Tackle and Tactics | Techniques of Kayak Fishing for California Yellowtail and White Seabass
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Come fishing with me as we discuss some of my Tackle and Tactics for targeting yellowtail and white seabass in Southern California from my Hobie Pro Angler 14 Kayak. We talk about how to fish the iron, how to set up your fishfinder, and how to rig a reverse dropper loop using a spider hitch knot.
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its so cool that you also show these "getting skunked" videos. even more motivating than seing sb catching fish after fish after fish when reality can be very different sometimes with those fussy creatures. Cheers
Been getting plenty of skunks lately, but no reason why I can’t put out some beginners tips that some people might find useful! Cheers!
Great content! You always answer my questions in your vids. When you showed the reverse dropper I asked myself when I would use that, then you explained 😂 subbed!
Diggin these tutorial style videos. Thanks for sharing.
The video wasn’t long at all. Blinked and it was over. Keep up the good work!
@@chrisblevinsfishing not hard to get through tons of good info. I just watched again and noticed a couple of things I had questions about. 1. How come your reels aren't completely full of line? 2. Do you run straight mono on your jigging rod, and if so do you also use flat falls with that set up?
Your information on reverse dropper loop and FF settings is so useful. I shall enjoy re-rigging and re-setting everything. Sincere thanks for doing these.
@@chrisblevinsfishing Of course. But I really like the idea of the reverse dropper loop. Never thought of doing that. Glad you presented it.
Love La Jolla yellow fishing. Keep up the videos. Glad I’m not the only one getting skunked from time to time.
Thank you for another great video.
Hope to meet you one of these days.
Another great video, Chris. I think the tips you are giving on fishing rigs and fish finder settings and reading the screen are right on and super helpful for a lot guys out there. Thanks for sharing.
Can definitely appreciate the skunk and agree that its an important side to show. Thanks for another solid video!
“Drop A Loop Tips” Very Educated Video: I Just Your Video Popped In Out Off No Where, Loved It! So I Subscribed. Im A Plumbing Contractor In NYC, This Busy Is Very Potentional But At The Same Time Stressful and Lots Of Pressure..i. 2016 I Started Surf Fishing but Kind Off Got Bored, One Day I See A Dude Kayak Fishing So I Waited To See How He Operates This Vessel. asked So Many Question But Unfortunately his English Was Translated Via Google Translator “Dahhhh”!! But One Thing I Understood Watch “UA-cam” From That Day My Life Have had Changed for Ever. I Almost Got myself Into a Boat Did So Many Research Than Stepped Down To A JetSki.. AhhhIt Wasn’t Not Too Bad It Just How Am I Gonna Get This Thing Geared Up.... Until i Got Tired And Forgot About It... Until I Started Seeing People In Kayak And Most Of Them Owned Their Home And have Parked Their Boat And Go On Kayak, Its So Easy And Fun, 2016 I Bought My Self A 2014 Ascend 128T Did DYI PVC Rod Holder, Trolling Motor And Out To The Beach NJ/NY Baritan Bay, South Amboy, Keypot, Union Beach, Leanardo Beach, Highlands, And Sandy Hook All In NJ; In New York I Only Go To To Jamaica Bay Which Is Floyd Bennett Field @ Aviation Rd, Brooklyn, NY
These Are All Salt Water, Lakes I Only Go Kayak Fishing To NJ Lakes Round Valley Reservoir And Spruce Run. Well Thank You For Sharing Videos Keep It Live, We Don’t Have Too Many UA-camrs on Northern East And Eastern On Atlantic Oceans Except For Florida
Great video! I’m about to get a fish finder on my kayak and this was super helpful
Thanks a lot! Hopefully I can get everything dialed and go try for a yellow tail this summer, I fish the bays a lot but haven’t tried La Jolla yet its pretty intimidating, my hobie is much older and not as stable as the new ones, but that’s just my excuse haha
Solid knowledge for kayakers!!! Thanks
Loving these videos!
Nice vid Chris 🤙🏽 getting better bud.
