How-To Fish the Kelp - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

captnblood34 · 03-24-2013, 04:20 PM

Curious as to how you guys hook up on fish "in" or "around" the kelp using hammers or worms or any other bass lure. I feel like I'd have to plummet my lure a ways and let it sink being that its so deep. Do you target the open pockets? Or do you fish them the same way as you would in the bay or a lake? Thanks in advance!

J

FishNinjaY · 03-24-2013, 05:18 PM

I'm interested too..

bus kid · 03-24-2013, 05:56 PM

4 to 6 inch MC swimbait or Big hammer on a Warbaits slayer head smothered in unibutter, throw it in deep and roll it in slow.

captnblood34 · 03-24-2013, 06:21 PM

Thanks bus, just working the surface eh? Is there a method for fishing bass deep?

bus kid · 03-24-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by captnblood34

Thanks bus, just working the surface eh? Is there a method for fishing bass deep?

6 inch plastic on 3 oz of lead let it drop and wind it in.

JeffB · 03-24-2013, 06:43 PM

I like to trailer 3/4oz- 1 1/2oz warbaits with 6" grubs. I will either jig them down deep,or cast them out as far as I can parallel with the kelp and into the current. I will let it sink down about 15'-20' and swim it back slowly. This is one technique that has produced the most and biggest Calico's for me. Also I like to bounce 5"-6" swim baits around the outsides of the kelp and shallow rock piles for Calico's and sandies. I found 50-65lb braid with a 20lb floro leader spliced by an Albright knot is an awesome combo.

03-24-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffB

I like to trailer 3/4oz- 1 1/2oz warbaits with 6" grubs. I will either jig them down deep,or cast them out as far as I can parallel with the kelp and into the current. I will let it sink down about 15'-20' and swim it back slowly. This is one technique that has produced the most and biggest Calico's for me. Also I like to bounce 5"-6" swim baits around the outsides of the kelp and shallow rock piles for Calico's and sandies. I found 50-65lb braid with a 20lb floro leader spliced by an Albright knot is an awesome combo.

I do the same thing but use 12lb leader just in case they are a litle line shy.

kixchad · 03-24-2013, 07:13 PM

There's no need to get to the bottom super quick either. With a good pair of polarized, you can sometimes see calicos hunting up high, or find them biting mid level. I like to start at the top and count a few more seconds each time I drop before the retrieve.

Jimmyz123 · 03-24-2013, 07:38 PM

I sometimes like to pull up to some big kelp and tie on, and then drop to the bottom and basically do a Yo-Yo with them as well. I have had some good results with that. Biggest Calico I've ever caught was taken this way.

HiLife619 · 03-24-2013, 08:32 PM

Hey Jimmy I was wondering about tying off to a kelp so you dont drift away...do you use a clamp? if so where do you get those clamps at? just wondering because clamping into the kelp is good for when u find that honey hole with for instance sheephead...

FishNinjaY · 03-24-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HiLife619

Hey Jimmy I was wondering about tying off to a kelp so you dont drift away...do you use a clamp? if so where do you get those clamps at? just wondering because clamping into the kelp is good for when u find that honey hole with for instance sheephead...

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...word=kelp+clip

There are cheaper DIY solutions too, but I'm still researching that..

steveooo · 03-24-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FishNinjaY

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...word=kelp+clip

There are cheaper DIY solutions too, but I'm still researching that..

That clip is good, or the cheapest DYI solution is to simply grab a stringer and put it under your leg

Cbad Mike · 03-25-2013, 12:38 AM

Just grab a handful and pull it aboard. Then put your foot on it so it doesn't move and you're set.

Jimmyz123 · 03-25-2013, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by HiLife619

Hey Jimmy I was wondering about tying off to a kelp so you dont drift away...do you use a clamp? if so where do you get those clamps at? just wondering because clamping into the kelp is good for when u find that honey hole with for instance sheephead...

You can get the clamps at Harbor or Home depot. I usually just take a rope with me and do a quick release knot. Either way the clamp of the release knot work the same. I use this meathod anytime I wand to vertically fish in the kelp. I've actually watched Calicos dart out from the kelp chasing the bait as it drops or comes up.

maui jim · 03-25-2013, 06:46 AM

Triggersnap clip works well Just bring an extra leash..

