Thanks for sharing your set up. I did not know until now that a Carolina rig works for YT. I just recently started to venture into La Jolla with my kayak. Nice fish!
Another great and informative video Chris. On the 28th I was out there and did have a few times were the FF had the same marks on the bottom as you showed. I tried dropping a jig on those multiple times but did not get any reaction or even marks showing a fish checking it out. I was trolling and drifting a fly lined mac the whole time and they never got any attention, even sealions nearby. I think the sealions didn't care cause they were getting their own bait as it was all over the place that day. I think I'm going to have to start having a second line out with a carolina rig on the lower collum. I used to do that a few years back, but had gotten tired of having to deal with tangles on the two lines. Even having different amount of line didn't always help. I find that the fly lined macs will almost always find the other line and circle around it. It doesn't matter if it's the sabiki or a weighted line. You seem to be having a lot more good luck lately then anybody else I know. Tight lines!
I did that about 4 weeks ago using a 1 ounce chovi hook up bait. Sitting on the bottom attending to another line and something was playing with it. As I gently picked up the pole laying across my lap a 17# yellow tail took off. Medium pole and reel. 30# braid, 20# leader. 20 minute fight.
Hi David. There’s no specific depth, and I would by say they don’t usually just hang out. They are usually on the move hunting around for bait and I’ve caught them between 10’ deep and 300’ deep. Usually I will search for them on the sonar and when I see where they are cruising I’ll try to keep working that general area
Bait has been tough at times. You can make spanish mackerel in shallow by the kelp but the greenbacks will be out deeper usually. If you can get big greenbacks troll those all day. Cheers!
@@chrisblevinsfishing Traps are not allowed in California to catch octopus. You are allowed to catch by hand or hook and line. I use Octopus jigs which are popular in Asia.
The launch is cool, you can drive onto the beach to load/unload your kayak. The surf is pretty variable. During the summer on south swells it's like laucnhing into a lake. In the fall and winter months, you get more north and north west swells which can create significant surf that needs to be contended with. I fish for yellowtail all over the water column. As I said in the video I use a 3-4oz sliding egg for the c-rig. Thanks for watching!
@@chrisblevinsfishing you’re awesome dude the fish finder vids was so helpful. I would love to come down and show me how to get those yellowtail. Do they bite good this time of year?
@@jtonneck Thanks JT! I don't do any guiding or taking people out sorry, these videos are the best you're going get in terms of showing how to catch them. But yes, they do bite all year round!
I was there on Saturday for my Maiden voyage I have a grey flycraft raft. Trolling motor, battery ect.... what a traumatizing day the surf was way up but after a couple attempts I figured out how to get out past the breakers I was just stressed to flip all the money down the drain. I’m going out again tomorrow have you been lately I’m wondering if the waves have died down. Praying for a relaxing day haha.
Chris Blevins did good I took my wife out so we trolled 2 macs for most of the day but I wanted to show my wife some excitement with the calicos. We had a blast. My brother lol hooked up on a yellow but he only had 15lb test on and lost it after 1 hr fight. His first one I told him he’s crazy for using that light of line.
Nice video! I’ve only caught yt on flyline so far and never thought of using Carolina rig! 👍 When you use Carolina rig do you let it sink all the way to bottom or do you just troll around with it at certain depth but like flyline? And do you just put in freespool with clicker on? Thank you for very informative videos!
Brian Yoon I will do both. Dragging on the bottom or trolling it suspended. Usually free spool clicker in is enough to stop the bait from taking line but sometimes you have to use the gear. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful YT! I enjoyed watching the fight😃 Love your La Jolla videos! You had a pretty exceptional month. Good luck in August, and I’m wishing this coming month is 2x more productive for you!
Great video Chris. Like the way you included the I fo on your setups. Once you got hookset , were you peddling/steering to they to get the fish more up and down?
