LJ First Open Water Ever - Thursday 8/18 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

pchen911 · 08-16-2011, 07:08 PM

I'll be out there Thursday on a tandem. Maybe 5:30 or so. Nothing hard core, just gonna putt around the kelp and get some fish taco ingredients while soaking a bait or two.

Real mellow stuff, no marathon trek. Feel free to come by if you want company paddling out or if you spot us on the water.

Rhynik · 08-16-2011, 07:41 PM

Sweet! Thanks Chen. What kind of yak are you in? I've never been out there so I'm not sure how difficult it will be to find you.

I really look forward to meeting up with some people and learning. I've been fishing inn the bays mostly by myself for just over a year and so far I've learned everything I know about fishing from the Internet.

The Kid · 08-16-2011, 07:50 PM

One suggestion take pills or else this

might happen to you if you do not hit the ocean that much.

Rhynik · 08-16-2011, 08:40 PM

I normally toss some grubs around. Out there what should I use if I fail at making bait? Dropper looped frozen squid? Or a mackerel colored swim bait?

tagyak · 08-16-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhynik

I normally toss some grubs around. Out there what should I use if I fail at making bait? Dropper looped frozen squid? Or a mackerel colored swim bait?

if you can't find bait, i would bring some fresh frozen squid from ranch 99, bring like a dozen or so...... good luck, hope you catch something good

Handymansd · 08-17-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhynik

I normally toss some grubs around. Out there what should I use if I fail at making bait? Dropper looped frozen squid? Or a mackerel colored swim bait?

Right now it is hard to not make bait with a sabiki of any kind. For the kelp line my favorite thing to do is throw plastics/ jigs while soaking one live bait or two dead squid to avoid tangles one mid column and one low. If the bite is super slow do not be afraid to venture off the kelp a bit and target some whites or bottom critters! And if you are super ready for a bigger bite try trolling some macks behind you for awhile and see what happens!

Good Luck!

Rhynik · 08-18-2011, 02:47 PM

Well I made it out there this morning. A bit later then I planned on, took longer to get all my gear together. I met a couple really cool people, not sure if all of them are from this community. Cheng gave me some good info and tips, some guy named Aaron and another guy, unfortunately I can't remember his name, gave me some tips on launching and landing in the surf. Apparently those tips were invaluable cuz I didn't roll on either today. I got soaked, but I didn't flip. I did break one of my bass poles on the landing, I had the pole in a bad place and ended up stepping on it when peddling.

While loading up my truck I met Sharon, she was really cool and told me about some of the stuff I would need to chase the bigger fish. I had a blast even though I got a lil sick like TheKid said I might. So I'll buy some dramamine get some stronger gear and start chasing some of those bigger fish. I hope to see some of you out there, and actually hope to meet more of you and learn what I need to do to land some of those monsters you guys catch.

I did catch a couple bass, small barracuda and a nice rock fish.

Handymansd · 08-18-2011, 03:00 PM

I am so glad you had a great time, sorry about the bass pole... I figured if you are at the lauch with a smile and a good attitude most of the yak fishermen are very cool about sharing a bit of their experience.

See you OTW some time!

pchen911 · 08-18-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhynik

I'll buy some dramamine.

Nice meeting you today.

Don't worry about getting seasick. It takes only a couple of times out to get used to it. You'll probably be fine without dramamine by your next trip.

pchen911 · 08-16-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhynik

What kind of yak are you in? I've never been out there so I'm not sure how difficult it will be to find you.

Thursdays are almost always very light on crowd. If it was like the last few weeks, you'll have no problem spotting the few kayaks out there. Maybe you'll run across less than a dozen fishing kayaks the entire morning...

I will be on a red colored perception tandem. Very likely the only people fishing on a tandem kayak on a weekday, so I don't think you'll miss it.

08-18-2011, 03:00 PM	#8
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	I am so glad you had a great time, sorry about the bass pole... I figured if you are at the lauch with a smile and a good attitude most of the yak fishermen are very cool about sharing a bit of their experience. See you OTW some time! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

08-16-2011, 07:08 PM	#1
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	I'll be out there Thursday on a tandem. Maybe 5:30 or so. Nothing hard core, just gonna putt around the kelp and get some fish taco ingredients while soaking a bait or two. Real mellow stuff, no marathon trek. Feel free to come by if you want company paddling out or if you spot us on the water.

08-16-2011, 07:41 PM	#2
Rhynik Junior Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 17	Sweet! Thanks Chen. What kind of yak are you in? I've never been out there so I'm not sure how difficult it will be to find you. I really look forward to meeting up with some people and learning. I've been fishing inn the bays mostly by myself for just over a year and so far I've learned everything I know about fishing from the Internet.

08-16-2011, 07:50 PM	#3
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	One suggestion take pills or else this might happen to you if you do not hit the ocean that much.

08-16-2011, 08:40 PM	#4
Rhynik Junior Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 17	I normally toss some grubs around. Out there what should I use if I fail at making bait? Dropper looped frozen squid? Or a mackerel colored swim bait?

08-18-2011, 02:47 PM	#7
Rhynik Junior Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 17	Well I made it out there this morning. A bit later then I planned on, took longer to get all my gear together. I met a couple really cool people, not sure if all of them are from this community. Cheng gave me some good info and tips, some guy named Aaron and another guy, unfortunately I can't remember his name, gave me some tips on launching and landing in the surf. Apparently those tips were invaluable cuz I didn't roll on either today. I got soaked, but I didn't flip. I did break one of my bass poles on the landing, I had the pole in a bad place and ended up stepping on it when peddling. While loading up my truck I met Sharon, she was really cool and told me about some of the stuff I would need to chase the bigger fish. I had a blast even though I got a lil sick like TheKid said I might. So I'll buy some dramamine get some stronger gear and start chasing some of those bigger fish. I hope to see some of you out there, and actually hope to meet more of you and learn what I need to do to land some of those monsters you guys catch. I did catch a couple bass, small barracuda and a nice rock fish.