Solo skiff offshore trip - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

NICKWORN · 07-13-2021, 04:21 PM

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.

Semper Fi-shing · 07-13-2021, 09:51 PM

I'm interested in joining up. What is the address of the launch point?

NICKWORN · 07-14-2021, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Semper Fi-shing

I'm interested in joining up. What is the address of the launch point?

We plan on launching at 1st light-5:30am.

FISH11 · 07-14-2021, 08:21 AM

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!

NICKWORN · 07-14-2021, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

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!

f'nsabiki · 07-14-2021, 12:34 PM

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!!

Pocoloco · 07-15-2021, 10:53 AM

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.

AlwaysFishing · 07-15-2021, 01:31 PM

I'll be there.

Semper Fi-shing · 07-16-2021, 07:10 AM

Got outriggers mounted in case it gets too crazy out there

AlwaysFishing · 07-16-2021, 10:13 AM

Oh man, you're scaring me now.

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Originally Posted by Semper Fi-shing

Got outriggers mounted in case it gets too crazy out there

NICKWORN · 07-16-2021, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Semper Fi-shing

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.

Semper Fi-shing · 07-16-2021, 11:23 AM

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.

NICKWORN · 07-16-2021, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by NICKWORN

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.

FISH11 · 07-18-2021, 11:45 PM

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.

NICKWORN · 07-19-2021, 07:29 AM

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.

lbsurf2ca · 07-19-2021, 10:21 AM

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.

NICKWORN · 07-19-2021, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by lbsurf2ca

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...

FISH11 · 07-19-2021, 12:37 PM

I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow launching from La Jolla.

GTboosted · 07-19-2021, 12:50 PM

What speeds are guys you hitting in those SOLOs?

FISH11 · 07-19-2021, 01:20 PM

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.

07-13-2021, 04:21 PM	#1
NICKWORN Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SANTUCKET Posts: 629	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.

07-13-2021, 09:51 PM	#2
Semper Fi-shing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Menifee Posts: 117	I'm interested in joining up. What is the address of the launch point? __________________ I've got 99 problems but a fish ain't one.

07-16-2021, 11:23 AM	#12
Semper Fi-shing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Menifee Posts: 117	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. __________________ I've got 99 problems but a fish ain't one.

07-18-2021, 11:45 PM	#14
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	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. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

07-19-2021, 10:21 AM	#16
lbsurf2ca Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Encinitas Posts: 395	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. __________________

07-14-2021, 12:34 PM	#6
f'nsabiki Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 304	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!!

07-15-2021, 10:53 AM	#7
Pocoloco Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: el cajon Posts: 239	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.

07-15-2021, 01:31 PM	#8
AlwaysFishing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: On the water Posts: 198	I'll be there.

07-19-2021, 12:37 PM	#18
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	I'm going to give it a shot tomorrow launching from La Jolla. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

07-19-2021, 12:50 PM	#19
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	What speeds are guys you hitting in those SOLOs? __________________ -Beto

07-19-2021, 01:20 PM	#20
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,642	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. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )