Offshore Kayaking manly man adventure thread - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

makobob · 06-22-2015, 10:16 AM

[QUOTE=Dannowar;231140]With this warm water the pelagics should be coming and (hopefully) staying in range of kayaking. I have tuna on the brain and would like to make some notches on my bucket list. Huge thanks to Mattrabasco for the inspiration, i figured we could make a separate thread since guys were already looking into some trips. So...........

Lets get some groups together for trip planning?

i wanted to head out wednesday but it looks like a small windswell in moving in from the north, that crossed with the long period south could make the paddle not so enjoyable.

Please...contribute to this thread with info, advice, suggestions, or questions. This could (no jinx) be an epic summer, and it might not happen for another 20 years, ya never know. Lets slay some fish![/QUOT
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Danny you could be right, This could be the BEST summer of your LIFE!!!!!
But only if you get out there. Guys, do NOT let this be the summer that was, and the summer you MISSED!

Around the 1st of July some of us might post about our latest trip to Gonzaga
24-30 June. Tight lines.

Fishin Phil · 06-22-2015, 10:22 AM

Another idea would be to find a private boater willing to participate. Daisy chain three or four yaks behind the boat. Everyone on the boat and get the yaks towed out to the fishing grounds. The boat leaves and then all of you only have to paddle back in.

AirborneYak · 06-22-2015, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishin Phil

Another idea would be to find a private boater willing to participate. Daisy chain three or four yaks behind the boat. Everyone on the boat and get the yaks towed out to the fishing grounds. The boat leaves and then all of you only have to paddle back in.

That sounds like a good idea. I think a certain person with an outback just bought a boat.

jorluivil · 06-22-2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishin Phil

Another idea would be to find a private boater willing to participate. Daisy chain three or four yaks behind the boat. Everyone on the boat and get the yaks towed out to the fishing grounds. The boat leaves and then all of you only have to paddle back in.

I'm surprised that no one has chimed in on your reply to say what a bad idea this is

easyday · 06-22-2015, 06:58 PM

I'm in....

Apex · 06-22-2015, 07:14 PM

Keep us posted I've been itching at the idea ,,none of my paddle buddy's are crazy as me

Redeyejedi · 06-22-2015, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I'm surprised that no one has chimed in on your reply to say what a bad idea this is

about the make your own way back park or the tow part?
my buddy offered to tow my yak out the channel islands, is this a really bad idea?

not paddling back.

Aaron

yemff · 06-22-2015, 07:52 PM

Tempting. Been 4 miles or so out by myself, what's another couple miles. Could only do a weekend though.

Viper3173 · 06-22-2015, 08:31 PM

I'm in Danny, I've been wanting to explore the deeper water just not solo. I'm free wednesday, or another day....lets catch some bluefin!

danjor · 06-22-2015, 08:43 PM

I am planning to go out sunday, pending buying a VHF and getting my mirage drive rebuilt or buying a new one. Last trip out my drive got really hard to use and started squeeking, thinking my bushings are toast

Fishin Phil · 06-23-2015, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I'm surprised that no one has chimed in on your reply to say what a bad idea this is

I don't think this is a bad idea to pull the kayaks out with a boat.
Here are some of the benefits. You get out to the fishing grounds in a much shorter time compared to paddling. You also have just saved your energy for more fishing and less paddling. So, how is fishing more and paddling less a bad idea?

Iceman · 06-23-2015, 01:21 PM

Dana Point seems to be the logical choice for BLUE water closest to the coast, also holding some of the warmest water.........but these fish have not been very logical in where they have been popping up, we shall see.

composite Chloro chart

cabojohn · 06-23-2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishin Phil

I don't think this is a bad idea to pull the kayaks out with a boat.
Here are some of the benefits. You get out to the fishing grounds in a much shorter time compared to paddling. You also have just saved your energy for more fishing and less paddling. So, how is fishing more and paddling less a bad idea?

I'll bite- RESPECT, HONOR and BRAGGING RIGHTS.
While it would be awesome to get a bft / yft regardless the vessel in so cal...it is truly more sporting and a helluva challenge to paddle out catch a tuna and paddle back to the beach.
I do not know anyone who has done this yet?? Anyone who does this is MY hero! Mucho respect for the guys trying.

If your going to take a boat out...mind as well just fish from it.
Take your kayak with you...its just another boat report with a kayak.

btw- I like your signature Phil!

