SoFlo to SoCal. How to Adjust - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Crazy Cajun · 03-12-2013, 07:58 AM

If you missed the long beach fred hall show, don't miss the Del Mar FHS. Sit yourself down in the front row of the Kayak Stage and take notes. I did this a few years ago, it was worth it.

old_rookie · 03-12-2013, 09:21 AM

I wish I could go out in board shorts and a t-shirt. This past saturday it was warm-up pants underneath waterproof footed pants. Had on a long sleeve t-shirt, thermal shirt, couple more t-shirts, splash jacket, buff and a hat. Once I started paddling against the tide, things warmed up - but just sitting in the wind (and rain), I was fine. This was SD Bay. Other days I'll still have the waterproof pants and splash jacket and adjust the layers accordingly.

Freddy4130 · 03-12-2013, 02:38 PM

Windy? I've been hawking the weather and it seems pretty calm for winter. It's typically 8-12 mph with gust up to 40 off pompano. The surf seems more organized here. It's bigger fur sure, but in Florida, at least in winter, it's hectic and unorganized crap.

I'm so but looking forward to the cold. But I'm totally looking forward to some sea bass. I should be back the weekend after next with the yak. Can't wait.

As far as MPA's, my ADD kicks my A$$ so that was hard to read. Do they forbid you from actually fishing, or just from keeping fish? I don't keep anything usually so will that affect me?

03-12-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Freddy4130

Windy? I've been hawking the weather and it seems pretty calm for winter. It's typically 8-12 mph with gust up to 40 off pompano. The surf seems more organized here. It's bigger fur sure, but in Florida, at least in winter, it's hectic and unorganized crap.

I'm so but looking forward to the cold. But I'm totally looking forward to some sea bass. I should be back the weekend after next with the yak. Can't wait.

As far as MPA's, my ADD kicks my A$$ so that was hard to read. Do they forbid you from actually fishing, or just from keeping fish? I don't keep anything usually so will that affect me?

I'm no where near the one to explain it but yes it will definitely affect you.

ful-rac · 03-12-2013, 03:06 PM

If your fishing in an mpa it will effect you. There are different mpas, you have to look them up and figure out the restrictions. Some are reserves and some are conservation areas, it's your job to know which is where. Does not matter whether you keep fish or not in a reserve, no fishing no take. The eco nazis will call the cops on you...yes they are watching...they have nothing better to do....

Freddy4130 · 03-12-2013, 04:42 PM

Prolly best to buddy up with some of you local guys and never go out by myself.

JarrodMc · 03-14-2013, 09:36 AM

you can trunk it and maybe wear a sweatshirt at most. For the cold mornings I wear some booties too but nothing more.

03-12-2013, 03:06 PM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	If your fishing in an mpa it will effect you. There are different mpas, you have to look them up and figure out the restrictions. Some are reserves and some are conservation areas, it's your job to know which is where. Does not matter whether you keep fish or not in a reserve, no fishing no take. The eco nazis will call the cops on you...yes they are watching...they have nothing better to do.... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-12-2013, 07:58 AM	#1
Crazy Cajun Junior Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 13	If you missed the long beach fred hall show, don't miss the Del Mar FHS. Sit yourself down in the front row of the Kayak Stage and take notes. I did this a few years ago, it was worth it.

03-12-2013, 09:21 AM	#2
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	I wish I could go out in board shorts and a t-shirt. This past saturday it was warm-up pants underneath waterproof footed pants. Had on a long sleeve t-shirt, thermal shirt, couple more t-shirts, splash jacket, buff and a hat. Once I started paddling against the tide, things warmed up - but just sitting in the wind (and rain), I was fine. This was SD Bay. Other days I'll still have the waterproof pants and splash jacket and adjust the layers accordingly.

03-12-2013, 02:38 PM	#3
Freddy4130 Junior Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 11	Windy? I've been hawking the weather and it seems pretty calm for winter. It's typically 8-12 mph with gust up to 40 off pompano. The surf seems more organized here. It's bigger fur sure, but in Florida, at least in winter, it's hectic and unorganized crap. I'm so but looking forward to the cold. But I'm totally looking forward to some sea bass. I should be back the weekend after next with the yak. Can't wait. As far as MPA's, my ADD kicks my A$$ so that was hard to read. Do they forbid you from actually fishing, or just from keeping fish? I don't keep anything usually so will that affect me?

03-12-2013, 04:42 PM	#6
Freddy4130 Junior Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 11	Prolly best to buddy up with some of you local guys and never go out by myself.

03-14-2013, 09:36 AM	#7
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	you can trunk it and maybe wear a sweatshirt at most. For the cold mornings I wear some booties too but nothing more.