Unassisted YFT From the Kayak!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chris138 · 07-14-2014, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed

This is something Id rather not do on a Saturday.
Head on a swivel; watch for idiots; good luck.

A few years ago some guys went out SD harbor and pedaled to the S9 for a yft. It was a looong day. Bring lots of food.

Pedalers? That's a whole different story! Haha but seriously I don't think a PA could make it really. Revo or adventure for sure. The prowler is just so fast and efficient with a legit paddle...

Ya hopefully most of the boat traffic will be headed south. Making the N9 proper would take a considerable swing southward from LJ, but I'm just gonna watch the wind forecast and try to head uphill for the morning piece. If there's SW wind that day the 9 might be makeable.

CJ, plan a day and I'll be down! A weekday could work for me but I gotta know a bit in advance.

Zed · 07-14-2014, 06:41 PM

I agree I love my prowler.
I think they were on Outbacks. It was a while ago before PAs for sure.

Zed · 07-14-2014, 06:46 PM

Just searched and I think it was before the crash. Couldnt locate the reports.

Zed · 07-14-2014, 06:59 PM

woops. Had to refine the search. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=3781

ful-rac · 07-14-2014, 07:21 PM

If there ever was a time where it might be possible...now is the time.

I wouldnt go it alone though, no matter how good it is out there. Good luck if you do.

JDW · 07-14-2014, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed

woops. Had to refine the search. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=3781

That was a good read, thanks for reposting it!

Jess

dorado50 · 07-14-2014, 07:45 PM

You can do it, even by yourself. The Prowler is as good as it gets. Personally I would not go with a cedar plug, don't think you can get the action needed at 3.5 knots. Try a rapala?, or live bait way back. Also I would suggest an air horn on board. Once on the spot try a live bait or two with a four ounce weight and a two ounce weight, tuna may not be on surface. If they are on the surface throw the popper. I can see a 40#YFT on your deck now......good luck.

Zed · 07-14-2014, 07:50 PM

^or the smaller deep divers like crystal minnow or frenzys when in the zone.
Its a big ocean good luck. And dont neglect a standard chovy swimbait.

07-14-2014, 06:41 PM	#2
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	I agree I love my prowler. I think they were on Outbacks. It was a while ago before PAs for sure. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

07-14-2014, 06:46 PM	#3
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Just searched and I think it was before the crash. Couldnt locate the reports. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

07-14-2014, 06:59 PM	#4
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	woops. Had to refine the search. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=3781 __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

07-14-2014, 07:21 PM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	If there ever was a time where it might be possible...now is the time. I wouldnt go it alone though, no matter how good it is out there. Good luck if you do. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

07-14-2014, 07:50 PM	#8
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	^or the smaller deep divers like crystal minnow or frenzys when in the zone. Its a big ocean good luck. And dont neglect a standard chovy swimbait. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

07-14-2014, 07:45 PM	#7
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	You can do it, even by yourself. The Prowler is as good as it gets. Personally I would not go with a cedar plug, don't think you can get the action needed at 3.5 knots. Try a rapala?, or live bait way back. Also I would suggest an air horn on board. Once on the spot try a live bait or two with a four ounce weight and a two ounce weight, tuna may not be on surface. If they are on the surface throw the popper. I can see a 40#YFT on your deck now......good luck.