I took out my kayak 2 weeks ago no electronics, no bait tank, just a sabiki and a 20lb fly line and got my first 2 yellows from the kayak! Put in the time like Chris does and you will get bit! I got really lucky as the water temps started to drop and found them on the surface 🤙
You guys out there on regular vhf channels? I’ve been wanting to go but don’t want to be out there alone the first couple of times, radio contact would be comforting
I do have a handheld vhf that I ordinarily use for jeeping, looks like those frequencies are 156.625 and 156.475, I added them. I’ll be out Sunday morning around 5 am, looking like an amateur but having a good time no matter what , thank you!
www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=mtvhf this was what I referenced for the channel frequencies, as far as a I know all vhf is compatible as long as the MHz are correct, awesome video btw. And I’m local to you, I’ll be out in La Jolla Sunday morning
sick channel dude.. me and a few buddies are planning a la jolla trip in october.... i just started a kayak fishing group on facebook. Socal kayak fishing junkies if you want to check it out.
So, I've seen videos where you use the reverse dropper loop rig for presenting a live bait at depth. What are the factors you consider when deciding between a carolina rig and the rdl for deep bait fishing? Thanks!
Hi Chris, thanks for commenting. C-rig is the go to setup when the fish are marking mid-column. I dont troll RDL because the line will usually twist, so if the fish are deep and I want to troll, I will use c-rig. If I'm dropping on marks or drifting areas with deep bait or marks, the RDL is the way to go. But also, it kinda depends on what kind of mood I'm in and how much ground I want to cover. If I'm really moving around alot, and the fish arent on the surface, I will usually have a c-rig. You can also fish a c-rig and RDL at the same time if you let out lots of line and drag the c-rig on the bottom on a drift. The c-rig is no good for dropping on marks because the mack can take out line and swim against the weight. Cheers!
@@chrisblevinsfishing What weight sinker do you generally use for fishing 80-100ft? Do you have any tips on how to tell how deep your bait is trolling? Are you just dropping to the bottom and then picking up speed to bring it off the bottom?
Cool video and great tips. Can't wait to get back down there. Do you notice a huge difference between a 3oz and a 4oz egg? The larger eggs (over 3) can be pretty tough to find but I've got a hand full of 3ozers around.
Just when I'm ready to give up hunting YTs after several skunks in a row - you post these videos and I'm ready to get out there again!! Any tips on how to gauge depth of your Carolina rig when trolling and it moves outside the cone? I let out a lot of line, but it still feels more horizontal than vertical when I'm moving
Liked the narration, I can fish vicariously on the West Coast thru your videos. I think I would have a top shot of mono on my jig stick to match my casting ability. I will subscribe with my other email address to get you one subscription closer to 1000. Keep em coming!
Chris....thank you for the tutorial.
My Pleasure Alan. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel by commenting.
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Pismo Dave says hi.
Great video man. Congrats on having so many YT this month 🤙
Chris Blevins dang! That’s a hardcore drought!
Another great video. Thanks!
I seriously have never used a Carolina rig like that before. Thank you for teaching me something new to me again 🙏🏼
What kind of bottoms are
You wearing? As usual, cool video!
Dude hell yes!!!! Your vids definitely get me pumped to get out on my yak!!
Thanks for sharing your set up. I did not know until now that a Carolina rig works for YT. I just recently started to venture into La Jolla with my kayak. Nice fish!
Wayda go, Chris. Always informative.
Another great and informative video Chris. On the 28th I was out there and did have a few times were the FF had the same marks on the bottom as you showed. I tried dropping a jig on those multiple times but did not get any reaction or even marks showing a fish checking it out. I was trolling and drifting a fly lined mac the whole time and they never got any attention, even sealions nearby. I think the sealions didn't care cause they were getting their own bait as it was all over the place that day. I think I'm going to have to start having a second line out with a carolina rig on the lower collum. I used to do that a few years back, but had gotten tired of having to deal with tangles on the two lines. Even having different amount of line didn't always help. I find that the fly lined macs will almost always find the other line and circle around it. It doesn't matter if it's the sabiki or a weighted line. You seem to be having a lot more good luck lately then anybody else I know. Tight lines!
Sweet videos I haven’t been on a kayak fishing La Jolla in years. Definitely getting inspired to buy a Hobie and get out there.
Good video Chris going to upgrade to a hobie soon and should see you around a lot!
Awesome video thanks for the tips!!
I did that about 4 weeks ago using a 1 ounce chovi hook up bait. Sitting on the bottom attending to another line and something was playing with it. As I gently picked up the pole laying across my lap a 17# yellow tail took off. Medium pole and reel. 30# braid, 20# leader. 20 minute fight.
