Sandy Eggo Bay 1/5/2014 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rufus · 01-06-2014, 02:55 AM

While everybody was watching the Charger's play the Bengals, a dozen hard core yack anglers had north SD Bay to themselves in epic weather conditions for January 5th. No wind and 75 degrees.

I didn't get any love working my traditional haunts with plastics so I kicked out to the bait barge for some chovies. Only problem, my pump wouldn't work. Arggg! After wasting some valuable fishing time taking the pump apart on my lap, I got it fired up. Next time check the pump before leaving home!

So I pull up to the barge and nobody's around. The door to the shack is closed and I'm wondering WTF? Just then two guys burst out of the shack and bait me up in about 15 seconds. It was like a NASCAR bait stop. Cool. "What's up with the fast service guys?" "Commercial during the Chargers game, gotta get back inside."

LOL. Works for me.

The chovies were the trick For the ebbing tide. Caught one short halibit after another. All good looking and strong fish that were sent on their way with best wishes for their future as legal adults that will grace my table one day.

I must thank Naval Security for their continued concern. I wonder if the ever get tired of chasing yacks away from the sub base? All morning "This is a transiting area only. You must be underway and stay 50 meters from the barrier." Ya, ya, time to start a new drift, thanks.

Like flies, all of us would buzz off only to return a few minutes later.

It was a perfect fishing morning....no fish to clean. Didn't care, it's all about the time on the water anyway. 75 degrees in January says it all. We're so lucky to live here guys. I sent a few photos from the water to buddies who live in Denver and Fargo. All they can say is "I wish I lived there and not here."

rogersmith · 01-06-2014, 08:09 AM

nice, I was further east off Bali Hai and back in the docks in that area. A few decent spotties on plastic

Amish Ed · 01-06-2014, 10:54 AM

Sounds like a fun day.

dniss · 01-06-2014, 04:26 PM

Wide open on the spotties at the south end yesterday on the incoming, including a few brutes. Tore up my plastics but kept chewing them even once the tails were gone. Got a decent sandy by the cays on GS, first one I've gotten in South Bay in 4 yrs of frequent outings.

Rufus · 01-06-2014, 06:11 PM

That's the cool thing about SD Bay. It's big and has all sorts of different fishng opportunities.

I love the flats in south bay and touristing around the fancy houses in Coronado Cays. I even ran nto a pod of dolphin (Flipper kind, not dinner kind) in the Cays last year. No kidding.

I have yet to work the bridge. That's next on the list. And Zuniga Jetty...love it!

BTW, don't overlook the Embarcadero. Launch at Spanish Landing and make the long haul. Awesome jigging under the sidewalk next to the Star of India. Also under the B Street Pier and Broadway Pier. Under. Be brave, go under. Helps to have a kick boat And watch those barnacles, they'll tear your boat up.

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 01-06-2014, 07:41 PM

I absolutely love SD Bay. I fish there 90% of the time I kayak fish. The only thing is, I'm addicted to live bait. Therefore, I predominantly fish the area around the bait receiver. I think I am missing out on a lot of great places. Like I would love to check out that South Bay bonefish thing. Oh well, it's a New Year and the possibilities are endless!

Janine

01-06-2014, 02:55 AM	#1
Rufus Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ocean Beach Posts: 90	Sandy Eggo Bay 1/5/2014 While everybody was watching the Charger's play the Bengals, a dozen hard core yack anglers had north SD Bay to themselves in epic weather conditions for January 5th. No wind and 75 degrees. I didn't get any love working my traditional haunts with plastics so I kicked out to the bait barge for some chovies. Only problem, my pump wouldn't work. Arggg! After wasting some valuable fishing time taking the pump apart on my lap, I got it fired up. Next time check the pump before leaving home! So I pull up to the barge and nobody's around. The door to the shack is closed and I'm wondering WTF? Just then two guys burst out of the shack and bait me up in about 15 seconds. It was like a NASCAR bait stop. Cool. "What's up with the fast service guys?" "Commercial during the Chargers game, gotta get back inside." LOL. Works for me. The chovies were the trick For the ebbing tide. Caught one short halibit after another. All good looking and strong fish that were sent on their way with best wishes for their future as legal adults that will grace my table one day. I must thank Naval Security for their continued concern. I wonder if the ever get tired of chasing yacks away from the sub base? All morning "This is a transiting area only. You must be underway and stay 50 meters from the barrier." Ya, ya, time to start a new drift, thanks. Like flies, all of us would buzz off only to return a few minutes later. It was a perfect fishing morning....no fish to clean. Didn't care, it's all about the time on the water anyway. 75 degrees in January says it all. We're so lucky to live here guys. I sent a few photos from the water to buddies who live in Denver and Fargo. All they can say is "I wish I lived there and not here."

01-06-2014, 10:54 AM	#3
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Sounds like a fun day. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

01-06-2014, 07:41 PM	#6
janines.fishtales@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 555	SD Bay I absolutely love SD Bay. I fish there 90% of the time I kayak fish. The only thing is, I'm addicted to live bait. Therefore, I predominantly fish the area around the bait receiver. I think I am missing out on a lot of great places. Like I would love to check out that South Bay bonefish thing. Oh well, it's a New Year and the possibilities are endless! Janine __________________ Fishtales

01-06-2014, 08:09 AM	#2
rogersmith Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 465	nice, I was further east off Bali Hai and back in the docks in that area. A few decent spotties on plastic

01-06-2014, 04:26 PM	#4
dniss Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 77	Wide open on the spotties at the south end yesterday on the incoming, including a few brutes. Tore up my plastics but kept chewing them even once the tails were gone. Got a decent sandy by the cays on GS, first one I've gotten in South Bay in 4 yrs of frequent outings.

01-06-2014, 06:11 PM	#5
Rufus Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ocean Beach Posts: 90	That's the cool thing about SD Bay. It's big and has all sorts of different fishng opportunities. I love the flats in south bay and touristing around the fancy houses in Coronado Cays. I even ran nto a pod of dolphin (Flipper kind, not dinner kind) in the Cays last year. No kidding. I have yet to work the bridge. That's next on the list. And Zuniga Jetty...love it! BTW, don't overlook the Embarcadero. Launch at Spanish Landing and make the long haul. Awesome jigging under the sidewalk next to the Star of India. Also under the B Street Pier and Broadway Pier. Under. Be brave, go under. Helps to have a kick boat And watch those barnacles, they'll tear your boat up.