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

PapaDave · 07-15-2014, 09:36 AM

I would like to try this sometime. Unfortunately I already have plans for Saturday or I would go with.

I have a PA and have peddled 10-12 miles in it before, averaging 2.5 mph ground speed depending on conditions, fully loaded. Without the tank the average is a bit higher.

If you go again, let me know.

blitzburgh · 07-15-2014, 09:44 AM

On FB I think I saw "the kid" Kevin Nakada put out the feelers for a trip to the 9 on some Island Tandems. You might want to hit him up.

skrilla · 07-15-2014, 11:10 AM

Sounds like an adventure. Hope all of you have your RSWs in working order. If not pack plenty if ice or maybe some dry ice.

Iceman · 07-15-2014, 03:39 PM

expect sharks, every offshore trip I have done has attracted a mako, blue or hammerhead the hammerhead approaching was the scariest as they have a very big dorsal fin.....thought it was a 20 foot GWS...............they get curious! Just be prepared.

I would be all in if I did not have to work.

Fiskadoro · 07-16-2014, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

expect sharks, every offshore trip I have done has attracted a mako, blue or hammerhead the hammerhead approaching was the scariest as they have a very big dorsal fin.....thought it was a 20 foot GWS...............they get curious! Just be prepared.

If sharks bite bite them back...

ful-rac · 07-16-2014, 06:40 PM

wade · 07-16-2014, 07:15 PM

Now when someone asks you, "Is that a Tuna?"

You can reply, "Yes it's a Tuna"...

& the flip side to that coin...

Ten bucks says when me & my crew come back stacked with Tuna, the first launch lurker will inevitably come over to us and ask, "Are those Yellowtail?"....

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sdmosch · 07-15-2014, 06:02 PM

Kevin is awesome! He taught me a lot out there, he is going to be doing trips to catch tuna. I think he said the 9 mile bank, not 100% sure where though. His site is http://www.seasamurai.com/index.html

chris138 · 07-15-2014, 08:43 PM

Thanks, not really looking to pay for a fishing partner though. I'm sure he's very good!

chuckt · 07-15-2014, 10:13 PM

Few reports say YFT show up 5-7 off Dana pt. 5-7 mi off shore around 267 spot. This is doable from kayak? Good luck.

Zed · 07-16-2014, 02:55 AM

The 267 is ~15miles from the harbor mouth.

Made it halfway a few years ago and had wfo lockjaw doraditos, with hungry makos on the side. We'll see this morning...

Fiskadoro · 07-16-2014, 03:24 AM

Went out Tuesday, but we were fishing South of the nine out of range of a kayak. The idea was to get one of the larger Bluefin before Mexico shut it down. No Bluefin for us, but Norm and I got five Yellowfin tuna and caught over thirty yellows.

We hooked four tuna trolling, three on X-raps, and if I was you that is what I would troll, but I also got a tuna on a megabait when I cast it on a boil.

All our fish were caught off paddies or under birds, no strikes on porpoise, and we did not have a single blind strike.

None of the fish were big, but the yellowtail bite was absolutely insane. The bigger fish could not get ot our baits because there were so many smaller fish chewing. We probably released more then 20 Yellowtail, left at least six paddies with wide open bites where every bait you put in the water was instantly bit. We got yellows on Tuna feathers, X- raps, Iron, Magabaits as well as finbait. I've fished offshore Yellowtail for decades and I have never seen so many fish wide open in so many locations on the same day. We finally just stopped baiting paddies. Basically there is a huge mass of fish moving up the coast. The only time I've seen anything even close to the bite was during the 1997 El Nino. I would expect La Jolla to go completely wide open on 6 to 15 lbs yellowtail in the next few days, and imagine that we'll shortly see Yellows in Santa Monica Bay.

We did not catch any Dorado, the water temp was down, but I hooked one that cut off and saw several including a huge Bull that jumped right in front of the boat.

