paddling out - how far, and how long? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Bruntoj · 08-23-2017, 06:59 AM

You haven't mentioned toilet facilities as a factor for her. For us guys it's easy...

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oredith · 08-23-2017, 07:09 AM

good point. maybe a shewee..

greenscales · 08-23-2017, 11:01 AM

I agree w/fourtogo on starting w/bays. For scenery - Newport - troll crank baits above the eel grass, etc. and keep the fishing casual. Once she has the time limits down and fishing bug, try San Diego for a get away and launch Tidelands or one of the So Bay launch ramps. Drop shot along channels, check out the Navy ships and training, and the plethora of species (a Bonefish or Shortfin Corvina will get her pushing you for the next trip). Finish the day at Coronado Brewery or Pizza Port on the way home.

I took a girlfriend out of the National City launch - she never kayaked or fished before - she screamed so loud w/her first bay bass then bonefish - patrol boat came by to make certain everything was ok. She loved it so much that 2 months later she demanded to go to Puerto Santo Tomas w/me for what was supposed to be a hardcore fishing, no cell, anti-stress, and avoid business (etc.) weekend. More of a tour guiding trip and little fishing got done. So beware - if she gets too hooked, no more excuses to escape w/the "bites on", because she will want to join. Enjoy either way.

Raskal311 · 08-23-2017, 11:07 AM

When I go out with the wife my day and paddle time isn't any shorter.

katchfish · 08-24-2017, 04:24 PM

Hobie up!

I bought a used Hobie Sport for my daughter ten years ago.

She was able to fish with me at La Jolla two plus miles out.

08-23-2017, 11:01 AM	#3
greenscales greenscales Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Monrovia Posts: 116	agree w/starting in the bays I agree w/fourtogo on starting w/bays. For scenery - Newport - troll crank baits above the eel grass, etc. and keep the fishing casual. Once she has the time limits down and fishing bug, try San Diego for a get away and launch Tidelands or one of the So Bay launch ramps. Drop shot along channels, check out the Navy ships and training, and the plethora of species (a Bonefish or Shortfin Corvina will get her pushing you for the next trip). Finish the day at Coronado Brewery or Pizza Port on the way home. I took a girlfriend out of the National City launch - she never kayaked or fished before - she screamed so loud w/her first bay bass then bonefish - patrol boat came by to make certain everything was ok. She loved it so much that 2 months later she demanded to go to Puerto Santo Tomas w/me for what was supposed to be a hardcore fishing, no cell, anti-stress, and avoid business (etc.) weekend. More of a tour guiding trip and little fishing got done. So beware - if she gets too hooked, no more excuses to escape w/the "bites on", because she will want to join. Enjoy either way.

08-23-2017, 11:07 AM	#4
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	When I go out with the wife my day and paddle time isn't any shorter. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

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08-23-2017, 06:59 AM	#1
Bruntoj Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego County Posts: 168	You haven't mentioned toilet facilities as a factor for her. For us guys it's easy... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-23-2017, 07:09 AM	#2
oredith Junior Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 29	good point. maybe a shewee..

08-24-2017, 04:24 PM	#5
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	Hobie up! I bought a used Hobie Sport for my daughter ten years ago. She was able to fish with me at La Jolla two plus miles out.