11/18 Dana Point Report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ohana · 11-20-2010, 05:44 PM

It takes some practice, but try sitting sideways on the kayak when casting with your fly rod. This will give you more room for your backcast.

As for fishing in the kelp, try weedless jigs, like Warbaits, or other "weedless" lures. I have even used bass spinnerbaits with success in the kelp around Dana Pt. Just remember to use a moderately heavy action rod and a reel with a strong drag; once you hook a fish, you will need this gear to quickly turn their head and prevent them from diving into the kelp and tying you up.

Good luck out there.

Kevin

Jzo · 11-20-2010, 07:53 PM

Thx for the great report.

cowboybill · 11-20-2010, 08:22 PM

I always wanted to try fly fishing...

Off a Kayak would be even more interesting

cowboybill

11-20-2010, 08:22 PM	#3
cowboybill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 103	thanks for report I always wanted to try fly fishing... Off a Kayak would be even more interesting cowboybill

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11-20-2010, 05:44 PM	#1
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	It takes some practice, but try sitting sideways on the kayak when casting with your fly rod. This will give you more room for your backcast. As for fishing in the kelp, try weedless jigs, like Warbaits, or other "weedless" lures. I have even used bass spinnerbaits with success in the kelp around Dana Pt. Just remember to use a moderately heavy action rod and a reel with a strong drag; once you hook a fish, you will need this gear to quickly turn their head and prevent them from diving into the kelp and tying you up. Good luck out there. Kevin

11-20-2010, 07:53 PM	#2
Jzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 344	Thx for the great report.