LJ Fish Report 5-11-23 (No takers) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BigAppa · 05-11-2023, 08:23 PM

Arrived at 8. Sets were coming in fast with short lulls. Mostly 3-4 footers.

Fished mostly in front of the condo in 40-60 feet of water.

Water temp was 62 - 64.5.

Water clarity was about 4-5 feet.

Didn't mark any kelp but saw a couple strands floating around.

Washing machine conditions, with about 3-5 foot swells from the NW and 2-3 foot swells from the SW.

Bait was all over. Caught 6 greenbacks (7-9inches), 2 Spanish, and 2 sardines in the first 15 minutes.

Flylined and used rubber band rig for the bottom. No bites.

Dropped a butterfly jig on bait balls and got two decent calicos. Released.

Wind was about 10mph in the morning and 15mph in the afternoon. Started seeing more white caps so headed in at 12:30

Got dumped on the way in, but the only thing I lost was a game clip. Tight lines!

MITCHELL · 05-12-2023, 03:13 AM

Nice to know what's going on in LJ
Hope for better days....there coming.

tootall · 05-12-2023, 06:21 AM

Eyes on the water. Thank for the report

fishnfoool · 05-12-2023, 10:49 AM

You're a brave soul! 4-5 foot visibility? I don't go out unless I can see at least a couple of hundred yards.

BigAppa · 05-12-2023, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishnfoool

You're a brave soul! 4-5 foot visibility? I don't go out unless I can see at least a couple of hundred yards.

Oof, I meant clarity, as in water clarity. I was tired. I knew I was writing visibility, but it made sense in my head, lol.

It was overcast for much of the morning, but no fog.

JohnMckroidJr · 05-12-2023, 02:58 PM

Kudos for getting out there and sharing your report. Better luck next time.

05-11-2023, 08:23 PM	#1
BigAppa Junior Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 27	LJ Fish Report 5-11-23 (No takers) Arrived at 8. Sets were coming in fast with short lulls. Mostly 3-4 footers. Fished mostly in front of the condo in 40-60 feet of water. Water temp was 62 - 64.5. Water clarity was about 4-5 feet. Didn't mark any kelp but saw a couple strands floating around. Washing machine conditions, with about 3-5 foot swells from the NW and 2-3 foot swells from the SW. Bait was all over. Caught 6 greenbacks (7-9inches), 2 Spanish, and 2 sardines in the first 15 minutes. Flylined and used rubber band rig for the bottom. No bites. Dropped a butterfly jig on bait balls and got two decent calicos. Released. Wind was about 10mph in the morning and 15mph in the afternoon. Started seeing more white caps so headed in at 12:30 Got dumped on the way in, but the only thing I lost was a game clip. Tight lines! Last edited by BigAppa; 05-12-2023 at 10:53 AM.

05-12-2023, 03:13 AM	#2
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,251	Thanks for the report Nice to know what's going on in LJ Hope for better days....there coming. __________________ Duke Mitchell

05-12-2023, 06:21 AM	#3
tootall Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 61	Eyes on the water. Thank for the report

05-12-2023, 10:49 AM	#4
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 298	You're a brave soul! 4-5 foot visibility? I don't go out unless I can see at least a couple of hundred yards.

05-12-2023, 02:58 PM	#6
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,863	Kudos for getting out there and sharing your report. Better luck next time.