New to kayak fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Uncle_Tomas · 08-05-2020, 04:53 PM

If you are new to kayak fishing I would strongly recommend Newport Harbor. I have fished DP bunch of times and it can be good but you need to figure the fishery out first which takes time. By fishing in harbor you can also get a good feel of your kayak before you go out fishing the open water.
All you need is light line and small swimbaits, grub tails or jerk shad on drop shot rig. Don’t forget life jacket and VHF if you are planning on paddling further out.
Good luck.

itsmemustard · 08-06-2020, 11:08 AM

Thanks for the responses with the current wind predictions Im debating to head north or south. Speaking that i'll be returning to the harbor around 3:30 what would be the best direction to head with the current winds.

DanaPT · 08-06-2020, 05:43 PM

Afternoon winds will push you south. Fish north early and have help on your way back.

Salty · 08-07-2020, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

Afternoon winds will push you south. Fish north early and have help on your way back.

+1

itsmemustard · 08-07-2020, 07:29 PM

Thanks for all the help went out about 9 and returned 3, caught a couple small hali trolling near the breakwall. One Issue i had was when stoping on spots I couldn't seem to stay on them for more than 5-10 minutes before drifting a significant distance away. How do you stay on spots without drifting too fast.

08-06-2020, 11:08 AM	#2
itsmemustard Junior Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 4	North or south Thanks for the responses with the current wind predictions Im debating to head north or south. Speaking that i'll be returning to the harbor around 3:30 what would be the best direction to head with the current winds.

08-05-2020, 04:53 PM	#1
Uncle_Tomas Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 49	If you are new to kayak fishing I would strongly recommend Newport Harbor. I have fished DP bunch of times and it can be good but you need to figure the fishery out first which takes time. By fishing in harbor you can also get a good feel of your kayak before you go out fishing the open water. All you need is light line and small swimbaits, grub tails or jerk shad on drop shot rig. Don’t forget life jacket and VHF if you are planning on paddling further out. Good luck.

08-06-2020, 05:43 PM	#3
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Afternoon winds will push you south. Fish north early and have help on your way back.

08-07-2020, 07:29 PM	#5
itsmemustard Junior Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 4	Thanks for all the help went out about 9 and returned 3, caught a couple small hali trolling near the breakwall. One Issue i had was when stoping on spots I couldn't seem to stay on them for more than 5-10 minutes before drifting a significant distance away. How do you stay on spots without drifting too fast.