Incredible Solo Skiff Fishing White Sea Bass Caught While Trolling A Nomad In La Jolla California

[@ap4802]

Fish & zzzzzzzzipz strikes again with another quality model in the LOCAL ZONE!!! So much stoke in this video man! Congrats on another beautiful one!

[@SDFishandSips]

A P Yes! Exactly. The stoke is what I was trying to come across with most in this vid. I love that you made that comment. Thanks for watching!

[@JohnnyFish-y8g]

That was a sick White Seabass ! Right on !

[@glenchase1294]

Gorgeous fish ! Loving your channel. Lived on my boat in Mission Bay a few years ago, me and my Son set sail around Baja and I am currently up in Nor Cal Missing the Fishing , There is great trout. I spent so much time kayaking and fishing your spots it is like re living the excitement I found.

[@9one9er]

Eastern Tennessee fan here. You inspire the world!

[@SDFishandSips]

You're the best. Best comment I've read. Thank you for watching!

[@dmitryanisimov4351]

Epic video, a more epic catch. Unreal!! Good shit Mikey

[@SDFishandSips]

Dmitry Anisimov Right on D. Even better that I get to share it all with you through video. Really try and share the feeling of the stoke of the catch.

[@WuFaceProductions]

The best fish giggles once you landed that fish!

[@SDFishandSips]

Hahaha! Exactly. Thanks MattyTwoHooks! Was just checking out your KZbin channel and loving the throwback videos from the Glory Days in Santa Barbara. Epic. Thanks for watching and the support!

[@amefocus]

Siiick!!! You were so stoked when you landed that wsb, you looked possessed! 😂🤣🤣🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@SDFishandSips]

That's what happens when you haven't caught a white sea bass in 5 years! Thanks for watching!

[@paulrobinson1823]

This video is so sick. Great job. I got to give that trolling a try.

[@SDFishandSips]

P Robinson Thank you! Trolling is so exciting because you never know what might hit it. The real trolling guys to watch are the Hawaiians. I’m experimenting with some Hawaiian style trolling lures for Tuna. I can troll them faster at around 9 mph vs 5 mph with the Nomad.

[@JTSkiffer]

Wow can’t believe I missed this video after watching for a couple years

[@charliecohen2241]

Great work

[@SDFishandSips]

Thank you Charlie!

[@rickmondragon6035]

Your vibes are killer . Your solo skiff is dialed. You sir are a radical dude . Tight lines !

[@SDFishandSips]

Yes! Thank you so much. I love this comment. You’re the man Rick. Thank you for watching.

[@matthewbertolino3861]

I love all the details, passion and excitement. It makes me excited to get out on the water. Keep it up!!

[@SDFishandSips]

Matthew Bertolino Thank you for watching my man. I have so much fun fishing on the water and enjoying sharing it all with everyone through my videos.

[@dan187101]

Monster Seabass… Good work .....keep the videos coming

[@SDFishandSips]

Thanks! Will do!

[@OfficeofthePacific]

So jealous! Great catch! That skiff is sick!

[@SDFishandSips]

Thank you! James Mi was impressed when he saw the skiff in person in Monterrey and he mentioned your channel. Thanks for subscribing and watching and I hope to fish with you sometime soon!

[@OfficeofthePacific]

@@SDFishandSips Copy. James is such as awesome dude! Yeah, that rig is stellear! I look forward to fishing with you as well!

[@williemickbillie]

mikey just got my boat down here can't wait to catch you out

[@SDFishandSips]

Yell out to me and come over if you ever see me. I'll be around SD fishing hard and trolling hard! Tight lines!

[@williemickbillie]

@@SDFishandSips hell yeah brother you know i got some bait for you! I got the "Happy Troller" on my outboard so on nice days I'll take my rappalas out offshore and try to catch you trolling also! thanks for the inspiration

[@markymarkco7198]

Yo Mikey!!! Dope Sea Bass Bro!!. Dream fish. Im so glad I met you out there. Thank you again for everything. I will see you again soon.

[@SDFishandSips]

Yes Mark! My pleasure. I know I will be out fishing with you again. Hit me up whenever you are in San Diego. I love the energy you bring!

[@darrynkushman1]

So Epic ! That is a Trophy Catch along with great Meat . Good Work Mikey

[@SDFishandSips]

Thanks darryn! What of my favorite fish and catches. Life is good!!

[@josephbobgreen]

Beautiful fish! Great job!

[@SDFishandSips]

Joseph Green The White Sea Bass is one of the most beautiful fish in the ocean. Thanks for watching!

