New to Kayak Fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

rackhenry · 08-02-2019, 05:11 PM

Hello,

I just picked up a PA12 and would like to see if anyone fishes near Malibu or Leo Carillo, County Line etc ( Ventura County/LA county). Im new to Kayak Fishing so looking to meet some people to fish with and learn from.

Ive been ocean fishing all my life for the most part East Coast and West now, however most of that was on larger boats. This is my first go at kayak fishing. Not sure what to expect, but definitely enjoy being on the ocean.

Ive read Leo is hard to launch from, so could use some pointers for sure. Ive been to CI harbor and the boat launch there is great. My wife and I have been at Leo in the last few weeks and have spoken to a few kayak fisherman but did not catch names and watching you all come in with fish motivated me to try it!!

Im also keen on trying Central Coast fishing and San Diego, any pointers on how to meet some folks in either location would be great as well.

Cheers.

DragginPanda · 08-02-2019, 08:36 PM

Congratulations to the sport!

I’d stay in the bay until a few trips and to just learn the kayak.

I remember I started and took 4 rods. I fished 4 rods at once. The tangles were epic.

ProfessorLongArms · 08-03-2019, 06:26 AM

‘Grats on finding the sport!

I’ve been lit up since getting into it.

I’ve never sat in a PA, but fwiw my outback feels like a lot of work in Malibu. It’s heavy and unforgiving if I don’t time my launch/landing just right. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a PA on a beach in Malibu, but ymmv. Part of that equation is the factor of convincing someone to help you carry it to the beach.

Even on a small surf day, reading the sets is no joke, and it can be pretty dangerous to launch/land depending on your paddling skills.

Depending on what you’re targeting, If you’re *just* starting out, I second the recommendation of harbor launching for a bit to get the hang of your ride. There’s a lot of info on here about Dana point, Redondo, etc, and most of the anglers on here in La Jolla seem to do fine with a PA.

I’d offer to join you but I’m mostly diving lately.

Aznronin · 08-03-2019, 08:06 AM

If you want to learn to surf launch i would not reccomend the pro anglers. They are heavy and terrible for surf launching. Get a second kayak that’s more suited for surf launching. You PA will be a PIA at any surf launching spots.

rackhenry · 08-05-2019, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Aznronin

If you want to learn to surf launch i would not reccomend the pro anglers. They are heavy and terrible for surf launching. Get a second kayak that’s more suited for surf launching. You PA will be a PIA at any surf launching spots.

Yea, bummer to hear, might actually just sell it. As far as I can tell, some guys are reverse landing the PA in surf!...

rackhenry · 08-05-2019, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aznronin

If you want to learn to surf launch i would not reccomend the pro anglers. They are heavy and terrible for surf launching. Get a second kayak that’s more suited for surf launching. You PA will be a PIA at any surf launching spots.

BTW, what would you recommend instead of a PA for launching around Leo?

socal.beach.bum · 08-05-2019, 10:01 AM

If you’re asking strictly about Hobies, I’ve launched Outback’s out of county line plenty of times with not much issue. A compass would be even easier since it’s a little lighter and just as stable if not more imo.

rackhenry · 08-05-2019, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by socal.beach.bum

If you’re asking strictly about Hobies, I’ve launched Outback’s out of county line plenty of times with not much issue. A compass would be even easier since it’s a little lighter and just as stable if not more imo.

Im not stuck on Hobie, any good fishing kayak that would be stable enough for a tall dude, 6.3, but not a heavy dude.

rackhenry · 08-05-2019, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socal.beach.bum

If you’re asking strictly about Hobies, I’ve launched Outback’s out of county line plenty of times with not much issue. A compass would be even easier since it’s a little lighter and just as stable if not more imo.

Just checked out the 2019 outback, seems like a nice platform.

rackhenry · 08-05-2019, 09:24 AM

Thanks for the info, yea, watched a few videos. Seems like a lot to learn on surf launching!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorLongArms

‘Grats on finding the sport!

I’ve been lit up since getting into it.

I’ve never sat in a PA, but fwiw my outback feels like a lot of work in Malibu. It’s heavy and unforgiving if I don’t time my launch/landing just right. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a PA on a beach in Malibu, but ymmv. Part of that equation is the factor of convincing someone to help you carry it to the beach.

Even on a small surf day, reading the sets is no joke, and it can be pretty dangerous to launch/land depending on your paddling skills.

Depending on what you’re targeting, If you’re *just* starting out, I second the recommendation of harbor launching for a bit to get the hang of your ride. There’s a lot of info on here about Dana point, Redondo, etc, and most of the anglers on here in La Jolla seem to do fine with a PA.

I’d offer to join you but I’m mostly diving lately.

Bruntoj · 08-05-2019, 12:36 PM

In a PA launching is relatively easy. It’s the landing that gets wet, statistically speaking IMHO. I’ve filled the cockpit on the launch and luck/forward momentum has allowed me to power out.

