How do you know your ready!

[kjsdad619]

I didn't know I was ready I just made the decision to hit up LJ for the first time a few weeks ago for my 40th BDAY. Getting in was easier than I expected and the paddle out was real easy on that day, It only took about 10 minutes to hit the edge of the beds. The swell was non existent and the sun was out full force. I fished the outside for awhile and then went into the kelp beds and this is where we yakers have a leg up on the boats. I ended up catching 3 Calicos, 13, 13.5 and 19.5. Released two kept just one because it was my birthday, I usually always let them go. Coming back into shore wasn't bad at all, worse case scenario if it gets skiddish with the waves you just have to jump out and walk it in. I just got back from the Pt Loma kelp beds this weekend on Saturday..MUCH longer distance and ZERO fish for me but always a good time. I have a hobie and it's 14 feet, but I have seen all sizes out there. And it really will boil down to you and what you feel most comfortable in. I went real light the first time I went out..just a couple poles..just in case I lawn darted in the surf.

If you ever want to go hit me up.

[GregAndrew]

LJ is usually about as close to bay fishing as you are going to get in the open ocean.
You are ready when:
You have all the right safety gear.
You know how to upright and reenter your loaded kayak.
You no longer need to take all boat wakes head on.
And you feel comfortable in your yak.

And then, work your way up through higher swells and wind speeds gradually.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by GregAndrew

LJ is usually about as close to bay fishing as you are going to get in the open ocean.
You are ready when:
You have all the right safety gear.
You know how to upright and reenter your loaded kayak.
You no longer need to take all boat wakes head on.


Really, Greg? Really?

Its no fun if you don't take one to the chest

And you feel comfortable in your yak.

And then, work your way up through higher swells and wind speeds gradually.

Best advise I can give you is to never launch/land when I launch/land. That is unless you want to get wet and have one of those 'I almost died stories'.

[makobob]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Best advise I can give you is to never launch/land when I launch/land. That is unless you want to get wet and have one of those 'I almost died stories'.

Nothing wrong with I almost DIED stories. As long as..................................

[Robs]

Thanks I just gotta go out and do it

[taggermike]

LA Jolla has a "big deal" mystique around it. Some is well deserved; chance to catch a big fish any day of the year, maybe see amazing marine life. But in other aspects its just a fishing spot and easy to fish. The surf is usually very small, the paddle out isn't too far and you can often catch fish with out going way around the corner. Some surf practice is very helpful as is knowing how to self rescue. Going with a partner can help with the confidence. LJ can get rough and windy, but no worse than any other place. Find a wing man and go. Mike

[Robs]

Ok, thanks Mike.