Moyer Tournament Advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Adam · 09-05-2007, 08:35 AM

Could someone advise me about the "non-fishing" details. Do we get out of the water at about noon, quickly load our kayaks and race over to Kate Sessions Park? What is the quickest route to the park?

Thanks, Adam

madscientist · 09-05-2007, 10:12 AM

The absolute worst thing about this tournament is having to race to the park to weigh in. There's always a huge mess at the beach and the tide will not be low around noon. There will be all the usual weekend rental traffic as well. Your best bet is wheels. As for getting to the park, I don't remember the exact directions (I think they'll hand them out or just follow someone else with a yak on their vehicle). The short cut is to go up and over Mt. Soledad, particularly if the freeway traffic is heavy. Realistically, landing at 11:30 is about the latest you'd want to do and not have to race, if you have wheels. Without wheels land at 10:30. Regardless, it sucks.

tylerdurden · 09-05-2007, 10:13 AM

I would say noon might even cut it close depending on the crowds and the tides. If it is anything like last year it will be a mess. 180+ fishing kayaks + rentals and tourists was a pain in the ass. Sammons site should have directions to Kate sessions. There are two routes, one over soledad and the other down the freeway. Driving there with a fish at the last minute would suck, especially if you don't know the area. Time constraints and crowds kind of make make tournament fishing not so fun for me, I like to fish on my own time.

Bring wheels, you may need them.

aguachico · 09-05-2007, 11:01 AM

Lately I have avoided the whole beach thing anyway.

I would guess from point to truck to park is 90 minutes.

If you wheel your yak back to the truck you can rinse off the WSB slime from your clothes at the shower. Check out some bootay, dress and cool ride it to the park.

wavster · 09-05-2007, 11:11 AM

I was thinking the check-in was at Kellog Park. That would have been a drag...
...Kate Sessions a a bit of a ways off from the launch.

cabojohn · 09-05-2007, 11:53 AM

Crowds suck...I plan to catch my winning fish EARLY, load up and leave before the beach / launch gets crowded, get some breakfast, read the paper, catch some rays and wait for everyone else to show up at Kate Sessions Park.
Did I mention Rock Star Parking?

Game on.

h2ofishfo · 09-05-2007, 05:21 PM

my Q'S IS I DONT HAVE PAYPAL SO DO I JUST REGISTER & PAY WHEN I GET THERE OR IS THERE OTHER MEANS OF PAYING ???????????????????????

09-05-2007, 08:35 AM	#1
Adam Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 27	Moyer Tournament Advice Could someone advise me about the "non-fishing" details. Do we get out of the water at about noon, quickly load our kayaks and race over to Kate Sessions Park? What is the quickest route to the park? Thanks, Adam

09-05-2007, 10:12 AM	#2
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	The absolute worst thing about this tournament is having to race to the park to weigh in. There's always a huge mess at the beach and the tide will not be low around noon. There will be all the usual weekend rental traffic as well. Your best bet is wheels. As for getting to the park, I don't remember the exact directions (I think they'll hand them out or just follow someone else with a yak on their vehicle). The short cut is to go up and over Mt. Soledad, particularly if the freeway traffic is heavy. Realistically, landing at 11:30 is about the latest you'd want to do and not have to race, if you have wheels. Without wheels land at 10:30. Regardless, it sucks. __________________

09-05-2007, 10:13 AM	#3
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	I would say noon might even cut it close depending on the crowds and the tides. If it is anything like last year it will be a mess. 180+ fishing kayaks + rentals and tourists was a pain in the ass. Sammons site should have directions to Kate sessions. There are two routes, one over soledad and the other down the freeway. Driving there with a fish at the last minute would suck, especially if you don't know the area. Time constraints and crowds kind of make make tournament fishing not so fun for me, I like to fish on my own time. Bring wheels, you may need them. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th. Last edited by tylerdurden; 09-06-2007 at 01:15 PM. Reason: spelling

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09-05-2007, 11:01 AM	#4
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	Lately I have avoided the whole beach thing anyway. I would guess from point to truck to park is 90 minutes. If you wheel your yak back to the truck you can rinse off the WSB slime from your clothes at the shower. Check out some bootay, dress and cool ride it to the park.

09-05-2007, 11:11 AM	#5
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	I was thinking the check-in was at Kellog Park. That would have been a drag... ...Kate Sessions a a bit of a ways off from the launch.

09-05-2007, 11:53 AM	#6
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	Crowds suck...I plan to catch my winning fish EARLY, load up and leave before the beach / launch gets crowded, get some breakfast, read the paper, catch some rays and wait for everyone else to show up at Kate Sessions Park. Did I mention Rock Star Parking? Game on.

09-05-2007, 05:21 PM	#7
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	my Q'S IS I DONT HAVE PAYPAL SO DO I JUST REGISTER & PAY WHEN I GET THERE OR IS THERE OTHER MEANS OF PAYING ???????????????????????