La Jolla slow for me all year - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dwntwnall4u · 09-08-2012, 12:54 AM

Since I've been skunked at LaJolla for the past 10 months I decided to try my luck at an overnight offshore trip on the Dolphin II out of Fisherman's Landing on Sept. 5th.

We got to the offshore grounds in the early morning and started our trolling. I was 1 of 4 in the first rotation. Within a few minute my trolling rod goes off, pull in a nice Dorado, my first ever.

Then we started the trolling again and another rod goes screaming from the drag ripping out. Next thing we know we've hit a jackpot of large models of Bluefin tuna. Average size probably was 55lbs. We managed to pull in 31 Blue fin, 16 of which were aprox. 60-90lbs.

Not bad for most of us being out gunned by the huge Bluefin around.

I lost 2 big ones that broke my 30lb flouro which cost me 1 1/2 hours of fishing time.

So I grab my Seeker Inshore 8' 25lb rod with a Ocea Jigger 2001NR-PG filled with 50lb. PP and a 40lb. Seaguar flouro top shot. Not the right gear.

Then I hook another good one which is in the pic. Took me 3 1/2 hrs to bring this 75lb Bluefin tuna on the boat with the excellent crew on the Dolphin II, especially Jake. Thanks.

I just about passed out after the battle was done. I was completly drained.

We stayed on this school for about 5 hrs. Awsome for a overnight trip

Bluefin sashimi is so delicious!

Sdspeed · 09-08-2012, 03:36 AM

Holy Crap Batman ! Nice job.

danjor · 09-08-2012, 07:32 AM

Nic fish!
Im planing on going out of H and M landing Wednesday on a overnight trip.
Hopefully the fish are still biting. Would love to get into some fishing action like that!

steveooo · 09-08-2012, 09:07 AM

Great grade of local fish. What a year this is turning out to be!

Aaron&Julie · 09-08-2012, 09:49 AM

Beauty of a bluefin, one is all it takes, when they are that size.

blitzburgh · 09-08-2012, 10:04 AM

WOWWWWW!!!!! AWESOME!!!

taggermike · 09-08-2012, 10:55 AM

Well done. 3.5 hours a fish is a long ass time to be pulling. Don't give up on LJ tho. Mike

Old Man in the Sea · 09-08-2012, 12:59 PM

Beautiful Fish < WOW 3.5 hours > check/tighten up the drag next time....that is crazy...

dwntwnall4u · 09-08-2012, 01:31 PM

THANKS for replies.

This bite should continue for at least 2 more months. Plan to go a few more times this year, but with proper gear this time.

Average sizes were easily 55lbs.

Not giving up on La Jolla. Just need more time out there.

09-08-2012, 12:54 AM	#1
dwntwnall4u Kevin C. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego/Hawaii Posts: 146	La Jolla slow for me all year Since I've been skunked at LaJolla for the past 10 months I decided to try my luck at an overnight offshore trip on the Dolphin II out of Fisherman's Landing on Sept. 5th. We got to the offshore grounds in the early morning and started our trolling. I was 1 of 4 in the first rotation. Within a few minute my trolling rod goes off, pull in a nice Dorado, my first ever. Then we started the trolling again and another rod goes screaming from the drag ripping out. Next thing we know we've hit a jackpot of large models of Bluefin tuna. Average size probably was 55lbs. We managed to pull in 31 Blue fin, 16 of which were aprox. 60-90lbs. Not bad for most of us being out gunned by the huge Bluefin around. I lost 2 big ones that broke my 30lb flouro which cost me 1 1/2 hours of fishing time. So I grab my Seeker Inshore 8' 25lb rod with a Ocea Jigger 2001NR-PG filled with 50lb. PP and a 40lb. Seaguar flouro top shot. Not the right gear. Then I hook another good one which is in the pic. Took me 3 1/2 hrs to bring this 75lb Bluefin tuna on the boat with the excellent crew on the Dolphin II, especially Jake. Thanks. I just about passed out after the battle was done. I was completly drained. We stayed on this school for about 5 hrs. Awsome for a overnight trip Bluefin sashimi is so delicious!

09-08-2012, 09:49 AM	#5
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Beauty of a bluefin, one is all it takes, when they are that size. __________________ "Never say die"

09-08-2012, 10:04 AM	#6
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	WOWWWWW!!!!! AWESOME!!! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

09-08-2012, 12:59 PM	#8
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	Beautiful Fish < WOW 3.5 hours > check/tighten up the drag next time....that is crazy... Last edited by Old Man in the Sea; 09-08-2012 at 01:05 PM.

09-08-2012, 03:36 AM	#2
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	Holy Crap Batman ! Nice job.

09-08-2012, 07:32 AM	#3
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	Nic fish! Im planing on going out of H and M landing Wednesday on a overnight trip. Hopefully the fish are still biting. Would love to get into some fishing action like that!

09-08-2012, 09:07 AM	#4
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Great grade of local fish. What a year this is turning out to be!

09-08-2012, 10:55 AM	#7
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Well done. 3.5 hours a fish is a long ass time to be pulling. Don't give up on LJ tho. Mike

09-08-2012, 01:31 PM	#9
dwntwnall4u Kevin C. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego/Hawaii Posts: 146	THANKS for replies. This bite should continue for at least 2 more months. Plan to go a few more times this year, but with proper gear this time. Average sizes were easily 55lbs. Not giving up on La Jolla. Just need more time out there.