My first Launch from LJ - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 02-05-2011, 06:12 PM

never post a pic of another man's ......bird pile

Jimmyz123 · 02-05-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

never post a pic of another man's ......bird pile

Hey Ice, is that another one of those unwritten rules that I broke?

Nic D · 02-05-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

never post a pic of another man's ......bird pile

instant classic

Fiskadoro · 02-05-2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

never post a pic of another man's ......bird pile

dsafety · 02-05-2011, 09:20 PM

Thanks guys for the nice report. Kind of like my tourist trip last week. If you get skunked on a "whale watching trip", it does not count as a skunk.

Jimmy, great to hear that you finally made it to the big water. The launch won't always be as easy but you will learn your limits. One day you will be a grizzled old salt like Skallywag... oh wait, he is younger than just about all of us. Maybe grizzled is not the correct word to use.

Anyway, you probably know what I am getting at. Time on the water is time on the water. Skally, and a bunch of others have earned their stripes. They have also learned a lot along the way. The more you go, the more you know.

La Jolla is a beautiful place on days like today. It gets even better when the fish are biting. Soon, hopefully very soon.

Bob

Jimmyz123 · 02-06-2011, 06:05 AM

I noticed that not many Kayak fisherman were out there so I also figured that the wait is on for someone to start hooking up.

I still want to go to La Jolla one day when the surf is bigger, or go to a beach that I know has a bigger break and launch to get use to the landing and launching when the surf is a little more challenging. Going off of a Jim Sammons video on YouTube, I want to be 100% sure and comfortable with that I am doing in all phases of kayaking. It was really nice catching that small wave coming in and applying what I had seen, and new from surfing, to my landing.

Mark may words you'll see me with a big fish this year.

dsafety · 02-06-2011, 06:19 AM

Just about every beach in the county will have bigger waves than the launch on most days. If you want to practice launching and landing you can do it anywhere, as long as you stay out of designated swimming areas.

I would give Tourmaline, Mission Beach or OB a try but be careful, the surf at these beaches can often be way larger than what can be safely navigated in a kayak.

Bob

old_rookie · 02-06-2011, 07:34 AM

I'd stick with LJ and when the surf is larger than yesterday, you'll get your practice handling it. I made the mistake of launching from San Elijo in huge surf. Going out was ok, but a challenge, returning was a different story.

Jimmyz123 · 02-06-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dsafety

Just about every beach in the county will have bigger waves than the launch on most days. If you want to practice launching and landing you can do it anywhere, as long as you stay out of designated swimming areas.

I would give Tourmaline, Mission Beach or OB a try but be careful, the surf at these beaches can often be way larger than what can be safely navigated in a kayak.

Bob

Very good points. I think one day I'll make it a day with the family. We can all go down there and play in the water. Should be fun times.

ratdog · 02-06-2011, 11:42 AM

I was out yesterday morning also, no luck for me either. Definitely a beautiful morning.

02-05-2011, 06:12 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	never post a pic of another man's ......bird pile __________________

02-05-2011, 09:20 PM	#5
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Thanks guys for the nice report. Kind of like my tourist trip last week. If you get skunked on a "whale watching trip", it does not count as a skunk. Jimmy, great to hear that you finally made it to the big water. The launch won't always be as easy but you will learn your limits. One day you will be a grizzled old salt like Skallywag... oh wait, he is younger than just about all of us. Maybe grizzled is not the correct word to use. Anyway, you probably know what I am getting at. Time on the water is time on the water. Skally, and a bunch of others have earned their stripes. They have also learned a lot along the way. The more you go, the more you know. La Jolla is a beautiful place on days like today. It gets even better when the fish are biting. Soon, hopefully very soon. Bob

02-06-2011, 06:05 AM	#6
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I noticed that not many Kayak fisherman were out there so I also figured that the wait is on for someone to start hooking up. I still want to go to La Jolla one day when the surf is bigger, or go to a beach that I know has a bigger break and launch to get use to the landing and launching when the surf is a little more challenging. Going off of a Jim Sammons video on YouTube, I want to be 100% sure and comfortable with that I am doing in all phases of kayaking. It was really nice catching that small wave coming in and applying what I had seen, and new from surfing, to my landing. Mark may words you'll see me with a big fish this year.

02-06-2011, 06:19 AM	#7
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	Just about every beach in the county will have bigger waves than the launch on most days. If you want to practice launching and landing you can do it anywhere, as long as you stay out of designated swimming areas. I would give Tourmaline, Mission Beach or OB a try but be careful, the surf at these beaches can often be way larger than what can be safely navigated in a kayak. Bob

02-06-2011, 07:34 AM	#8
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	I'd stick with LJ and when the surf is larger than yesterday, you'll get your practice handling it. I made the mistake of launching from San Elijo in huge surf. Going out was ok, but a challenge, returning was a different story.

02-06-2011, 11:42 AM	#10
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	I was out yesterday morning also, no luck for me either. Definitely a beautiful morning.