5 lumps going out - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TJones · 06-19-2013, 03:29 PM

or was that five roll overs in the surf . i haven't got destroyed going out in a long time . this time seemed like it just wouldn't end . 3 - 4 ' at county line is no joke . after going back to the truck to straighten out my mirage drive , and lighten up my kayak by dumping my battery and bait tank i returned to the beach . the last two other kayakers made it out , mainly due to the fact that the surf actually came down . i took one more attempt at it and succeeded . of course fish were caught while i was dicking around . my kamikaze approach at launching was not working today . i really need to work on reading the surf and strengthening my paddling skills . one kayaker was heading in so he could get to work and kindly handed my his bait . thank you again . he had one strapped to the back. since making bait ( which was plentiful ) was on less thing i had to worry about i got to what i thought was the zone and within ten minutes i was on . standard white sea bass fight , a run here , a run there, and straight to the gaff . i fished a little more and had to more strikes . the first loaded up and i did not give it enough time and pulled the bait from him. the second short strike the fish came through and just slurped my bait off missing the hook . the winds started to kick up and by now and all but one other kayaker was left on water . we both headed in . it really starting to howl with white caps showing . my landing of late have been a lot better , maybe because i am remaining calmer . my launchings today were epic fails . i even lost a couple guide inserts on the rods which i had stowed on the side of the yak . luckily i bought them from sports chalet with the extra warranty . no questions asked . over all i will gladly take my lumps especially considering it was not wide open by any means . not a bad start to the season .

wiredantz · 06-19-2013, 03:32 PM

i have just heard horror stories about that place, one guy lost $800.00 worth of gear because he thought he could do it.

toadstoadsonly · 06-19-2013, 05:24 PM

Congrats, spot has been been busting people up congrats on making it out and sticking a tanker.

JeffB · 06-19-2013, 06:06 PM

Nice payoff for the painful start!

cesar74 · 06-19-2013, 07:07 PM

Way to go T.

Bigfishhunter96 · 06-19-2013, 07:25 PM

Trying to launch there is the worst. The surf is always bigger then the forcast. Congrats on the fish though

Old Man in the Sea · 06-19-2013, 07:36 PM

Way to go congratulations!!! way to battle and win...

lowprofile · 06-19-2013, 08:00 PM

man this place sounds like a blast!

nice sea bass!

PapaDave · 06-20-2013, 08:41 AM

Nice catch!

I'd like to try the area, where is the launch site?

619-SWIM-DOG · 06-20-2013, 09:17 AM

Nice Pull......

Deamon · 06-20-2013, 09:17 AM

Getting it done. Great job! Jim

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 06-20-2013, 12:42 PM

Fantastic tenacity my friend, with great reward no doubt!

Janine

makobob · 06-20-2013, 05:25 PM

Nice fish, hope you feel ok tomorrow.

TJones · 06-21-2013, 03:47 PM

two days later was a different story . had to return to work with the monday blues and 3 .5 hours of sleep . strapped on the flame thrower to back , and off i went . micro sleeping in boots . thanks be to God i did not kill anyone . 1203 gasoline .

06-19-2013, 03:29 PM	#1
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	5 lumps going out or was that five roll overs in the surf . i haven't got destroyed going out in a long time . this time seemed like it just wouldn't end . 3 - 4 ' at county line is no joke . after going back to the truck to straighten out my mirage drive , and lighten up my kayak by dumping my battery and bait tank i returned to the beach . the last two other kayakers made it out , mainly due to the fact that the surf actually came down . i took one more attempt at it and succeeded . of course fish were caught while i was dicking around . my kamikaze approach at launching was not working today . i really need to work on reading the surf and strengthening my paddling skills . one kayaker was heading in so he could get to work and kindly handed my his bait . thank you again . he had one strapped to the back. since making bait ( which was plentiful ) was on less thing i had to worry about i got to what i thought was the zone and within ten minutes i was on . standard white sea bass fight , a run here , a run there, and straight to the gaff . i fished a little more and had to more strikes . the first loaded up and i did not give it enough time and pulled the bait from him. the second short strike the fish came through and just slurped my bait off missing the hook . the winds started to kick up and by now and all but one other kayaker was left on water . we both headed in . it really starting to howl with white caps showing . my landing of late have been a lot better , maybe because i am remaining calmer . my launchings today were epic fails . i even lost a couple guide inserts on the rods which i had stowed on the side of the yak . luckily i bought them from sports chalet with the extra warranty . no questions asked . over all i will gladly take my lumps especially considering it was not wide open by any means . not a bad start to the season . Attached Images

06-19-2013, 03:32 PM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	i have just heard horror stories about that place, one guy lost $800.00 worth of gear because he thought he could do it. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-19-2013, 06:06 PM	#4
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Nice payoff for the painful start! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

06-19-2013, 08:00 PM	#8
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,477	man this place sounds like a blast! nice sea bass! __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

06-20-2013, 08:41 AM	#9
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,463	Nice catch! I'd like to try the area, where is the launch site? __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

06-19-2013, 05:24 PM	#3
toadstoadsonly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 149	Congrats, spot has been been busting people up congrats on making it out and sticking a tanker.

06-19-2013, 07:07 PM	#5
cesar74 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ventura,CA Posts: 81	Way to go T.

06-19-2013, 07:25 PM	#6
Bigfishhunter96 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 30	Trying to launch there is the worst. The surf is always bigger then the forcast. Congrats on the fish though

06-19-2013, 07:36 PM	#7
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	Way to go congratulations!!! way to battle and win...

06-20-2013, 09:17 AM	#10
619-SWIM-DOG Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 619	Nice Pull......

06-20-2013, 09:17 AM	#11
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Getting it done. Great job! Jim __________________ Recreational Fisherman's Catch...2% Commercial Fisherman's Catch- 98% Recreational Fishing Kayakers Catch- .00001% "The reality is that the wall was built to keep all Asians ~specifically Japanese and those that think they're japanese~ out of the U.S"

06-20-2013, 12:42 PM	#12
janines.fishtales@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 555	Fantastic tenacity my friend, with great reward no doubt! Janine __________________ Fishtales

06-20-2013, 05:25 PM	#13
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Nice fish, hope you feel ok tomorrow. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

06-21-2013, 03:47 PM	#14
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	i was feeling great the next day two days later was a different story . had to return to work with the monday blues and 3 .5 hours of sleep . strapped on the flame thrower to back , and off i went . micro sleeping in boots . thanks be to God i did not kill anyone . 1203 gasoline .