Fishing BIG Weedless Swimbaits for KELP BASS -- Mexico Ep 3 | Field Trips with Robert Field

[@YakFishField]

Yo guys! COMMENT and tell me if you've ever caught a calico bass, and if so, what techniques do YOU use for them and what's your favorite way to cook them up? If you've never caught a calico, think you'd enjoy it? Why?

[@enskayakfisherman]

I am fishing calico bass every single Sunday, as you said is really fun, using a small set up is like fishing for yellowtails :), I use also surface iron, that normally give me big calicos. I would say the way Lulu cooked the calico is the best, you can add some shrimp and cheese believe me dude, that is delicious! Cheers!

[@jtonneck]

Robert Field I’ve caught them the same way with kitech plastics or fly line sardines

[@benzeeno8150]

Love catching Calicos in LaJolla. Same place you fished with Kevin N. My go to is a suspending waxwing in 30-60’ deep.

[@steelviper1]

Mostly catch them on plastics. Brown is defiantly the best color. But have caught a few on yo-zuri jerk baits. #SoCal

[@YakFishField]

I just learned about surface irons on this trip, super cool technique that we use in episode 5 coming up. The 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour!

[@Lasurge1982]

Using big hammer swimbaits is my favorite way to catch these fish. Epic trip.

[@YakFishField]

I had no idea that was even a thing, but it is SO very much a thing!! Never had so much fun. The 2nd half of this episode airs this afternoon!!

[@TheGoodeLifeOutdoors]

Looks like a blast! Heck of a spot!

[@YakFishField]

It was SUCH a blast. Just wait til you see the shipwreck! The 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour!

[@chrisreumont]

Another great video Robert.

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Chris!

[@christinechadwick6806]

Looks like a blast!!!

[@YakFishField]

Oh, it was!! How have you been?! We need to go chase some fish again! I'm in Texas through February. I'd post my number here but that might invite some weirdos... shoot me an email [e-mail] or message me on Instagram and let's plan something!

[@RodneyMarquezFishingChannel]

Nice one Robert!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Rodney!

[@dgarland10]

would love to see a video on how you use your fish finder while fishing for fish like calicos yellowtail and other ocean fish

[@YakFishField]

Lots of fish finder guides out there. I’m not an expert in that department.

[@mattw210]

Loving these kayak videos. As a fellow kayak fisherman I envy where you get to fish. Another banger!!!!

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Matt! That's a special place. The 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour!

[@kman8313]

Can’t beat a surface bite off any kind!

[@YakFishField]

Couldn't agree more!! So damn fun

[@sheldonvictor412]

Excellent...thanks,cant wait to get home and watch...😁

[@YakFishField]

Hope you enjoy it Sheldon. The 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour!

[@enskayakfisherman]

yeahhhhh!!! let's enjoy the show!

[@YakFishField]

WHOOOOO I hope you do enjoy it Carlos! Gracias hermano.

[@BravoBassin]

awesome video Robert and amazing looking fish looks like a lot of fun to catch!!

[@YakFishField]

They are SO fun to catch!!

[@jasoncowley61]

You guy's were slaying them out there !!! Awesome vid :)

[@YakFishField]

Oh man, and we ain't even done!! 2nd half of this episode airs in 90 minutes!!!

[@peppitachips1764]

I love that sometimes it is like that in California people never think that California has crazy good fishing like this you just gotta know where to go

[@YakFishField]

Well this is Mexico, not California, but California DEFINITELY has some great fishing!

[@victorcortez1155]

awesome man! light tackle seems like it would be a blast targeting calico's.

[@YakFishField]

It would be a blast, but it'd also be very unproductive. That kelp makes you NEED heavier gear... or at least, heavier line. We ain't done yet, though. The 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour!

[@victorcortez1155]

@@YakFishField gotcha...looking forward to seeing the following episode.

[@myfish4003]

Epic session mate!

[@YakFishField]

Yewwww!!!

[@darkcobra1609]

Keep up the videos Rob!!

[@YakFishField]

Oh I will! The 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour!

[@austint3118]

Next episode gonna be good

[@YakFishField]

The 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour!

