Stilwater Cove (Carmel) 7/22/06

I showed up at the cove a little before 6am and was alone. The tide was out so I took my time getting ready. Being alone, I was hoping for some other kayakers before launching. Many kayakers ended up enjoying the day, launching in groups of 2-4.

The water was nice for most of the day. The swells got a bit big for my tastes when the tide was coming in. I was out of the cove and to the right near the 'low-rent' district. I pulled in as many rockies as I liked. All hit the iron jigs. My squid was safely in the cooler in the back of the truck...smart...

I made my way back into the cove and landed a nice ling who was probably 24", but was a skinny little guy so he went back in without much fuss.

I ended the morning and should have spent the day in Monterey. Going back to Dublin and the triple digit heat was no fun. Of course a nice lady at the club told me not to linger too long in the area as the bike races at Laguna Seca make the freeways a mess.

Marc

Next weekend....I gotta try for a leopard shark on the fly.

Thanks for the report Marc.

Wish we could have been there.  Spent the weekend  sweltering in the heat/humidty of San Diego instead.   

Next weekend!

One of the good things was the Seals were in close watching a couple shore anglers. I didn't have one pester me all day.
I wondered where they were until I paddled in and saw 10 of them watching these two guys casting from shore near whatever hole that is.

Marc