Dorados on the Yak? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JarrodMc · 07-14-2013, 08:58 AM

Last year they came within 2 miles out of Carlsbad. The spearos did ok on them

fishsouthcounty · 07-14-2013, 10:51 AM

the fact is, you are paddling. These boats are driving. Its not a big deal to pick up from a dry paddy and move on to the next one.

When you kayak out 3-5+ miles and find a paddy thats dry....you really want to paddle further for another that might be dry? Also, unless you have other boats to follow/spot and encroach for hot paddies, your ass on the water aint the best tuna tower.

And like vincentek said...good luck not gettin run over or waked out your boat by the crowds.

taggermike · 07-14-2013, 10:14 PM

There are some hurdles to catching dodos from the. First they'e often not even here. Sscond, they rarely come yak distance from the beach. Third, if they do itt will be mad house. And forth, hunting for paddied 3 feet above sea level is about a waste of time. Can it be done, sure. I've caught dodos in el nino years in 100 feet of water off the childrens pool. If conditions are right theywill come in there again. Just don't hold your breath. If you want to target and actually catch dorado off a kayak go to the east cape. Mike

lamb · 07-15-2013, 03:48 PM

What you see in the background just little under 6 miles out form the launch is LJ, PB and Point Loma. On the other side of the rod is lil' 10# dodo hen.

Years ago, we mothershiped mini-yak on my lil' boat and had a lot of fun.

It can be done, but you've got to be careful. IMHO, off-shore is no safe place for a kayak, unless mother-shipped.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ighlight=dodos

Zed · 07-16-2013, 09:32 AM

Adi take this in the best possible way.
*
Mothership, my eye.
That is such a cheater move it doesn't bear mentioning. Might have been on water wings or a pool noodle if you're going to MS w/in sight of land. Why even get in the water, once you found them? Might as well just fish them.

Me and CaboJohn take at least one 20+mi offshore paddle every Summer --and are planning our next shot w/in the next few weeks. It's roughly a triangle w 7mi legs. I advise to leave early (being ~5mi off by sunrise), be very visible (a flag is good), have all your safety gear in order including flares and horn, and don't get in over your head! 7 miles is an average to light day at LJ. Now triple that, with constant paddling and very little "fishing". When the water's right (Aug-Sep) there are yt and dodo and yft w/in yak range. Just don't take looking for them lightly. And mothershipping to them doesn't count.

Zzz

cabojohn · 07-17-2013, 09:25 AM

The holy grail of kayak fishing (for me) is being able to paddle out from terra firma (Orange County Beaches) and coming back with YFT and/or Dorado. THIS is what keeps my butt in a kayak!

Having the exotics within paddle range is exciting but having thousands of Dorado boil all around you and HUGE schools of YFT right under your yak in OC will give any angler a boner. ha

Zed- Its ON brother.

lamb · 07-17-2013, 10:07 AM

Zed,

I hear you. It is unlikely that I would ever get worked up by anything said by any of the folks that have 2005 in their BWE join date.

Personally, I've never had a strong stand on the whole mothershipped kayak versus launched from the shore. I recognize and respect the fact that other folks do. That one is as old as the Waders of Death.

For me, I don't even care what I'm on - hooking and landing that fish is the part I'm attracted to the most... Now - hooking, fighting and landing any of those fish from a kayak versus from a boat IS a different experience, both being fun. Given the nature of offshore game, and the fact that it's all about covering ground to see/find that situation where you may score, I just feel kayak is highly disadvantaged. Instead of finding and playing with that offshore fish, your biggest challenge is actually making it there, and making it back safely. And you better have your shit in order for that, and years of experience under your belt, to pull that off. Sure thing that you and John do, but vast majority of people that may be bouncing these ideas now likely don't.

There has been these offshore trips in the past, search forums for more dope. If you go, make sure you are ready for it, have safety gear, be ready to be paddling a ton, be ready for the winds and currents you'd have to deal with. It is no easy drill.

I am just trying to make sure we don't read about any of those kayak offshore trips in the news...

