Seriously I don’t know how anyone can give you a thumb down when you go out of your way to give free advice. Kayak fisherman, instructor, guide and motivational speaker! What more can they ask for? I doubt that I’ll ever get to La Jolla since I’m in Bakersfield now but I’ll definitely apply your advice to the local lakes. 👍
Very inspiring Chris!! Love the chest mounted GoPro footage. Love the struggle between the knot and the bite... Learn something new with each video!! My turn this weekend. Yanni
@@chrisblevinsfishing There's a group of old friends going, and we're like a bunch of girls getting ready for the prom... so funny. "What if we don't catch bait..." Who wants to rockfish just in case..." (NOT ME!!) "The water temp is up 73F, is that a good sign..?" It's half the fun!!
Keep em coming! Even the skunk vids provide value as you’re talking through your thought process, technique, rigs, etc. can’t wait to get out there and try this myself!
Great stuff, is that a karkens yak? I borrowed my friends yesterday. It was why nicer than my mini x. Only my third time time out I didn't get a yellow but help a guy gaff his. He had no gaff
Keep the vids coming Chris! I've been out every weekend for about 2mo straight. Caught a 100lbs black sea bass, lots of calico and sculpin but so far no yellows. Gotta put in the work to hookup. Your vids are very informative and helpful. Thanks!
I just wanted to say thank you! Your videos and knowledge are very inspiring. I don't go out that much but I did managed to catch few yellows and it's all about following your advises. I actually saw you and your wife/gf out there a few time. Next time I'll make sure to say hi, thank you for your videos.
Chris, don't tell us you go weeks and months in between catches! It's the magic of Editing.........Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain........I am the great and powerful CB! haha!
Another great informational and inspiring video, Chris. As always the video is full of great information, that has more information than most can absorb and process with one viewing. I would advise beginners to watch more than once, in between making several trips, to practice some of the techniques. You can't remember all the info in just this video without practicing until, it's second nature. Can't catch a trophy fish every trip. That's why it's called fishing and not catching! A large part of the fun is in learning and applying what you learn. When you do finally catch one, it will be so much more satisfying. Put in the time on the water, but don't forget to enjoy the scenery, a beautiful day and relax. That's one big reason to be there in the first place. If you get too wound up on the fishing par,t your day will SUCK!
stoked to see more of your vids! I like the way you're keeping it seasonal targeting what's around at the given time of year. Do you have a time of year when you shift to Halibuts? Good luck with your channel.
Chris Blevins thanks Chris I appreciate those words. The old saying “there’s no substitute for youth” is definitely true, but if you keep yourself in decent shape doing something you love, it definitely makes you feel younger! I’m already looking forward to your next video!🎣😃
@@chrisblevinsfishing I mean Kayak/fish finder/rod/reel, everything. I only fish from shore for now but would love to do this. I understand no guide service, thanks! Maybe sometime I can tag along and throw a couple hundred for any guidance? All good if not, I'll continue enjoying your channel and thanks for the tips!
Awesome video on targeting inshore species in the local SD kelp areas.Can you post your Lowrance settings? What transducer are you running? Do you typically fish 200/83 khz, one over the other when trolling the kelp line?
Hi Chris! I am new to fishing and really want to get into kayak fishing. I live in South Mission Beach and have a Precption Tribe kayak... not exactly set up for fishing, but I figure I can start there. Just wanted to see if you have any advice for gear to get or how to get started.
@@chrisblevinsfishing Thanks! I actually kayak around the bay all the time. I was more wondering if you have advice or a video on what it will take to get started with kayak fishing from square one. What type of gear I should get, what to start out fishing for etc...
Those were some solid marks you got.probably yellows I’d assume. I have noticed though that you seem to use dropperloops some days and yo yo’s the next. Is there any particular reason for changing it up or just depends on what your feeling that day?
Hey Chris - enjoying the vids. How do you get a greenback to stay hooked on a flyline like that? Last week I tried to drift for a bit and had two in a row come off within 30 secs of throwing back into the water because I wasn't moving - hooked up through the nose on a #3/0 or #4/0 ringed hook. When trolling a flyline or on a Carolina rig I've never had them come off when hooked that way.
@@chrisblevinsfishing , got you. We were experimenting with red for the cod and my son got hammered around 50 ft on the way down. Somehow he got wrapped during the bite and it broke off . Fish pulled his rod halfway in the water . Thanks for the heads up.
