Kayak fishing SOLO

[ivan1982]

How many of you guys go kayak fishing solo? Most of the times i wanna go fishing my friends are busy and im wondering how many of you go by yourself, any recomendations if i do it?

[LSmoot]

I go solo, but only because it is so difficult to coordinate schedules. I'd prefer to be with someone else. My advice would be to put as much stress on safety as possible. Here are some things I do whether I'm alone or with a partner:

- Never assume other boats will see you
- Always wear a PFD
- Carry a VHF and know how to use it
- Carry a whistle or other loud device for getting attention
- Always be aware of your surroundings, and other boats
- Always carry drinking water
- Carry a cell phone

[rossman]

Originally Posted by ivan1982

How many of you guys go kayak fishing solo? Most of the times i wanna go fishing my friends are busy and im wondering how many of you go by yourself, any recomendations if i do it?

No other choice. Only yaker within 150 miles.

[MITCHELL]

There's always someone at the launch you can hookup with I go alone but all is welcome to join me as long as you don't tangle my lines most important make sure you have a compass mounted on your kayak incase the fog comes in your electrical can fail

[alanw]

I've been kayak fishing for 4 years and not once have I been out with anyone.

[jbl_91762]

'I've only been fishing for 2 months and have made a kayak buddy who is new too, while fishing Newport Beach and we now go almost every Saturday. Before that I went out Dana Point Headlands with my cousin once in pretty bad conditions but was greatful he assured me we would be fine. Im glad he did cause now I feel more confident going solo, but I only stay closer to shore and Kelp beds. I would not go too far solo until I gain more experience but like others say cell phone a minimum and VHF in case you need serious help and cell wont work.

[FISH11]

I always go SOLO. Love the peace and quiet. I often see others I know out there and some times don't mind, hanging out or fishing together. I never let it stop me because friend don't go. It's about spending time on the water relaxing and letting all the Bull Shit that happens to you in life just Fn.. fade away. If you get lucky, you also bring home dinner.

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by alanw

I've been kayak fishing for 4 years and not once have I been out with anyone.

Ill go with you bro.

[Zed]

Originally Posted by alanw

I've been kayak fishing for 4 years and not once have I been out with anyone.

Originally Posted by YakDout

Ill go with you bro.

Lol

[tamddo714]

I like fishing solo. So when you skunk you can't blame anyone except for yourself.


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[ful-rac]

If you have to wait for someone to go fishing with you, you'll never go. Just go, but try not to do anything that's beyond your range or ability. Be careful of the weather.

[ivan1982]

Thank you for all your advices and i hope to meet some of you in the water

[PapaDave]

98% of the time I fish solo, if I wait for a friend to have time available I would not get out very much.

It is kind of nice though, you can explore and concentrate on fishing.

Make sure you have your PFD on and a radio and you'll be fine.

[Mr_Fixit]

I also go out solo, though I try to team up with someone else. It never seems to work out. My preference would be to head out with someone else.

As for safety, I was out in LJ yesterday bounce balling for some Halibut. This huge yacht starts heading my way. I start waving my paddle at him since he is heading straight at me. The pilot waves back, so he definitely saw me. He passes in front of me at a decent clip about 30 feet away. The wake sent me nearly vertical. Stupid prick! His buddies sitting on the back of the boat waved, so I gave them the one finger salute.

Its good to be safe. Its good to be prepared. But always count on assholes.