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

Jason · 01-13-2010, 04:12 PM

I've never been there, so I couldn't tell you first hand. I do know the other two campgrounds I mentioned allow both.

miguelitro · 01-13-2010, 05:39 PM

^ better advice than mine! The San Elijo campground is no more than 1/2 hour from the LJ launch, 40 to mission bay, and you could still launch right there and hit the kelp beds if you dont want to drive and the surf is smallish.

Lots of good restaurants within 10 minute drive north and south, and bring bicycles if you ride them, easy way to get around that area.

hmmm....might have to make a reservation for myself

dsafety · 01-13-2010, 06:57 PM

A few things about fishing in San Diego. First of all, there are tons of fish, just about everywhere. Unfortunately, they can be tough to catch if you don't know what you are doing.

I have fished all my life. As a kid I fished La Jolla from a small boat all the time and never went home empty handed. As I grew older, I switched to fly fishing for bass and trout for many years and when I came back to the ocean in a kayak, I could not catch a cold.

I have paid my dues for the past two years and am now moderately successful on most trips. This is mostly due to listening to advice from others more experienced than I. This forum and the many friends I have made as a result of hanging around deserve most of the credit for my maturation as a kayak fisher.

As mentioned before earlier in this thread, there are some shortcuts. You can hire a guide. The Darkhorse is a friend of mine and one of my mentors, so I am probably a little prejudiced on his behalf. There are other excellent guides but none better than Josh. If you have the time, (a day with Josh can be sunup to sundown), and the jingle, you will learn more in one day than most of us learn in a year.

The other option is trial and error. This is that path that most of us have taken. There is a part of me that hopes you go this route. Rookie mistakes can be very entertaining to watch. We have all made them, whether we want to admit it or not. It is always nice to have new blood screwing up so we, the "seasoned veterans", can smugly smile at someone else's misfortune.

That said, I can tell you with the utmost certainty that if you find yourself in a tough spot, virtually every one of this region's kayak fishers will immediately come to your aid.

I hope that your trip exceeds your expectations. See you on the water.

Bob

dorado50 · 01-13-2010, 07:25 PM

Bob, what does it take to become a "seasoned veteran"?. I still make "rookie" mistakes. Maybe you can set me straight someday! Your expertise inspires me to want you to guide me!...see you on the water.

dsafety · 01-13-2010, 08:11 PM

Dorado,

You have to be kidding. I am still a basically a newcomer with two years of mistakes to my credit. On the plus side, I make fewer every time I go out.

If you took my previous post to be some claim of veteran expertise, I apologize for misleading you. I am still a humble trainee.

If you are looking for a "seasoned veteran" to give you advice, you need to look elsewhere. There are quite a few in our little community.

Bob

tony · 01-13-2010, 09:24 PM

Surf Hunter wrote -
"My wife is great with fishing vacations, as long as we can get a hot shower and a bed, we are good to go.

"

If your wife likes to kayak fish you are one of the lucky few.......If its going to be a week long trip.....try to find a cheap vacation rental.......the residual benefits will be well worth it.
I'm sure you know that.........

Surf Hunter · 01-14-2010, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony

Surf Hunter wrote -
"My wife is great with fishing vacations, as long as we can get a hot shower and a bed, we are good to go.

"

If your wife likes to kayak fish you are one of the lucky few.......If its going to be a week long trip.....try to find a cheap vacation rental.......the residual benefits will be well worth it.
I'm sure you know that.........

you have no idea about my wife. She is the one that taught me how to use a wood lathe to make our own wooden lures. She is the one that during our surf run striped bass season is elbowing me at 3am to wake the hell up to go hit the beach. She kicks all that is ass. Yup, i am one lucky man.

01-13-2010, 06:57 PM	#3
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	A few things about fishing in San Diego. First of all, there are tons of fish, just about everywhere. Unfortunately, they can be tough to catch if you don't know what you are doing. I have fished all my life. As a kid I fished La Jolla from a small boat all the time and never went home empty handed. As I grew older, I switched to fly fishing for bass and trout for many years and when I came back to the ocean in a kayak, I could not catch a cold. I have paid my dues for the past two years and am now moderately successful on most trips. This is mostly due to listening to advice from others more experienced than I. This forum and the many friends I have made as a result of hanging around deserve most of the credit for my maturation as a kayak fisher. As mentioned before earlier in this thread, there are some shortcuts. You can hire a guide. The Darkhorse is a friend of mine and one of my mentors, so I am probably a little prejudiced on his behalf. There are other excellent guides but none better than Josh. If you have the time, (a day with Josh can be sunup to sundown), and the jingle, you will learn more in one day than most of us learn in a year. The other option is trial and error. This is that path that most of us have taken. There is a part of me that hopes you go this route. Rookie mistakes can be very entertaining to watch. We have all made them, whether we want to admit it or not. It is always nice to have new blood screwing up so we, the "seasoned veterans", can smugly smile at someone else's misfortune. That said, I can tell you with the utmost certainty that if you find yourself in a tough spot, virtually every one of this region's kayak fishers will immediately come to your aid. I hope that your trip exceeds your expectations. See you on the water. Bob Last edited by dsafety; 01-13-2010 at 08:50 PM.

01-13-2010, 04:12 PM	#1
Jason Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 80	I've never been there, so I couldn't tell you first hand. I do know the other two campgrounds I mentioned allow both.

01-13-2010, 05:39 PM	#2
miguelitro Team Bad Habits Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 119	^ better advice than mine! The San Elijo campground is no more than 1/2 hour from the LJ launch, 40 to mission bay, and you could still launch right there and hit the kelp beds if you dont want to drive and the surf is smallish. Lots of good restaurants within 10 minute drive north and south, and bring bicycles if you ride them, easy way to get around that area. hmmm....might have to make a reservation for myself

01-13-2010, 07:25 PM	#4
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Bob, what does it take to become a "seasoned veteran"?. I still make "rookie" mistakes. Maybe you can set me straight someday! Your expertise inspires me to want you to guide me!...see you on the water.

01-13-2010, 08:11 PM	#5
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	Dorado, You have to be kidding. I am still a basically a newcomer with two years of mistakes to my credit. On the plus side, I make fewer every time I go out. If you took my previous post to be some claim of veteran expertise, I apologize for misleading you. I am still a humble trainee. If you are looking for a "seasoned veteran" to give you advice, you need to look elsewhere. There are quite a few in our little community. Bob

01-13-2010, 09:24 PM	#6
tony Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 130	Surf Hunter wrote - "My wife is great with fishing vacations, as long as we can get a hot shower and a bed, we are good to go. " If your wife likes to kayak fish you are one of the lucky few.......If its going to be a week long trip.....try to find a cheap vacation rental.......the residual benefits will be well worth it. I'm sure you know that.........