I think we are in for a Epic season, maybe the best we've seen since the 90s.

the dude · 07-16-2014, 08:41 AM

get out early before the wind picks up. You can do it, but I wouldn't go solo. It's a big ocean. Good luck.

467echo · 07-18-2014, 04:06 PM

Good Luck tomorrow Chris, go get um! Can't wait to read your report on Sunday morning.

Iceman · 07-18-2014, 04:20 PM

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Unless Iceman Andy is out today trying to steal my thunder.

Duty calls Had to rig up a customers PA 12 this morning, could not get away today, looks like next week I will hopefully be looking outside somewhere. good luck manana!

Bert Vega · 07-15-2014, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaDave

I would like to try this sometime. Unfortunately I already have plans for Saturday or I would go with.

I have a PA and have peddled 10-12 miles in it before, averaging 2.5 mph ground speed depending on conditions, fully loaded. Without the tank the average is a bit higher.

If you go again, let me know.

Agreed. I can put some mileage on my PA on any given trip. I have done 15+ miles in a day without issue.

Iceman · 07-15-2014, 04:14 PM

http://www.tempbreak.com/

chris138 · 07-15-2014, 05:26 PM

Although I do believe the PA could make it, 25 miles is a lot different than 12 miles in open water. But I invite you to join along! Bring a spare mirage drive though... I don't foresee my full carbon ikelos blade having any malfunctions

Andy... Last time I went offshore in the yak only thing I hooked was a big mako. I about shat myself when it didn't even run, but instead started jumping repeatedly straight towards my boat.

Sounds like there's a lot of interest in doing this some other time. Hoping somebody decides to come Saturday though, as we all know how small those windows of opportunity can be.

PapaDave · 07-16-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by chris138

Although I do believe the PA could make it, 25 miles is a lot different than 12 miles in open water. But I invite you to join along! Bring a spare mirage drive though... I don't foresee my full carbon ikelos blade having any malfunctions

Andy... Last time I went offshore in the yak only thing I hooked was a big mako. I about shat myself when it didn't even run, but instead started jumping repeatedly straight towards my boat.

Sounds like there's a lot of interest in doing this some other time. Hoping somebody decides to come Saturday though, as we all know how small those windows of opportunity can be.

I am pretty sure it can make it, the initial run to the 9 would be the energy burner, trolling takes no effort.

I have a 'Drive repair kit" in the kayak at all times. Two blades with rods and at least one of every cable on them s well as the tools to do it.

Like I said, if I didn't have plans already I'd be there. Sounds like fun.

Zed · 07-16-2014, 12:43 PM

Water temps are down a bit off Dana. Tougher day on the banks today according to the radio. One report I heard was 30 boats on the 267.

Ramp was a zoo at 0445. Barge was 6 deep already. Good news was the boats were heading to the 267 (or S) first and working up the line. Bad news they were coming back past the point from the 14 in a constant stream after noon.

07-15-2014, 09:36 AM	#1
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,475	I would like to try this sometime. Unfortunately I already have plans for Saturday or I would go with. I have a PA and have peddled 10-12 miles in it before, averaging 2.5 mph ground speed depending on conditions, fully loaded. Without the tank the average is a bit higher. If you go again, let me know. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

07-15-2014, 09:44 AM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	On FB I think I saw "the kid" Kevin Nakada put out the feelers for a trip to the 9 on some Island Tandems. You might want to hit him up. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

07-15-2014, 11:10 AM	#3
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Sounds like an adventure. Hope all of you have your RSWs in working order. If not pack plenty if ice or maybe some dry ice. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

07-15-2014, 03:39 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	expect sharks, every offshore trip I have done has attracted a mako, blue or hammerhead the hammerhead approaching was the scariest as they have a very big dorsal fin.....thought it was a 20 foot GWS...............they get curious! Just be prepared. I would be all in if I did not have to work. __________________

07-16-2014, 06:40 PM	#6
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Here's the Original __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