Great video and demonstration man, this was sick! You got a natural kick for this stuff, your vids are like a full time youtuber
@@chrisblevinsfishing Thats a great sign man! THe skiff is awesome! Just need to make some rod holders for trolling bait and she's ready to kill!
Epic video once again brother big mahalos for sharing I'll be out there soon!! 🤙
I always pull the fins up before landing and use the paddle to steer.
Thanks for the video. learned a lot today.
love the video! lots of info. good stuff.
Great video. What was the brand of the gold reel and rod setup?
Nice vid, Chris!
A friend said April/May22 been tough out there...no mackerel or sabiki action- true?
You taking a vaca, or waiting for the action to pick up?
Thanks for the tips- I like to see how you rig up; what you use and where you use it.
Mahalo
Thanks for the info here. When using your reverse dropper loop setup, do you drop to the bottom, crank off the bottom, or does it depend on what the bottom looks like/depth?
Most of the time I’m watching it fall on the sonar and setting it right to the depth that I see marks. But yes, for rev dropper loop I will drop till you hit the bottom then wind up a couple few cranks to be suspended up off the bottom. You can do bottom bouncing with rev DL if you have a fast drift or super slow troll.
Even though you skunked, it was a good video!!
Thanks Lionel. Glad you got something out of the tutorial video, I have more coming soon!
Great video. Mono is cheap, might be time to re-spool those reels.
Another great video! Really appreciate your tips. Would love to hear how you search for bait. I’ve always stopped by the kelp first to load up on what I’ve been told is Scad Mackerel. I then go on the hunt for greenbacks while dragging a Carolina rig on the bottom. However, I have not yet been able to find them. Are you chasing birds to find the greenbacks?
And BTW, nice recovery. I’m heading off to Minnesota in the morning to do some walleye fishing, otherwise I’d be out in the kelp this weekend.
Any tips for catching mackerel without a fish finder?
Thanks man.
Generally you don't want to dismount the kayak on the beach side if you get turned sideways like that on the landing, it can get pushed over you and you can get injured. Try jumping in on the side towards open water.
The best part of this video is when you kept the cut line in the boat and not thrown in the ocean, you dont know how much this bugs me when I see people do this with fishing line, cigarettes, etc. Thank you for not only sharing such a super great video but for also respecting God’s creation and for the creatures in it.
100% Joseph thanks for supporting the channel!
Why not use the rod tubes for securing for surf transit? Have you broke a tip, or popped a ceramic ring from placing them in the tubes? I have, but since I wrap my own, it's not as big of a deal, I prefer having them down as opposed to the chance of them snapping if one turtles.
I havent flipped the PA yet. I'm more worried about keeping the reels dry than protecting the rods. So placing them behind me and up keep the reels more dry. If the rods are in the tubes and you are taking waves in the lap, your reels are dust. Thanks for watching KFA!
Thanks for the info. I'll be getting my Hobie PA12 in February. Do you do guide service out of La Jolla?
Yo Chris love the videos! what white iron are you using. Thanks
I believe that was a Salas 6x. I will use the 7x too. Thanks for watching!
NorCal kayak angler here. We’re coming down mid June, how far out will we need to go to run into yellowtail. Thanks for the great info!
Chris Blevins I’ll take a guide referral. Just got my first kayak and am trying to learn as much as I can as I start up. Thanks for the video!
@@chrisblevinsfishing Thank you. My main concern is with time of year. I would love a referral, thanks again.
As of right now, yes.
Chris Blevins I’m still following for the recommendation, been out a couple times and all I have to show for it is blisters and birdsnests😬
Chris, how much weight do you have on your Carolina rig here? Thx
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Great video. What Lowrance are you using?
What weight do you normally use on your carolina rig?
Hi Angel. I use 3 and 4 ounce sliding eggs for my Carolina rigs in La Jolla. Thanks for watching!
Mad Mack's fishing club brought me here.
Right on Ryan, MMFC and Roman have a great community here on YT and discord!
Why aren’t you posting anymore?
Working on it! haha
@@chrisblevinsfishing nice.