Neptun net / Leo Carrillo - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sasha · 07-29-2014, 01:45 PM

I'm thinking about hitting the county line this weekend. Last time I done it I launched at Leo Carrillo, Coming back with all the rocks in the way was not fun in low tide. Also the big thing is getting the stealth 14 down the stairs and then back up after a long day on the water is just a killer.
I were thinking it might be easier to launch across the street from the Neptun net.
Anyone done it before??? an Advice would be great.

wiredantz · 07-29-2014, 01:49 PM

Leo is the easiest launch point, if your launch at county line # netptune restaurant the waves there can mess you up.

CaliHalikiller · 07-29-2014, 02:24 PM

I fish both spots religiously Leo is easier the stairs are easy just do it trips rods and everything first then haul empty yak I have a extreme 15,and its pretty easy county line is a harder launch I have launched there plenty of times but need to make sure you watch for a lull in the set good luck

jorluivil · 07-29-2014, 03:05 PM

If you don't mind walking a little you can always take this path and avoid the stairs. I've taken the path a couple of times, its not short or long but it seems to be easier than making 2-3 trips up/down those stairs

sasha · 07-29-2014, 06:32 PM

Thanks guys... I guess its Leo for me.. Would check out the longer walk so not to use the stairs. The kayak is too long to balance.
Anyone wants to join some on the water time.
Planning on getting there on the 8/2. Should be great weather.

ZUMAN · 07-29-2014, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

If you don't mind walking a little you can always take this path and avoid the stairs. I've taken the path a couple of times, its not short or long but it seems to be easier than making 2-3 trips up/down those stairs

LOL that's like a 1/4 mile.You still will need to walk a couple hundred feet south of the stairs to the little patch of sandy beach with no rocks!!

Or you can pay to park on the north side of the point which will put you on the waters edge just 50 feet or so from the car.Last time I was there it was 12 bucks(not sure now).It does get shore pound there but is doable!!!They gave us our money back at the rangers gate one time because the shore pound was to hairball.We were just there for a few minutes.You could probably ask them for a 15 minute pass so you can check it out!!Google map the area and see what I'm talking about.

I won't launch county if its over 2 feet.I know that sounds small,but its a beach break and it breaks further out.Getting out not to much of an ordeal,but coming back in will probably get ya.Not to mention the obstacle course of surfers this time of year.

jorluivil · 07-29-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ZUMAN

LOL that's like a 1/4 mile.You still will need to walk a couple hundred feet south of the stairs to the little patch of sandy beach with no rocks!!

Or you can pay to park on the north side of the point which will put you on the waters edge just 50 feet or so from the car.Last time I was there it was 12 bucks(not sure now).It does get shore pound there but is doable!!!They gave us our money back at the rangers gate one time because the shore pound was to hairball.We were just there for a few minutes.You could probably ask them for a 15 minute pass so you can check it out!!Google map the area and see what I'm talking about.

I won't launch county if its over 2 feet.I know that sounds small,but its a beach break and it breaks further out.Getting out not to much of an ordeal,but coming back in will probably get ya.Not to mention the obstacle course of surfers this time of year.

I don't really care, it beats having to carry my PA up the stairs.

Sasha is looking for options, that's what I provided.

WildernessWanker · 07-30-2014, 11:03 AM

I did the stairs once with an empty 10' yak and decided to walk the distance after that. The time saved, which wasn't really all that much considering how slow I took the stairs out of safety, wasn't worth the strain of hauling that much weight up/down the stairs.

momo fish · 07-30-2014, 11:13 AM

If the surf is low as it has been recently then county line is the way to go if you are patient and time it right. Problem with county is the breaks are not consistent and they will break at 30 feet and then at 5 feet. And when they break, they break fast and strong and can knock you back and over quick.

That being said, it's doable in your kayak as it will barrel through the waves as long as your pointing straight and paddling through the waves. It's shorter walk and if you intent on only fishing county line then this is your place.

That being said it's best you stick to Leo. The stairs are a bitch but the surfers are all cool guys and you can ask anyone to help you carry your kayak up or down. I have done this in the past and always had help with my old stealth. I do like Jorge's idea (duh moment for not thinking about that since I'm there often and use the restroom right there).

Coming in there is a spot that is sandy which you can land or launch and still close to the stairs. You will see an exposed rock south of the stairs. A few feet north of that rock is all sand and perfect for landings.

If I'm there this weekend I can help you launch out from either county or Leo depending on conditions.

