SD Bay 15 NOV 2013 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

619-SWIM-DOG · 11-15-2013, 04:23 PM

Well it was a windy cold day on the bay. I went out on my brother in laws boat. We had planned this weeks ago and wanted to hit up La Jolla. Well plans changed. The wind was coming from the south 10-15 mph+ cloudy and water was in the mid to lower 60's. We got bait which was a combo of sardines and macks 6-8". I only used the macks today. We decided to stay in the Bay since it was shitty out. We fished a couple of spot and I got one Hali that was about 18". We ended up south of the bridge at the flats. We made one drift with no action, then on the second drift I get hit. I can tell as I am cranking him up that he is a good size. When I see him, I yell get the gaff. I stuck the gaff in him and pulled him aboard. He ended up snapping the line while making a bloody mess of the deck. I was to lazy to remove the hook. It a personal best for me. He was 20.17 lbs and 38.75" long. I cant wait to catch one like this from the Yak....

makobob · 11-15-2013, 04:46 PM

Awesome, and congratulations on your PB. Not afraid of those teeth are you?

YakDout · 11-15-2013, 05:07 PM

You say you caught him on mackerel. Looks more like you hooked it on a sculpin.

Beer Me · 11-15-2013, 05:23 PM

That's a beautiful fish, congrats on your PB! What setup were you using, if you don't mind me asking...

619-SWIM-DOG · 11-15-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Beer Me

That's a beautiful fish, congrats on your PB! What setup were you using, if you don't mind me asking...

A three way swivel with 12" of line to 6oz weight and about 2' of 30lb to my main hook with tremble trailer.

todd one · 11-15-2013, 07:10 PM

Nice one! Congratulation. That big one on the kayak will come.

11-15-2013, 04:23 PM	#1
619-SWIM-DOG Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 619	SD Bay 15 NOV 2013 Well it was a windy cold day on the bay. I went out on my brother in laws boat. We had planned this weeks ago and wanted to hit up La Jolla. Well plans changed. The wind was coming from the south 10-15 mph+ cloudy and water was in the mid to lower 60's. We got bait which was a combo of sardines and macks 6-8". I only used the macks today. We decided to stay in the Bay since it was shitty out. We fished a couple of spot and I got one Hali that was about 18". We ended up south of the bridge at the flats. We made one drift with no action, then on the second drift I get hit. I can tell as I am cranking him up that he is a good size. When I see him, I yell get the gaff. I stuck the gaff in him and pulled him aboard. He ended up snapping the line while making a bloody mess of the deck. I was to lazy to remove the hook. It a personal best for me. He was 20.17 lbs and 38.75" long. I cant wait to catch one like this from the Yak.... Attached Images Last edited by 619-SWIM-DOG; 11-16-2013 at 08:01 AM.

11-15-2013, 04:46 PM	#2
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Awesome, and congratulations on your PB. Not afraid of those teeth are you? __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

11-15-2013, 05:07 PM	#3
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	You say you caught him on mackerel. Looks more like you hooked it on a sculpin.

11-15-2013, 05:23 PM	#4
Beer Me Take two Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 66	That's a beautiful fish, congrats on your PB! What setup were you using, if you don't mind me asking...

11-15-2013, 07:10 PM	#6
todd one Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 364	Nice one! Congratulation. That big one on the kayak will come.