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Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy
Do tides, slack or otherwise, make a difference out by the kelp beds in La Jolla?
Maybe I should ask my question this way: what difference does it make?
In the bays, yes, because it's probably the main source of water movement. And water volume in the South Bay.
Out in the ocean, it seems like there is a lot more variation of direction and source of currents. When I see water slicks, I tend to stay out of the dead zone in the middle, unless I'm just passing through to another location. Still trying to get a feeling for the relevance of thermoclines too.
I know sometimes I have lots of floating kelp to go around, other times my route is more over the top. Not sure if that has to do with tides or the time of they year when kelp growth is more prolific.
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And while we are on the subject of trying to guess good days and bad days in LJ, what are your opinions about the day after it rains? --- better, worse or not a factor worth considering?
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heavy storm last night around 2-3. looking at all the forecasts wind and gusts would be safe to launch before sunrise. rain would pass as well. thought I would give it a go today. Launched at the life guard tower...waves were the smallest I've seen it for sometime...shin slappers. I was expecting somewhat rougher conditions but it was pretty calm. Issues with my fish finder so I had to go blind today. Figured bait has been very easy on past outings seeing/hearing bait on the surface. Absolutely none of that today. few guys out today but did not see anyone hook up and many retired early including myself.
The low pressure system and storm definitely screwed up the bite today. Also the tide was not right. For ocean fishing from the shore or out on the yak I usually get bit on the change to a high tide from two hours prior to the peak.
So I would definitely say todays skunk had to do with the pressure change. Caught a 30# YT a few days ago when it was raining in the morning...can't remember the tide or any major weather impacts that day but at least the bait was out.
I didn't stay for the the tide change to high I believe at 1230. Who knows they may be killing it right now after a few hours of stabilization after the storm.
got to get rid of this skunk...two trips in a row.