Newport, 6-30-14 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 06-30-2014, 12:47 PM

Landwhale and I launched at 6am to cloudy skies and a very cool South wind. The wind had a few moments where it would back off, but for the most part it blew all morning. Water was clear and warm (74.5º at Low tide, 71.5 after the tide had come in for a while). Even with the negative tide we didn't have to do the mud walk. It was a week or 2 ago that we did and it sucked, figuratively and literally.

Started off fishing the areas where the fish have been the last month or so. They didn't bite. Moved to some moored boats and pretty much stayed there until 11am when we headed back to the beach. It wasn't until about 7am that I started getting fish and by 8:30 I had 9. Unfortunately, Steve only had 1. I pulled another 4 bass and a short butt over the next 2 hours while Steve caught 8.

Yet again New Penny Paddlerz did most of the damage, though a 4" FLurry in White Out also got a fish. The fish were actually much pickier this week. Steve and I both noticed they were very feisty today too. All the spotties I got did not want to be handled and would not set still to let me get the hook out. I even got a finger sliced open by one very grumpy spotty.

Over all, a very fun day!

blitzburgh · 06-30-2014, 01:31 PM

Thanks Ed

tamddo714 · 06-30-2014, 05:46 PM

Thanks for the report ed!

landwhale · 06-30-2014, 07:13 PM

Ended the day with 9 8 spottie and one sandy the fish hit the New Penny and Redbone With Uni Butter. The morning was slow for me then hit a sot that kicked out 5 fish and they were fiesty. The new Shadow Stalker Rod and my trusty Serrano Reels (third season ) worked with a great feel for those subtle bites and great action when fighting the feisty spotties another fun day on the water Ed

wade · 06-30-2014, 07:37 PM

Nice! Thanks for sharing your report. Mooring blocks were solid for me last week too but forgot my uni-tub..tried to beg up some from Tyler..no go also..residual pro-cure held up thou!

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Amish Ed · 06-30-2014, 09:26 PM

You're welcome guys.

newportdogs · 07-01-2014, 10:28 PM

Guys, I really enjoy our posts. I live in Newport and try to get out every week but no so lately with weekend day trips to Catalina, freshwater bass outings and too much work during the week. I was out the evening on the 23^rd and did really well as you did in the morning. Things are looking up.

06-30-2014, 12:47 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Newport, 6-30-14 Landwhale and I launched at 6am to cloudy skies and a very cool South wind. The wind had a few moments where it would back off, but for the most part it blew all morning. Water was clear and warm (74.5º at Low tide, 71.5 after the tide had come in for a while). Even with the negative tide we didn't have to do the mud walk. It was a week or 2 ago that we did and it sucked, figuratively and literally. Started off fishing the areas where the fish have been the last month or so. They didn't bite. Moved to some moored boats and pretty much stayed there until 11am when we headed back to the beach. It wasn't until about 7am that I started getting fish and by 8:30 I had 9. Unfortunately, Steve only had 1. I pulled another 4 bass and a short butt over the next 2 hours while Steve caught 8. Yet again New Penny Paddlerz did most of the damage, though a 4" FLurry in White Out also got a fish. The fish were actually much pickier this week. Steve and I both noticed they were very feisty today too. All the spotties I got did not want to be handled and would not set still to let me get the hook out. I even got a finger sliced open by one very grumpy spotty. Over all, a very fun day! __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

06-30-2014, 01:31 PM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Thanks Ed __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

06-30-2014, 07:13 PM	#4
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Ended the day with 9 8 spottie and one sandy the fish hit the New Penny and Redbone With Uni Butter. The morning was slow for me then hit a sot that kicked out 5 fish and they were fiesty. The new Shadow Stalker Rod and my trusty Serrano Reels (third season ) worked with a great feel for those subtle bites and great action when fighting the feisty spotties another fun day on the water Ed __________________

06-30-2014, 07:37 PM	#5
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	Nice! Thanks for sharing your report. Mooring blocks were solid for me last week too but forgot my uni-tub..tried to beg up some from Tyler..no go also..residual pro-cure held up thou! • __________________

06-30-2014, 09:26 PM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	You're welcome guys. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

06-30-2014, 05:46 PM	#3
tamddo714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 273	Thanks for the report ed!

07-01-2014, 10:28 PM	#7
newportdogs Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newport Posts: 40	Guys, I really enjoy our posts. I live in Newport and try to get out every week but no so lately with weekend day trips to Catalina, freshwater bass outings and too much work during the week. I was out the evening on the 23^rd and did really well as you did in the morning. Things are looking up.