LJ 5-30 odd day out - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bolocop · 06-02-2014, 07:39 AM

what's this mystical tale of coming in backwards on a kayak? Can someone explain in detail? I get you come in backwards, but what are the exact benefits, etc? Is this done with a Hobie with Mirage drives, or paddle only kayaks?

Baja_Traveler · 06-02-2014, 08:03 AM

I for one appreciate quality posts over quantity. Very good read.

467echo · 06-02-2014, 09:28 AM

When the mako jumped up, were there 2 other yakers nearby? I saw something jump out of the water but only caught a glimpse of it, and it had me puzzled most of the day. I was guessing a sea lion going crazy. If I was that close to it it would have caused at least a shart.

CKallday71 · 06-02-2014, 09:49 AM

Not sure why but Makos always scare me more than Great Whites. They just have those helter skelter eyes and look like aquatic crack heads.

h2ofishfo · 06-03-2014, 05:29 AM

Makos are prehistoric for a reason and the crazy look they give you just adds to it . All you can do is just stare back !!!!!!!!! Name: image.jpg
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janines.fishtales@cox.net · 06-03-2014, 07:23 AM

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Makos are prehistoric for a reason and the crazy look they give you just adds to it . All you can do is just stare back !!!!!!!!!Attachment 12602

Nice photo! I bet he was a tasty one.

Janine

Dante · 06-03-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bolocop

what's this mystical tale of coming in backwards on a kayak? Can someone explain in detail? I get you come in backwards, but what are the exact benefits, etc? Is this done with a Hobie with Mirage drives, or paddle only kayaks?

This is done with the paddle only. The advantage is you don't ride the wave in which can flip the kayak. If a big wave come paddle into it then continue backward after it passes. Just keep the kayak straight on the way in.

06-02-2014, 07:39 AM	#1
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	backwards... what's this mystical tale of coming in backwards on a kayak? Can someone explain in detail? I get you come in backwards, but what are the exact benefits, etc? Is this done with a Hobie with Mirage drives, or paddle only kayaks?

06-02-2014, 09:28 AM	#3
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	When the mako jumped up, were there 2 other yakers nearby? I saw something jump out of the water but only caught a glimpse of it, and it had me puzzled most of the day. I was guessing a sea lion going crazy. If I was that close to it it would have caused at least a shart. __________________ they are getting bigger....

06-02-2014, 09:49 AM	#4
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	Not sure why but Makos always scare me more than Great Whites. They just have those helter skelter eyes and look like aquatic crack heads. __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

06-02-2014, 08:03 AM	#2
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I for one appreciate quality posts over quantity. Very good read.

06-03-2014, 05:29 AM	#5
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	Makos are prehistoric for a reason and the crazy look they give you just adds to it . All you can do is just stare back !!!!!!!!!