Cabrillo Beach (SoCal) 12-12-10

The weather was unbelievable warm and nice here in SoCal today, so I decided at the last minute to head to Cabrillo Beach this afternoon.  I've been so busy the last three weeks I've been unable to get out.  It was good to be on the water again.  It was still, no wind, and seemed like almost 80 degrees.  I was on the water by 2:30 and fished till dark.  I caught a tom-cod (whoopie) and another barred sand bass. [see pic] Both were released.  The bass was marginal.  Caught both on a plastic swim bait with a 3/4 oz head.  I missed getting out the water, it sure felt good. It's not much of a report, but it felt good to seize the day

Nice report, glad you got out on the water

thx for sharing.  looks like you're getting some mileage out of that new yak of yours.  Do any halibut fishing down there?  seems like it would be a good place for it...

@ hamachijohn - Yes -- I'm usually targeting halibut when fishing Cabrillo.  For a while I was really good at catching short halibut there. I could catch up to three shorties per trip.  The shorties seemed to have moved out of this shallow water about a month ago, but I've not fished much the last 3 weeks.  I need to refine my technique to catch bigger fish. -- When I finally catch a legal one down here, I will send off sky rockets for sure! 

dbf, thanks for your so cal report It's been awhile since I've read a report from you, and I can see that you've been busy like myself. I've been itching to get out on my yak to do some fishing. I'm happy to hear that you were able to get some time otw. Yes, the good times!!