A question about bait - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

beardedguy · 04-24-2015, 06:20 AM

At the HOW tournament they said the Chuck W had caught
his halibut on mackerel. Where would you catch mackerel in
the bay? Can you get them with a sabiki around the bait barge.

Thanks for any help, Rich

Dannowar · 04-24-2015, 10:10 AM

Macs mixed in with the sardines every time I've gotten bait

skrilla · 04-24-2015, 02:12 PM

Depends on what the tide brings along with it. I've seen everything from one massive school of dines and macks fill the enitre Quivira Basin, Bonita Cove, all the way to W. Mission Bay bridge to a complete desert. Or you can also just buy it at the barge.

StinkyMatt · 04-24-2015, 04:02 PM

Chuck's bait was obtained in a very shady manner....

He has been under the scrutiny of the tournament directors across the nation.

I think he should be stripped of all winnings and a little star needs to appear next to his name!

Chuck, you have no shame.

FISH11 · 04-24-2015, 07:27 PM

During the HOW tournament I tried a lot of areas and ended up in the jetty just past the bend and before the first of the 5mph buoys. I was drifting in the channel using one of your blade you gave me some time ago with a Z Man Paddler Z in pearl attached and happened to catch a 9" greenback mac. I was surprised because that is what I usually catch and use for bait at La Jolla.

Diaboluz · 04-24-2015, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Chuck's bait was obtained in a very shady manner....

He has been under the scrutiny of the tournament directors across the nation.

I think he should be stripped of all winnings and a little star needs to appear next to his name!

Chuck, you have no shame.

What did chuck do that was so bad?

StinkyMatt · 04-24-2015, 10:22 PM

Dude,

Just bustin Chuck's balls.

Just glad he beat Tony!

Chuck is a great guy. (He says).

jorluivil · 04-24-2015, 10:42 PM

I made about a handle of macs, the first few were caught by dragging a sabiki with cut up pieces of dead mac skin. You can usually drag you sabiki around and something will hit it.

bmercury · 04-24-2015, 10:49 PM

best bet for macs is buying them from the bait barge. Almost all of the macs I have caught in the bay have been at night or right before/around sunset.

Never know when they will show up though.

sdcoastie · 04-25-2015, 12:54 AM

Fished the bait barge last week with my girl and her family. They just wanted fish on the line. Every cast was bringing in some decent macs. Until the sea dogs caught wind and started munching on anything we caught and brought towards the boat.

04-24-2015, 06:20 AM	#1
beardedguy gurmpy old one Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: El Cajon Posts: 80	A question about bait At the HOW tournament they said the Chuck W had caught his halibut on mackerel. Where would you catch mackerel in the bay? Can you get them with a sabiki around the bait barge. Thanks for any help, Rich Last edited by beardedguy; 04-24-2015 at 06:23 AM. Reason: Wrong name

04-24-2015, 10:10 AM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Macs mixed in with the sardines every time I've gotten bait __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

04-24-2015, 02:12 PM	#3
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Depends on what the tide brings along with it. I've seen everything from one massive school of dines and macks fill the enitre Quivira Basin, Bonita Cove, all the way to W. Mission Bay bridge to a complete desert. Or you can also just buy it at the barge. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

04-24-2015, 07:27 PM	#5
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,628	During the HOW tournament I tried a lot of areas and ended up in the jetty just past the bend and before the first of the 5mph buoys. I was drifting in the channel using one of your blade you gave me some time ago with a Z Man Paddler Z in pearl attached and happened to catch a 9" greenback mac. I was surprised because that is what I usually catch and use for bait at La Jolla. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

04-24-2015, 10:42 PM	#8
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	I made about a handle of macs, the first few were caught by dragging a sabiki with cut up pieces of dead mac skin. You can usually drag you sabiki around and something will hit it. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

04-24-2015, 04:02 PM	#4
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Chuck's bait was obtained in a very shady manner.... He has been under the scrutiny of the tournament directors across the nation. I think he should be stripped of all winnings and a little star needs to appear next to his name! Chuck, you have no shame.

04-24-2015, 10:22 PM	#7
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Dude, Just bustin Chuck's balls. Just glad he beat Tony! Chuck is a great guy. (He says).

04-24-2015, 10:49 PM	#9
bmercury Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 103	best bet for macs is buying them from the bait barge. Almost all of the macs I have caught in the bay have been at night or right before/around sunset. Never know when they will show up though.

04-25-2015, 12:54 AM	#10
sdcoastie Junior Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 25	Fished the bait barge last week with my girl and her family. They just wanted fish on the line. Every cast was bringing in some decent macs. Until the sea dogs caught wind and started munching on anything we caught and brought towards the boat.