Questions about la jolla - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jumpinjoemoreno · 08-29-2012, 08:47 PM

A buddie and I plan on heading out to LJ on Monday going to try kayaking for the first time. We plan on bringing the yaks on a trailer. Anyone know if there is an area I can park my truck n trailer?

MrM · 08-29-2012, 09:05 PM

I don't (never made the trip that far south) But I will say this... Pack LIGHT. I'd practice the surf launches once or twice with nothing before heading out. It'd suck to lose all your gear on the first outing.

jumpinjoemoreno · 08-29-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MrM

I don't (never made the trip that far south) But I will say this... Pack LIGHT. I'd practice the surf launches once or twice with nothing before heading out. It'd suck to lose all your gear on the first outing.

Thanks for the insight bud, will definitely try that out

salty pirate · 08-29-2012, 09:24 PM

get there early or you got a long walk. park on the street. oh and post a fishing report in the buy, sell, trade

ctfphoto · 08-29-2012, 09:26 PM

You can park in the parking lot by the lifeguard station but I would advice getting there early when spaces are available. There is also street parking.

Check the swell charts, if it is 1 foot like its been, then don't worry one bit about surf launching and landing as it is a cakewalk.

jumpinjoemoreno · 08-29-2012, 09:30 PM

Thanks for all the tips and insight my buddie is throwing me straight into the fire on this one, can't believe I'm entertaining it. Will def post a report, hopefully we don't get skunked

coffeebean16 · 08-29-2012, 09:37 PM

you gave no indication of your experience level so ill go with the idea that you are absolutely new.

fist off make a leash for everything you would like to keep when you flip over.

wear a pfd. getting back in the boat can get tiring if you haven't practiced. i ended up out of the boat for about 15 minutes while my budy and i figured out how to get two people back on my tandem. we drew a crowd of kayakers but the pfd made the difference between needing help and providing some entertainment to the kayakers that were willing to help.

study the rule book, and bring it. ive seen DFG sitting on the beach waiting for returning kayakers.

wear appropriate sun protection.

parking is at a premium, i would recommend showing up at O dark thirty if you bring a trailer.

be careful of an incoming tide while your vehicle is on the beach. you will be famous if you get stuck.

bring a compass(saved me in the fog before i had a GPS) and a GPS. figure out where it is legal to fish these days and mark it in the gps.

if you have a marine radio bring it and surf the channels. you might be able to figure out where the bite is at.

bring water its hot out there.

tether your sunglasses or you might not bring them back.

get a dry box for your cell phone and car keys

when you take off and land, look for equipment in the water. i helped another guy on this board and got free beer.

i learned some of this the hard way, and the rest i learned here. best of luck and if i can help hit me up.
dave

steveooo · 08-29-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by coffeebean16

you gave no indication of your experience level so ill go with the idea that you are absolutely new.

fist off make a leash for everything you would like to keep when you flip over.

wear a pfd. getting back in the boat can get tiring if you haven't practiced. i ended up out of the boat for about 15 minutes while my budy and i figured out how to get two people back on my tandem. we drew a crowd of kayakers but the pfd made the difference between needing help and providing some entertainment to the kayakers that were willing to help.

study the rule book, and bring it. ive seen DFG sitting on the beach waiting for returning kayakers.

wear appropriate sun protection.

parking is at a premium, i would recommend showing up at O dark thirty if you bring a trailer.

be careful of an incoming tide while your vehicle is on the beach. you will be famous if you get stuck.

bring a compass(saved me in the fog before i had a GPS) and a GPS. figure out where it is legal to fish these days and mark it in the gps.

if you have a marine radio bring it and surf the channels. you might be able to figure out where the bite is at.

bring water its hot out there.

tether your sunglasses or you might not bring them back.

get a dry box for your cell phone and car keys

when you take off and land, look for equipment in the water. i helped another guy on this board and got free beer.

i learned some of this the hard way, and the rest i learned here. best of luck and if i can help hit me up.
dave

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jumpinjoemoreno · 08-29-2012, 10:38 PM

Wow folks on this forum are acually really helpful. And yes I never not once sat my ass in a kayak so I expect to wipe out afew dozen times. Been looking at the regs and have those down for the most part, but I will be sure to print them out at work and bring them along just in case. Any more wisdom is really appreciated thanks a million.

-Joey-

ctfphoto · 08-30-2012, 06:59 AM

If you are prone to seasickness then get "The Patch" as it works 100% of the time for me.

Have all you tackle and poles set up at home you don't want to set up on the water.

If you are fishing the kelp bring something to tie off to the kelp to prevent drifting.

Enjoy your time on the water as this is one effing fun sport.

MrM · 08-30-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jumpinjoemoreno

Wow folks on this forum are acually really helpful. And yes I never not once sat my ass in a kayak so I expect to wipe out afew dozen times. Been looking at the regs and have those down for the most part, but I will be sure to print them out at work and bring them along just in case. Any more wisdom is really appreciated thanks a million.

-Joey-

This might help

T-Rex · 08-30-2012, 09:28 AM

As coffeebean16 said, if you're bringing a trailer, get there early like "O dark thirty". A buddy and I used to lauch a Zodiac there and a lot of times trying to find a parking spot for car and trailer after 7:00 a.m. was a hassle.

slobslayer · 08-30-2012, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coffeebean16

you gave no indication of your experience level so ill go with the idea that you are absolutely new.

fist off make a leash for everything you would like to keep when you flip over.

wear a pfd. getting back in the boat can get tiring if you haven't practiced. i ended up out of the boat for about 15 minutes while my budy and i figured out how to get two people back on my tandem. we drew a crowd of kayakers but the pfd made the difference between needing help and providing some entertainment to the kayakers that were willing to help.

study the rule book, and bring it. ive seen DFG sitting on the beach waiting for returning kayakers.

wear appropriate sun protection.

parking is at a premium, i would recommend showing up at O dark thirty if you bring a trailer.

be careful of an incoming tide while your vehicle is on the beach. you will be famous if you get stuck.

bring a compass(saved me in the fog before i had a GPS) and a GPS. figure out where it is legal to fish these days and mark it in the gps.

if you have a marine radio bring it and surf the channels. you might be able to figure out where the bite is at.

bring water its hot out there.

tether your sunglasses or you might not bring them back.

get a dry box for your cell phone and car keys

when you take off and land, look for equipment in the water. i helped another guy on this board and got free beer.

i learned some of this the hard way, and the rest i learned here. best of luck and if i can help hit me up.
dave

Nicely said... Leash everything down and I mean everything! You will flip eventually so just be prepared

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08-29-2012, 08:47 PM	#1
jumpinjoemoreno Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 31	Questions about la jolla A buddie and I plan on heading out to LJ on Monday going to try kayaking for the first time. We plan on bringing the yaks on a trailer. Anyone know if there is an area I can park my truck n trailer?

08-29-2012, 09:05 PM	#2
MrM Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Matrix Posts: 643	I don't (never made the trip that far south) But I will say this... Pack LIGHT. I'd practice the surf launches once or twice with nothing before heading out. It'd suck to lose all your gear on the first outing. __________________ -Kevin

08-29-2012, 09:37 PM	#7
coffeebean16 Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: valley of the mud people Posts: 13	i was new once you gave no indication of your experience level so ill go with the idea that you are absolutely new. fist off make a leash for everything you would like to keep when you flip over. wear a pfd. getting back in the boat can get tiring if you haven't practiced. i ended up out of the boat for about 15 minutes while my budy and i figured out how to get two people back on my tandem. we drew a crowd of kayakers but the pfd made the difference between needing help and providing some entertainment to the kayakers that were willing to help. study the rule book, and bring it. ive seen DFG sitting on the beach waiting for returning kayakers. wear appropriate sun protection. parking is at a premium, i would recommend showing up at O dark thirty if you bring a trailer. be careful of an incoming tide while your vehicle is on the beach. you will be famous if you get stuck. bring a compass(saved me in the fog before i had a GPS) and a GPS. figure out where it is legal to fish these days and mark it in the gps. if you have a marine radio bring it and surf the channels. you might be able to figure out where the bite is at. bring water its hot out there. tether your sunglasses or you might not bring them back. get a dry box for your cell phone and car keys when you take off and land, look for equipment in the water. i helped another guy on this board and got free beer. i learned some of this the hard way, and the rest i learned here. best of luck and if i can help hit me up. dave __________________ i ride a blue cabo

08-30-2012, 09:28 AM	#12
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	As coffeebean16 said, if you're bringing a trailer, get there early like "O dark thirty". A buddy and I used to lauch a Zodiac there and a lot of times trying to find a parking spot for car and trailer after 7:00 a.m. was a hassle. __________________

08-30-2012, 02:12 PM	#14
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	just follow the guys in the big kayak! DSCF0256.jpg IMAG1825-Edit.jpg __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

08-29-2012, 09:24 PM	#4
salty pirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: where the hell is Temecula Posts: 268	get there early or you got a long walk. park on the street. oh and post a fishing report in the buy, sell, trade

08-29-2012, 09:26 PM	#5
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	You can park in the parking lot by the lifeguard station but I would advice getting there early when spaces are available. There is also street parking. Check the swell charts, if it is 1 foot like its been, then don't worry one bit about surf launching and landing as it is a cakewalk.

08-29-2012, 09:30 PM	#6
jumpinjoemoreno Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 31	Thanks for all the tips and insight my buddie is throwing me straight into the fire on this one, can't believe I'm entertaining it. Will def post a report, hopefully we don't get skunked

08-29-2012, 10:38 PM	#9
jumpinjoemoreno Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 31	Wow folks on this forum are acually really helpful. And yes I never not once sat my ass in a kayak so I expect to wipe out afew dozen times. Been looking at the regs and have those down for the most part, but I will be sure to print them out at work and bring them along just in case. Any more wisdom is really appreciated thanks a million. -Joey-

08-30-2012, 06:59 AM	#10
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	If you are prone to seasickness then get "The Patch" as it works 100% of the time for me. Have all you tackle and poles set up at home you don't want to set up on the water. If you are fishing the kelp bring something to tie off to the kelp to prevent drifting. Enjoy your time on the water as this is one effing fun sport.

11-14-2012, 02:18 AM	#18
Samaraknell Junior Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2	In the modern times, cell phones have become an essential part of our life. You will be out of fashion if you have no cell phone. One hand, you can send massages and make phones to your friends or your colleagues with phones at any time in any places. On the other hand, we will enjoy our life with it, such as listening to music, playing games, taking photos, recording a vedio, suffering the internet, etc. But more and more people are using cell phones at the expense of public interest. They talk aloud over the cell phones, the endless ringtones sounded everywhere. How to cope with the noises of cell phones in public has drawn public attentions in many places of the world. Do we have to force ourselves to listen to the noise generated by cell phones? Of course not, Cell phone jammer is a useful tool for us to deal with the noise pollution.I have bought one for my convenient life, so if you have the same problem with me, you can come to get one. You will find the cool of it.