Wow Dean, rad story thanks for sharing. Sounds like a tough fight on that light tackle. Cheers!
very nice yellowtail
How deep do they hang out at?
Hi David. There’s no specific depth, and I would by say they don’t usually just hang out. They are usually on the move hunting around for bait and I’ve caught them between 10’ deep and 300’ deep. Usually I will search for them on the sonar and when I see where they are cruising I’ll try to keep working that general area
Most people in La Jolla fish between 60 and 120’ but that’s just out of convenience for the angler
@@chrisblevinsfishing awesome, thanks for the info 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Dude I commented on this video 2 years ago and I finally got a Hobie last month. I’m finally going to get out there when the rain stops.
Nice fish, one day soon, I hope to be there with my new yak. Looking into the new oldtown bigwater pdl. Take care. We down in Cali
So many delays, with covid19. Hopefully sooner than later. I'm tired of being a couch potato fisherman. And I'm done with land base fishing
Good video Chris! It was cool to see you score that yellowtail. Way to hang in there and make it happen!🎣😃
Way to go bro, I might be going out this Friday... what certain areas could I make bait and how see should I troll with bait? Thanks in advance Chris.
Bait has been tough at times. You can make spanish mackerel in shallow by the kelp but the greenbacks will be out deeper usually. If you can get big greenbacks troll those all day. Cheers!
Nice catch man🎣👍 how long it normally take to pedal your kayak out to the fishing spot?
It’s about 15 minutes from the launch to get outside the marine protected area.
Great job catching that yellowtail. I have been trying to catch octopus in Mendocino Coast and Santa Cruz but just got small ones.
@@chrisblevinsfishing Traps are not allowed in California to catch octopus. You are allowed to catch by hand or hook and line. I use Octopus jigs which are popular in Asia.
Great content as always bro, that was a nice yellowtail, cheers from Ensenada!
Awesome video buddy. One day I will make it out there to go fishing with you so you can teach me.
How’s the launch out of there? So you don’t fish the top for yellowtail? How many ounces is the weight
The launch is cool, you can drive onto the beach to load/unload your kayak. The surf is pretty variable. During the summer on south swells it's like laucnhing into a lake. In the fall and winter months, you get more north and north west swells which can create significant surf that needs to be contended with. I fish for yellowtail all over the water column. As I said in the video I use a 3-4oz sliding egg for the c-rig. Thanks for watching!
@@chrisblevinsfishing you’re awesome dude the fish finder vids was so helpful. I would love to come down and show me how to get those yellowtail. Do they bite good this time of year?
@@jtonneck Thanks JT! I don't do any guiding or taking people out sorry, these videos are the best you're going get in terms of showing how to catch them. But yes, they do bite all year round!
I was there on Saturday for my Maiden voyage I have a grey flycraft raft. Trolling motor, battery ect.... what a traumatizing day the surf was way up but after a couple attempts I figured out how to get out past the breakers I was just stressed to flip all the money down the drain. I’m going out again tomorrow have you been lately I’m wondering if the waves have died down. Praying for a relaxing day haha.
Chris Blevins did good I took my wife out so we trolled 2 macs for most of the day but I wanted to show my wife some excitement with the calicos. We had a blast. My brother lol hooked up on a yellow but he only had 15lb test on and lost it after 1 hr fight. His first one I told him he’s crazy for using that light of line.
That YT couldn't wait to get up close and personal with that 'stache! Great catch
Nice video! I’ve only caught yt on flyline so far and never thought of using Carolina rig! 👍 When you use Carolina rig do you let it sink all the way to bottom or do you just troll around with it at certain depth but like flyline? And do you just put in freespool with clicker on? Thank you for very informative videos!
Brian Yoon I will do both. Dragging on the bottom or trolling it suspended. Usually free spool clicker in is enough to stop the bait from taking line but sometimes you have to use the gear. Thanks for watching!
Chris Blevins thanks for your reply!
Good gaffing! How long is the leader on your carolina rig?
Beautiful YT! I enjoyed watching the fight😃
Love your La Jolla videos!
You had a pretty exceptional month. Good luck in August, and I’m wishing this coming month is 2x more productive for you!