07-14-2013, 08:58 AM	#1
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	Last year they came within 2 miles out of Carlsbad. The spearos did ok on them __________________

07-15-2013, 03:48 PM	#4
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	What you see in the background just little under 6 miles out form the launch is LJ, PB and Point Loma. On the other side of the rod is lil' 10# dodo hen. Years ago, we mothershiped mini-yak on my lil' boat and had a lot of fun. It can be done, but you've got to be careful. IMHO, off-shore is no safe place for a kayak, unless mother-shipped. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ighlight=dodos __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

07-16-2013, 09:32 AM	#5
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Go get 'em! Adi take this in the best possible way. * Mothership, my eye. That is such a cheater move it doesn't bear mentioning. Might have been on water wings or a pool noodle if you're going to MS w/in sight of land. Why even get in the water, once you found them? Might as well just fish them. Me and CaboJohn take at least one 20+mi offshore paddle every Summer --and are planning our next shot w/in the next few weeks. It's roughly a triangle w 7mi legs. I advise to leave early (being ~5mi off by sunrise), be very visible (a flag is good), have all your safety gear in order including flares and horn, and don't get in over your head! 7 miles is an average to light day at LJ. Now triple that, with constant paddling and very little "fishing". When the water's right (Aug-Sep) there are yt and dodo and yft w/in yak range. Just don't take looking for them lightly. And mothershipping to them doesn't count. Zzz __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

07-17-2013, 09:25 AM	#6
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	The holy grail of kayak fishing (for me) is being able to paddle out from terra firma (Orange County Beaches) and coming back with YFT and/or Dorado. THIS is what keeps my butt in a kayak! Having the exotics within paddle range is exciting but having thousands of Dorado boil all around you and HUGE schools of YFT right under your yak in OC will give any angler a boner. ha Zed- Its ON brother. Last edited by cabojohn; 07-17-2013 at 09:43 AM.

07-17-2013, 10:07 AM	#7
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Zed, I hear you. It is unlikely that I would ever get worked up by anything said by any of the folks that have 2005 in their BWE join date. Personally, I've never had a strong stand on the whole mothershipped kayak versus launched from the shore. I recognize and respect the fact that other folks do. That one is as old as the Waders of Death. For me, I don't even care what I'm on - hooking and landing that fish is the part I'm attracted to the most... Now - hooking, fighting and landing any of those fish from a kayak versus from a boat IS a different experience, both being fun. Given the nature of offshore game, and the fact that it's all about covering ground to see/find that situation where you may score, I just feel kayak is highly disadvantaged. Instead of finding and playing with that offshore fish, your biggest challenge is actually making it there, and making it back safely. And you better have your shit in order for that, and years of experience under your belt, to pull that off. Sure thing that you and John do, but vast majority of people that may be bouncing these ideas now likely don't. There has been these offshore trips in the past, search forums for more dope. If you go, make sure you are ready for it, have safety gear, be ready to be paddling a ton, be ready for the winds and currents you'd have to deal with. It is no easy drill. I am just trying to make sure we don't read about any of those kayak offshore trips in the news... __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

07-14-2013, 10:51 AM	#2
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	the fact is, you are paddling. These boats are driving. Its not a big deal to pick up from a dry paddy and move on to the next one. When you kayak out 3-5+ miles and find a paddy thats dry....you really want to paddle further for another that might be dry? Also, unless you have other boats to follow/spot and encroach for hot paddies, your ass on the water aint the best tuna tower. And like vincentek said...good luck not gettin run over or waked out your boat by the crowds.

07-14-2013, 10:14 PM	#3
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	There are some hurdles to catching dodos from the. First they'e often not even here. Sscond, they rarely come yak distance from the beach. Third, if they do itt will be mad house. And forth, hunting for paddied 3 feet above sea level is about a waste of time. Can it be done, sure. I've caught dodos in el nino years in 100 feet of water off the childrens pool. If conditions are right theywill come in there again. Just don't hold your breath. If you want to target and actually catch dorado off a kayak go to the east cape. Mike