San Pablo Dam

I'm new to this board and kayaking but I thought I would share a great experience I had yesterday at San Pablo Dam.  The trout were hitting fire tiger rapalas trolled from my Hobie Outfitter.  There were several power boats trolling but none were getting bit like me.  The hot spot was right along the dam.  Big fish with lots of fight on light tackle.  I'll be returning again soon.  This is a great place to learn Kayak fishing before adventuring into the ocean.  Thanks to those who posted tips and cautions for new yakers like myself. 

Good job, great report, and welcome to the Madness!    Next time include some fish porn (pictures) and it'll be a perfect report! 

Martin,

 

Congrats!  I share your pride in making the PB's wish they had the madness.  Thanks for the post and I'm sure we'll see you on the ocean in due time. 

If you're trying to figure out when it'll be a good time to head out for the deep blue, keep your eye on the weather/buoy reports.  Ideal conditions are 5 to 10 knot winds with swells 1 to 3 feet spaced 15 secs apart.  Keep in mind that the wind is usually fairly calm early in the morning and then it builds up.  We try to get off the water by noon but if there's no wind then we stay out a little longer. 

Last year there were days at Bean Hollow where there was no waves and little wind and lots of fish.  Then its a matter of how long your bladder can hold out...LOL.  Then again last year at BH, we did have a visit from the land lord.  Oh well, "do you feel lucky, punk?" had a different meaning at that point.

Cheers,

Gary

WTTM....

 That's Great The Dam is On.. what was our largest fish???

 And....  Get a Camera!!!!!!  Check out the Optio Pentax, you will see it posted on the home page for this site,  I love Mine...

  Keep Posting.........

Welcome Bennettdanvill Thanks for the report brother and I where their last week and sled them on the same lure , that lake is definitely on. well see you out there some time .

Pat R

Martin -

Nice report and fish. If you quit now, you may be able to make a complete recovery.    BTW, check your hull after fishing to see how much water leakage you have before you head out to big blue. You don't want to have a Frank experience. 

Scott