I’ve filled the cockpit coming in, backwards, and had unplanned swims a couple of times now.

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Cronus · 08-05-2019, 01:01 PM

I use a Feelfree Lure 13.5, its a bit of a barge for beach launches but very stable and comfortable. I launch it from Leo but have to watch for 2' or less surf. I need a real good day to launch from there. I cannot take it to Deer Creek or county line as its too hard to handle on the land (may get a cheap light used yak for this). But with Leo I made a pvc cart with wheeleez and its night and day different to launch there. I never use the stairs that are burned out right now anyways. Watch for a low surf day and huff it. Just make sure you leash your poles, had a buddy loose his there.

For the returns I think I have just been very lucky and have kept in mind what I have learned from youtube. As I am coming in, if a wave is behind me that will crash on me I will paddle backwards into it then chase it to the shore. Only had a hard time on my first one when I tried to surf the wave, didnt roll but got full of sand and pulled off the kayak in 6" deep water, lol.

Will keep an eye out for you, will probably meet up one of these days as there are not too many of us Ventura people on here.

08-02-2019, 05:11 PM	#1
rackhenry Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 31	New to Kayak Fishing Hello, I just picked up a PA12 and would like to see if anyone fishes near Malibu or Leo Carillo, County Line etc ( Ventura County/LA county). Im new to Kayak Fishing so looking to meet some people to fish with and learn from. Ive been ocean fishing all my life for the most part East Coast and West now, however most of that was on larger boats. This is my first go at kayak fishing. Not sure what to expect, but definitely enjoy being on the ocean. Ive read Leo is hard to launch from, so could use some pointers for sure. Ive been to CI harbor and the boat launch there is great. My wife and I have been at Leo in the last few weeks and have spoken to a few kayak fisherman but did not catch names and watching you all come in with fish motivated me to try it!! Im also keen on trying Central Coast fishing and San Diego, any pointers on how to meet some folks in either location would be great as well. Cheers. Last edited by rackhenry; 08-02-2019 at 05:29 PM.

08-02-2019, 08:36 PM	#2
DragginPanda Junior Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 18	Congratulations to the sport! I’d stay in the bay until a few trips and to just learn the kayak. I remember I started and took 4 rods. I fished 4 rods at once. The tangles were epic.

08-03-2019, 06:26 AM	#3
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 400	‘Grats on finding the sport! I’ve been lit up since getting into it. I’ve never sat in a PA, but fwiw my outback feels like a lot of work in Malibu. It’s heavy and unforgiving if I don’t time my launch/landing just right. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a PA on a beach in Malibu, but ymmv. Part of that equation is the factor of convincing someone to help you carry it to the beach. Even on a small surf day, reading the sets is no joke, and it can be pretty dangerous to launch/land depending on your paddling skills. Depending on what you’re targeting, If you’re just starting out, I second the recommendation of harbor launching for a bit to get the hang of your ride. There’s a lot of info on here about Dana point, Redondo, etc, and most of the anglers on here in La Jolla seem to do fine with a PA. I’d offer to join you but I’m mostly diving lately.

08-03-2019, 08:06 AM	#4
Aznronin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sfv Posts: 147	If you want to learn to surf launch i would not reccomend the pro anglers. They are heavy and terrible for surf launching. Get a second kayak that’s more suited for surf launching. You PA will be a PIA at any surf launching spots.

08-05-2019, 10:01 AM	#7
socal.beach.bum Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Palos Verde, CA Posts: 636	If you’re asking strictly about Hobies, I’ve launched Outback’s out of county line plenty of times with not much issue. A compass would be even easier since it’s a little lighter and just as stable if not more imo.

08-05-2019, 12:36 PM	#11
Bruntoj Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego County Posts: 168	In a PA launching is relatively easy. It’s the landing that gets wet, statistically speaking IMHO. I’ve filled the cockpit on the launch and luck/forward momentum has allowed me to power out. I’ve filled the cockpit coming in, backwards, and had unplanned swims a couple of times now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-05-2019, 01:01 PM	#12
Cronus Cheat to win Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 93	I use a Feelfree Lure 13.5, its a bit of a barge for beach launches but very stable and comfortable. I launch it from Leo but have to watch for 2' or less surf. I need a real good day to launch from there. I cannot take it to Deer Creek or county line as its too hard to handle on the land (may get a cheap light used yak for this). But with Leo I made a pvc cart with wheeleez and its night and day different to launch there. I never use the stairs that are burned out right now anyways. Watch for a low surf day and huff it. Just make sure you leash your poles, had a buddy loose his there. For the returns I think I have just been very lucky and have kept in mind what I have learned from youtube. As I am coming in, if a wave is behind me that will crash on me I will paddle backwards into it then chase it to the shore. Only had a hard time on my first one when I tried to surf the wave, didnt roll but got full of sand and pulled off the kayak in 6" deep water, lol. Will keep an eye out for you, will probably meet up one of these days as there are not too many of us Ventura people on here.