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Topic: First kayak fishing trip  (Read 2061 times)

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Spaine

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  • Location: carmel
  • Date Registered: Apr 2020
  • Posts: 9
Took the boys to PG, just south of Lovers Point.   About 10am on Friday. Fished with calamari on 4oz dropper rigs.  Big swell so didnt paddle out too far but did go to the first kelp bed and anchored on the kelp.  Tried on the bottom and halfway up to the top.- really all depths.
Only one bite.
Calamari cut into about 2 inch pieces.  Too small?
Had fun and it was a pretty day!


bluekayak

  • Sea Lion
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  • Date Registered: May 2005
  • Posts: 4713
Lot of fun and a beautiful place

Great that you can get your boys outside


AlexB

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  • Location: Oakland, CA
  • Date Registered: Mar 2011
  • Posts: 5226
Big swells can definitely slow the rockfish bite, especially in close around the keel beds where the currents really surge.

Try again on a nice calm day with minimal swell and I bet you’ll have better luck.

Looks like a fun day!

 


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QBall

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  • Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  • Date Registered: Apr 2017
  • Posts: 21
You're doing it correct. A southern swell will really mess up the bite, which is probably what happen. Just try again, I'm sure you'll have more success.
Kraken

I always catch something when I fish, but it's usually only a buzz.


bluekayak

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  • Date Registered: May 2005
  • Posts: 4713
Thanks for the post, every cheerful note helps

Makes me want to load up and go fish Monterey


Sailfish

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  • Location: Prunetucky
  • Date Registered: Sep 2006
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Yep, it's a very slow day yesterday for me too.  Thanks for the report and picture Spaine.
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."