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Originally Posted by sasha

I'm thinking about hitting the county line this weekend. Last time I done it I launched at Leo Carrillo, Coming back with all the rocks in the way was not fun in low tide. Also the big thing is getting the stealth 14 down the stairs and then back up after a long day on the water is just a killer.
I were thinking it might be easier to launch across the street from the Neptun net.
Anyone done it before??? an Advice would be great.

momo fish · 08-03-2014, 07:59 PM

Did you end up going out Sasha ?

sasha · 08-04-2014, 09:54 AM

Went out at Leo on Saturday.
Put my new carrying straps I made for the kayak for good use and went down stairs fairly easy carrying the kayak over my shoulder. On the way up they worked good but it was great to have a surfer help me up the top half of the stairs.
launching and coming back was a breeze. Very low surf and you could fall asleep between the sets.
When I parked the car I meet two other kayakers and they said after looking at the county line surf they decided to go to Leo as well. Fishing was very very slow was hard to make bait and the only fish I got was short. Weather wise it was clouded with a stiff northerly breeze that started early morning.
Stayed around the kelp as I didn't feel going to county line cause on the way back it wont be fun to fight the wind. Which did calm down some after 1pm.
There must have been over 20 fishing kayaks on the water. As far as I know over all no one had any luck.

momo fish · 08-04-2014, 10:59 AM

Totally different on Sunday as maybe there was 2 others. But conditions were bad.

Fiskadoro · 08-04-2014, 12:41 PM

I lunched at Neptunes the other day, conditions were great, no problems at all, but all I caught was a minor buzz. It's always worth the trip though

momo fish · 08-04-2014, 12:58 PM

Sweet ride. That's where I head to after a session on the water to remove the skunk. Meet a lot of cool folks.

Fiskadoro · 08-04-2014, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by momo fish

Sweet ride. That's where I head to after a session on the water to remove the skunk. Meet a lot of cool folks.

Thanks! I love that bike, my second build. I road up with VVMC but Neptune's is always a good time

ful-rac · 08-04-2014, 05:07 PM

Uh oh Jim, you were told not to ever come back to Malibu ever again...and you did. You will now suffer the consequences.....

Somebody bounces a jig off your helmet...you asked for it!

wiredantz · 08-04-2014, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Uh oh Jim, you were told not to ever come back to Malibu ever again...and you did. You will now suffer the consequences.....

Somebody bounces a jig off your helmet...you asked for it!

Don't feel bad Jim, I got banned also! Bwahhahaahahahahaha

07-29-2014, 01:45 PM	#1
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	Neptun net / Leo Carrillo I'm thinking about hitting the county line this weekend. Last time I done it I launched at Leo Carrillo, Coming back with all the rocks in the way was not fun in low tide. Also the big thing is getting the stealth 14 down the stairs and then back up after a long day on the water is just a killer. I were thinking it might be easier to launch across the street from the Neptun net. Anyone done it before??? an Advice would be great.

07-29-2014, 01:49 PM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Leo is the easiest launch point, if your launch at county line # netptune restaurant the waves there can mess you up. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

07-29-2014, 03:05 PM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	If you don't mind walking a little you can always take this path and avoid the stairs. I've taken the path a couple of times, its not short or long but it seems to be easier than making 2-3 trips up/down those stairs __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

08-04-2014, 05:07 PM	#16
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Uh oh Jim, you were told not to ever come back to Malibu ever again...and you did. You will now suffer the consequences..... Somebody bounces a jig off your helmet...you asked for it! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

07-29-2014, 02:24 PM	#3
CaliHalikiller Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: woodland hills Posts: 152	I fish both spots religiously Leo is easier the stairs are easy just do it trips rods and everything first then haul empty yak I have a extreme 15,and its pretty easy county line is a harder launch I have launched there plenty of times but need to make sure you watch for a lull in the set good luck

07-29-2014, 06:32 PM	#5
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	Thanks guys... I guess its Leo for me.. Would check out the longer walk so not to use the stairs. The kayak is too long to balance. Anyone wants to join some on the water time. Planning on getting there on the 8/2. Should be great weather.

07-30-2014, 11:03 AM	#8
WildernessWanker WildernessWanker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 345	I did the stairs once with an empty 10' yak and decided to walk the distance after that. The time saved, which wasn't really all that much considering how slow I took the stairs out of safety, wasn't worth the strain of hauling that much weight up/down the stairs.

08-03-2014, 07:59 PM	#10
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Did you end up going out Sasha ?

08-04-2014, 09:54 AM	#11
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	Went out at Leo on Saturday. Put my new carrying straps I made for the kayak for good use and went down stairs fairly easy carrying the kayak over my shoulder. On the way up they worked good but it was great to have a surfer help me up the top half of the stairs. launching and coming back was a breeze. Very low surf and you could fall asleep between the sets. When I parked the car I meet two other kayakers and they said after looking at the county line surf they decided to go to Leo as well. Fishing was very very slow was hard to make bait and the only fish I got was short. Weather wise it was clouded with a stiff northerly breeze that started early morning. Stayed around the kelp as I didn't feel going to county line cause on the way back it wont be fun to fight the wind. Which did calm down some after 1pm. There must have been over 20 fishing kayaks on the water. As far as I know over all no one had any luck.

08-04-2014, 10:59 AM	#12
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Totally different on Sunday as maybe there was 2 others. But conditions were bad.

08-04-2014, 12:41 PM	#13
Fiskadoro ....... Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,509	I lunched at Neptunes the other day, conditions were great, no problems at all, but all I caught was a minor buzz. It's always worth the trip though

08-04-2014, 12:58 PM	#14
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Sweet ride. That's where I head to after a session on the water to remove the skunk. Meet a lot of cool folks.