Heading To Cali - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yakfish85 · 02-13-2013, 12:39 PM

Thanks for the quick replies. I feel like I could spend days on this forum, there is a ton of info. I will have to continue talking with my friends about which species to target. One thing I did happen to notice so far from my exploring of the forum is that there aren't many folks using jackson kayaks. Back over here in the southeast they are super popular, and was just curious. We were talking about trying to rent some since we would be flying out, and I'm used to the jackson models...the seat, layouts, etc. I haven't sat in too many other brands so was more of just a curious question to why they don't seem as popular out west as they do on the east. Thanks again.

TJones · 02-13-2013, 03:10 PM

with all the info of the top notch players.

TJones · 02-13-2013, 03:14 PM

hobie peddle drives . 6 - 8 hours on the water is easily attainable . 12 hours is not out of the picture . sometime you have to put in the hours to take home the trophy of a lifetime .

tacmik · 02-14-2013, 04:13 PM

What you might do is get in touch with our local kayak shop OEX. If you are staying in San Diego, contact the shop in Mission Bay. They could probably set you up in a kayak rigged for fishing. If you just go to a kayak rental, say down in La Jolla , what you will get is a stripped down kayak with just a back brace, no seat. They are extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

The Nothing · 02-14-2013, 06:00 PM

I still haven't figured out why the Jackson's aren't as popular as they should be, but I run mine. Granted, I haven't fished down southward of most of the guys here, but I do fish in some rougher conditions. The Cuda's great for west coast salt.

The fishing on the west coast, however, is drastically different. I've done some east coast salt, and it's just like a lot of our freshwater stuff. I definitely prefer our fisheries.

tacmik · 02-14-2013, 07:07 PM

I still haven't figured out why the Jackson's aren't as popular as they should be, but I run mine. Granted, I haven't fished down southward of most of the guys here, but I do fish in some rougher conditions. The Cuda's great for west coast salt.

Probably has a lot to do with the marketing and where the different brands are manufactured. A lot of yaks probably started out regionally and the locals used them, and now it's just a matter of brand recognition and product loyalty. Also, how many different brands can one kayak shop carry? Like cars, some people like Fords and some people like Ferrari's.

02-13-2013, 03:10 PM	#2
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	pm sent with all the info of the top notch players.

02-13-2013, 03:14 PM	#3
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	the answer to that question undoubtably hobie peddle drives . 6 - 8 hours on the water is easily attainable . 12 hours is not out of the picture . sometime you have to put in the hours to take home the trophy of a lifetime .

02-14-2013, 04:13 PM	#4
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	What you might do is get in touch with our local kayak shop OEX. If you are staying in San Diego, contact the shop in Mission Bay. They could probably set you up in a kayak rigged for fishing. If you just go to a kayak rental, say down in La Jolla , what you will get is a stripped down kayak with just a back brace, no seat. They are extremely knowledgeable and helpful. __________________

02-14-2013, 06:00 PM	#5
The Nothing Junior Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 11	I still haven't figured out why the Jackson's aren't as popular as they should be, but I run mine. Granted, I haven't fished down southward of most of the guys here, but I do fish in some rougher conditions. The Cuda's great for west coast salt. The fishing on the west coast, however, is drastically different. I've done some east coast salt, and it's just like a lot of our freshwater stuff. I definitely prefer our fisheries. __________________ ~Isaac

02-14-2013, 07:07 PM	#6
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	I still haven't figured out why the Jackson's aren't as popular as they should be, but I run mine. Granted, I haven't fished down southward of most of the guys here, but I do fish in some rougher conditions. The Cuda's great for west coast salt. Probably has a lot to do with the marketing and where the different brands are manufactured. A lot of yaks probably started out regionally and the locals used them, and now it's just a matter of brand recognition and product loyalty. Also, how many different brands can one kayak shop carry? Like cars, some people like Fords and some people like Ferrari's. __________________

02-13-2013, 12:39 PM	#1
yakfish85 Junior Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NC Posts: 2	Thanks for the quick replies. I feel like I could spend days on this forum, there is a ton of info. I will have to continue talking with my friends about which species to target. One thing I did happen to notice so far from my exploring of the forum is that there aren't many folks using jackson kayaks. Back over here in the southeast they are super popular, and was just curious. We were talking about trying to rent some since we would be flying out, and I'm used to the jackson models...the seat, layouts, etc. I haven't sat in too many other brands so was more of just a curious question to why they don't seem as popular out west as they do on the east. Thanks again.