NPH and DP - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SeaDog · 02-02-2009, 02:42 PM

With the nice weather we've had lately I was able to get out a lot this past week. On Wed, 1/28, I hit NPH after work. To have that much fun during the week reminded me of the feeling you get the first time you ditch high school and go to the beach all day. (For all the kids on the forum I'm not advocating skipping class, stay in school!! It was a different time back then; it was the 90's...) I ended up with 2 sandies and my wife caught 4, all on buttered up plastic.

Map and more pics:
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...29655&t=h&z=15

On Saturday, I did another night session in NPH. Before I went, I went to Sports Authority with one of their $25 off $100 coupons and picked up some waders and misc items. I can't believe I've fished this long without waders!! (Not that I've fished that long...) Fishing while dry really does beat being wet!! Who knew?!! I ended up with 3 sandies, one on a Rat-L-Trap and the others on buttered up plastic.

On Sunday, I went out to Dana Point for the first time. When I got there I was awestruck by the number of kayakers. (I've only fished NPH and HH.) I literally sat in my car and stared for a bit taking it all in... When I finally got on the water, a fog bank rolled in which was a lot of fun especially since I wasn't really familiar with the area. I also got the pleasure of experiencing jet skiers coming out of said fog at high speeds

I ended up with a sandy on the Rat-L-Trap, a mackerel on Rapalas' version, and two more sandies, a calico, and a smelt? on the buttered plastic.

Map and pics for those who just need more:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...29655&t=h&z=15

landwhale · 02-02-2009, 03:20 PM

Way to get out and hit different sites congrats on the waders sure makes it easier to get out on those cold days and nights....................

B Slate · 02-02-2009, 05:26 PM

Nice bass on the artificials. Way to take advantage of the nice weather.

dos ballenas · 02-02-2009, 08:24 PM

Coffee? Wheres the

, Nice job with the plastics! I love the color in the first pic

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speedydk · 02-02-2009, 08:43 PM

Hi Seadog,
It was a pleasure to meet you albeit breif as it was! See you on the water again sometime

.
Darren

02-03-2009, 12:39 AM

way to go

Calico Killer Kevin · 02-03-2009, 02:24 PM

Nice job dude!
I got skunked at HUntington Harbor this past weekend.

SeaDog · 02-03-2009, 02:57 PM

I've been getting skunked a lot in HH lately.

May try it tonight or maybe Seal Beach.

forefrazier · 02-03-2009, 05:32 PM

Nice job Sea Dog...Love that first pic....Don't you just hate it when you forget to pinch the barb down and you hook it through that thick part of the jaw near their eye!

02-02-2009, 02:42 PM	#1
SeaDog Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 47	NPH and DP With the nice weather we've had lately I was able to get out a lot this past week. On Wed, 1/28, I hit NPH after work. To have that much fun during the week reminded me of the feeling you get the first time you ditch high school and go to the beach all day. (For all the kids on the forum I'm not advocating skipping class, stay in school!! It was a different time back then; it was the 90's...) I ended up with 2 sandies and my wife caught 4, all on buttered up plastic. Map and more pics: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...29655&t=h&z=15 On Saturday, I did another night session in NPH. Before I went, I went to Sports Authority with one of their $25 off $100 coupons and picked up some waders and misc items. I can't believe I've fished this long without waders!! (Not that I've fished that long...) Fishing while dry really does beat being wet!! Who knew?!! I ended up with 3 sandies, one on a Rat-L-Trap and the others on buttered up plastic. On Sunday, I went out to Dana Point for the first time. When I got there I was awestruck by the number of kayakers. (I've only fished NPH and HH.) I literally sat in my car and stared for a bit taking it all in... When I finally got on the water, a fog bank rolled in which was a lot of fun especially since I wasn't really familiar with the area. I also got the pleasure of experiencing jet skiers coming out of said fog at high speeds I ended up with a sandy on the Rat-L-Trap, a mackerel on Rapalas' version, and two more sandies, a calico, and a smelt? on the buttered plastic. Map and pics for those who just need more: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...29655&t=h&z=15

02-02-2009, 03:20 PM	#2
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Way to get out and hit different sites congrats on the waders sure makes it easier to get out on those cold days and nights.................... __________________

02-02-2009, 08:24 PM	#4
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	Coffee? Wheres the , Nice job with the plastics! I love the color in the first pic... __________________ ____________________________________________

02-02-2009, 05:26 PM	#3
B Slate Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Verne Posts: 92	Nice bass on the artificials. Way to take advantage of the nice weather.

02-02-2009, 08:43 PM	#5
speedydk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County Ca. Posts: 99	Hi Seadog, It was a pleasure to meet you albeit breif as it was! See you on the water again sometime . Darren

02-03-2009, 12:39 AM	#6
FishSeeker Guest Posts: n/a	way to go

02-03-2009, 02:24 PM	#7
Calico Killer Kevin Junior Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 10	Nice job dude! I got skunked at HUntington Harbor this past weekend.

02-03-2009, 02:57 PM	#8
SeaDog Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 47	I've been getting skunked a lot in HH lately. May try it tonight or maybe Seal Beach.

02-03-2009, 05:32 PM	#9
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Nice job Sea Dog...Love that first pic....Don't you just hate it when you forget to pinch the barb down and you hook it through that thick part of the jaw near their eye!