Andy & Yanni's Offshore Attempt, No. 1 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kayakfisherman · 06-25-2015, 06:57 PM

Bluefin from a kayak? Sounded good to me and Andy.
We're always hopeful. I think thats why
we like to fish together.

Yesterday, Dana was looking very ripe. Water temps,
chloro, water color and overall weather. Confident in our
abilities and knots, we went for it. Like Andy posted the
day before the trip, we just brought irons and swimbaits.
(Andy claims the swimbaits are easy to drag around and
I found out he was right)

We launched around 7am, giving us plenty of sleep-time the
night before. Since we knew it was going to be an all day
deal.

Starting one mile offshore, we noticed lots of patties. That
made us hopeful. Then we started noticing lots
of Tern activity. Even more hopeful. Then, tight bait balls
between 40-60ft. So hopeful, we were about to explode.

But, one last puzzle piece was never found. Marks causing the
bait balls. None all day. That, plus the Terns baiting us all day,
made for a long day...

Andy and I split up on the way back in. I mistakenly thought
Laguna Beach was Dana Point. Keep in mind, I've never had to
pay attention to the landscape from such a distance. I probably added
an additional 2 miles to my paddle home going the wrong way.
I had my hand held GPS, but never brought it out to check,
"where in God's name am I?"

But since my FishnDive is the fastest kayak on the water, we were
both back on land by 5pm. Enervated, a bed was all we needed.

How far offshore?? You tell me.

I did have a welcoming committee just outside of Marina.

Would I do it again? Yes, but only when I know the tuna are around.

PS. Adi's boat has got nothing on our kayaks.

LBKayakDude · 06-25-2015, 07:15 PM

Sweet pics! Definitely something all of us kayak tuna hunters should so this year

HELLSTER INC. · 06-25-2015, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by LBKayakDude

Sweet pics! Definitely something all of us kayak tuna hunters should so this year

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Iceman · 06-25-2015, 10:14 PM

I figured you were going to fish the headlands when you kept heading away from me and north

Fun attempt, one of these days all the puzzle pieces will fall into place!

capntim · 06-25-2015, 11:02 PM

Just for giving it a shot.

fishnfoool · 06-25-2015, 11:16 PM

Just gotta be lucky, right place, right time.

FISH11 · 06-25-2015, 07:17 PM

Sounds like a very long, but fun day. It is a good warm up for when they're out there. Thanks for the report Yani.

Zed · 06-25-2015, 07:39 PM

I woulda been pissed if you went out and succeeded on 1 attempt. lol. Love the view. Good pix.

Tip. Turn around now and then to keep your bearings if you refuse to use your gps.

Next time Im leaving from SanO.

yak-fishing-socal · 06-26-2015, 01:51 AM

@ zed I'm down to hit San O next week I think I have off of work

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Fishin Phil · 06-26-2015, 05:07 AM

Nice try guys.

driftwood · 06-26-2015, 07:51 AM

Nice pictures Yani. You're looking Chiseled...you guys will get them next time.

cesar74 · 06-26-2015, 09:03 AM

Great try you animals!

cabojohn · 06-26-2015, 10:05 AM

Nice try guys. It's going to happen one of these days soon.

What is impressive is that Yani did this BIG paddle on a Cobra Fish and Dive!
Talk about being in great physical condition! wow.

06-25-2015, 06:57 PM	#1
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Andy & Yanni's Offshore Attempt, No. 1 Bluefin from a kayak? Sounded good to me and Andy. We're always hopeful. I think thats why we like to fish together. Yesterday, Dana was looking very ripe. Water temps, chloro, water color and overall weather. Confident in our abilities and knots, we went for it. Like Andy posted the day before the trip, we just brought irons and swimbaits. (Andy claims the swimbaits are easy to drag around and I found out he was right) We launched around 7am, giving us plenty of sleep-time the night before. Since we knew it was going to be an all day deal. Starting one mile offshore, we noticed lots of patties. That made us hopeful. Then we started noticing lots of Tern activity. Even more hopeful. Then, tight bait balls between 40-60ft. So hopeful, we were about to explode. But, one last puzzle piece was never found. Marks causing the bait balls. None all day. That, plus the Terns baiting us all day, made for a long day... Andy and I split up on the way back in. I mistakenly thought Laguna Beach was Dana Point. Keep in mind, I've never had to pay attention to the landscape from such a distance. I probably added an additional 2 miles to my paddle home going the wrong way. I had my hand held GPS, but never brought it out to check, "where in God's name am I?" But since my FishnDive is the fastest kayak on the water, we were both back on land by 5pm. Enervated, a bed was all we needed. How far offshore?? You tell me. I did have a welcoming committee just outside of Marina. Would I do it again? Yes, but only when I know the tuna are around. PS. Adi's boat has got nothing on our kayaks.

06-25-2015, 10:14 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	I figured you were going to fish the headlands when you kept heading away from me and north Fun attempt, one of these days all the puzzle pieces will fall into place! __________________

06-25-2015, 11:16 PM	#6
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 303	So awesome Just gotta be lucky, right place, right time.

06-25-2015, 07:17 PM	#7
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Sounds like a very long, but fun day. It is a good warm up for when they're out there. Thanks for the report Yani. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

06-25-2015, 07:39 PM	#8
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	I woulda been pissed if you went out and succeeded on 1 attempt. lol. Love the view. Good pix. Tip. Turn around now and then to keep your bearings if you refuse to use your gps. Next time Im leaving from SanO. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

06-25-2015, 07:15 PM	#2
LBKayakDude Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 193	Sweet pics! Definitely something all of us kayak tuna hunters should so this year

06-25-2015, 11:02 PM	#5
capntim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 115	Just for giving it a shot.

06-26-2015, 01:51 AM	#9
yak-fishing-socal kayak fishing socal Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Southern California / Whittier Posts: 438	@ zed I'm down to hit San O next week I think I have off of work Sent from my LG-H810 using Tapatalk

06-26-2015, 05:07 AM	#10
Fishin Phil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	Nice try guys. __________________ God, Family, Your Health, You're Fishing.

06-26-2015, 07:51 AM	#11
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Nice pictures Yani. You're looking Chiseled...you guys will get them next time.

06-26-2015, 09:03 AM	#12
cesar74 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ventura,CA Posts: 81	Great try you animals!

06-26-2015, 10:05 AM	#13
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	Nice try guys. It's going to happen one of these days soon. What is impressive is that Yani did this BIG paddle on a Cobra Fish and Dive! Talk about being in great physical condition! wow.