La Jolla 6/1 report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

monstahfish · 06-03-2025, 01:07 PM

I've heard they're great hali bait but i hate bottom fishing. I'm a shallow water striper guy originally from boston which makes me quick to grab a topwater of fly rod when I can.

fishnfoool · Today, 05:51 PM

You have to give it time to fully get the bait in it's mouth. I usually wait about a minute or until I'm almost out of line before I set the hook. When I get them to gaff, I just pull the hook out of his ass and cut the knot.

06-03-2025, 01:07 PM	#1
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 427	I've heard they're great hali bait but i hate bottom fishing. I'm a shallow water striper guy originally from boston which makes me quick to grab a topwater of fly rod when I can.

Today, 05:51 PM	#2
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 304	You have to give it time to fully get the bait in it's mouth. I usually wait about a minute or until I'm almost out of line before I set the hook. When I get them to gaff, I just pull the hook out of his ass and cut the knot.