La jolla Thursday and friday - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

james92026 · 12-14-2011, 01:15 PM

Well.....not knowing your experience, I can only relate to my own.

I thought I was confident in my abilities, I seemed to handle most basic maneurvers, I had confidence in the stability of my Cobra Navigator, so...I foolishly ventured out of Oceanside Harbor (alone) about 1/2 mile and found myself swimming unexpectedly. Many reasons, (as depicted in earlier post "Impromptu Ocean Swim"), but the point is, it happened so fast and unexpected I am hesitant to go out again until I practice re-entry several times in warmer water. I now have proper attire and while I am confident that it would be different, I dont feel ready......yet!

Good luck, BUT DO NOT GO ALONE!

PescadorPete · 12-14-2011, 01:40 PM

Keep an eye on the wind:

COASTAL WATERS FORECAST

COASTAL WATERS FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN DIEGO CA
151 PM PST WED DEC 14 2011

SAN MATEO POINT TO THE MEXICAN BORDER OUT 60 NM

PZZ700-150600-
151 PM PST WED DEC 14 2011

.SYNOPSIS FOR FAR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST...
AS WEAK HIGH PRESSURE BRIEFLY BUILDS OVER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
TONIGHT...EXPECT DRY CONDITIONS WITH A LIGHT OFFSHORE FLOW. ON
THURSDAY A TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE APPROACHING FROM THE NORTH WILL
BRING STRONGER ONSHORE WINDS IN THE AFTERNOON...AND A CHANCE FOR
LIGHT SHOWERS THURSDAY NIGHT. DRY OFFSHORE FLOW DEVELOPS FRIDAY
BEHIND THE DEPARTING COLD FRONT AND WILL CONTINUE INTO THE WEEKEND.

Mr. Adventure · 12-14-2011, 02:03 PM

Just got my waders and compass, have a pfd will head in if the conditions get too sketchy. I've been out a good number of times now and have not flipped but have practiced re-entry enough to feel safe. I checked the weather conditions it all looks okay. The wind forecast looked pretty moderate.

Are there guides for La Jolla this time of year? Any anyone recommends? I know it can get hairy out there real quick, I have no problem heading back in when I know I'm out of my element.

coxtanker421 · 12-14-2011, 02:34 PM

made squid just fine. would like to post all my true feelings but some members may frown . lots of black sea bass hooked and released. did not see anybody bring in the right kind. PM if you would like all the dirty details.

lowprofile · 12-14-2011, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Adventure

Just got my waders and compass, have a pfd will head in if the conditions get too sketchy. I've been out a good number of times now and have not flipped but have practiced re-entry enough to feel safe. I checked the weather conditions it all looks okay. The wind forecast looked pretty moderate.

Are there guides for La Jolla this time of year? Any anyone recommends? I know it can get hairy out there real quick, I have no problem heading back in when I know I'm out of my element.

the kid is a guide there. if you really want to get put on fish then go for it, but if you like to adventure and not really care if you have a full stringer at then end then go solo. ill be out there sat. and i've been in 13mph winds 5ft swells with no problem. well. it was a bit of a problem, but nothing you cant handle by just paying attention to your surroundings and keep moving. you may want a drift sock and kelp clip as well.

driftwood · 12-14-2011, 08:25 PM

The forcast calls for foggy conditions and windy. make sure your GPS has fresh batteries.

Mr. Adventure · 12-16-2011, 04:26 AM

Got out on the water at 2:30Pm yesterday and paddled out to the kelp and potholed for about 20 minutes and just scouted stuff out. Now to go have a wonderful day out there

12-14-2011, 02:34 PM	#4
coxtanker421 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 270	Just got back made squid just fine. would like to post all my true feelings but some members may frown . lots of black sea bass hooked and released. did not see anybody bring in the right kind. PM if you would like all the dirty details.

12-14-2011, 01:15 PM	#1
james92026 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Escondido CA Posts: 114	Well.....not knowing your experience, I can only relate to my own. I thought I was confident in my abilities, I seemed to handle most basic maneurvers, I had confidence in the stability of my Cobra Navigator, so...I foolishly ventured out of Oceanside Harbor (alone) about 1/2 mile and found myself swimming unexpectedly. Many reasons, (as depicted in earlier post "Impromptu Ocean Swim"), but the point is, it happened so fast and unexpected I am hesitant to go out again until I practice re-entry several times in warmer water. I now have proper attire and while I am confident that it would be different, I dont feel ready......yet! Good luck, BUT DO NOT GO ALONE!

12-14-2011, 01:40 PM	#2
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Keep an eye on the wind: COASTAL WATERS FORECAST COASTAL WATERS FORECAST NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN DIEGO CA 151 PM PST WED DEC 14 2011 SAN MATEO POINT TO THE MEXICAN BORDER OUT 60 NM PZZ700-150600- 151 PM PST WED DEC 14 2011 .SYNOPSIS FOR FAR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST... AS WEAK HIGH PRESSURE BRIEFLY BUILDS OVER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TONIGHT...EXPECT DRY CONDITIONS WITH A LIGHT OFFSHORE FLOW. ON THURSDAY A TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE APPROACHING FROM THE NORTH WILL BRING STRONGER ONSHORE WINDS IN THE AFTERNOON...AND A CHANCE FOR LIGHT SHOWERS THURSDAY NIGHT. DRY OFFSHORE FLOW DEVELOPS FRIDAY BEHIND THE DEPARTING COLD FRONT AND WILL CONTINUE INTO THE WEEKEND.

12-14-2011, 02:03 PM	#3
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	Just got my waders and compass, have a pfd will head in if the conditions get too sketchy. I've been out a good number of times now and have not flipped but have practiced re-entry enough to feel safe. I checked the weather conditions it all looks okay. The wind forecast looked pretty moderate. Are there guides for La Jolla this time of year? Any anyone recommends? I know it can get hairy out there real quick, I have no problem heading back in when I know I'm out of my element.

12-14-2011, 08:25 PM	#6
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	The forcast calls for foggy conditions and windy. make sure your GPS has fresh batteries.

12-16-2011, 04:26 AM	#7
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	Got out on the water at 2:30Pm yesterday and paddled out to the kelp and potholed for about 20 minutes and just scouted stuff out. Now to go have a wonderful day out there