Best area to start Hoop Netting - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 10-12-2015, 03:27 PM

Try somewhere inside the harbor, try to get comfortable out there at night. Your probably not going to catch a whole hell of alot...but spend the time to refine your tackle and technique, then move on to some better stuff.

Dana point is a nice place to start, short paddle/pedal from the launch. Lots of shorts though...but you might get lucky.

Starsky · 10-12-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Try somewhere inside the harbor, try to get comfortable out there at night. Your probably not going to catch a whole hell of alot...but spend the time to refine your tackle and technique, then move on to some better stuff.

Dana point is a nice place to start, short paddle/pedal from the launch. Lots of shorts though...but you might get lucky.

Thanks Tony, where is the best place to launch out of Dana point?

ful-rac · 10-12-2015, 03:41 PM

Most guys will spend the $10 bucks to park at the launch ramp and paddle for 5 minutes or so...or if your cheap, launch at baby beach and paddle an extra mile.

cabojohn · 10-12-2015, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Starsky

Thanks Tony, where is the best place to launch out of Dana point?

Baby Beach or Boat Launch.
Just a heads up...do yourself a favor and stay far enough away from the "short jetty" the one that goes from Doheny out to the harbor mouth.
The lower forms of life hang out and I have seen it get really ugly.

If your comfortable going outside or along the long jetty...you chances will improve. Don't worry...you will not be alone.

$.02

DanaPT · 10-12-2015, 04:17 PM

Ain't no lobsta in danapt.

TroutBum · 10-12-2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

Ain't no lobsta in danapt.

Only crawdads..............

Dave Legacy · 10-12-2015, 04:49 PM

I didn't know you could hoop within Dana Harbor. At the very least I was under the impression that it wouldn't be very fruitful. I've been getting to know the harbor pretty well, so maybe I'll take that advice and practice in the Stillwater.

DanaPT · 10-12-2015, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

I didn't know you could hoop within Dana Harbor. At the very least I was under the impression that it wouldn't be very fruitful. I've been getting to know the harbor pretty well, so maybe I'll take that advice and practice in the Stillwater.

You aren't supposed to fish inside dpharbor. The harbor patrol will pick up your nets and scare you away.

10-12-2015, 03:27 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Try somewhere inside the harbor, try to get comfortable out there at night. Your probably not going to catch a whole hell of alot...but spend the time to refine your tackle and technique, then move on to some better stuff. Dana point is a nice place to start, short paddle/pedal from the launch. Lots of shorts though...but you might get lucky. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

10-12-2015, 03:41 PM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Most guys will spend the $10 bucks to park at the launch ramp and paddle for 5 minutes or so...or if your cheap, launch at baby beach and paddle an extra mile. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

10-12-2015, 04:17 PM	#5
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Ain't no lobsta in danapt.

10-12-2015, 04:49 PM	#7
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	I didn't know you could hoop within Dana Harbor. At the very least I was under the impression that it wouldn't be very fruitful. I've been getting to know the harbor pretty well, so maybe I'll take that advice and practice in the Stillwater.