[@jacksfishingchannel]

Nice SeaBass dude keep up the great work!

[@SDFishandSips]

Thanks Jack!

[@Trambo45]

Killin it bro

[@SDFishandSips]

John Dustin Thanks John. Ride the high and strike iron while its hot. Fishing is very up and down with hot and cold spells that really tests your mental fortitude. But that is part of the reason why I love fishing so much. Thanks for watching!

[@fishermansbellychannel7374]

Wow Mikey, so cool to watch you progress!!

[@SDFishandSips]

Thanks Yanni! You are a huge part of my progression and success. I'm so stoked on what the future has in store for both of us. Tight lines!

[@brizzx32]

Monster Bass, congratulations!!

[@lizama83]

Badass!!! Congrats!!

[@SDFishandSips]

GuihanHunter Thanks Bro! I just subscribed to your channel and saw you’re in Norcal. I’m on the way up now and the Salmon bite is hot! Hopefully you’re getting them. Tight lines and thanks for watching!

[@lizama83]

SD Fish and Sips Thanks Bro! Yes they are! We have a little Solo Skiff community up here. Let me know when you are heading this way we can tell you where the bite is. Hit me up on IG.

[@trout_spankn_dominoeacosta6914]

that nomad strikes again. hell yea bruhhh

[@SDFishandSips]

Thanks bro! My all time favorite lure.

[@jcm5343]

Mikey! Congrats buddy! That is a sweet fish and epic way to get it. Let me know when you are coming my way. The big salmon are showing up now.

[@SDFishandSips]

James Mi Thank you James. Will do. I’m on the way to Norcal now and it looks like perfect timing with the Salmon bite right now. I’m so stoked to get to fish for Salmon with you again!

[@jcm5343]

SD Fish and Sips awesome! Let’s do it

[@bakercharters7987]

That's a sick little G ride man! and awesome catch! Also I love how slowly you brought it in most anglers are in a panic. You didn't make a peep till it was on the boat and I thought that was hilarious...I'm out there a lot myself I'll keep a look out for you!

[@SDFishandSips]

Right on. Thanks for watching and the feedback. I love reading comments like these. Hope to see you on the water soon. Tight lines!

[@2010nvillanueva]

Yessah!!! Epic! Congrats on your prize WSB ! Bro I took my buddy out last couple of weeks with my hobie out of lj he caught 54lb wsb that's a dream fish for me!! Again awesome video and nice haul man definitely my goal is also take my solo skiff out in La Jolla before and of the summer...aloha 🤙

[@SDFishandSips]

kalihi_shaka_yak Villanueva It’s hard seeing a big Sea Bass in front of you when you have never caught one yourself but that is what makes fishing great. Make a goal of catching one and just keep fishing and have faith that your time will come and it will. And when it finally does the feeling is so much better. Thank you for all the support my man. Hope to fish with you soon.

[@gowrestle160]

Rad video. Love the nomad lures

[@SDFishandSips]

Thanks Anthony! That Nomad DTX Minnow 140 was my top lure of 2020. Video coming soon! Thanks for watching!

[@baccoff3308]

Great video!

[@SDFishandSips]

Glad you enjoyed it! One of my favorites. White Seabass are incredible fish. I am blessed. Thanks for watching!

[@bluesman7703]

hooking nice quality fish close to home is awesome ! Mikey you've got this method down bro - I live in Port Hueneme - gateway to the channel Islands . I've caught some real nice fish at the breakwater of channel Islands harbor over the last 35 years . tight lines close to home is happening !!! thanks for sharing Mike !!!

[@cjd915]

Keep killin' it out there dude! Placed my deposit today for my SS!

[@SDFishandSips]

Christopher Dedo Yeah buddy! Congrats on taking it to the next level! Are you in SD? Wha number on the waiting list are you for a Solo Skiff. I heard from another viewer that it was like 20 deep right now.

[@cjd915]

@@SDFishandSips yessir! Ran into you at LJ awhile back and sent you an insta message to connect you with some gulf coast dudes. Didn't get a number but looks like it'll at least be November before they're rolling out here again

[@R4NDOMxKR3W]

lol after you caught that fish .. you look around to seee who can celebrate with you XD haha i do the same thing

[@SDFishandSips]

Haha. You're the second person to make a comment like that about celebrating the catch. I'm still amazed the white sea bass hit the Nomad.