[@troycalvin8149]

Over in Cali I have seen people use deep diving crank bait and square bill crank baits for calicos in kelp forests

[@YakFishField]

Seems like they’d get hung up constantly. Wouldn’t have worked here at all. You wouldn’t make it 15 feet before being fouled up

[@AJOutdoors1]

Dang keep pumping out the videos!

[@YakFishField]

I am brother!! The 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour!

[@joeanthony9162]

Dammit bro!! I'm glad I caught your video again, won't miss next time!!! You already know, down here in Texas, tight lines never stop bro.

[@YakFishField]

Hell yeah Joe! Thanks for watching brother. Texas represent!!!

[@joeanthony9162]

@@YakFishField , miss hollerin' at you bro, keep them lines tight. Tight lines never stop bro .

[@rogeliocorrea4293]

it's great to have a good time in México amigo.

[@YakFishField]

Siempre amigo!

[@rogeliocorrea4293]

@@YakFishField saludos amigo ✌

[@tyler3122]

Rob, calicos are so much fun on light gear, my calico set up is a 12-30lb swimbait rod with 15lb mono on 40lb braid on an okuma komodo ss rh. It’s so much fun

[@YakFishField]

I bet. The 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour!

[@victorcajasjr1]

I need that recipe now I’m going calico bass fishing this weekend 😂

[@YakFishField]

Get ready, the 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour! Spoiler alert: the recipe is DELICIOUS.

[@yakfishtv]

So epic!!

[@garymyers472]

Just a heads up Chesters is an easy access from shore and an easy launch. There are a LOT of places like this S. of Punta Eugenia for several hundred miles some with close deep water access

[@YakFishField]

So I've heard! I'm thinking when I get to the west coast with the rig, I may spend a whole winter exploring the Baja peninsula. The 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour!

[@garymyers472]

Thinking about putting a rig down at East Cape for a home and exploring the entire West Coast of Baja California Sur in a kayak and maybe a Tandem Island if heading offshore 10+ miles for tuna is an option. Will know by the end of the year. I’ve seen surf fishermen catch Mahi Mahi from shoes along with Cubera and Sierra

[@SouthwestKayakFishing]

Exciting to fish the kelp in a Kayak!!! It’s on my bucket list! I like to fish light extra fast rods such a 7’6” Phenix inshore assassin maybe 10-25#’s with a Revo Beast, 50# braid/20# Fluoro top-shot. If im not swimming a 5” big hammer on a 3/4oz lead head, I like dropping a rootbeer jerk shad or fluke on a 1/4 to 3/8 dart head or something similar soaked in procure calico cocktail straight down into the kelp or between strands!

[@YakFishField]

Those are great techniques, but your light tackle might bite you in the rear once they get around that kelp. Still, I'm all for a challenge! The 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour!

[@prankstergangsters7773]

Does this inspire you to return to San Diego? You need to catch some spotties!

[@YakFishField]

Oh yeah man, I love SD! I'll be back for sure.

[@edmundidelatorre7513]

great video

[@YakFishField]

Thanks Edmundi! You're 1st comment!

[@edmundidelatorre7513]

Robert Field cheers

[@ggonguet]

Get down to Oman for some epic adventure and fishing.

[@YakFishField]

I would love to. Where should I go and what should I fish for?

[@ggonguet]

@@YakFishField you would need to get a charter down to the hallaniyat islands or try their inshore. Cant go S.Oman without knowing of No Boundaries Oman, but their photos speak for themselves haha. Would love to see a baitcaster Vs the Seabeasts around there haha And for species.... Lots of different pelagic fish including some of the worlds biggest GT

[@kevinjohnson1674]

For calicos, spotties, and sandies don't set the hook so hard. Just raise the rod tip and reel like mad. Awesome video.

[@YakFishField]

I'm far from an expert, but that is NOT advice that I agree with. At least when you're hooking them on these giant swimbaits, a strong hookset is NECESSARY. There's a lot of plastic that hook has to penetrate through.

[@Keith.Vieira]

Why is Mike always eating? hahaha Great Vid as always guys!

[@YakFishField]

HAHAHAH I hope he sees this. So funny.

