Are there any Southern California guides - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tpack · 03-03-2020, 08:33 AM

I was looking forward to starting out kayak fishing this year, but the guide I was planning to go out with (Kevin, the Sea Samurai) retired from guiding at the end of last season. The other guy I have read a lot about on here, the Dark Horse, no longer guides either. There is a group in Moro Bay that looks like they are still guiding but that is a long trip for me. I'm in the Ventura County/Malibu area.

Do you guys know of anyone who is doing any guiding somewhere from San Diego to Ventura County?

(And before someone offers to take me out with them, the reason I wanted to start with a guide is I am starting at zero: I don't have any gear, and I have incredibly limited fishing experience and no knowledge (a little time shore fishing and canoe fishing, always with a buddy who told me exactly what to do and how), so I have a preference to go with someone that I'm paying)

FISH11 · 03-03-2020, 08:40 AM

Try Capt. Wade at Capt. Wade Charters. http://www.captainwade.com/ also is Jim Sammons at http://kayak4fish.com/

Saba Slayer · 03-03-2020, 09:00 AM

Since I retired from guiding I've been giving all my referrals to Roman at OEX Sunset...He's an excellent fisherman in both fresh water and Salt and he also catches his share of Lobsters too.

I wouldn't give my clients to anyone but Kevin or Roman...so I'd give him a call at OEX if you'd like to cut your learning curve and also catch some fish...
....OEX Sunset Beach...562-592-0800....
He'll be doing seminars at the Fred Hall Long Beach shows if you'd like to meet him...

Revoguys · 03-03-2020, 02:00 PM

Hey man, I’m out of commission for a little while from surgery but once I’m healed up you’re more than welcome to tag along in La Jolla. You’ll learn fast just getting out there and getting comfortable on a kayak and learning how to fish from a yak. Way different but definitely a great fishing experience. Just keep grinding and practicing your knots and rigging lines and the rest will come with experience on the water. Good luck and hit me up if you need anything.

RK · 03-03-2020, 02:08 PM

You were referred some excellent fisherman too bad most retired from guiding, just charge out on a dreamy day and be cool to people you’ll be surprised what kind of rad people you’ll meet and what you’ll learn from time on the water it’s priceless

PapaDave · 03-03-2020, 06:08 PM

I also guide out of Dana Point...

03-03-2020, 08:33 AM	#1
tpack Junior Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 1	Are there any Southern California guides I was looking forward to starting out kayak fishing this year, but the guide I was planning to go out with (Kevin, the Sea Samurai) retired from guiding at the end of last season. The other guy I have read a lot about on here, the Dark Horse, no longer guides either. There is a group in Moro Bay that looks like they are still guiding but that is a long trip for me. I'm in the Ventura County/Malibu area. Do you guys know of anyone who is doing any guiding somewhere from San Diego to Ventura County? (And before someone offers to take me out with them, the reason I wanted to start with a guide is I am starting at zero: I don't have any gear, and I have incredibly limited fishing experience and no knowledge (a little time shore fishing and canoe fishing, always with a buddy who told me exactly what to do and how), so I have a preference to go with someone that I'm paying)

03-03-2020, 08:40 AM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,628	Try Capt. Wade at Capt. Wade Charters. http://www.captainwade.com/ also is Jim Sammons at http://kayak4fish.com/ __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids ) Last edited by FISH11; 03-03-2020 at 08:47 AM.

03-03-2020, 06:08 PM	#6
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,452	I also guide out of Dana Point... __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

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03-03-2020, 02:00 PM	#4
Revoguys Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 60	Hey man, I’m out of commission for a little while from surgery but once I’m healed up you’re more than welcome to tag along in La Jolla. You’ll learn fast just getting out there and getting comfortable on a kayak and learning how to fish from a yak. Way different but definitely a great fishing experience. Just keep grinding and practicing your knots and rigging lines and the rest will come with experience on the water. Good luck and hit me up if you need anything.

03-03-2020, 02:08 PM	#5
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	You were referred some excellent fisherman too bad most retired from guiding, just charge out on a dreamy day and be cool to people you’ll be surprised what kind of rad people you’ll meet and what you’ll learn from time on the water it’s priceless