Ocean kayaking tips

[nickbojo04]

Thanks everyone! Sorry for such a vague question but all of your comments and advice were super helpful. Maybe a more specific question would be if I was planning a trip out of Dana point, what kind of rigs should I tie and bait should I use? Also what are some good spots to hit


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[chris138]

Knots you need to know:

1. clinch/improved clinch
2. dropper loop
3. reverse dropper loop
4. modified/reverse albright (tying braid to mono or flouro)
5. Palomar
6. spider hitch

these knots will cover just about any situation or tactic you will encounter in kayak fishing. If you want to target trophy fish such as yellowtail, you should be fishing 30-40# test or 50-65# braid. Fishing for calico bass or other smaller species you can get away with 15-20#.

Catch mackerel with a sibiki, use live mackerel for bait. That's pretty much all you need to know to get started!

[chris138]

also, breathable stockingfoot waders will make your experience about 100x more comfortable... especially with winter right around the corner.

[tacmik]

Originally Posted by chris138

also, breathable stockingfoot waders will make your experience about 100x more comfortable... especially with winter right around the corner.

preferably with a ZIPPER.

[Mr_Fixit]

Originally Posted by tacmik

preferably with a ZIPPER.

The booties I linked have a zipper. I have used them a few times now and they are quite comfortable. Being black, they can get your feet a bit warm, but a quick dip in the water and problem solved.

[nickbojo04]

Originally Posted by chris138

Knots you need to know:

1. clinch/improved clinch
2. dropper loop
3. reverse dropper loop
4. modified/reverse albright (tying braid to mono or flouro)
5. Palomar
6. spider hitch

these knots will cover just about any situation or tactic you will encounter in kayak fishing. If you want to target trophy fish such as yellowtail, you should be fishing 30-40# test or 50-65# braid. Fishing for calico bass or other smaller species you can get away with 15-20#.

Catch mackerel with a sibiki, use live mackerel for bait. That's pretty much all you need to know to get started!

Would you recommend catching them more or going to the bait barge and picking up bait from there?


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[Mr_Fixit]

It depends on patience and time. Bait is usually available early and seem to go into hiding later. If you are up early and have the patience, catch it yourself. When I am YT fishing, I tend to catch myself. If Halibut fishing, I usually get the bait from the barge.

[hiramehunter]

Find a buddy to go with. Preferably with someone who has more experience!

[nickbojo04]

Originally Posted by Mr_Fixit

It depends on patience and time. Bait is usually available early and seem to go into hiding later. If you are up early and have the patience, catch it yourself. When I am YT fishing, I tend to catch myself. If Halibut fishing, I usually get the bait from the barge.

Thanks! Do you use the sabiki rig when your on your yak or do you go to like a bridge or pier? Also catching a halibut is a dream of mine, what kind of bait and rig do you like to use for them?


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[chris138]

Originally Posted by nickbojo04

Would you recommend catching them more or going to the bait barge and picking up bait from there?

Always catch your own if you can... off the yak. Here's a bonus hint... if you find lots of bait in an area, that's probably where the game fish are as well.