You appear to have much less line on your reels than my setups, which is interesting. I've had some close calls recently with line bunching up on one side(while hooked up an not paying attention to feeding it right) and nearly losing a fish from the spooled line biting into the reel body. Is that your rationale with less line or is it something else? Awesome vids BTW!
Wow that’s crazy I’ve not gotten that feedback before. TH-cam making some money off my content I guess. Sorry about that, could be hard to find another channel with this info though.
Inspirational as always Chris 👍
Thank you Chris! I hope your channel keeps growing and fish or no fish your videos are always very informative.
Cool vid'S keep deM rollin 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟
Hopefully some new stuff coming soon. Cheers
knot tips were super helpful, thanks!
Thanks bro one day I will start uploading again!
School of yellowtail for sure!
Great video. The ray had us excited and was a decent fight. Was hoping you had a tail but you'll get em next time 😎
Great video. Keep it up.
Absolutely Donny, I will try to keep it up! Cheers!
Keep fishing , better than work.
Thanks for the video
It be like that! Great video chris
Great video Chris thanks for the tips
Your channel is bad ass.
Thanks for the video . I learn more from these than the catch videos
Seriously I don’t know how anyone can give you a thumb down when you go out of your way to give free advice. Kayak fisherman, instructor, guide and motivational speaker! What more can they ask for? I doubt that I’ll ever get to La Jolla since I’m in Bakersfield now but I’ll definitely apply your advice to the local lakes. 👍
Yes, please keep these totorials coming. Good information. Very useful.
Can you please make a video on how to set up the fish finder ?
loved the video, thanks for the tips bro, cheers!
@@chrisblevinsfishing thank you Sir!
Very inspiring Chris!! Love the chest mounted GoPro footage. Love the struggle between the knot and the bite... Learn something new with each video!! My turn this weekend. Yanni
@@chrisblevinsfishing There's a group of old friends going, and we're like a bunch of girls getting ready for the prom... so funny. "What if we don't catch bait..." Who wants to rockfish just in case..." (NOT ME!!) "The water temp is up 73F, is that a good sign..?" It's half the fun!!
Cool video. A skunked yellowtail day. But not all bad, you did bend a rod on that ray. Thanks for sharing. We down in Cali.
We enjoy your video. Never stop. 👍
Awesome video man I know a leader knot that is easier than one you used for your leader called a John Collins knot, God Bless.
AKA the RP knot
Keep em coming! Even the skunk vids provide value as you’re talking through your thought process, technique, rigs, etc. can’t wait to get out there and try this myself!
Your content is awesome Chris. Thanks for sharing. Just about ready for my first La Jolla trip!
Thanks Sam! Let us know how you do!
Keep it up!
Great stuff, is that a karkens yak? I borrowed my friends yesterday. It was why nicer than my mini x. Only my third time time out I didn't get a yellow but help a guy gaff his. He had no gaff
Keep the vids coming Chris! I've been out every weekend for about 2mo straight. Caught a 100lbs black sea bass, lots of calico and sculpin but so far no yellows. Gotta put in the work to hookup. Your vids are very informative and helpful. Thanks!
I just wanted to say thank you! Your videos and knowledge are very inspiring. I don't go out that much but I did managed to catch few yellows and it's all about following your advises. I actually saw you and your wife/gf out there a few time. Next time I'll make sure to say hi, thank you for your videos.
Great vid! I’m just starting out yak fishing and these help a ton 👍🏼
Subscribed!
Chris, don't tell us you go weeks and months in between catches! It's the magic of Editing.........Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain........I am the great and powerful CB! haha!
Another great informational and inspiring video, Chris. As always the video is full of great information, that has more information than most can absorb and process with one viewing. I would advise beginners to watch more than once, in between making several trips, to practice some of the techniques. You can't remember all the info in just this video without practicing until, it's second nature. Can't catch a trophy fish every trip. That's why it's called fishing and not catching! A large part of the fun is in learning and applying what you learn. When you do finally catch one, it will be so much more satisfying. Put in the time on the water, but don't forget to enjoy the scenery, a beautiful day and relax. That's one big reason to be there in the first place. If you get too wound up on the fishing par,t your day will SUCK!
You win some and lose some it’s just the name of the game but I still enjoyed watching this.Maybe I’ll see ya out there one of these days 👍
100% bodyman. Persistence is the key! Thanks for watching.