Caseym · 06-23-2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cabojohn

I'll bite- RESPECT, HONOR and BRAGGING RIGHTS.
While it would be awesome to get a bft / yft regardless the vessel in so cal...it is truly more sporting and a helluva challenge to paddle out catch a tuna and paddle back to the beach.
I do not know anyone who has done this yet?? Anyone who does this is MY hero! Mucho respect for the guys trying.

If your going to take a boat out...mind as well just fish from it.
Take your kayak with you...its just another boat report with a kayak.

btw- I like your signature Phil!

Cabojohn,
I couldnt agree more. In a world full of shortcuts, its refreshing to retest the man inside us and see if we have the stones to go big. Sure its gnarly, probably a little crazy and has a high probability of failure, but so does everything awesome that anyone has ever done. History books and magazines dont exist because guys "hung in the harbor." People tried and people failed, but ultimately what was once 'impossible' became the norm. In a world of Online Dating, Siri guided directions, ADT protected homes, In-Car sensors for oil changes and low tires, Bumpers in bowling alleys, Everyone's a winner sports, Rules of Engagement during 'war', 25 airbags in ea. car, Electric start Lawnmowers, Baby Wipes for men, Electric bicycles, battery powered tooth brushes.....it's nice to go against the grain and do things the hard way. Just because its F@&$ing HARDER.
So heres to Home Brewing, single speed mountain bikes, earning the holes in your trucker cap, changing your own oil, hanging an American Flag all the time, telling people to 'Pick up their trash' even if it gets you punched, using old milk jugs to freeze water for your ice, canvas coleman tents, smoking fish in the side yard even if your neighbor is anti, going a little farther, failing, failing, failing before succeeding and Launching from land in a kayak to go earn your own fish....even if you fail!
My 2 cents
-Mazer

Gr8fuldude · 06-23-2015, 07:41 PM

I find these last two posts compelling. Maybe it's a little like backpacking into highcountry vs taking your four wheel rig and car camping.

Nothing wrong with car camping, as I like to do that, too. But backpacking into the high country has its own unique rewards.

06-22-2015, 10:16 AM	#1
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	[QUOTE=Dannowar;231140]With this warm water the pelagics should be coming and (hopefully) staying in range of kayaking. I have tuna on the brain and would like to make some notches on my bucket list. Huge thanks to Mattrabasco for the inspiration, i figured we could make a separate thread since guys were already looking into some trips. So........... Lets get some groups together for trip planning? i wanted to head out wednesday but it looks like a small windswell in moving in from the north, that crossed with the long period south could make the paddle not so enjoyable. Please...contribute to this thread with info, advice, suggestions, or questions. This could (no jinx) be an epic summer, and it might not happen for another 20 years, ya never know. Lets slay some fish![/QUOT ================================================== ====================================== Danny you could be right, This could be the BEST summer of your LIFE!!!!! But only if you get out there. Guys, do NOT let this be the summer that was, and the summer you MISSED! Around the 1st of July some of us might post about our latest trip to Gonzaga 24-30 June. Tight lines. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

06-22-2015, 10:22 AM	#2
Fishin Phil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	Another idea would be to find a private boater willing to participate. Daisy chain three or four yaks behind the boat. Everyone on the boat and get the yaks towed out to the fishing grounds. The boat leaves and then all of you only have to paddle back in. __________________ God, Family, Your Health, You're Fishing.

06-22-2015, 06:58 PM	#5
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	I'm in.... __________________

06-22-2015, 07:14 PM	#6
Apex Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Riverside Posts: 130	Keep us posted I've been itching at the idea ,,none of my paddle buddy's are crazy as me __________________ Louis

06-23-2015, 01:21 PM	#12
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Dana Point seems to be the logical choice for BLUE water closest to the coast, also holding some of the warmest water.........but these fish have not been very logical in where they have been popping up, we shall see. composite Chloro chart __________________

06-22-2015, 07:52 PM	#8
yemff Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 75	Tempting. Been 4 miles or so out by myself, what's another couple miles. Could only do a weekend though.

06-22-2015, 08:31 PM	#9
Viper3173 Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 71	I'm in Danny, I've been wanting to explore the deeper water just not solo. I'm free wednesday, or another day....lets catch some bluefin!

06-22-2015, 08:43 PM	#10
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	I am planning to go out sunday, pending buying a VHF and getting my mirage drive rebuilt or buying a new one. Last trip out my drive got really hard to use and started squeeking, thinking my bushings are toast

06-23-2015, 07:41 PM	#15
Gr8fuldude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 166	I find these last two posts compelling. Maybe it's a little like backpacking into highcountry vs taking your four wheel rig and car camping. Nothing wrong with car camping, as I like to do that, too. But backpacking into the high country has its own unique rewards.