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Old 07-13-2021, 03:21 PM   #1
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Solo skiff offshore trip

We have roughly 6-10 folks looking to smash out to the N.9bank in search of local tuna. So far plan is to launch from vacation isle boat launch (avoid private boaters traffic at the small ass dock in Dana landing) by first light 5:30 on Sat 17th. We have a safety boat cruising along too. Weather looks great until 11 where winds will pick up to 9-10mph then taper down towards later afternoon.

More to come!! FB page Socal Solo Skiff has thread going.

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Old 07-13-2021, 08:51 PM   #2
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I'm interested in joining up. What is the address of the launch point?
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Old 07-14-2021, 06:38 AM   #3
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Launching at Vacation Isle Boat Launch

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I'm interested in joining up. What is the address of the launch point?
We plan on launching at 1st light-5:30am.
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Old 07-14-2021, 07:21 AM   #4
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I'll be ready. Was out looking yesterday further north, but it was a weird day and even though I had great bait and trolled the Nomad DTX a lot, there was no signs of life. Especially bird life. Nice day on the water still and the Solo Skiff is awesome out there, even when the wind picks up, you can still fly over the chop. My big catch was this long piece of rope and 3 Mylar balloons, the rope had been in the water some time. It had a bunch of pincher bug looking animals and tiny crabs living on it. I was glad I got it out before some whale or Dolphin got wrapped up in it. I HATE MYLAR! The Solo Skiff is AWESOME!
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Old 07-14-2021, 08:41 AM   #5
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I'll be ready. Was out looking yesterday further north, but it was a weird day and even though I had great bait and trolled the Nomad DTX a lot, there was no signs of life. Especially bird life. Nice day on the water still and the Solo Skiff is awesome out there, even when the wind picks up, you can still fly over the chop. My big catch was this long piece of rope and 3 Mylar balloons, the rope had been in the water some time. It had a bunch of pincher bug looking animals and tiny crabs living on it. I was glad I got it out before some whale or Dolphin got wrapped up in it. I HATE MYLAR! The Solo Skiff is AWESOME!
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Old 07-14-2021, 11:34 AM   #6
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I live in Cardiff and there are 30+ boats at night--every night for the last week. Do what ever you can to be visible. According to WON most fish are being caught on Colt Snipers and similar jigs. Good Luck!!
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Old 07-15-2021, 09:53 AM   #7
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kayaks? No gas, just human power.
I know what a skiff or boat can do but what about kayaks.
I like reading about kayak adventures.
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Old 07-15-2021, 12:31 PM   #8
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I'll be there.
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Old 07-16-2021, 06:10 AM   #9
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Got outriggers mounted in case it gets too crazy out there
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Old 07-16-2021, 09:13 AM   #10
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Oh man, you're scaring me now.

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Old 07-16-2021, 10:22 AM   #11
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will cause more issues

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Got outriggers mounted in case it gets too crazy out there
My buddy tried those Ama's and they really slowed him down because they drag.

The key is to get on plane, the solo will literally skip across the swells and chop, you may get a little wet, but that's expected on these solos.
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Old 07-16-2021, 10:23 AM   #12
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I gotta plan for the worse. Dont like the feeling of clinching my buttocks tighter than fresh meat at San Quentin for an extended period when mother nature gets angry but that's just my nervous nature.
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Old 07-16-2021, 10:23 AM   #13
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His were in the back though

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My buddy tried those Ama's and they really slowed him down because they drag.

The key is to get on plane, the solo will literally skip across the swells and chop, you may get a little wet, but that's expected on these solos.
Never saw them in the front, could work.
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Old 07-18-2021, 10:45 PM   #14
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Just for an update, a bunch of us went out and gave it a try for Local Tuna. As is often the case, with fishing, the fish don't care what plans you make. It was, as most times, still a great day on the water. It was great to have company and see the Solo Skiffs out so far, cover so much water, have so much fun all the while spending less than a Craft 6 pack of beer. The Tuna, will come and the FUN, will NEVER STOP.

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Old 07-19-2021, 06:29 AM   #15
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Rough fishing out there, anyone with a 14’ or bigger skiff was at the 9 Saturday. I think we ended out past the fleet up by Torrey Pines, was roughly a 60mile round trip. Definitely will be back out there a lot this summer! Skiff handles offshore like a cloud.

Buddy hoped in on a paddy a speared a 15lb YT, but that was all. Not a ton of life, foamers would pop up then sink as any boat would approach, charter boats seemed to pick em off here and there with a shit ton of chum.
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Old 07-19-2021, 09:21 AM   #16
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The volume of fish out at the top of the north nine was incredible Saturday. We were out on a 17 skiff and opted to do a late run knowing everything and everyone would be out Saturday. Not to our surprise the boat launch was filled with everyone coming in at 4pm. Most people we talked to didn’t have problems finding fish but just not able to get a bite. We hooked and landed at 65lbs on the popper at sunset which took us into the dark. Epic foamers.
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The volume of fish out at the top of the north nine was incredible Saturday. We were out on a 17 skiff and opted to do a late run knowing everything and everyone would be out Saturday. Not to our surprise the boat launch was filled with everyone coming in at 4pm. Most people we talked to didn’t have problems finding fish but just not able to get a bite. We hooked and landed at 65lbs on the popper at sunset which took us into the dark. Epic foamers.
It was a lot of our first offshore trip so afternoon action wasn't in the plan, but you had the right idea. The crowds were insane and it seemed everyone wanted to run right up on the schools, but as soon as anyone got to close they sank with a quickness.

I had a shot at one really large foamer, but on my second cast a PB rolled up right on top of them, SMH, oh well it was still a good confidence builder for many trips ahead.

Bring on the DODO and YF...
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Old 07-19-2021, 11:37 AM   #18
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I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow launching from La Jolla.
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Old 07-19-2021, 11:50 AM   #19
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What speeds are guys you hitting in those SOLOs?
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Old 07-19-2021, 12:20 PM   #20
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It mostly depends on water surface conditions. The flatter it is the slower you go. Flat flat water about 10.5-11.5 mph, on slight wind ripples it's usually the fastest 13.5-15.5 mph, on following seas if on the right angle and it's virtually surfing, I've had it hit 17.8 mph. At that speed the steering is very touchy and you have to pay much more attention to the waters in front, from the sides and catching up from behind. It is a total blast. Most of the time when we were going fast it was around 12.5-13.5 mph. Trolling the Nomad was 5.0-6.5 mph. P.S. What's up Beto, I still have my 2016 Malibu X Factor I bought from you.
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