dont know what to do - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yellowtailslayer · 05-12-2010, 08:20 PM

ok guys, i no u all have awesome rigs, big, spacious and lots of extras. i fish a lot in the bay and even more in the open ocean. i want to get out and fish la jolla in my yak, only thing is...i have a mini-x. idk if this would be to small for out there

. i no i hvae the power to paddle there and back and i have the saftey equipment, just not sure about the yak. comments and concerns apreciated. thanks.
yellowtailslayer

TCS · 05-12-2010, 08:28 PM

There are guys out there on small craft like that. I think you'd be fine if its glassy. If its choppy it'll be like a roller coaster on that thing. Take a look at the wind forecast before you go. Big surf could be tricky too, but mainly on the way out. I would think that's an easy boat to surf.

Wind
http://www.iwindsurf.com/windandwher...orecast+Graphs

Waves, click on the wave height graph to see swell period and direction
http://www.surfermag.com/surf-report...egionID=8&rt=S. CA (San Diego)

If you get in trouble I'm sure one of the hobie drivers would pull you in for a nominal fee!

yellowtailslayer · 05-12-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TCS

There are guys out there on small craft like that. I think you'd be fine if its glassy. If its choppy it'll be like a roller coaster on that thing. Take a look at the wind forecast before you go. Big surf could be tricky too, but mainly on the way out. I would think that's an easy boat to surf.

If you get in trouble I'm sure one of the hobie drivers would pull you in for a nominal fee!

hahaha thanks, ya ive been out a couple times efore and ive launched through 4' surf so i guessn ill be fine. thanks for those sites.

467echo · 05-12-2010, 09:11 PM

You should be fine. All of the kayak vendors for the tourists have them. I see people fishing on them regularly. Good luck!

Rob929 · 05-12-2010, 09:27 PM

Mini's are a pretty stable platform imo.. That's what I take friends out on to LJ when they are in town.. never had any probs. Not the fastest paddling boat, but solid. Only one way to find out how you like it...

lterrero · 05-13-2010, 08:59 AM

I have been fishing out of a Hobie sport for more than 3 years in all conditions & catched a lot of fish, that 's only a 9 footer, just make sure all your gear is tied down just in case, and if it is choppy you go on top of it not under.

05-12-2010, 08:20 PM	#1
yellowtailslayer Junior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: temecula Posts: 16	dont know what to do ok guys, i no u all have awesome rigs, big, spacious and lots of extras. i fish a lot in the bay and even more in the open ocean. i want to get out and fish la jolla in my yak, only thing is...i have a mini-x. idk if this would be to small for out there . i no i hvae the power to paddle there and back and i have the saftey equipment, just not sure about the yak. comments and concerns apreciated. thanks. yellowtailslayer __________________ shut up and fish }<))))0>

05-12-2010, 09:11 PM	#4
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	You should be fine. All of the kayak vendors for the tourists have them. I see people fishing on them regularly. Good luck! __________________ they are getting bigger....

05-12-2010, 08:28 PM	#2
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	There are guys out there on small craft like that. I think you'd be fine if its glassy. If its choppy it'll be like a roller coaster on that thing. Take a look at the wind forecast before you go. Big surf could be tricky too, but mainly on the way out. I would think that's an easy boat to surf. Wind http://www.iwindsurf.com/windandwher...orecast+Graphs Waves, click on the wave height graph to see swell period and direction http://www.surfermag.com/surf-report...egionID=8&rt=S. CA (San Diego) If you get in trouble I'm sure one of the hobie drivers would pull you in for a nominal fee!

05-12-2010, 09:27 PM	#5
Rob929 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 134	Mini's are a pretty stable platform imo.. That's what I take friends out on to LJ when they are in town.. never had any probs. Not the fastest paddling boat, but solid. Only one way to find out how you like it...

05-13-2010, 08:59 AM	#6
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	I have been fishing out of a Hobie sport for more than 3 years in all conditions & catched a lot of fish, that 's only a 9 footer, just make sure all your gear is tied down just in case, and if it is choppy you go on top of it not under.