Could of kayaked but............

[Needlefish]

Haven't got my fishing license, but my son is young enough not to need one...............fished "proxy" with him today. With a nice incoming tide and great weather thought it would be a super start to the new year. Started at North Star Beach in NPH where he got a 19" 'butt and two 2.5 lb spotted bass. Then tried off BaySide Drive near the Balboa Bridge and things were just short of "epic". Several spotties and one more hailbut to make the morning. Final fish was a toad jacksmelt. Dang !.............fishing was almost as good as in the Spring with zero boat traffic and an abundance of street parking. All fish caught on AA curly tails in ghost shrimp colors. Clarity of the water was excellent. All fish caught were released......... of course, I remember the camera when I got to Newport. Great way to start the New Year!!!