Staying out of the south river - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Aaron&Julie · 08-23-2006, 05:06 PM

Went to the pier for bait while still dark out. By the time it was light out we had plenty.
We wanted to avoid getting too far south and having to paddle against the persistent downhill current. With a bait high and low each, we headed straight out from the pier. Less than a mile in that direction, then we went south. On the way we saw surface activity and cast a jig and plug, resulting in a 1 lb bonie each. Once we made it past the "condo" we went in tight to try for 'buts to no avail. So we made our way back north, past the 1/2 day boats off of Point LJ. A couple of strikes along the way that seemed to be bass. Called it quits not too long after that, landing about noon.
The big treat for us was using our new toys, a pair of Cobra VHF radios (West Marine special for $79). Not too much going on this morning except a couple of yellows by the fortunate few. Small surf and beautiful weather.

kareem korn · 08-23-2006, 07:20 PM

Always a pleasure reading your reports, fish or no fish. I bought those same radios, and am glad they got a good review from someone repetable on the water. I have yet to use mine as a pair. Thanks again.

-Tim-

zeelaagee · 08-24-2006, 10:03 AM

I got stuck in that damn river last Friday- took me nearly 3 hours to paddle from Winansea to the launch- close to 11hrs on the water and only 1 fish to speak of (bonie- released)- had other bites but no hook ups. Launched at 4am and made bait easily for the first time- cat food and sabiki at the end of the pier. used the modified kitty litter bucket and a battery powered aerator to keep them alive- refreshed water by hand every so often- worked pretty well for the $15 bucks i spent at Cabela's.

I did see two guys with decent yt landings- one about 6am just outside of the pier- and another around 10.30 off the point and a bit south.

long day- my ass really hurt after that one.

going out tonight closer to home in Carlsbad- any recommendations? I was thinking from Swami's to the Reef.

Andy

08-23-2006, 05:06 PM	#1
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Staying out of the south river Went to the pier for bait while still dark out. By the time it was light out we had plenty. We wanted to avoid getting too far south and having to paddle against the persistent downhill current. With a bait high and low each, we headed straight out from the pier. Less than a mile in that direction, then we went south. On the way we saw surface activity and cast a jig and plug, resulting in a 1 lb bonie each. Once we made it past the "condo" we went in tight to try for 'buts to no avail. So we made our way back north, past the 1/2 day boats off of Point LJ. A couple of strikes along the way that seemed to be bass. Called it quits not too long after that, landing about noon. The big treat for us was using our new toys, a pair of Cobra VHF radios (West Marine special for $79). Not too much going on this morning except a couple of yellows by the fortunate few. Small surf and beautiful weather. __________________ "Never say die"

08-23-2006, 07:20 PM	#2
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	Thanks Always a pleasure reading your reports, fish or no fish. I bought those same radios, and am glad they got a good review from someone repetable on the water. I have yet to use mine as a pair. Thanks again. -Tim-

08-24-2006, 10:03 AM	#3
zeelaagee Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 37	I got stuck in that damn river last Friday- took me nearly 3 hours to paddle from Winansea to the launch- close to 11hrs on the water and only 1 fish to speak of (bonie- released)- had other bites but no hook ups. Launched at 4am and made bait easily for the first time- cat food and sabiki at the end of the pier. used the modified kitty litter bucket and a battery powered aerator to keep them alive- refreshed water by hand every so often- worked pretty well for the $15 bucks i spent at Cabela's. I did see two guys with decent yt landings- one about 6am just outside of the pier- and another around 10.30 off the point and a bit south. long day- my ass really hurt after that one. going out tonight closer to home in Carlsbad- any recommendations? I was thinking from Swami's to the Reef. Andy