Oceanside reefs - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Maxfli123 · 08-19-2013, 07:32 PM

Any advice on set-up for out there...and how's the paddle out and back, and is it worth it? Haven't seen much on the boards about it but looking to take my new yak outside the harbor. Any advice is much appreciated

lowprofile · 08-19-2013, 08:03 PM

certain times of the year you can get white seabass, yellowtail and halibut.

halibut are there year round. check the reefs in 57ft of water and drop live sardines or squid (live or fresh) on 1-2oz jig heads or a three way rig. there's also goats around and they wont let that squid get too far.

Dirty Curti · 08-20-2013, 09:54 AM

I take a 12 lb and 15 lb rod with me. I set up with a 1 oz egg sinker carolina rig. I'll take some frozen squid and live bait with me as well as a few yoyo jigs.

About 6 weeks ago went to the AR1 outside the pier for an instant hard slam and quick release. Then later for a nice sandy.

A couple of weeks ago we went out to the AR2 for nada. The water was a little cold around 65.

The paddles aren't bad heading out. But coming in when the wind is up and the current starts flowing can be a long bumpy paddle in.

Maxfli123 · 08-21-2013, 04:48 PM

Thanks a bunch guys...appreciate the info, hope to make it to both reefs(not on the same day) once I get my fish finder and a few other things rigged up. Looks like I now have an excuse to buy a new set up!!!

echo1er · 08-21-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxfli123

Thanks a bunch guys...appreciate the info, hope to make it to both reefs(not on the same day) once I get my fish finder and a few other things rigged up. Looks like I now have an excuse to buy a new set up!!!

If I have time I would like to go with you to the AR

yakfishin · 08-21-2013, 07:04 PM

Are the reefs straight out from the harbor and pier?? If so how far and whats the depth?

kobra · 08-26-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxfli123

Thanks a bunch guys...appreciate the info, hope to make it to both reefs(not on the same day) once I get my fish finder and a few other things rigged up. Looks like I now have an excuse to buy a new set up!!!

Make sure your fishfinder is a gps combo. The ARs are rockpiles that aren't very big. Without a gps and good numbers, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack.

08-19-2013, 07:32 PM	#1
Maxfli123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 116	Oceanside reefs Any advice on set-up for out there...and how's the paddle out and back, and is it worth it? Haven't seen much on the boards about it but looking to take my new yak outside the harbor. Any advice is much appreciated

08-19-2013, 08:03 PM	#2
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	certain times of the year you can get white seabass, yellowtail and halibut. halibut are there year round. check the reefs in 57ft of water and drop live sardines or squid (live or fresh) on 1-2oz jig heads or a three way rig. there's also goats around and they wont let that squid get too far. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

08-20-2013, 09:54 AM	#3
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	I take a 12 lb and 15 lb rod with me. I set up with a 1 oz egg sinker carolina rig. I'll take some frozen squid and live bait with me as well as a few yoyo jigs. About 6 weeks ago went to the AR1 outside the pier for an instant hard slam and quick release. Then later for a nice sandy. A couple of weeks ago we went out to the AR2 for nada. The water was a little cold around 65. The paddles aren't bad heading out. But coming in when the wind is up and the current starts flowing can be a long bumpy paddle in. __________________

08-21-2013, 04:48 PM	#4
Maxfli123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 116	Thanks a bunch guys...appreciate the info, hope to make it to both reefs(not on the same day) once I get my fish finder and a few other things rigged up. Looks like I now have an excuse to buy a new set up!!!

08-21-2013, 07:04 PM	#6
yakfishin Junior Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 22	Are the reefs straight out from the harbor and pier?? If so how far and whats the depth?