Fishing Carlsbad, CA, Kelp Beds

[FreezeYak]

So I went out Saturday by the jetty just north of the C-bad powerplant. By no means was this an easy launch/landing. Chest high+ surf. I put all my rods inside my kay before launching and landing for safe measures.

As for the fishing, I work the kelp just off the powerplant for a good four hours for nada. Easily made bait with a sabiki rig; took a little time to get small enough ones for bass/halibut. Used live bait high/low, big hammers, all for nothing. Saw the reports in La Jolla were about the same so I don't feel so bad now.