Offshore Kayaking manly man adventure thread - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Dannowar · 06-22-2015, 11:04 AM

With this warm water the pelagics should be coming and (hopefully) staying in range of kayaking. I have tuna on the brain and would like to make some notches on my bucket list. Huge thanks to Mattrabasco for the inspiration, i figured we could make a separate thread since guys were already looking into some trips. So...........

Lets get some groups together for trip planning?

i wanted to head out wednesday but it looks like a small windswell in moving in from the north, that crossed with the long period south could make the paddle not so enjoyable.

Please...contribute to this thread with info, advice, suggestions, or questions. This could (no jinx) be an epic summer, and it might not happen for another 20 years, ya never know. Lets slay some fish!

cell128 · 06-22-2015, 11:14 AM

Lizard king interested

CKallday71 · 06-24-2015, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cell128

Lizard king interested

Nice Crock Monitor!

makobob · 06-22-2015, 11:16 AM

[QUOTE=Dannowar;231140]With this warm water the pelagics should be coming and (hopefully) staying in range of kayaking. I have tuna on the brain and would like to make some notches on my bucket list. Huge thanks to Mattrabasco for the inspiration, i figured we could make a separate thread since guys were already looking into some trips. So...........

Lets get some groups together for trip planning?

i wanted to head out wednesday but it looks like a small windswell in moving in from the north, that crossed with the long period south could make the paddle not so enjoyable.

Please...contribute to this thread with info, advice, suggestions, or questions. This could (no jinx) be an epic summer, and it might not happen for another 20 years, ya never know. Lets slay some fish![/QUOT
================================================== ======================================

Danny you could be right, This could be the BEST summer of your LIFE!!!!!
But only if you get out there. Guys, do NOT let this be the summer that was, and the summer you MISSED!

Around the 1st of July some of us might post about our latest trip to Gonzaga
24-30 June. Tight lines.

Fishin Phil · 06-22-2015, 11:22 AM

Another idea would be to find a private boater willing to participate. Daisy chain three or four yaks behind the boat. Everyone on the boat and get the yaks towed out to the fishing grounds. The boat leaves and then all of you only have to paddle back in.

AirborneYak · 06-22-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishin Phil

Another idea would be to find a private boater willing to participate. Daisy chain three or four yaks behind the boat. Everyone on the boat and get the yaks towed out to the fishing grounds. The boat leaves and then all of you only have to paddle back in.

That sounds like a good idea. I think a certain person with an outback just bought a boat.

jorluivil · 06-22-2015, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishin Phil

Another idea would be to find a private boater willing to participate. Daisy chain three or four yaks behind the boat. Everyone on the boat and get the yaks towed out to the fishing grounds. The boat leaves and then all of you only have to paddle back in.

I'm surprised that no one has chimed in on your reply to say what a bad idea this is

easyday · 06-22-2015, 07:58 PM

I'm in....

Apex · 06-22-2015, 08:14 PM

Keep us posted I've been itching at the idea ,,none of my paddle buddy's are crazy as me

Redeyejedi · 06-22-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I'm surprised that no one has chimed in on your reply to say what a bad idea this is

about the make your own way back park or the tow part?
my buddy offered to tow my yak out the channel islands, is this a really bad idea?

not paddling back.

Aaron

yemff · 06-22-2015, 08:52 PM

Tempting. Been 4 miles or so out by myself, what's another couple miles. Could only do a weekend though.

Fishin Phil · 06-23-2015, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I'm surprised that no one has chimed in on your reply to say what a bad idea this is

I don't think this is a bad idea to pull the kayaks out with a boat.
Here are some of the benefits. You get out to the fishing grounds in a much shorter time compared to paddling. You also have just saved your energy for more fishing and less paddling. So, how is fishing more and paddling less a bad idea?

Iceman · 06-23-2015, 02:21 PM

Dana Point seems to be the logical choice for BLUE water closest to the coast, also holding some of the warmest water.........but these fish have not been very logical in where they have been popping up, we shall see.

composite Chloro chart

cabojohn · 06-23-2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishin Phil

I don't think this is a bad idea to pull the kayaks out with a boat.
Here are some of the benefits. You get out to the fishing grounds in a much shorter time compared to paddling. You also have just saved your energy for more fishing and less paddling. So, how is fishing more and paddling less a bad idea?

I'll bite- RESPECT, HONOR and BRAGGING RIGHTS.
While it would be awesome to get a bft / yft regardless the vessel in so cal...it is truly more sporting and a helluva challenge to paddle out catch a tuna and paddle back to the beach.
I do not know anyone who has done this yet?? Anyone who does this is MY hero! Mucho respect for the guys trying.

If your going to take a boat out...mind as well just fish from it.
Take your kayak with you...its just another boat report with a kayak.

btw- I like your signature Phil!

MattRabasco · 06-22-2015, 01:08 PM

You are welcome Dano! I was hesitant to post it, but I wanted to share and get some people motivated to go for it. The day I went, there were perfect conditions for doing it. Wind and Swell were virtually non existent. I would go again if the forecast was the same. I don't know if I would do it solo again though; too many what ifs by yourself. I am down for it if the conditions get right again. Keep us posted on who, and when and I will join the search! Boat support would be great, but to be honest I would be more into doing it unsupported, from the kayak, from the beach!

Matt

Zed · 06-22-2015, 01:24 PM

Went out yesterday. So many boat bearings to keep track of in not what Id call good paddle conditions. One in particular was visible and bow-on for almost 20mi. I knew it was huge but I couldnt see a profile. Finally I looped back on my track and let it pass as it seemed to be on collision course for a long time.

