 100ft to 180

10-14-2015, 10:47 AM	#5
X-David Junior Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 3	Thanks for the advise, may be going sat mornign agian dana point. of fthe pipeline

10-14-2015, 11:18 AM	#6
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Your too light, kick it up to what smokinbass said 60/40. Use Macs.

10-14-2015, 01:15 PM	#7
Stuck20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 100	I usually have luck getting my bait right outside of the harbor (just a bit south, near the two white buoys). Loaded up 5+ macs pretty quick the last couple of times I fished DP. Good luck.

10-14-2015, 01:32 PM	#8
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	very good info on the macs. thank you.

10-19-2015, 11:33 AM	#9
X-David Junior Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 3	Thanks for the info. Picked up live bat at the marina. All they had was mac's so oh well tried it anyway. Went out to the red bouy dropped off lobster pots. Went straight West to about a depth of 50' Cought a small bonita. Went back in about mid day no lobsters. The bonita was good tasting when I got home

10-19-2015, 06:51 PM	#11
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	Gotta take what I can get.