I dig your videos!!! I'm gonna have to bring my kayak home to San Diego and get salty. Any relationship to Coach Blevins? Go Marauders!!
No I don't think so. I have heard of coach Blevins for sure. I grew up in Lakeside and I went to El Capitan... Go Vaqueros! Hahaha cheers Jimmy!
stoked to see more of your vids! I like the way you're keeping it seasonal targeting what's around at the given time of year. Do you have a time of year when you shift to Halibuts? Good luck with your channel.
Chris, how much weight do you have on your Carolina ring here? Thx! E
Great tutorials keep them coming.
Definitely a good video! What was the water temperature looking like? Do you normally have a heavy iron rigged and ready to go like that?
Chris Blevins thanks Chris I appreciate those words. The old saying “there’s no substitute for youth” is definitely true, but if you keep yourself in decent shape doing something you love, it definitely makes you feel younger! I’m already looking forward to your next video!🎣😃
Hey Chris, great vids! Do you have a guide service too? I think I wanna buy a setup but would love to go out with a pro first.
@@chrisblevinsfishing I mean Kayak/fish finder/rod/reel, everything. I only fish from shore for now but would love to do this. I understand no guide service, thanks! Maybe sometime I can tag along and throw a couple hundred for any guidance? All good if not, I'll continue enjoying your channel and thanks for the tips!
Cool video dude! I appreciate when you go over what you see on your unit. I am still working on my first YT. Hope to see you there some day!
Awesome video on targeting inshore species in the local SD kelp areas.Can you post your Lowrance settings? What transducer are you running? Do you typically fish 200/83 khz, one over the other when trolling the kelp line?
Chris Blevins right on!
Always enjoy your vids. I see your always using green backs? What about live squid? How to catch / find and spot them on the fish finder
Hi Chris! I am new to fishing and really want to get into kayak fishing. I live in South Mission Beach and have a Precption Tribe kayak... not exactly set up for fishing, but I figure I can start there. Just wanted to see if you have any advice for gear to get or how to get started.
Try the bay first, you can launch in Mariners cove in south mission and head out the jetty, that’s should be a great test run for La Jolla.
@@chrisblevinsfishing Thanks! I actually kayak around the bay all the time. I was more wondering if you have advice or a video on what it will take to get started with kayak fishing from square one. What type of gear I should get, what to start out fishing for etc...
Totally, check this one out for a start… th-cam.com/video/aEPJZbDL6o4/w-d-xo.html
Do you ever use your side scan?
Great video. You mentioned use a flat fall iron, does that get to the bottom fast enough when you are dropping on marks?
Those were some solid marks you got.probably yellows I’d assume. I have noticed though that you seem to use dropperloops some days and yo yo’s the next. Is there any particular reason for changing it up or just depends on what your feeling that day?
Hey Chris - enjoying the vids. How do you get a greenback to stay hooked on a flyline like that? Last week I tried to drift for a bit and had two in a row come off within 30 secs of throwing back into the water because I wasn't moving - hooked up through the nose on a #3/0 or #4/0 ringed hook. When trolling a flyline or on a Carolina rig I've never had them come off when hooked that way.
Do you ever use red there? I ask cause my son got hammered on the fall last trip .
@@chrisblevinsfishing , got you. We were experimenting with red for the cod and my son got hammered around 50 ft on the way down. Somehow he got wrapped during the bite and it broke off . Fish pulled his rod halfway in the water . Thanks for the heads up.
You appear to have much less line on your reels than my setups, which is interesting. I've had some close calls recently with line bunching up on one side(while hooked up an not paying attention to feeding it right) and nearly losing a fish from the spooled line biting into the reel body. Is that your rationale with less line or is it something else? Awesome vids BTW!
you should rub some chapstick on that line before pulling it, make that shit come together like butter! Awesoem video dood!
Hahaha Ryan so you don't use sunscreen but you use chapstick? Lol Cheers bro :)
@@chrisblevinsfishing hahaha!
Dude, I'm only 5 minutes in to your video and have already had to sit through 4 sets of ads. Wayy too much to deal with man.
Wow that’s crazy I’ve not gotten that feedback before. TH-cam making some money off my content I guess. Sorry about that, could be hard to find another channel with this info though.
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Found the Russian bot in the comments lol