209' yields to no yak.

Dannowar · 06-22-2015, 01:25 PM

I agree. 100 % manpower.

Iceman · 06-22-2015, 05:41 PM

considering Wednesday going long, traveling light. Swim baits and surface iron.

MattRabasco · 06-22-2015, 05:59 PM

Going out mañana- Tues. If conditions permit I will go offshore. Blue Hobie. Will be at the launch around 5:30-5:45.

Matt

SaltwaterSoul23 · 06-22-2015, 08:32 PM

Let me know when yall are headed out boys! Fished offshore yesterday Headed out to the 267 then across to 14 mile came across a lot of Dolphins mixed in with tuna, must of had at least a 100 pounder jump almost right across our bow. The bait wasn't right so couldn't get them to stick. Hit up four parties closer to shore and none were holding ( must of been our lucky day). But they are out their you just have to get em. Tight lines B.R.

06-22-2015, 11:04 AM	#1
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Offshore Kayaking manly man adventure thread With this warm water the pelagics should be coming and (hopefully) staying in range of kayaking. I have tuna on the brain and would like to make some notches on my bucket list. Huge thanks to Mattrabasco for the inspiration, i figured we could make a separate thread since guys were already looking into some trips. So........... Lets get some groups together for trip planning? i wanted to head out wednesday but it looks like a small windswell in moving in from the north, that crossed with the long period south could make the paddle not so enjoyable. Please...contribute to this thread with info, advice, suggestions, or questions. This could (no jinx) be an epic summer, and it might not happen for another 20 years, ya never know. Lets slay some fish! __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

06-22-2015, 11:16 AM	#4
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	[QUOTE=Dannowar;231140]With this warm water the pelagics should be coming and (hopefully) staying in range of kayaking. I have tuna on the brain and would like to make some notches on my bucket list. Huge thanks to Mattrabasco for the inspiration, i figured we could make a separate thread since guys were already looking into some trips. So........... Lets get some groups together for trip planning? i wanted to head out wednesday but it looks like a small windswell in moving in from the north, that crossed with the long period south could make the paddle not so enjoyable. Please...contribute to this thread with info, advice, suggestions, or questions. This could (no jinx) be an epic summer, and it might not happen for another 20 years, ya never know. Lets slay some fish![/QUOT ================================================== ====================================== Danny you could be right, This could be the BEST summer of your LIFE!!!!! But only if you get out there. Guys, do NOT let this be the summer that was, and the summer you MISSED! Around the 1st of July some of us might post about our latest trip to Gonzaga 24-30 June. Tight lines. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

06-22-2015, 11:22 AM	#5
Fishin Phil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	Another idea would be to find a private boater willing to participate. Daisy chain three or four yaks behind the boat. Everyone on the boat and get the yaks towed out to the fishing grounds. The boat leaves and then all of you only have to paddle back in. __________________ God, Family, Your Health, You're Fishing.

06-22-2015, 07:58 PM	#8
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	I'm in.... __________________

06-22-2015, 08:14 PM	#9
Apex Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Riverside Posts: 130	Keep us posted I've been itching at the idea ,,none of my paddle buddy's are crazy as me __________________ Louis

06-22-2015, 11:14 AM	#2
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	Lizard king interested

06-22-2015, 08:52 PM	#11
yemff Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 75	Tempting. Been 4 miles or so out by myself, what's another couple miles. Could only do a weekend though.

06-23-2015, 02:21 PM	#13
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Dana Point seems to be the logical choice for BLUE water closest to the coast, also holding some of the warmest water.........but these fish have not been very logical in where they have been popping up, we shall see. composite Chloro chart __________________

06-22-2015, 01:08 PM	#15
MattRabasco Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 102	You are welcome Dano! I was hesitant to post it, but I wanted to share and get some people motivated to go for it. The day I went, there were perfect conditions for doing it. Wind and Swell were virtually non existent. I would go again if the forecast was the same. I don't know if I would do it solo again though; too many what ifs by yourself. I am down for it if the conditions get right again. Keep us posted on who, and when and I will join the search! Boat support would be great, but to be honest I would be more into doing it unsupported, from the kayak, from the beach! Matt

06-22-2015, 01:24 PM	#16
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Went out yesterday. So many boat bearings to keep track of in not what Id call good paddle conditions. One in particular was visible and bow-on for almost 20mi. I knew it was huge but I couldnt see a profile. Finally I looped back on my track and let it pass as it seemed to be on collision course for a long time. 209' yields to no yak. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

06-22-2015, 01:25 PM	#17
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	I agree. 100 % manpower. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

06-22-2015, 05:41 PM	#18
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	considering Wednesday going long, traveling light. Swim baits and surface iron. __________________

06-22-2015, 05:59 PM	#19
MattRabasco Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 102	Going out mañana- Tues. If conditions permit I will go offshore. Blue Hobie. Will be at the launch around 5:30-5:45. Matt

06-22-2015, 08:32 PM	#20
SaltwaterSoul23 Junior Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern Californa Posts: 20	Let me know when yall are headed out boys! Fished offshore yesterday Headed out to the 267 then across to 14 mile came across a lot of Dolphins mixed in with tuna, must of had at least a 100 pounder jump almost right across our bow. The bait wasn't right so couldn't get them to stick. Hit up four parties closer to shore and none were holding ( must of been our lucky day). But they are out their you just have to get em. Tight lines B.R.

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