tip o' the week - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chefstefano · 02-20-2007, 10:44 AM

what great Infromation...something that I know and practice a lot while fishing Big Sur

and something I diffidently will remember once I am able to start fishing down off the coast here

tylerdurden · 02-20-2007, 12:32 PM

Excellent writeup. I remember all summer people would paddle to the pier, and right over shoals of dines and macs puddling only to find no bait among the lights and pilings. As for getting bait in the dark, if you get there early enough you don't have to share the light

, and you can report the first fish on board while some people are still on the beach

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bigderel · 02-20-2007, 04:04 PM

Great tips. MadSci, I've never met you personally, but whenever I see anyone one out on the water that I recognize from numerous fishing posts, I obviously take note as to what they are doing & where. Don't follow, take mental notes instead. I'm pretty nondescript myself, but I've even been shadowed (? beats me, why ?) and it's pretty annoying when they aren't tactful. That's all it takes really, just a little common sense, and everyone's happy pretty much. The info you posted about sliding in well upcurrent, etc. is really good.

It's kind of like surfing. I used to surf with a guy who was one of those guys who would draw a crowd because he could make two foot windchop look spectacular. He'd just laugh, paddle down the beach/ reef one peak or two, allow the crowd to follow, then head back. He learned that it was bound to happen to him (the shadowing) and he learned to deal with it...posting this kind of info helps you regulars at (insert whatever spot here) alleviate some pressure and deal with it too. Hopefully at least...

02-20-2007, 10:44 AM	#1
chefstefano Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CHULA VISTA Posts: 19	what great Infromation...something that I know and practice a lot while fishing Big Sur and something I diffidently will remember once I am able to start fishing down off the coast here __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST

02-20-2007, 12:32 PM	#2
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Excellent writeup. I remember all summer people would paddle to the pier, and right over shoals of dines and macs puddling only to find no bait among the lights and pilings. As for getting bait in the dark, if you get there early enough you don't have to share the light , and you can report the first fish on board while some people are still on the beach . __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

02-20-2007, 04:04 PM	#3
bigderel UberMember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the water Posts: 71	Great tips. MadSci, I've never met you personally, but whenever I see anyone one out on the water that I recognize from numerous fishing posts, I obviously take note as to what they are doing & where. Don't follow, take mental notes instead. I'm pretty nondescript myself, but I've even been shadowed (? beats me, why ?) and it's pretty annoying when they aren't tactful. That's all it takes really, just a little common sense, and everyone's happy pretty much. The info you posted about sliding in well upcurrent, etc. is really good. It's kind of like surfing. I used to surf with a guy who was one of those guys who would draw a crowd because he could make two foot windchop look spectacular. He'd just laugh, paddle down the beach/ reef one peak or two, allow the crowd to follow, then head back. He learned that it was bound to happen to him (the shadowing) and he learned to deal with it...posting this kind of info helps you regulars at (insert whatever spot here) alleviate some pressure and deal with it too. Hopefully at least...