Unassisted YFT From the Kayak!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

467echo · 07-17-2014, 08:53 PM

water is a given, I always use soaked burlap sacks on my fish, think that will work?

lowprofile · 07-17-2014, 11:48 PM

I have a 65"x20" game bag. On the trip I did 22+\- miles I had two 15-20lb king macs, several 3-7lb Spanish macs a cobia and small sharks frozen water bottles kept them cool for then 12-13hour trip.

the dude · 07-18-2014, 07:40 AM

Has this been done before from Cali? I realize some of you have caught YFT from a kayak, but it's always been a mothership thing right? You could be in a very elite group if you pull this off Chris.

chris138 · 07-18-2014, 09:33 AM

Unless Iceman Andy is out today trying to steal my thunder.

chris138 · 07-18-2014, 09:41 AM

My safety list is as follows:

Submersible VHF
GPS
PFD
Air Horn
Storm Whistle
Waterproof LED blinky lights to put on my jigstick
Glow sticks
Big ass knife

Not gonna worry about how to keep fish cold. Focusing on not getting run over by one of the smokers

Pagzzz · 07-18-2014, 10:18 AM

I cannot wait to read how this turns out!!!!

It got me thinking. I don't have a kayak, but I do paddle a 1-man outrigger canoe (OC-1) that I can average about 5-6 MPH on and have paddled 20 miles before. I know they do this kind of fishing in Hawaii. I can clamp a rod holder to the outriggers and troll even.

hmmmm ....

cabojohn · 07-18-2014, 10:34 AM

It's a commitment going outside. Adrenalin will get you there...but remember, you have to paddle back tired too.
Expect possible wind, current & swells...
Stay alert & watch for boats as they will not be looking for 'kayaks'.
I'd consider flying a flag. GPS /compass & vhs.
FOR SURE bring extra food & water /drinks. Energy gels /Roctaine etc. You will want to pack light too.
Be safe & good luck.

chris138 · 07-18-2014, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pagzzz

I cannot wait to read how this turns out!!!!

It got me thinking. I don't have a kayak, but I do paddle a 1-man outrigger canoe (OC-1) that I can average about 5-6 MPH on and have paddled 20 miles before. I know they do this kind of fishing in Hawaii. I can clamp a rod holder to the outriggers and troll even.

hmmmm ....

Pagz, my GF has an OC-1 as well. I think she will be joining me offshore here in the next few weeks. Might be some other paddlers from the Hanohano club trying as well. You should try rigging your OC-1 for fishing and share what you learn. What would be super rad is to take a 4 man surf canoe out to the bank!

07-17-2014, 08:53 PM	#1
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	water is a given, I always use soaked burlap sacks on my fish, think that will work? __________________ they are getting bigger....

07-17-2014, 11:48 PM	#2
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,477	I have a 65"x20" game bag. On the trip I did 22+\- miles I had two 15-20lb king macs, several 3-7lb Spanish macs a cobia and small sharks frozen water bottles kept them cool for then 12-13hour trip. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

07-18-2014, 07:40 AM	#3
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	Has this been done before from Cali? I realize some of you have caught YFT from a kayak, but it's always been a mothership thing right? You could be in a very elite group if you pull this off Chris. __________________ The dude abides.

07-18-2014, 09:33 AM	#4
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Unless Iceman Andy is out today trying to steal my thunder.

07-18-2014, 09:41 AM	#5
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	My safety list is as follows: Submersible VHF GPS PFD Air Horn Storm Whistle Waterproof LED blinky lights to put on my jigstick Glow sticks Big ass knife Not gonna worry about how to keep fish cold. Focusing on not getting run over by one of the smokers

07-18-2014, 10:18 AM	#6
Pagzzz Junior Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 17	I cannot wait to read how this turns out!!!! It got me thinking. I don't have a kayak, but I do paddle a 1-man outrigger canoe (OC-1) that I can average about 5-6 MPH on and have paddled 20 miles before. I know they do this kind of fishing in Hawaii. I can clamp a rod holder to the outriggers and troll even. hmmmm ....

07-18-2014, 10:34 AM	#7
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	It's a commitment going outside. Adrenalin will get you there...but remember, you have to paddle back tired too. Expect possible wind, current & swells... Stay alert & watch for boats as they will not be looking for 'kayaks'. I'd consider flying a flag. GPS /compass & vhs. FOR SURE bring extra food & water /drinks. Energy gels /Roctaine etc. You will want to pack light too. Be safe & good luck.