[@R4NDOMxKR3W]

@@SDFishandSips I know thats crazy, was his stomach empty? maybe he was just starving

[@SDFishandSips]

@@R4NDOMxKR3W Yes. The stomach was empty. Straight up anorexic post spawn fish. Probably would of been over 40lbs if it was caught in December.

[@BryanTimm]

Thats awesome! Just curious... why not launch at the shores ?

[@SDFishandSips]

Bryan Timm Thanks Brian. On a busy summer Sunday I usually pick to launch out of Mission bay because of people on the beach at La Jolla Shores. Also with the trailer now if the tide is high when I land it makes it a real pain loading the Solo Skiff. Tight lines my brother!

[@BryanTimm]

SD Fish and Sips right on! That makes sense !

[@wolfyplayz11]

Pure stoke dude, great video man, I’m a huge fan

[@SDFishandSips]

Thank you for the support and this comment. I love reading comments like these. Plenty more videos on the way.

[@elorenzo180]

Mike! Great video! Maybe I’ll see you out there. Planning my first trip to La Jolla kelp beds soon. Just waiting for a new motor

[@SDFishandSips]

Sounds good! Say hi if you see me out there. Tight lines!!

[@elorenzo180]

@@SDFishandSips yeee! Maybe I’ll join you one day🎣

[@markr9312]

Mickey you are living the dream. Good Karma coming your way. I surf launched LJ today on my Solo and bait was hard to find trolled a Rapala X greenback but no luck instead just kept getting a bunch of Bonito's on the sabiki and could not find any bird action. Finally got a nice 14" greenback and trolled it for the last hour or more before heading in cause the increasing wind was making a lot of white caps. Hope to see you out there on one these trip. Tight Lines, Mickey.

[@SDFishandSips]

Mark R Try trolling one of those bonito. I know people who have caught yellowtail with bonito and one guy told me he caught a White Sea Bass with a half dead bonito. Crazy. Thanks for all the support and I hope to see you on the water soon.

[@markr9312]

@@SDFishandSips Thanks Mickey. I did for a while but if your not constantly moving faster, it leads to issues. On my older Malibu X Factor I used to have I caught a 5' Mako dropping a bonito. Got it's picture before he broke off 2' along side of the kayak and it's the picture on my Avatar on BWE (FISH11). Twice the bonito on a fly line wrapped the other rod line trolling a sabiki. That was almost the same as with larger greenbacks, not hard to deal with. The other issue was a totally different adventure. The flylined bonito swam fast enough to wrap my braid on the outboard prop. That was sketchy, it killed the motor and I had to try and reach the line with the engine tilted. Can't really put your whole body weight that far back, so I used my gaff to reach the braid. When I pulled on the fish end it unwound a turn before it would bind up. At first I tried to grab the rod end and couldn't get it that easy, so the fun part began. Removing the outboard from the transom to put the motor weight further centered. I put a game clip on the outboard just in case. Lifting it up and on top of the gas can was not too hard, once there I cut the braid and hand lined the bonito in and released it. Then I cut the rod end line and at that point when I pulled on rod end of the braid it unwound easily. The hardest part was trying to lift and get the outboard bracket (which kept turning) to set on the transom. After a few tries, I got it, but it was an adventure. After that I kept trolling the Rapala X rap and the sabiki, finally after many more bonitos, I caught the large greenback and trolled it the rest of the time. I learned if that happens again, to try the rod side line first as it would be the likely line on top of the wound on line. Every trip kayak or otherwise you learn something, if you don't learn, you can't get better. It's funny because the area and depths I trolled turned out to be the same were you caught your Yellowtail and WSB. Of course over the last 7 years that is mostly the large area I have caught 80% of my Yellowtail.

[@moejoe3827]

this made me smille and happy for you...like really..no way!a white seabass! awesome bro

[@SDFishandSips]

Thanks moe joe. Reading your comment makes me smile!

[@akosangling4969]

So sick great work man 🤙🏽

[@SDFishandSips]

Yes!!! Great to see a comment from Ako! I hope to fish with you again sometime soon. Thanks bro, tight lines!!

[@RIDEON909]

Awesome!!!

[@SDFishandSips]

Yes! White Sea Bass are amazing fish! Thanks for watching!

[@socaloutdoors7355]

Lol, "That doesn't smell right, whoever's rig that is..." LMAO, I was dy'n... my wife walks in & was like, what you watchn?...

[@mcarlin15]

bro i dont understand how this video doesn't have more views.

[@SDFishandSips]

Me too. But you watching helps so Thank you!

[@Tmankali]

New subscriber..wish we met when I had my hobie! It's too fun watching your videos bro. We will hang out soon again with nam, maybe when there's more fish biting lol. ✌

[@Glaciershark]

Another epic monster!

