LJ Concern - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

619-SWIM-DOG · 09-21-2014, 04:58 PM

I usually launch early so I get prime parking, with that being said I always offload everything from my truck when I park and wheel it down to the water. My truck has not hit the beach yet. My home situation with my yak is different as I don't have a garage so I have to load up the kayak on site regardless of location.

jorluivil · 09-21-2014, 05:01 PM

If you fish alone just carry your wheels. I know its extra crap you have to carry but the pros out way the cons when you have your wheels with you.

crazywakeboarder · 09-21-2014, 05:49 PM

I trailer my island and I only leave my kayak on the beach while I go park the trailer. I carry my two rods, mirage drive, and dry box with my phone wallet and keys in to and from the lot.

Its normally pretty empty when I launch early but when I come back in ive noticed a few homeless looking people around. I do the same thing in reverse when I come in. I carry all my stuff back to the parking lot. Anything expensive and easily carried off while im sure will eventually disappear if you leave it to chance

GregAndrew · 09-21-2014, 06:24 PM

Wheels you can break down or simply stow are your best option when nobody else is around. Otherwise, If you show up and find other yakkers on the beach it pays to offer to watch their stuff as they park for the same in return. If you are fishing during the week, get there early, take care of business before you unload and you should only be out of sight of your yak for a few minutes.

Dannowar · 09-21-2014, 06:38 PM

Never had a problem even when parked super far away. Also used to lock my wheels to the wood pylons.

bolocop · 09-21-2014, 08:25 PM

I usually carry my stuff, especially my turbo fins, not so much my fishing gear. But I forgot the fins at the launch while I walked to the truck and they were still there! Whew!

bmercury · 09-21-2014, 08:42 PM

Just use wheels and wheel the kayak and gear from your parking spot right to the beach. I do it every single time. Super easy and I have never once been tempted to drive out onto the sand. Don't leave your stuff sitting out unattended unless its something you are willing to lose.

09-21-2014, 04:58 PM	#1
619-SWIM-DOG Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 619	I usually launch early so I get prime parking, with that being said I always offload everything from my truck when I park and wheel it down to the water. My truck has not hit the beach yet. My home situation with my yak is different as I don't have a garage so I have to load up the kayak on site regardless of location. Last edited by 619-SWIM-DOG; 09-21-2014 at 05:49 PM.

09-21-2014, 05:01 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	If you fish alone just carry your wheels. I know its extra crap you have to carry but the pros out way the cons when you have your wheels with you. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

09-21-2014, 06:38 PM	#5
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Never had a problem even when parked super far away. Also used to lock my wheels to the wood pylons. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

09-21-2014, 05:49 PM	#3
crazywakeboarder Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: yorba linda Posts: 120	I trailer my island and I only leave my kayak on the beach while I go park the trailer. I carry my two rods, mirage drive, and dry box with my phone wallet and keys in to and from the lot. Its normally pretty empty when I launch early but when I come back in ive noticed a few homeless looking people around. I do the same thing in reverse when I come in. I carry all my stuff back to the parking lot. Anything expensive and easily carried off while im sure will eventually disappear if you leave it to chance

09-21-2014, 06:24 PM	#4
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Wheels you can break down or simply stow are your best option when nobody else is around. Otherwise, If you show up and find other yakkers on the beach it pays to offer to watch their stuff as they park for the same in return. If you are fishing during the week, get there early, take care of business before you unload and you should only be out of sight of your yak for a few minutes.

09-21-2014, 08:25 PM	#6
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	I usually carry my stuff, especially my turbo fins, not so much my fishing gear. But I forgot the fins at the launch while I walked to the truck and they were still there! Whew!

09-21-2014, 08:42 PM	#7
bmercury Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 103	Just use wheels and wheel the kayak and gear from your parking spot right to the beach. I do it every single time. Super easy and I have never once been tempted to drive out onto the sand. Don't leave your stuff sitting out unattended unless its something you are willing to lose.