LJ yellows question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fish · 06-05-2020, 08:48 PM

1 Is there such thing as too big of a green back for YT? A few times In the past I’ve been only able to make giant macs for bait and was wondering if that had anything to do with not getting bit.

2 it’s been years since I’ve fished lajolla , are you still able to drive up on the beach to unload early before grey light?

Added a question..

3 Is an older
Model (2006?) Tarpon 120 capable for LJ?

I’ve had an older 13 Revo and a 15 Prowler just picked up the tarpon 120 which is a bit shorter.
I’m confident in my kayaking abilities but asking is there’s any reason why a 12 would be a bad idea?

matthew7! · 06-05-2020, 08:57 PM

2 yes you can still drive if the beach and load and off load.

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fishnfoool · 06-05-2020, 09:07 PM

I haven't ever caught a green back that was too big for the yt. I always feel more confident with the larger mackerel. I mean the arm sized 16+ inch models are my favorite.
2× on the launch from LJ beach.

FISH11 · 06-05-2020, 09:56 PM

Big Bait = Big Fish! No such thing as too big a mac for a Yellowtail. I prefer the 10"-13" greenback, strong swimmers and also like to dive deeper. Yes to loading and unloading on the sand.

06-05-2020, 08:48 PM	#1
Fish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 113	LJ yellows question 1 Is there such thing as too big of a green back for YT? A few times In the past I’ve been only able to make giant macs for bait and was wondering if that had anything to do with not getting bit. 2 it’s been years since I’ve fished lajolla , are you still able to drive up on the beach to unload early before grey light? Added a question.. 3 Is an older Model (2006?) Tarpon 120 capable for LJ? I’ve had an older 13 Revo and a 15 Prowler just picked up the tarpon 120 which is a bit shorter. I’m confident in my kayaking abilities but asking is there’s any reason why a 12 would be a bad idea? __________________ Last edited by Fish; 06-06-2020 at 12:03 AM.

06-05-2020, 09:56 PM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,629	Big Bait = Big Fish! No such thing as too big a mac for a Yellowtail. I prefer the 10"-13" greenback, strong swimmers and also like to dive deeper. Yes to loading and unloading on the sand. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

06-05-2020, 08:57 PM	#2
matthew7! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 183	2 yes you can still drive if the beach and load and off load. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-05-2020, 09:07 PM	#3
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 297	I haven't ever caught a green back that was too big for the yt. I always feel more confident with the larger mackerel. I mean the arm sized 16+ inch models are my favorite. 2× on the launch from LJ beach.