Dana point 3/24/12 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Aaron&Julie · 03-26-2012, 04:52 PM

Last minute trip found us in Dana at sunrise.
On the way to the receiver we got the chance to say hello to Buttchaser (John) and Bellcon. Nice.
We picked up one kayak scoop of the biggest sardines we've ever seen at the receiver. While awaiting high tide we tried the mouth with a few rakes along the way.
Right before high tide we hit the beach. We had rakes and short, and a few sharks during our time there. I was chatting with George (Jorluivil), when I finally latched onto this 26", 6lber. I must be getting bigger (in the wrong way), because the fish looks smaller:

From a monetary standpoint, $35 in gas, $13 for parking, $12 for bait (with tip), it's an expensive halibut. But, when you compare it to going to the movies for 2 people, it's not much more, what with popcorm, soda, tickets, etc.
So we're left with 3 more additional halibut dinners to the fresh one we had Saturday night, not bad, considering.
Maybe next time we get the big ones.
Here's a shot of the 3+lbs of nice halibut filets we've got to look forward to:

mtnbykr2 · 03-26-2012, 04:58 PM

You need to hold the fish out away from you to make it look like Jorges fish...lol, nice DP butt, that pic of the meat makes me hungry...congrats on that, it has been a bit on the slow side for me

can't wait to get back down to DP

echo1er · 03-26-2012, 05:32 PM

awesome job.

Devildawgjj · 03-26-2012, 05:42 PM

Great catch!

I went out last week and hooked up, no shit: an 11inch sardine. I drug his ass around the harbor for about an hour. Reeled in the big guy, only to see his back half looked like he was put through the paper shreder.

Next time I get a big fugger, I'm going to stick him with a treble.

DanaPT · 03-27-2012, 06:42 AM

Was talking to the fellow at the dana bait barge and learned the mega-dines are on their way out . . .and a new shipment of bait on its way in. Should be in on Weds.

Maybe a better mix on the way?

I was just at the costco over the weekend. Frozen Halibut is costing about $20 per pound (each steak individually sealed).

I think you got your money's worth. You didn't calculate the entertainment factor or the bragging rights your $60 bought you.

Note to self: tip the bait guy.

NEEFFF · 03-27-2012, 09:22 AM

Nice flatty! hopefully luck is on my end this weekend.. It will be my second time out at DP this week!

Sparrow · 03-27-2012, 09:48 AM

Nice catch

PapaDave · 03-27-2012, 10:01 AM

Nice catch! Wish I had one. Maybe this weekend.

03-26-2012, 04:52 PM	#1
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Dana point 3/24/12 Last minute trip found us in Dana at sunrise. On the way to the receiver we got the chance to say hello to Buttchaser (John) and Bellcon. Nice. We picked up one kayak scoop of the biggest sardines we've ever seen at the receiver. While awaiting high tide we tried the mouth with a few rakes along the way. Right before high tide we hit the beach. We had rakes and short, and a few sharks during our time there. I was chatting with George (Jorluivil), when I finally latched onto this 26", 6lber. I must be getting bigger (in the wrong way), because the fish looks smaller: From a monetary standpoint, $35 in gas, $13 for parking, $12 for bait (with tip), it's an expensive halibut. But, when you compare it to going to the movies for 2 people, it's not much more, what with popcorm, soda, tickets, etc. So we're left with 3 more additional halibut dinners to the fresh one we had Saturday night, not bad, considering. Maybe next time we get the big ones. Here's a shot of the 3+lbs of nice halibut filets we've got to look forward to: __________________ "Never say die"

03-26-2012, 04:58 PM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	You need to hold the fish out away from you to make it look like Jorges fish...lol, nice DP butt, that pic of the meat makes me hungry...congrats on that, it has been a bit on the slow side for mecan't wait to get back down to DP __________________

03-27-2012, 06:42 AM	#5
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	Nice butt. Was talking to the fellow at the dana bait barge and learned the mega-dines are on their way out . . .and a new shipment of bait on its way in. Should be in on Weds. Maybe a better mix on the way? I was just at the costco over the weekend. Frozen Halibut is costing about $20 per pound (each steak individually sealed). I think you got your money's worth. You didn't calculate the entertainment factor or the bragging rights your $60 bought you. Note to self: tip the bait guy.

03-27-2012, 09:48 AM	#7
Sparrow Junior Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Setubal, Portugal Posts: 23	Nice catch __________________ http://kayakfishingphotoblog.blogspot.pt/

03-26-2012, 05:32 PM	#3
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	awesome job.

03-26-2012, 05:42 PM	#4
Devildawgjj Kayak BOOT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ventura County Posts: 251	Great catch! I went out last week and hooked up, no shit: an 11inch sardine. I drug his ass around the harbor for about an hour. Reeled in the big guy, only to see his back half looked like he was put through the paper shreder. Next time I get a big fugger, I'm going to stick him with a treble.

03-27-2012, 09:22 AM	#6
NEEFFF Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCaL Posts: 224	Nice flatty! hopefully luck is on my end this weekend.. It will be my second time out at DP this week!

03-27-2012, 10:01 AM	#8
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,455	Nice catch! Wish I had one. Maybe this weekend.