Great video Chris. Like the way you included the I fo on your setups. Once you got hookset , were you peddling/steering to they to get the fish more up and down?
hey chris this is the geology dude from the launch the same day. I got a bunch of green backs but didn't get anything good. guess I gotta keep trying.
Go get you some fish!
There's been a bunch of Spanish makerelle
@@chrisblevinsfishing was there yesterday so e dude's where out there with no compass in that gnarly fog lol no bite but a lingcod
Going be heading out with the homie before 6
Nice vid as always. How do you like that Phenix rod? I picked one up for myself for BFT (X2H) and I am loving it!
Can you catch fish without the fish finder? Im om my 10th trip and no yellow for me yet.
I took out my kayak 2 weeks ago no electronics, no bait tank, just a sabiki and a 20lb fly line and got my first 2 yellows from the kayak! Put in the time like Chris does and you will get bit! I got really lucky as the water temps started to drop and found them on the surface 🤙
@@SoCalSurfer wow awesome, 2 in one day. Rad! Yeah i have been about 12 times now no yellow yet!! Will keep at it though!
You guys out there on regular vhf channels? I’ve been wanting to go but don’t want to be out there alone the first couple of times, radio contact would be comforting
I do have a handheld vhf that I ordinarily use for jeeping, looks like those frequencies are 156.625 and 156.475, I added them. I’ll be out Sunday morning around 5 am, looking like an amateur but having a good time no matter what , thank you!
www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=mtvhf this was what I referenced for the channel frequencies, as far as a I know all vhf is compatible as long as the MHz are correct, awesome video btw. And I’m local to you, I’ll be out in La Jolla Sunday morning
sick channel dude.. me and a few buddies are planning a la jolla trip in october.... i just started a kayak fishing group on facebook. Socal kayak fishing junkies if you want to check it out.
where's the 70's porno music in the back ground? you already rocking the stash lol
@@chrisblevinsfishing if that makes you feel better lol
Soooooo….. how bout them dodgers! 🤔
Great videos, do you need 4x4 to launch from La jolla or do you think a front wheel drive or 4x2 truck will work.
Launch by hand.
So, I've seen videos where you use the reverse dropper loop rig for presenting a live bait at depth. What are the factors you consider when deciding between a carolina rig and the rdl for deep bait fishing? Thanks!
Hi Chris, thanks for commenting. C-rig is the go to setup when the fish are marking mid-column. I dont troll RDL because the line will usually twist, so if the fish are deep and I want to troll, I will use c-rig. If I'm dropping on marks or drifting areas with deep bait or marks, the RDL is the way to go. But also, it kinda depends on what kind of mood I'm in and how much ground I want to cover. If I'm really moving around alot, and the fish arent on the surface, I will usually have a c-rig. You can also fish a c-rig and RDL at the same time if you let out lots of line and drag the c-rig on the bottom on a drift. The c-rig is no good for dropping on marks because the mack can take out line and swim against the weight. Cheers!
@@chrisblevinsfishing What weight sinker do you generally use for fishing 80-100ft? Do you have any tips on how to tell how deep your bait is trolling? Are you just dropping to the bottom and then picking up speed to bring it off the bottom?
Cool video and great tips. Can't wait to get back down there. Do you notice a huge difference between a 3oz and a 4oz egg? The larger eggs (over 3) can be pretty tough to find but I've got a hand full of 3ozers around.
Just when I'm ready to give up hunting YTs after several skunks in a row - you post these videos and I'm ready to get out there again!! Any tips on how to gauge depth of your Carolina rig when trolling and it moves outside the cone? I let out a lot of line, but it still feels more horizontal than vertical when I'm moving
man you have all the luck finding them I can probably draft 15 day and still not find a hookup oh well good job tight lines
@@chrisblevinsfishing i went out this weekend and all i got was sand dabs....SMH. But one of my friend hook up with 2 sharks and a Octopus,
Have you had any luck trolling a whole dead squid?
How far off shore are you?
Liked the narration, I can fish vicariously on the West Coast thru your videos. I think I would have a top shot of mono on my jig stick to match my casting ability. I will subscribe with my other email address to get you one subscription closer to 1000. Keep em coming!