11/11/10 LJ Report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BigBalsa · 11-13-2010, 02:39 PM

Paddled out at LJ today into 9'+ sets. Had to dig really hard but eventually made it out past the breakers, only to get caught in that nasty southerly rip. Once the wind picked up it was nearly impossible to stay anywhere near 'the spot'. Bait was also super scarce - caught just one anemic spanish after nearly two hours of jigging.

Manged to tie up to some big bull kelp before the tide came up, and lined out my lone mack. Thought I hooked something big but turns out I just snagged bottom with my lone bait. Broke it off at the swivel and tried to ty on a jig, but with the swell picking up and the wind chop, I started to get really seasick. On the way in, a huge rouge roller dumped me before I could lash everything down, and I lost two rods and my new bait setup.

I am glad I made it in ok without getting hit by lightning or run over, and avoided getting washed over the rocks. Buty I am now on my 7th straight skunk at LJ. Winter fishing here sure sucks.

BTW - I did'nt see anyone else doing any better in those rough conditions.

blackcloud9 · 11-13-2010, 02:43 PM

Todd forgot that one.

The Faker
La Jolla conditions were horrible and nobody caught anything. And kayak fishing is not fun. Move along.

Classic old posts Adi thanks for digging them up. Memories.

Matt · 11-13-2010, 03:09 PM

F'ing speed bumps!!!!

dorado50 · 11-13-2010, 03:17 PM

Hi Matt....are you going to post up your really big fish today or are you going to wait till the bites over?

thanks for the stuff...

DESTROYER · 11-13-2010, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorado50

Hi Matt....are you going to post up your really big fish today or are you going to wait till the bites over?

thanks for the stuff...

I don't count Dave!

DESTROYER · 11-13-2010, 03:22 PM

I remember that one Adi, but I wasn't trying to copy it. It's threads like this one that burned Todd out on kayak fishing and put him into hiding. He is right, fishing is supposed to be for fun.

I remember getting OTW reports back in the day. No one fished in the winter except Andy, Jim, and Lifeguard Guy. No one wore waders except Quiet Man, and he got shit for it because people said it was dangerous.

We are all being judged everyday by outsiders looking in. I personally am going to say what I want to say and do what I want to do.

I get excited when I catch big fish and because my family doesn't really understand the thrill of paddling out at O'Dark:30 and catching a big fish, it's nice to post a picture and get props from the fishing crowd.

Last Statement:

I don't think what krmaxima said was so bad. Big deal, he's excited about the sport and that's Rad.

A lot of LJ maybe closed down very soon and we might be looking at these old reports in the archives telling are kids how it used to be.
Relax, breathe, and have fun. Life is too short to be a hater.

Tight Line

Moyer

11-13-2010, 02:39 PM	#1
BigBalsa Junior Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 28	nasty conditions in LJ Paddled out at LJ today into 9'+ sets. Had to dig really hard but eventually made it out past the breakers, only to get caught in that nasty southerly rip. Once the wind picked up it was nearly impossible to stay anywhere near 'the spot'. Bait was also super scarce - caught just one anemic spanish after nearly two hours of jigging. Manged to tie up to some big bull kelp before the tide came up, and lined out my lone mack. Thought I hooked something big but turns out I just snagged bottom with my lone bait. Broke it off at the swivel and tried to ty on a jig, but with the swell picking up and the wind chop, I started to get really seasick. On the way in, a huge rouge roller dumped me before I could lash everything down, and I lost two rods and my new bait setup. I am glad I made it in ok without getting hit by lightning or run over, and avoided getting washed over the rocks. Buty I am now on my 7th straight skunk at LJ. Winter fishing here sure sucks. BTW - I did'nt see anyone else doing any better in those rough conditions.

11-13-2010, 03:09 PM	#3
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	F'ing speed bumps!!!! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

11-13-2010, 02:43 PM	#2
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Todd forgot that one. The Faker La Jolla conditions were horrible and nobody caught anything. And kayak fishing is not fun. Move along. Classic old posts Adi thanks for digging them up. Memories.

11-13-2010, 03:17 PM	#4
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Hi Matt....are you going to post up your really big fish today or are you going to wait till the bites over? thanks for the stuff...

11-13-2010, 03:22 PM	#6
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	I remember that one Adi, but I wasn't trying to copy it. It's threads like this one that burned Todd out on kayak fishing and put him into hiding. He is right, fishing is supposed to be for fun. I remember getting OTW reports back in the day. No one fished in the winter except Andy, Jim, and Lifeguard Guy. No one wore waders except Quiet Man, and he got shit for it because people said it was dangerous. We are all being judged everyday by outsiders looking in. I personally am going to say what I want to say and do what I want to do. I get excited when I catch big fish and because my family doesn't really understand the thrill of paddling out at O'Dark:30 and catching a big fish, it's nice to post a picture and get props from the fishing crowd. Last Statement: I don't think what krmaxima said was so bad. Big deal, he's excited about the sport and that's Rad. A lot of LJ maybe closed down very soon and we might be looking at these old reports in the archives telling are kids how it used to be. Relax, breathe, and have fun. Life is too short to be a hater. Tight Line Moyer