Gong to try la jolla this weekend - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Tuff guy · 09-30-2013, 12:44 PM

Here is the plan, I am going to buy 2 of the salas 6x jr iron lures in blue and white and scrambled egg. I have 30lb line and a decent rod and reel. I also plan on bringing a setup to change out to a double dropper loop if I'm not getting a yellowtail bite. Any advice for a first time kayak fisherman? I'll bring a gaff and a net as well and leash everything down.

William Novotny · 09-30-2013, 01:01 PM

My advice would be to start of fishing in a harbor until you are comfortable on your kayak.

easyday · 09-30-2013, 02:42 PM

My first time ever in the ocean on a yak, I tried to launch fron san o in decent 3-5 foot surf. Lost alot of gear and learned alot. If your going big water for first time, leash everything down, and have all the appropriate safety equipment and go out with a buddy. Safety in numbers

MrM · 09-30-2013, 02:48 PM

+1 for fishing a bay first if you've never been out. It's so much easier to learn that you brought way too much stuff in a bay than it is when you're surf launching/landing.

Tuff guy · 09-30-2013, 05:31 PM

Thanks for the advice. I have taken this kayak out a few times in la jolla just not fishing. I don't plan on takin a lot of extra stuff and my kayak is a tandem so I have a buddy. I have one of those crates that I've seen on this website and just plan on using a bunjee cord to hold it down.

bus kid · 09-30-2013, 05:58 PM

Don't forget the GoPro!

Tuff guy · 10-07-2013, 09:45 AM

Had great conditions, and some nice kayaker gave me some squid to use. I didn't catch your name but if you use this forum, thanks! I ended up getting skunked, caught a lot of seaweed and some sea lions stole my bait constantly but it was a ton of fun and can't wait to get back out there and do it again. Just gotta learn where to fish I guess. Haha

09-30-2013, 12:44 PM	#1
Tuff guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 137	Gong to try la jolla this weekend Here is the plan, I am going to buy 2 of the salas 6x jr iron lures in blue and white and scrambled egg. I have 30lb line and a decent rod and reel. I also plan on bringing a setup to change out to a double dropper loop if I'm not getting a yellowtail bite. Any advice for a first time kayak fisherman? I'll bring a gaff and a net as well and leash everything down.

09-30-2013, 01:01 PM	#2
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	My advice would be to start of fishing in a harbor until you are comfortable on your kayak. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

09-30-2013, 02:42 PM	#3
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	My first time ever in the ocean on a yak, I tried to launch fron san o in decent 3-5 foot surf. Lost alot of gear and learned alot. If your going big water for first time, leash everything down, and have all the appropriate safety equipment and go out with a buddy. Safety in numbers __________________

09-30-2013, 02:48 PM	#4
MrM Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Matrix Posts: 643	+1 for fishing a bay first if you've never been out. It's so much easier to learn that you brought way too much stuff in a bay than it is when you're surf launching/landing. __________________ -Kevin

09-30-2013, 05:58 PM	#6
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Don't forget the GoPro! __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

09-30-2013, 05:31 PM	#5
Tuff guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 137	Thanks for the advice. I have taken this kayak out a few times in la jolla just not fishing. I don't plan on takin a lot of extra stuff and my kayak is a tandem so I have a buddy. I have one of those crates that I've seen on this website and just plan on using a bunjee cord to hold it down.

10-07-2013, 09:45 AM	#7
Tuff guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 137	Had great conditions, and some nice kayaker gave me some squid to use. I didn't catch your name but if you use this forum, thanks! I ended up getting skunked, caught a lot of seaweed and some sea lions stole my bait constantly but it was a ton of fun and can't wait to get back out there and do it again. Just gotta learn where to fish I guess. Haha