Mission Bay, 9-23-13 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 09-23-2013, 12:57 PM

Launched from the Ski Beach Launch ramp at about 6:00am. Offshore breeze at launch time and died about 7:30. Around 9:30 the onshore picked up. Water was very clear and temps ranged from 66.1-67.6º.

Started off working a high spot off of the bridge for 2 short spotties. Moved over near Sea World for a legal spot that would've gone maybe 2lbs. Tried the a few spots along the buoy line (the one with the big square bouys) for a bunch of short bites and torn baits, but no love. Finally, I moved over by the launch ramp and worked the inside buoy line for 1 micro sandy, 2 really nice spots and lots of missed opportunities. Even though I had finally found some biting fish I was sore and ready to head home. Off the water by 11:15.

Only one swimbait fish, it was the first legal and came on a gold/chart. 4" Flurry on a Slayer head. The rest of the fish and bites were on T-rigged baits. Swimmin' Senkos took 2 fish, Pumpkin seed for one fish and green with red and green flake took another. The last 3 fish and most of my missed ones were on 5" Zoom Flukes. Baby Bass was the ticket.

I wish my back and shoulder hadn't been hurting so much, I'm sure I could've picked away at the bass for a while. Lord knows I missed probably 6 fish for each one I caught. Lots of pants pulling down today.

Only saw one other kayaker (fishing anyways) and he seemed to be moving as much as I was. I hope he did better than me. Anyways, I had fun and it was nice to be down south again. So much better than Newport.

makobob · 09-23-2013, 01:18 PM

Nice post any day on the water is awesome, Hope you heal soon. Tight kines!

kobra · 09-23-2013, 04:23 PM

Glad you found some biting fish Ed. Hope you heal up quick.

Amish Ed · 09-23-2013, 04:27 PM

Thanks guys. Biggest thing for my back now is to get off my butt and exercise everyday. Shoulder, not much I can do. I broke my arm at the shoulder years ago and it just acts up sometimes.

walrus · 09-24-2013, 07:41 AM

I know with shoulders that there are good days and bad days. I hope next time you're better and can really enjoy Mission Bay.

Congrats to the successful day.

wade · 09-24-2013, 08:22 AM

Thanks for the write up on your session.
My shoulder and knees have seen better days thats for sure...

Amish Ed · 09-24-2013, 11:37 AM

Thanks guys. I'm probably not the first person to ever say this, but getting old sucks.

Dirty Curti · 09-24-2013, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Thanks guys. I'm probably not the first person to ever say this, but getting old sucks.

X2

Margarita Mike · 09-26-2013, 07:52 AM

Did someone say OLD?
Get better ED.

ful-rac · 09-26-2013, 08:08 AM

You guys aren't old!!!

Just well used!

Amish Ed · 09-26-2013, 08:15 AM

Getting old, not old yet. My body is definitely getting there faster than my mind

Hey Mike, good to see you. You been fishing much?

CheapPelican · 09-27-2013, 10:45 PM

You need something with peddals and a lawn chair.

Amish Ed · 09-27-2013, 10:48 PM

I've tried a PA once and loved it. But, with my back I'd never be able to get it on and off the truck, let alone drag it through the sand. If I had the money I'd get an Outback.

09-23-2013, 12:57 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Mission Bay, 9-23-13 Launched from the Ski Beach Launch ramp at about 6:00am. Offshore breeze at launch time and died about 7:30. Around 9:30 the onshore picked up. Water was very clear and temps ranged from 66.1-67.6º. Started off working a high spot off of the bridge for 2 short spotties. Moved over near Sea World for a legal spot that would've gone maybe 2lbs. Tried the a few spots along the buoy line (the one with the big square bouys) for a bunch of short bites and torn baits, but no love. Finally, I moved over by the launch ramp and worked the inside buoy line for 1 micro sandy, 2 really nice spots and lots of missed opportunities. Even though I had finally found some biting fish I was sore and ready to head home. Off the water by 11:15. Only one swimbait fish, it was the first legal and came on a gold/chart. 4" Flurry on a Slayer head. The rest of the fish and bites were on T-rigged baits. Swimmin' Senkos took 2 fish, Pumpkin seed for one fish and green with red and green flake took another. The last 3 fish and most of my missed ones were on 5" Zoom Flukes. Baby Bass was the ticket. I wish my back and shoulder hadn't been hurting so much, I'm sure I could've picked away at the bass for a while. Lord knows I missed probably 6 fish for each one I caught. Lots of pants pulling down today. Only saw one other kayaker (fishing anyways) and he seemed to be moving as much as I was. I hope he did better than me. Anyways, I had fun and it was nice to be down south again. So much better than Newport. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

09-23-2013, 01:18 PM	#2
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Nice post any day on the water is awesome, Hope you heal soon. Tight kines! __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

09-23-2013, 04:27 PM	#4
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Thanks guys. Biggest thing for my back now is to get off my butt and exercise everyday. Shoulder, not much I can do. I broke my arm at the shoulder years ago and it just acts up sometimes. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

09-24-2013, 08:22 AM	#6
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	Thanks for the write up on your session. My shoulder and knees have seen better days thats for sure... __________________

09-24-2013, 11:37 AM	#7
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Thanks guys. I'm probably not the first person to ever say this, but getting old sucks. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

09-23-2013, 04:23 PM	#3
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Glad you found some biting fish Ed. Hope you heal up quick.

09-24-2013, 07:41 AM	#5
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	I know with shoulders that there are good days and bad days. I hope next time you're better and can really enjoy Mission Bay. Congrats to the successful day.

09-26-2013, 07:52 AM	#9
Margarita Mike Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 76	Did someone say OLD? Get better ED.

09-26-2013, 08:08 AM	#10
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	You guys aren't old!!! Just well used! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

09-26-2013, 08:15 AM	#11
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Getting old, not old yet. My body is definitely getting there faster than my mind Hey Mike, good to see you. You been fishing much? __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

09-27-2013, 10:45 PM	#12
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	You need something with peddals and a lawn chair. __________________

09-27-2013, 10:48 PM	#13
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	I've tried a PA once and loved it. But, with my back I'd never be able to get it on and off the truck, let alone drag it through the sand. If I had the money I'd get an Outback. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!