07-16-2014, 07:15 PM	#7
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	Now when someone asks you, "Is that a Tuna?" You can reply, "Yes it's a Tuna"... & the flip side to that coin... Ten bucks says when me & my crew come back stacked with Tuna, the first launch lurker will inevitably come over to us and ask, "Are those Yellowtail?".... • __________________

07-15-2014, 06:02 PM	#8
sdmosch Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rancho Penasquitos Posts: 74	Kevin is awesome! He taught me a lot out there, he is going to be doing trips to catch tuna. I think he said the 9 mile bank, not 100% sure where though. His site is http://www.seasamurai.com/index.html

07-15-2014, 08:43 PM	#9
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Thanks, not really looking to pay for a fishing partner though. I'm sure he's very good!

07-15-2014, 10:13 PM	#10
chuckt Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 80	Few reports say YFT show up 5-7 off Dana pt. 5-7 mi off shore around 267 spot. This is doable from kayak? Good luck.

07-16-2014, 02:55 AM	#11
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	The 267 is ~15miles from the harbor mouth. Made it halfway a few years ago and had wfo lockjaw doraditos, with hungry makos on the side. We'll see this morning... __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

07-16-2014, 03:24 AM	#12
Fiskadoro ....... Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,509	Went out Tuesday, but we were fishing South of the nine out of range of a kayak. The idea was to get one of the larger Bluefin before Mexico shut it down. No Bluefin for us, but Norm and I got five Yellowfin tuna and caught over thirty yellows. We hooked four tuna trolling, three on X-raps, and if I was you that is what I would troll, but I also got a tuna on a megabait when I cast it on a boil. All our fish were caught off paddies or under birds, no strikes on porpoise, and we did not have a single blind strike. None of the fish were big, but the yellowtail bite was absolutely insane. The bigger fish could not get ot our baits because there were so many smaller fish chewing. We probably released more then 20 Yellowtail, left at least six paddies with wide open bites where every bait you put in the water was instantly bit. We got yellows on Tuna feathers, X- raps, Iron, Magabaits as well as finbait. I've fished offshore Yellowtail for decades and I have never seen so many fish wide open in so many locations on the same day. We finally just stopped baiting paddies. Basically there is a huge mass of fish moving up the coast. The only time I've seen anything even close to the bite was during the 1997 El Nino. I would expect La Jolla to go completely wide open on 6 to 15 lbs yellowtail in the next few days, and imagine that we'll shortly see Yellows in Santa Monica Bay. We did not catch any Dorado, the water temp was down, but I hooked one that cut off and saw several including a huge Bull that jumped right in front of the boat. I think we are in for a Epic season, maybe the best we've seen since the 90s.

07-16-2014, 08:41 AM	#13
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	get out early before the wind picks up. You can do it, but I wouldn't go solo. It's a big ocean. Good luck. __________________ The dude abides.

07-18-2014, 04:06 PM	#14
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	Good Luck tomorrow Chris, go get um! Can't wait to read your report on Sunday morning. __________________ they are getting bigger....

07-15-2014, 04:14 PM	#17
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	http://www.tempbreak.com/ __________________

07-15-2014, 05:26 PM	#18
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Although I do believe the PA could make it, 25 miles is a lot different than 12 miles in open water. But I invite you to join along! Bring a spare mirage drive though... I don't foresee my full carbon ikelos blade having any malfunctions Andy... Last time I went offshore in the yak only thing I hooked was a big mako. I about shat myself when it didn't even run, but instead started jumping repeatedly straight towards my boat. Sounds like there's a lot of interest in doing this some other time. Hoping somebody decides to come Saturday though, as we all know how small those windows of opportunity can be.

07-16-2014, 12:43 PM	#20
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Water temps are down a bit off Dana. Tougher day on the banks today according to the radio. One report I heard was 30 boats on the 267. Ramp was a zoo at 0445. Barge was 6 deep already. Good news was the boats were heading to the 267 (or S) first and working up the line. Bad news they were coming back past the point from the 14 in a constant stream after noon. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.