Looks like a good place to fish...
 

I can think of at least five people, in WCW, that would drive three hours to fish that spot. :biggrinjester:


Kick a$$ report, Josh. Perfect gaff shot on that Halibut, too.


When are you going to put those Phoenix rods to the test, though? :D

as soon as the work gods and the fish gods get together and say it's time!

I must say that the Phenix 966 did a fantastic job on the butt!

on of these days, Josh...
one of these days I 'll let Don talk me into the long haul...

Lets see
this Thursday, or Friday?
let me know...
I will call Sam and tell him your feeling too sick to come in
:D

once again...
the work gods are laughing at that...
brand new custom starting...
Thursday and Friday are layout days...

Double trouble.. I like it!

Nice!
 

Josh,
How did the Wax wings work for you in the kelp? How "weedless" are they? Also, nice filet job on the Hali. :notworthy: Is that a Russell Blade?

Sounds like....
 

........ an awesome trip. I would be interested in fishing that way soon. What spot is "Esco"?? What's the distance between "Esco" and the pier??

Thanks guys. Great report.

Angel Figueras
Dobyns Rods
PLine
Southwind Kayak Center

I only got stuck once! it's amazing how weedless they really are...

the blade is a Forschner

Esco is Escondido Beach
the paddle is about 5.5 miles as the crow flies

what did you use/technique for the flatties?

just re read and saw hammers, were you drift/drag or fan casting?

fan casting describes it pretty good...
cast it out...let it hit the bottom...pick it up a few feet...
let it fall...repeat...
no drift/drag...no dead stick....

Haha...I don't know why, but this made me laugh out loud.

You caught three legal halibut in the same area - no way! Only a very skilled kayak angler could catch three legal halibut in the same area :D

great report. congrats :luxhello: malibu not from me. what did you say those coordinates were?:confused:

Malibu and Escondido Beah
 

Thanks. My brother and I fish OC a lot but we actually live closer to Maliby and we would like to make the trip soon. That's not a bad paddle assuming there is lots of kelp along the way to keep you "entertained"!!!

Is the parking an issue especially now in the summer??

Much abliged,

Angel Figueras

Parking at Escondido
 

Saw the parking from Gmaps and it looks tough.....access looks like it is gated. How do you guys do it??

Thanks,

Angel Figueras

The gate is unlocked and park on the road just make sure your in a legal area. They.dispatch tow trucks very fast there.

the gate is a public access...
there is a sign that says Escondido Beach Private...
but it is not a private beach!
the residents just want the laymen to believe it's so...
if you get there early in the morning, parking is never an issue...
but if you show up later in the day, it could be tough...
there are no parking signs so pay attention to where you park...