[@kvartekmedia]

💪🏽 Awesomeeeeeee 🔥

[@YakFishField]

Those fish are FUN dude you’d love em

[@jtonneck]

Calico bass is such good eating and fight so much harder then useless largemouth

[@mynameisnotcory]

Jt the God but i can go anywhere in the us and catch largemouth...i can only catch kelp bass in certain areas

[@jtonneck]

Aquavert GreenWorks exactly every where in every body of water so why do people get mad if you want to keep bass lmao.. they even get mad at calico too

[@mynameisnotcory]

Jt the God fuck you if you keep big bass. Keep the small ones all day long tho. I like it when new fisherman have opportunities to catch big bass, and ive eaten every species of fish you can think of. Ill personally catch you a slew of crappie catfish bluegill drum rainbows or any other eating fish to keep people from keeping the leat tasty fish in america; the largemouth

[@YakFishField]

We cook em up next episode, which airs in a little over an hour!

[@peppitachips1764]

Aquavert GreenWorks In California you can’t keep the little calico bass people only the big ones

[@bengeis8799]

I love to catch them on a swimbait.... really good eating

[@YakFishField]

We cook 'em up next episode, which airs in a little over an hour!

[@socalhomies]

Thanks Robert. This these are excellent and well put together videos of Cedros Island. Just one question: Where exactly is Chester's Rock? I thought you mentioned it was on/by the mainland. Is it on Isla Natividad? or Islas de San Benito? or on Cedros? Thanks.

[@YakFishField]

Thanks brother! The mainland as in its near the Baja Peninsula, not one of the islands.

[@carter7371]

Nice Daiwa Lexa ,how does it work for those bigger Calico bass.

[@YakFishField]

That's Mike's rig, but it worked perfect for yanking them out of that kelp. The 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour!

[@ecesarchavez]

You need to drop the rod tip wind and then set the hook. They need a sec to turn their heads. Also never wind directly in front of the rod, always a 45 degree angle with the line

[@davidfleming8064]

What is the blue-colored line you have on those spinning reels? type, brand, weight? Thanks, David (Fort Worth)

[@YakFishField]

Man I don’t even remember. I’m not a big line fanatic. I buy braid on sale usually. If I had to pick a reliable brand it’d be Tasline

[@bmiller8255]

Another Awesome adventure with you and the boys of Fish Village!! So do you or any of the guys from Fish Village actually show up on the trips to Cedros? I see on Jeff’s website he has certain trips set aside for Fish Village. Oh and which is best to fly into to go? San Diego or LA?

[@gabeisfishing6765]

U should fish the deleware river

[@YakFishField]

For what?

[@bradrosa6770]

What brand is the hat

[@Brandon_Florida]

Just to let u know man for calicos wind into the bite never set the hook that's why u were missing alot of them

[@YakFishField]

Man, I disagree. At least with these big weedless swimbaits, you GOTTA set the hook. The ones I missed were when I set the hook late. That's a lot of plastic for that hook to penetrate before it finds fish... with most techniques, I'm sure you're right, but with these swimbaits you have to set it HARD. The harder I set it, the more fish I landed actually.

[@Explorations-Variees]

So coool

[@adanguerra6351]

Should all calico Bass my favorite fish to spear fish Challenge on

[@YakFishField]

Nice! I still need to try spearfishing. The 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour!

[@peppitachips1764]

I know where I can destroy them off the beach calico and WSB but there is a some amount of walking

[@YakFishField]

That'd be a blast!! Worth the walk

[@badfishingbissanschlagdril3637]

😎🎣🎣🎣👍🏼👍🏼✌🏻️

[@YakFishField]

Totally.

[@whiteboyplayssoccer]

If you ever go back please bring a weedless bass frog to throw over the kelp and see if the calicos will crush it

[@jtonneck]

Man that’s a frustrating way of fishing in that kelp

[@YakFishField]

But OH so rewarding! The 2nd half of this episode airs in a little over an hour!

[@rolandmcclendon1394]

Can i go fishing with you

[@YakFishField]

Sure!

[@alencarsanchez8008]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻

[@YakFishField]

Yep

[@PonyFoot123]

Noooo dont snip off the head. Save it and buy mend it to MEND IT

[@YakFishField]

Huh? I don't understand. The plastic was hollowed out and wouldn't go back on the jighead. I didn't want to fix it when I got home, I needed it RIGHT THEN to catch more fish!!