SOLO SKIFF PROGRESS THREAD - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FISH11 · 08-06-2020, 05:29 PM

Yes, the engine still in forward gear but pulled emergency leash to kill motor in I guess about 3'-4' of water, that way it's not running and if it hits sand before I can reach back and tilt it up, the engine prop won't get scratched up or suck any sand into the cooling system. That time the surf was so small, that I didn't need to Gun it as much as I did. That's why I ended up almost out of the water and it made it harder to spin the Solo around. Still trying to get used to that. Last week in larger surf it just flew over the set in front of me but I slid off in 2.5' of water, it was perfect.

FISH11 · 08-06-2020, 05:34 PM

SO, what do you think, Nick, should BWE make this thread a STICKY seeing it has over 10k views. JUST SAYING!

NICKWORN · 08-06-2020, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

SO, what do you think, Nick, should BWE make this thread a STICKY seeing it has over 10k views. JUST SAYING!

If I wak a fatty butt tomorrow I'm gonna press Brent. Hahaha JK

Hopefully some pics to share of the three of us with legals!! Continue to excitement!!

FISH11 · 08-08-2020, 12:55 PM

Nick, Fabian and me took our SOLO SKIFFs to San Diego Bay in search of some big fatty Halibut trolled the inside and then went around the jetty point to the Coronado bay area on the outside. We had multiple racked baits and caught many Spooties, Sand Bass and shorty Halibut. We just weren't able to find the big guys. I used a reverse dropper loop with three way swivel and a trailing treble hook. The funny thing is most of the bass I caught, were on that set up, the Hali I caught was on a fly lined Sardine. Had a great time till the big bay cruise ships, yachts and personal water craft turned the bay into a giant washing machine. So we called it a day somewhere around 2:30. Hoping the next trip produces the biggies.

Polychrest · 08-12-2020, 02:47 PM

Who is going to be the first one to take one of these to Catalina?

NICKWORN · 08-17-2020, 02:32 PM

I wasnt able to get a ton of footage, gopro lagged on my waterproof case and hat strap, plus fishing was dead. Current was ripping mid morning, nothing like the Jewel Lake you see here, but i did come across a juvenile GW (so i think), he would sink out if i approached and wanted nothing to do with the large shiny rapala. He did scare the shit out of me by running up on my stern, I heard a swoosh and notice his fin and a huge swell 2-3 foot from me.

Wish i was able o get that NatGeo shot.

https://youtu.be/DVWwfNYnRD0

tak100 · 08-17-2020, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Polychrest

Who is going to be the first one to take one of these to Catalina?

It would be a blast to head to Catalina with three or four Solo's, fish all day and camp at Two Harbors and then fish a bit before heading back at 10 AM or so to avoid the wind.

Probably a 2 hour ride from San Pedro.

Someone was planning a kayak trip like this but I never saw a post if they really got it done.

molina0 · 08-18-2020, 06:26 AM

Id be interested in a trip to Catalina... Do you think 3 gallons of fuel would be enough for the trip? I know my buddy Nelson would be in as well. Hey, might want to post on Facebook Solo Skiff as well... Mine was the Grey Solo Skiff in Nickworn's earlier photos.

08-06-2020, 05:29 PM	#1
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Yes, the engine still in forward gear but pulled emergency leash to kill motor in I guess about 3'-4' of water, that way it's not running and if it hits sand before I can reach back and tilt it up, the engine prop won't get scratched up or suck any sand into the cooling system. That time the surf was so small, that I didn't need to Gun it as much as I did. That's why I ended up almost out of the water and it made it harder to spin the Solo around. Still trying to get used to that. Last week in larger surf it just flew over the set in front of me but I slid off in 2.5' of water, it was perfect. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids ) Last edited by FISH11; 08-06-2020 at 07:48 PM.

08-06-2020, 05:34 PM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	SO, what do you think, Nick, should BWE make this thread a STICKY seeing it has over 10k views. JUST SAYING! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

08-08-2020, 12:55 PM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Nick, Fabian and me took our SOLO SKIFFs to San Diego Bay in search of some big fatty Halibut trolled the inside and then went around the jetty point to the Coronado bay area on the outside. We had multiple racked baits and caught many Spooties, Sand Bass and shorty Halibut. We just weren't able to find the big guys. I used a reverse dropper loop with three way swivel and a trailing treble hook. The funny thing is most of the bass I caught, were on that set up, the Hali I caught was on a fly lined Sardine. Had a great time till the big bay cruise ships, yachts and personal water craft turned the bay into a giant washing machine. So we called it a day somewhere around 2:30. Hoping the next trip produces the biggies. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

08-17-2020, 02:32 PM	#6
NICKWORN Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SANTUCKET Posts: 629	GoPro First Video I wasnt able to get a ton of footage, gopro lagged on my waterproof case and hat strap, plus fishing was dead. Current was ripping mid morning, nothing like the Jewel Lake you see here, but i did come across a juvenile GW (so i think), he would sink out if i approached and wanted nothing to do with the large shiny rapala. He did scare the shit out of me by running up on my stern, I heard a swoosh and notice his fin and a huge swell 2-3 foot from me. Wish i was able o get that NatGeo shot. https://youtu.be/DVWwfNYnRD0

08-18-2020, 06:26 AM	#8
molina0 Junior Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: I live in La Mesa, CA Posts: 11	I'd be interested... Id be interested in a trip to Catalina... Do you think 3 gallons of fuel would be enough for the trip? I know my buddy Nelson would be in as well. Hey, might want to post on Facebook Solo Skiff as well... Mine was the Grey Solo Skiff in Nickworn's earlier photos.

08-12-2020, 02:47 PM	#5
Polychrest Junior Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 26	Who is going to be the first one to take one of these to Catalina?