Social distance kayaking - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

daperrin · 03-26-2020, 08:33 PM

So following up on the rock fish. Can one peddle out to the 150-200ft mark of the canyon there in LJ and just start jigging with some shrimp flies and expect to catch rock fish? Anything special you need to look for before a drop?

I fished the point and the kelp there late last year for the first time and caught some great Calicos. I kept looking over my shoulder t word the canyon but did not get a chance to make it over there.

BenCantrell · 03-27-2020, 06:27 AM

You'll still need to find structure, even at the canyon edge. I think a lot of the edge is sandy flat transitioning to sandy slope, and the sheer rock face doesn't start until much deeper. Great for sanddabs, and maybe tiny halfbanded rockfish, but not bigger rockfish worth bringing home. With that said, I think if you follow the canyon edge you're more likely to stumble upon a good rock pile than if you're out on the big sand flats to the west.

lamb · 03-27-2020, 11:20 AM

You are a trooper!
Looking forward to read about your next fishing adventures!

03-26-2020, 08:33 PM	#1
daperrin www.TheKayakLaunch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 241	So following up on the rock fish. Can one peddle out to the 150-200ft mark of the canyon there in LJ and just start jigging with some shrimp flies and expect to catch rock fish? Anything special you need to look for before a drop? I fished the point and the kelp there late last year for the first time and caught some great Calicos. I kept looking over my shoulder t word the canyon but did not get a chance to make it over there. __________________ David P YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekayaklaunch https://www.instagram.com/thekayaklaunch

03-27-2020, 11:20 AM	#3
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	You are a trooper! Looking forward to read about your next fishing adventures! __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

03-27-2020, 06:27 AM	#2
BenCantrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 238	You'll still need to find structure, even at the canyon edge. I think a lot of the edge is sandy flat transitioning to sandy slope, and the sheer rock face doesn't start until much deeper. Great for sanddabs, and maybe tiny halfbanded rockfish, but not bigger rockfish worth bringing home. With that said, I think if you follow the canyon edge you're more likely to stumble upon a good rock pile than if you're out on the big sand flats to the west.