So what did you fish before kayaking? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 02-25-2011, 03:46 PM

When I was 8 my dad bought a little run about when we were in Central California for the river up there. We moved to San Diego and upgraded to a little bigger of a run about, 18' Gradywhite, and had boughts pretty much into High school until he sold the boat to help my sister through college. I was mad.

about 8 years ago I bought this

For $200 and restored it. (Photo to be posted later)
I was able to take it on the bay, lakes, and all that but when we moved the new place did not allow for me to keep it. Also it was an old boat and would have costed me more to keep up than it was worth, so Father Joe was given a nice donation.

Other than that it was me waiting for friends who owned boats to call and ask if I wanted to join them. I realized I was missing a lot of time on the water and took it into my own hands and searched out Kayaks. Now I'm hooked and I love it.

bigbarrels · 02-25-2011, 03:48 PM

Use to tear up Mission Viejo and Irvine Lake on my $100.00 boat (before I added some seats, pole holders)

Gino · 02-25-2011, 03:58 PM

My Cousin's boat...

But most weekends I fisher Dana Point Jetties trying to catch fish.

Aaron&Julie · 02-25-2011, 04:06 PM

Jim,
You can probably relate since you fish the area. Went from Redondo 1/2 days (City of, and Special) to full day on the Pursuit (even pin-headed when I was 11), all in the very early 70's. About the same time did the rental skiff in Redondo bay for wide open bonehead bites (+mackeral). My buddy and I also fished his 8' rowboat in the bay for the same. Graduated to yellowtail and albie fishing on sportboats off of San Diego, by the time I was 16. About the same time, I also, managed a 24lb King salmon on the City of Redondo, when an incredible year had both bluefin and salmon biting for months in the canyon, not very far from the harbor mouth, remember that bite? Continued the partyboat scene for 25+ years. Then found my true love, the kayak. I had heard from some fishermen/surfers about them taking their long-board out for both hali's and WSB. But, until I started kayak fishing, I didn't know what I was missing out on.
Since I started yak fishing, I haven't been on a 1/2 day or 3/4 day party boat. I still enjoy the overnight tuna trips on party boats, a whole hell of a lot. But, if tuna ever became retarded and were within paddling range, I'm sure I'd rather do the yak thing to get 'em. Ain't gonna happen though, so I'll continue to shell out a couple hundred bucks to get those bad boys.
Aaron

Jimmyz123 · 02-26-2011, 03:50 PM

So I missed the Edit cut off so I'm posting the before and after pics here.
about 8 years ago I bought this

For $200 and restored it.

That was also me 62 pounds bigger.

I could have spent the same $2000 I spent restoring the boat on one that was ready to go, but I've always wanted to restore a boat. I did so, and learned that next time I'll save the time and buy a boat ready for fishing, and so I did, My Kayak.

old_rookie · 02-26-2011, 04:04 PM

Used to fish here:

And here:

Which I still do when I only have a few hours.

02-25-2011, 03:58 PM	#3
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	My Cousin's boat... But most weekends I fisher Dana Point Jetties trying to catch fish. Last edited by Gino; 02-25-2011 at 04:18 PM.

02-25-2011, 04:06 PM	#4
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Jim, You can probably relate since you fish the area. Went from Redondo 1/2 days (City of, and Special) to full day on the Pursuit (even pin-headed when I was 11), all in the very early 70's. About the same time did the rental skiff in Redondo bay for wide open bonehead bites (+mackeral). My buddy and I also fished his 8' rowboat in the bay for the same. Graduated to yellowtail and albie fishing on sportboats off of San Diego, by the time I was 16. About the same time, I also, managed a 24lb King salmon on the City of Redondo, when an incredible year had both bluefin and salmon biting for months in the canyon, not very far from the harbor mouth, remember that bite? Continued the partyboat scene for 25+ years. Then found my true love, the kayak. I had heard from some fishermen/surfers about them taking their long-board out for both hali's and WSB. But, until I started kayak fishing, I didn't know what I was missing out on. Since I started yak fishing, I haven't been on a 1/2 day or 3/4 day party boat. I still enjoy the overnight tuna trips on party boats, a whole hell of a lot. But, if tuna ever became retarded and were within paddling range, I'm sure I'd rather do the yak thing to get 'em. Ain't gonna happen though, so I'll continue to shell out a couple hundred bucks to get those bad boys. Aaron __________________ "Never say die"

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02-25-2011, 03:46 PM	#1
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	When I was 8 my dad bought a little run about when we were in Central California for the river up there. We moved to San Diego and upgraded to a little bigger of a run about, 18' Gradywhite, and had boughts pretty much into High school until he sold the boat to help my sister through college. I was mad. about 8 years ago I bought this For $200 and restored it. (Photo to be posted later) I was able to take it on the bay, lakes, and all that but when we moved the new place did not allow for me to keep it. Also it was an old boat and would have costed me more to keep up than it was worth, so Father Joe was given a nice donation. Other than that it was me waiting for friends who owned boats to call and ask if I wanted to join them. I realized I was missing a lot of time on the water and took it into my own hands and searched out Kayaks. Now I'm hooked and I love it.

02-25-2011, 03:48 PM	#2
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Use to tear up Mission Viejo and Irvine Lake on my $100.00 boat (before I added some seats, pole holders)

02-26-2011, 03:50 PM	#5
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	So I missed the Edit cut off so I'm posting the before and after pics here. about 8 years ago I bought this For $200 and restored it. That was also me 62 pounds bigger. I could have spent the same $2000 I spent restoring the boat on one that was ready to go, but I've always wanted to restore a boat. I did so, and learned that next time I'll save the time and buy a boat ready for fishing, and so I did, My Kayak.

02-26-2011, 04:04 PM	#6
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Used to fish here: And here: Which I still do when I only have a few hours.