[@ecesarchavez]

Nice Seabass Congrats

[@SDFishandSips]

Thanks Ceasr. White Sea Bass is an amazing fish and I’m so blessed to have landed them.

[@amibookovza3118]

Nice fish congrats How long you can run on the build in gas tank on the merk ? Look like your rod holders are very wobbly

[@SDFishandSips]

Thanks Ami. The built in gas tank hold 3 gallons and my Mercury 6hp gets about 20 mpg so I have about a 60 mile range. I sometimes bring another 2 gallons of gas in a small can and that puts me at 100 miles range and I can go sun up to sun down. Yes my rod holders are very wobbly and I'm working on fixing with small screws through the Hobie H rail end caps.

[@Socalslayer_619]

Dam bro never heard of someone catching a ghost on the troll before thats a nice one

[@El_Sueno_]

Killer bro!

[@SDFishandSips]

🤙🙏

[@sk8f1lm3r]

damn.. that demonic laugh at 17:58!! hahaha

[@TheDiscoglide]

I just bought a used Hobie revo 13 yesterday!!!

[@SDFishandSips]

Good job! Whatever it takes to get on the water and go fishing is what matters. I started with a Cobra explorer 9' paddle kayak then upgraded to a Trident 13 paddle kayak then a Hobie Pro Angler peddle kayak then finally to the Solo Skiff, where I'm at now.

[@TheDiscoglide]

SD Fish and Sips love your vids bro

[@SDFishandSips]

Thank you! I love sharing my experiences through my videos.

[@Iscadacalifa]

Nice bro ! Good job … let’s go fish

[@SDFishandSips]

Thank you!! LET’S GO!!!

[@timogilvie1772]

New to your channel, where did you get your maps ? Keep up the great videos !

[@SDFishandSips]

Most local San Diego tackle stores carry them and also Turner's outdoorsman. Thanks for watching!

[@homeycheese1]

nice fish, which Nomad was that

[@SDFishandSips]

David Haan It is the DTX Minnow 40. 8+M so it trolls down at around 25’. For some reason this lure seems to swim more sporadic and get bite more than a Rapala in my experience. I troll it around 5mph.

[@homeycheese1]

​@@SDFishandSips thx for that. They are almost 2x $$ as an X-rap 40. Crazy. Seems like the DTX comes with better hooks though. And good to know they work well. Thanks for posting

[@johnsawer2153]

Dude Mikey, Nice job. Agree with some of the previous comments. Way to keep your cool until the fish was on the boat, then let the whooping and hollaring rip buddy ! haha. i just got a 2022 hobie compass, going to plan at least a few trips to la jolla this year and try hitting NW Corner. Been yak fishing for like 10 years, never had a pedal drive tho. Hoping this will provide the confidence needed to go out a little further and chase the YT and WSB. Been watching all your vids man, just subb'd. Would love to get together and fish with you. Im a solo fisher 99% of the time, but would love a buddy to show me the ropes of launching from la jolla once or twice just to give me the confidence. Thanks for the content man, you're a stud.

[@johnsawer2153]

also, how deep does that Nomand swim at? 12-15ft?

[@Mrkellywilliamson]

Mikey, would you go back to the Hobie PA14 peddle kayak or are you loving your solo skiff with motor? And between the two, which is safer our on open ocean?

[@oceantotable]

Love the vids. Considering the solo skiff myself. What hp is that Merc?

[@SDFishandSips]

Thanks Bro! I appreciate the support. I have a Mercury 6hp on it now. I had a Mercury 5 hp on it before. The 6 hp gets 1-2mph more than the 5 hp and tops out around 14mph on flat water rigged out.

[@monster-pq7ln]

Have you ever used Rapala xraps? If so, you like the nomads better?

[@SDFishandSips]

Yes, I have used the Rapala xraps with success but do like the nomads better. I think the Nomad DTX minnow has a little more sideways shake and is more sporadic then the rapalas. And I have ore confidence in the Nomad because I have fished it more and caught more fish with it. Everyone is different, this is just my opinion based on my experiences.

[@brandonchoy4692]

@@SDFishandSips sick vid! which size dtx is this?

[@SDFishandSips]

Hey Brandon. It is the DTX minnow 140. I now have the link up in my video descriptions. Thanks for the support!

[@cdjimene]

Largo concrete! HA! I use to work for them too

[@djemdubb]

epic catch! question: what speed do you troll that dtx minnow at?

