Saturday 10/27
Posted: October 29th, 2018, 8:03 am
Took my boat back to the coast on Saturday. Wanted to run some gas through it, but when I saw the low tide, the floating debris, and the strong winds, I decided it was not a good idea to go exploring. I spent some time cleaning up around the house, but eventually the salt air got to me. I threw the cast net and caught some finger mullet so I loaded up the kayak and struck out. Once I got away from the protection of the shore, the wind really started to push me. I got to my first spot and had to use my bucket as a sea anchor to slow my drift. I caught 2 sailcats over 24" which was fun but difficult to deal with in a bouncing kayak. Moved a little and caught a baby trout and then a 17" trout. I swung him into the kayak and he came unhooked. In the ensuing scramble, I managed to throw him back into the ocean which was pretty frustrating. I anchored up and then caught an 18.5" and a 22.5" on back to back casts to make my day. Next cast was a foul hooked snotcat. After dealing with him and taking waves over the bow I decided it was time to quit. Paddle time home against the wind was double my normal and I was whipped. Had fresh fish tacos for dinner. All in all, a good day.