DanaPT · 03-25-2013, 06:50 AM

tie bungie cord through the hole. grab a bunch of stringers and use the bungee hooks to attach to your kayak. I think they sell these at HD for $9

dmrides · 03-25-2013, 10:53 AM

I like to grab a stringer and wrap it around one of my rocket launchers. When it's time to go, pull out the launcher and your off. Keeps the boat pointed the right way too.

dpasinli · 03-25-2013, 12:50 PM

I use an old surf leash, bunch up a string and velco the leash around the kelp lile you would your ankle. And of course tie the other end to the yak so that you're inline with the current....

03-25-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

tie bungie cord through the hole. grab a bunch of stringers and use the bungee hooks to attach to your kayak. I think they sell these at HD for $9

Wallmart -.99 cents

kiyo21 · 03-25-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by steveooo

That clip is good, or the cheapest DYI solution is to simply grab a stringer and put it under your leg

the clip is on clearance at wal-mart for $3, just got them two days ago one for me and one for my dad

03-24-2013, 04:20 PM	#1
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	How-To Fish the Kelp Curious as to how you guys hook up on fish "in" or "around" the kelp using hammers or worms or any other bass lure. I feel like I'd have to plummet my lure a ways and let it sink being that its so deep. Do you target the open pockets? Or do you fish them the same way as you would in the bay or a lake? Thanks in advance! J

03-24-2013, 05:56 PM	#3
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	4 to 6 inch MC swimbait or Big hammer on a Warbaits slayer head smothered in unibutter, throw it in deep and roll it in slow. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

03-24-2013, 06:43 PM	#6
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	I like to trailer 3/4oz- 1 1/2oz warbaits with 6" grubs. I will either jig them down deep,or cast them out as far as I can parallel with the kelp and into the current. I will let it sink down about 15'-20' and swim it back slowly. This is one technique that has produced the most and biggest Calico's for me. Also I like to bounce 5"-6" swim baits around the outsides of the kelp and shallow rock piles for Calico's and sandies. I found 50-65lb braid with a 20lb floro leader spliced by an Albright knot is an awesome combo. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

03-24-2013, 07:38 PM	#9
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I sometimes like to pull up to some big kelp and tie on, and then drop to the bottom and basically do a Yo-Yo with them as well. I have had some good results with that. Biggest Calico I've ever caught was taken this way. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

03-25-2013, 06:46 AM	#15
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Triggersnap clip works well Just bring an extra leash.. __________________

03-24-2013, 05:18 PM	#2
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	I'm interested too..

03-24-2013, 06:21 PM	#4
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	Thanks bus, just working the surface eh? Is there a method for fishing bass deep?

03-24-2013, 07:13 PM	#8
kixchad Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Marcos ca Posts: 71	There's no need to get to the bottom super quick either. With a good pair of polarized, you can sometimes see calicos hunting up high, or find them biting mid level. I like to start at the top and count a few more seconds each time I drop before the retrieve.

03-24-2013, 08:32 PM	#10
HiLife619 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 47	Hey Jimmy I was wondering about tying off to a kelp so you dont drift away...do you use a clamp? if so where do you get those clamps at? just wondering because clamping into the kelp is good for when u find that honey hole with for instance sheephead...

03-25-2013, 12:38 AM	#13
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Just grab a handful and pull it aboard. Then put your foot on it so it doesn't move and you're set.

03-25-2013, 06:50 AM	#16
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	tie bungie cord through the hole. grab a bunch of stringers and use the bungee hooks to attach to your kayak. I think they sell these at HD for $9

03-25-2013, 10:53 AM	#17
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	I like to grab a stringer and wrap it around one of my rocket launchers. When it's time to go, pull out the launcher and your off. Keeps the boat pointed the right way too.

03-25-2013, 12:50 PM	#18
dpasinli Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Clemente Posts: 118	I use an old surf leash, bunch up a string and velco the leash around the kelp lile you would your ankle. And of course tie the other end to the yak so that you're inline with the current....