Should have launched at La Jolla - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 04-05-2014, 05:13 PM

So today was the day for the Rock Fishing Derby. I waffled over the weeke whether to launch at La Jolla or Mission Bay. Finally I chose Mission bay and it was a mistake. I have no problem going out fishing and getting skunked, but going out an having the door outside slammed in my face was not something I enjoyed.

Mike Weber and I launched at Mission, I swung in and picked up bait, and we paddled out to the mouth of the channel. There is was as if we were paddling into a brick way, the only problem was the tide was pulling us out with 5-7 foot swells and cross chop making it very difficult to stay balanced. Finally after what seemed to be about 10 minutes of trying to back paddle and not going anywhere I was able to turn around and use the swell to push my into the channel. I could hear boats doing all they could to get out, their hulls were slamming down and I could even here on the radio some chatter about the Kayakers not being able to get out.

After fighting that battle we realized that having our lives was very rewarding and chose to fish Mission bay. The water was really nice until about 10 when the wind started to pick up. Lizard fish were on the chew big time. I caught a small Halibut and tried using some of the lizards to catch bigger Halibut.

At 11:30 I chose to pack it in and see what was going on over at the Marlin Club. When I got there I was told that nothing was going to start until about 4. I was wiped out and so I just went home, cleaned up the gear and enjoyed a nice Swiss Steak Meal that my wife cooked up. So glad that I made it back in and did not get flipped. I should have launched at La Jolla.

HELLSTER INC. · 04-05-2014, 06:26 PM

It was rough at LA Jolla today there were quite a few circus acts going on both trying to launch and trying to land. Great derby though big thanks to Drake"Neal" and all the guys that helped out. Looking forward to next years derby!

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dorado50 · 04-05-2014, 06:29 PM

Lets face it, bad days are going to happen!. Today was your bad day.....Mine was yesterday!

Jimmyz123 · 04-05-2014, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

Lets face it, bad days are going to happen!. Today was your bad day.....Mine was yesterday!

You hit that nail square on the head there. I learned so many lessons from this.

wade · 04-05-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

You hit that nail square on the head there. I learned so many lessons from this.

But did your son grab your bag of fish and keep letting you know
"Look its still moving!!! Its still moving!!!

"

( Re: His Fred Hall Trout moment!! That was AWESOME!!! )

skrilla · 04-05-2014, 09:14 PM

Funny, after getting lipped and losing a rod this morning I was wondering if I should of launched MB.

Dannowar · 04-05-2014, 09:49 PM

Clean entrance, clean exit, limits , and standing up to piss. Had the polar Opposite Day (not to rub it in)

04-05-2014, 05:13 PM	#1
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Should have launched at La Jolla So today was the day for the Rock Fishing Derby. I waffled over the weeke whether to launch at La Jolla or Mission Bay. Finally I chose Mission bay and it was a mistake. I have no problem going out fishing and getting skunked, but going out an having the door outside slammed in my face was not something I enjoyed. Mike Weber and I launched at Mission, I swung in and picked up bait, and we paddled out to the mouth of the channel. There is was as if we were paddling into a brick way, the only problem was the tide was pulling us out with 5-7 foot swells and cross chop making it very difficult to stay balanced. Finally after what seemed to be about 10 minutes of trying to back paddle and not going anywhere I was able to turn around and use the swell to push my into the channel. I could hear boats doing all they could to get out, their hulls were slamming down and I could even here on the radio some chatter about the Kayakers not being able to get out. After fighting that battle we realized that having our lives was very rewarding and chose to fish Mission bay. The water was really nice until about 10 when the wind started to pick up. Lizard fish were on the chew big time. I caught a small Halibut and tried using some of the lizards to catch bigger Halibut. At 11:30 I chose to pack it in and see what was going on over at the Marlin Club. When I got there I was told that nothing was going to start until about 4. I was wiped out and so I just went home, cleaned up the gear and enjoyed a nice Swiss Steak Meal that my wife cooked up. So glad that I made it back in and did not get flipped. I should have launched at La Jolla. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

04-05-2014, 06:26 PM	#2
HELLSTER INC. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Banning, ca Posts: 429	It was rough at LA Jolla today there were quite a few circus acts going on both trying to launch and trying to land. Great derby though big thanks to Drake"Neal" and all the guys that helped out. Looking forward to next years derby! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk __________________ HELLSTER. 2015 Hobie PA 14 2016 Hobie Revo 13 2018 SeaFox 248 Commander Last edited by HELLSTER INC.; 04-05-2014 at 06:35 PM.

04-05-2014, 09:14 PM	#6
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Funny, after getting lipped and losing a rod this morning I was wondering if I should of launched MB. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

04-05-2014, 09:49 PM	#7
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Clean entrance, clean exit, limits , and standing up to piss. Had the polar Opposite Day (not to rub it in) __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

04-05-2014, 06:29 PM	#3
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Lets face it, bad days are going to happen!. Today was your bad day.....Mine was yesterday!