Let’s talk hooping - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Saba Slayer · 09-19-2020, 11:09 AM

Be sure to read the regs yourself rather than take the advice of others...the DFW fines are pretty steep$$

Saba Slayer · 09-19-2020, 11:32 AM

Rope management is extremely important...

bracks · 09-20-2020, 07:16 AM

How do you ensure you (in the kayak) are visible to boaters? I've used the headlamp before for early morning launches at the Shores but it always seems a bit janky and incomplete.

Mahigeer · 09-20-2020, 09:03 AM

A (5) feet pole with a light on top is a good idea.

I am not sure, but it may be Coast Guard requirement too.

I finally found this video:

https://www.facebook.com/1485504373/...20783382642819

Be sure to read the comments to the right of the video.

I have made two, but not tried them yet.

Jxjones · 09-29-2020, 01:15 PM

Well, I’ve got all of the gear now and am ready to go out for my first hoop net session. The only problem...where to go? I fish La Jolla religiously, so I’m pretty comfortable there, and I know that the commercial folks set there nets there, but is it a common hoop netting spot? The other options - SD or Mission Bay. Any suggestions? I do NOT want anyone’s secret spots, just some direction, pros and cons, etc. Also, if anyone is looking for a partner, DM me. Thanks!

Harry Hill · 09-29-2020, 01:35 PM

I zip tied the rods on the eclipse traps and now I don't need to move the cradle ropes. Everything is tight now and it won't pull apart when I pull the nets

Saba Slayer · 09-29-2020, 07:06 PM

"I do NOT want anyone’s secret spots, just some direction,"
34.052238464, -118.243347168 ... Red Lobster

Jxjones · 09-30-2020, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

"I do NOT want anyone’s secret spots, just some direction,"
34.052238464, -118.243347168 ... Red Lobster

Just wanted to add a bit of clarity. Was looking for pros and cons of a first hoop netting session of launching out of La Jolla vs. MB vs. SD Bay. Leaning more towards SD bay at this point. Thanks!

DanaPT · 09-30-2020, 10:35 AM

Start in the bay. Last thing you need is to fight surf fully loaded with nets. Maybe you have no problem maybe you will, night and extra gear are a bit of a different game. Good luck.

09-29-2020, 01:15 PM	#5
Jxjones Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 47	Where to go? Well, I’ve got all of the gear now and am ready to go out for my first hoop net session. The only problem...where to go? I fish La Jolla religiously, so I’m pretty comfortable there, and I know that the commercial folks set there nets there, but is it a common hoop netting spot? The other options - SD or Mission Bay. Any suggestions? I do NOT want anyone’s secret spots, just some direction, pros and cons, etc. Also, if anyone is looking for a partner, DM me. Thanks!

09-29-2020, 01:35 PM	#6
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	I zip tied the rods on the eclipse traps and now I don't need to move the cradle ropes. Everything is tight now and it won't pull apart when I pull the nets __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

09-29-2020, 07:06 PM	#7
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,871	Semi Secret Spot... "I do NOT want anyone’s secret spots, just some direction," 34.052238464, -118.243347168 ... Red Lobster __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer Last edited by Saba Slayer; 09-30-2020 at 06:26 AM.

09-20-2020, 07:16 AM	#3
bracks Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 52	How do you ensure you (in the kayak) are visible to boaters? I've used the headlamp before for early morning launches at the Shores but it always seems a bit janky and incomplete.

09-20-2020, 09:03 AM	#4
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,910	A (5) feet pole with a light on top is a good idea. I am not sure, but it may be Coast Guard requirement too. I finally found this video: https://www.facebook.com/1485504373/...20783382642819 Be sure to read the comments to the right of the video. I have made two, but not tried them yet.

09-30-2020, 10:35 AM	#9
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Start in the bay. Last thing you need is to fight surf fully loaded with nets. Maybe you have no problem maybe you will, night and extra gear are a bit of a different game. Good luck.