Giving the Yellowtail a rest....... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

esdees · 08-13-2008, 12:06 PM

Another nature trip, oh well. Are you going to try the sail next time?

kurt · 08-13-2008, 12:20 PM

Same results I had on Sunday. Those blue sharks do put up a decent battle. Good effort. Try dragging a bait tube for makos!

deeberdave · 08-13-2008, 01:53 PM

You guys are surely supermen! Sounds like a good time,testing the limits
and then beyond. Thanks for the post.

Zed · 08-13-2008, 04:15 PM

Don't call 'em whale tours or you'll have to pay a fee at the launch.

THE DARKHORSE · 08-13-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed

Don't call 'em whale tours or you'll have to pay a fee at the launch.

lollollol Sad, but true.

I'm thinking of starting an "instant fisherman" (as seen on T.V.) guide service. I could have a full set of eight "Instant Fisherman" rod and reel pop ups, Just "let's(click 1) go(click 2) fish(click 3)"

(two payments of $19.95, includes waterproof fishing tips

) in one backpack, and save $500 a month. Probably the fishing rod of choice, when the MLPA is finished butchering the coast.

THE DARKHORSE · 08-13-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by esdees

Another nature trip, oh well. Are you going to try the sail next time?

I was pretty excited about the sail, until I saw the "true range" with the simple Mirage Drive system. I know the pedal system is cake for cruising around La Jolla (almost no effort), but I wasn't sure about serious coverage. We never pushed it, just a steady pace, and I never even broke a sweat (cloudy weather). We checked the gps occasionaly, just to giggle a bit. I honestly think with some ambition, or a good sign of life, 40+ miles is not only possible, but my goal for the next trip (baby steps).

With out a doubt, the sail would come in handy, especially for the ride home. With proper wind conditions, you could easily double your range, and pull a spread of jigs at proper speed. In this case though, I have way more interest in the "unassisted fish" ,and my goal is a Tuna before summer is over.

peguinpower · 08-13-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

I was pretty excited about the sail, until I saw the "true range" with the simple Mirage Drive system.

I bought a touring like kayak to get the range. But after seeing your report, I am going to revisit my Revo and see how far I can go with it.

thanks!

rastrev · 08-13-2008, 07:30 PM

Good try Josh, maybe next time.

Iceman · 08-14-2008, 09:56 AM

Definitely gotta go the minute you hear it is on, in close. Too unstable. That is a helluva peddle. I paddled out 6 miles off Newport yesterday solo. Pretty lifeless. Couple paddies at 3 and 4 miles. Boats were going much further west. None stopping long within eyeball of me. I trolled a swimbait the first couple miles, then slow trolled a pair of dines, hoping for a breezer between paddies.

THE DARKHORSE · 08-14-2008, 10:12 AM

Good information is priceless when it comes to man powered trips. I was considering lanching out of Newport, as I feel most of the life has moved up the line, so thanks for the look. I'm watching the strong onshore flow with ample cloud cover of the past couple days, and expecting a slight drop in water temps, but optamistic that some new paddies will slide into range. When the next push of life (if there is one) swings in, I will drop what I'm doing and go (damn squid bites

).

reddog · 08-14-2008, 11:33 AM

you da man

:ador e:

forefrazier · 08-14-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

Good information is priceless when it comes to man powered trips. I was considering lanching out of Newport, as I feel most of the life has moved up the line, so thanks for the look. I'm watching the strong onshore flow with ample cloud cover of the past couple days, and expecting a slight drop in water temps, but optamistic that some new paddies will slide into range. When the next push of life (if there is one) swings in, I will drop what I'm doing and go (damn squid bites

).

First of all...VERY IMPRESSIVE work to get out that far and still feel like you had more in the tank.

Second, for me personally after seeing the dodo size out of NPH half way to CAT yesterday on a 3/4 day trip, I would pass. Exotics are cool..but 20-30 mi. of paddling/pedaling just to say you caught a 3-5lb dorito off a paddy is not for me. By the way, lots of schools yesterday but not much biting. Finding the right paddy in a PB is one thing...... having to "paddy hop" in a yak to find the biters after it took you 6 hours to get there...PRICELESS!

Good luck and be safe.

Dan W. · 08-13-2008, 07:27 PM

Best of luck, I'd love to see you do it! With that range and conditions going the way they are I have no doubts you'll pull it off.

08-14-2008, 09:56 AM	#9
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Definitely gotta go the minute you hear it is on, in close. Too unstable. That is a helluva peddle. I paddled out 6 miles off Newport yesterday solo. Pretty lifeless. Couple paddies at 3 and 4 miles. Boats were going much further west. None stopping long within eyeball of me. I trolled a swimbait the first couple miles, then slow trolled a pair of dines, hoping for a breezer between paddies. __________________

08-14-2008, 10:12 AM	#10
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Thanks for the report Andy. Good information is priceless when it comes to man powered trips. I was considering lanching out of Newport, as I feel most of the life has moved up the line, so thanks for the look. I'm watching the strong onshore flow with ample cloud cover of the past couple days, and expecting a slight drop in water temps, but optamistic that some new paddies will slide into range. When the next push of life (if there is one) swings in, I will drop what I'm doing and go (damn squid bites ). __________________

08-14-2008, 11:33 AM	#11
reddog Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 12	you da man:ador e:

08-13-2008, 12:06 PM	#1
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Another nature trip, oh well. Are you going to try the sail next time?

08-13-2008, 12:20 PM	#2
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 503	Same results I had on Sunday. Those blue sharks do put up a decent battle. Good effort. Try dragging a bait tube for makos!

08-13-2008, 01:53 PM	#3
deeberdave Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: CARLSBAD Posts: 34	You guys are surely supermen! Sounds like a good time,testing the limits and then beyond. Thanks for the post.

08-13-2008, 04:15 PM	#4
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Don't call 'em whale tours or you'll have to pay a fee at the launch.

08-13-2008, 07:30 PM	#8
rastrev Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SD, CA Posts: 173	Good try Josh, maybe next time.

08-13-2008, 07:27 PM	#13
Dan W. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Park, San Diego Posts: 49	Best of luck, I'd love to see you do it! With that range and conditions going the way they are I have no doubts you'll pull it off.