Dana Point - 08-02-2023 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PapaDave · 08-04-2023, 12:16 PM

Well, took a friend's son and son-in-law out on the 17. Kind of inexperienced so stayed close to the harbor. Bait guys had a choice of anchovies or sardines, I elected for the anchovies. I wanted the kids to at least catch something and sardines take a lot of finesse to get a hook up. Took them around various locations, some outside, some inside. They did pretty well after a few misses, got some short barracuda, four decent corbina, several small WSB (they were on the rampage, must have just released them), a few bass of various species, a halibut (close but no cigar) and an angel shark. Wind picked way up in the afternoon so I called it. Pretty good day for a couple of beginners.

daperrin · 08-04-2023, 02:46 PM

Nice catch. Whats your favorite method of hooking the bait and fishing it?

JohnMckroidJr · 08-07-2023, 05:31 AM

Nice variety, Vicariously enjoyed your report.

08-04-2023, 12:16 PM	#1
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,455	Dana Point - 08-02-2023 Well, took a friend's son and son-in-law out on the 17. Kind of inexperienced so stayed close to the harbor. Bait guys had a choice of anchovies or sardines, I elected for the anchovies. I wanted the kids to at least catch something and sardines take a lot of finesse to get a hook up. Took them around various locations, some outside, some inside. They did pretty well after a few misses, got some short barracuda, four decent corbina, several small WSB (they were on the rampage, must have just released them), a few bass of various species, a halibut (close but no cigar) and an angel shark. Wind picked way up in the afternoon so I called it. Pretty good day for a couple of beginners. Attached Images __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

08-04-2023, 02:46 PM	#2
daperrin www.TheKayakLaunch Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 227	Nice catch. Whats your favorite method of hooking the bait and fishing it? __________________ David P YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekayaklaunch https://www.instagram.com/thekayaklaunch

08-07-2023, 05:31 AM	#3
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,863	Nice variety, Vicariously enjoyed your report.