Surf Launching and Landing a Hobie - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

capntim · 01-20-2013, 03:19 PM

Is that surf or a boat wake

Tman · 01-20-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by capntim

Is that surf or a boat wake

That is called MAD skills...

He is an expert on dealing with the various conditions Lake LJ has to offer...

Did you notice how he didn't even bother to go for his paddle?

That, my friend, is confidence...I too have been out at Lake LJ, and if it wasn't for the waves, I would've had to paddle in...timing is everything...

He is an expert...

Siebler · 01-20-2013, 04:00 PM

As much as I like you steve I was really hoping youd get dumped in that surf haha. Absolute glass, beautiful conditions

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 01-20-2013, 05:20 PM

I'm one of the "apprehensive ones" about "my first surf launch/landing". I had plans to go with my buddy Ken to LJ today. I made the mistake of looking at the surf forcast which said, 2-4' with an occasional 6-7'. So instead, I went to SD bay for halibut. Caught one about 19", and one sand bass.

I had bigger wakes I had to jump today in the bay than what was in LJ today. I guess the bottom line of the story is, I need to just go to LJ and DO IT! Thanks for the tutorial. I WILL make good by my New Years resolution to catch a YT and or WSB on my kayak this year. See you soon at LJ, come hell or high water!

Janine

TheBentRod · 01-21-2013, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by janines.fishtales@cox.net

I'm one of the "apprehensive ones" about "my first surf launch/landing". I had plans to go with my buddy Ken to LJ today. I made the mistake of looking at the surf forcast which said, 2-4' with an occasional 6-7'. So instead, I went to SD bay for halibut. Caught one about 19", and one sand bass.

I had bigger wakes I had to jump today in the bay than what was in LJ today. I guess the bottom line of the story is, I need to just go to LJ and DO IT! Thanks for the tutorial. I WILL make good by my New Years resolution to catch a YT and or WSB on my kayak this year. See you soon at LJ, come hell or high water!

Janine

Go for it. Next weekend should be light surf. It is time to practice if you want to be ready for WSB season.

Biggameaddict · 01-21-2013, 09:22 AM

Thanks for the vid you make it look easy

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maui jim · 01-21-2013, 12:44 PM

Ya gotta love Lake La Jolla....

TJones · 01-21-2013, 02:01 PM

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Deamon · 01-21-2013, 03:39 PM

Love it when it's like that out there!

LDO10 · 01-22-2013, 09:09 PM

Steve, Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I, too, make a pledge to get out to Lake LJ this year. Thanks again.

T-Rex · 01-25-2013, 02:01 PM

Wish it was like that more often!

01-20-2013, 04:00 PM	#3
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	As much as I like you steve I was really hoping youd get dumped in that surf haha. Absolute glass, beautiful conditions __________________ CJ Siebler

01-20-2013, 05:20 PM	#4
janines.fishtales@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 555	I'm one of the "apprehensive ones" about "my first surf launch/landing". I had plans to go with my buddy Ken to LJ today. I made the mistake of looking at the surf forcast which said, 2-4' with an occasional 6-7'. So instead, I went to SD bay for halibut. Caught one about 19", and one sand bass. I had bigger wakes I had to jump today in the bay than what was in LJ today. I guess the bottom line of the story is, I need to just go to LJ and DO IT! Thanks for the tutorial. I WILL make good by my New Years resolution to catch a YT and or WSB on my kayak this year. See you soon at LJ, come hell or high water! Janine __________________ Fishtales

01-21-2013, 09:22 AM	#6
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Thanks for the vid you make it look easy . __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

01-21-2013, 12:44 PM	#7
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Ya gotta love Lake La Jolla.... __________________

01-21-2013, 02:01 PM	#8
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	thx for sharing vids and pics .

01-20-2013, 03:19 PM	#1
capntim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 115	Is that surf or a boat wake

01-21-2013, 03:39 PM	#9
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Love it when it's like that out there!

01-22-2013, 09:09 PM	#10
LDO10 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 30	Steve, Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I, too, make a pledge to get out to Lake LJ this year. Thanks again.

01-25-2013, 02:01 PM	#11
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Wish it was like that more often! __________________