[@SDFishandSips]

4.5 mph

[@jimsurf]

Wow, sweet WSB

[@SDFishandSips]

Thank you! Do you know Aaron Steele and/or Jon Pagliuso? These are 2 Mission Beach Volleyball players that I’ve crossed paths with in the past. Aaron at the Wavehouse and Jon at the ice hockey rinks. Thanks for watching and the support!

[@solo022667]

Stoked !! Was it Nomad DTX 140 ? Not 40 ? Am I right ?

[@SDFishandSips]

Correct. Nomad DTX Minnow 140

[@solo022667]

@@SDFishandSips come down to long beach area and we could go fishing together bro ! I have a vintage 18 ft CC...

[@garydungelman6530]

You okay out there

[@SDFishandSips]

Haha. Not sure after a catch like that. Total dreamworld. Beyond ok. Amazing!!

[@rafaelposvar]

Awesome stuff man, do you use the floating or sinking nomad and which size?

[@jinopremoquillo2750]

How far is that from mission bay?

[@SDFishandSips]

La Jolla is about 7 miles north of the Mission Bay mouth. From the launch at Ski Beach to the mouth is about 10 minutes and then about 30 minutes from the mouth to the south end of La Jolla kelp. Then La Jolla kelp stretches another couple miles north.

[@adventureswithosidekayakguy]

how do you make your youtube videos so clear on youtube? mine is shot at 4K but comes out grainy

[@SDFishandSips]

What program are you using to edit? I recently switched from iMovie to Adobe and when I export there is a feature for KZbin Full 1080p quality. I have a GoPro 8 and shoot 1080p 60fps.

[@halibuthooliganinc1058]

That setup is awesome bro. I'd kill the halibut in SF Bay with that

[@SDFishandSips]

Thanks bro! Let’s meet up and fish for some halibut in the SF bay when I’m up there in May. Tight lines!!

[@bossdogcoinrings]

I want to move there?

[@SDFishandSips]

Do it! San Diego is my favorite place in the world

[@robercalvo8362]

Saw you in LJ on Sunday, I was in a camo PA14. Glad just discovered your channel. Fucking love the stoke!

[@SDFishandSips]

Thank you Roberto! I did not get a yellowtail last weekend after fishing Friday, Saturday and Sunday but there were plenty caught. Thanks for subscribing and felling my stoke. We live in such a beautiful world. Hope to see you on the water soon. I will be out there even more in the near future.

[@stevenestes8019]

Thats a nice big fish....@}

[@SDFishandSips]

Thanks Steven. I love White Sea bass. I’m on the hunt for an even bigger on this year!

[@Fishinghalibut]

Have you cought a sheep head on your kayak

[@markketello5757]

Coast Guard is going to come by and think he is higher than a kite.! :)

[@SDFishandSips]

Haha. You know it!

[@AngelAispuro-o9o]

Yo, what's up, dude? I go out there almost every weekend out One of these times we gotta meet up

[@jaketotten1863]

That’s what time on the water will do for you

[@SDFishandSips]

You know it Jake!

[@rudycarreon3199]

man, that 1st gaff shot.... eeeehhh.

[@SDFishandSips]

Thanks!

[@halibutman_fishing]

Could have shown a Lil more enthusiasm for that awesome catch 😆🤣

[@SDFishandSips]

Haha. The WarCry. White Sea Bass is a special fish! The ghost. Thanks for watching!

[@bossdogcoinrings]

Do you live in a house or an apartment?

[@SDFishandSips]

Rental house

[@chrischapoteau3263]

1 million poles on such a small skiff why

[@SDFishandSips]

I like to be prepared and have a setup ready for each of the following: 1) Catch live bait 2) Fish Iive bait fly line/troll nomad (upper water column) 3) Fish live bait bottom 4) Throw iron/lures top water 5) Deep water iron/lures 6)Smaller irons/lures. Thanks for watching!

[@R4NDOMxKR3W]

the noise of the cam moving it reallllly annoying. other than that ! nice video

[@SDFishandSips]

Thank you!

[@carlitoforte259]

🗣Say Bro Bro, You're The Shit‼ Got Me Looking Into Buying A Solo Skiff... I'm From Dago As Well, Maybe 1 Day GOD Willing 👉🏿 I'll See You Out There

[@minh7170]

U r a fkn 🪨 ⭐️!!

[@JamesSmith-dm5bs]

ill be out in SD about 2 months over the summer. I would like to hook up to fish. ill bring a mako pro skiff 15. Room for u on the boat. msg me