Vacation for Kayak Fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Early Chow · 09-24-2015, 10:00 PM

So I bought a kayak. I think I got all the required gear. I just got approved for a week of vacation time. I'm ready to kayak fish. I was thinking about heading out to La Jolla on Tuesday 29th. I could use some help. Anyone down to take a newb out? What's a good time to launch? I plan to go everyday.

Murray · 09-24-2015, 10:22 PM

I usually fish on Tuesday. Not a problem joining me if you want. I usually launch at first light.

taggermike · 09-25-2015, 07:58 AM

You didnt say any thing about your ecperience level. Maybe get the feel for your kayak with a few trips trips in calmer waters before you head to LJ. If you're feeling comfortable then go for it. Mike

Early Chow · 09-26-2015, 10:33 AM

I've been paddling for weeks in mission bay. I'm ready, not scared.

svendawg · 09-26-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Early Chow

I've been paddling for weeks in mission bay. I'm ready, not scared.

Do you have leashes for your gear. required item for La Jolla

Early Chow · 09-27-2015, 01:11 AM

I do. I've made a bunch of those paracord weed Wacker line leashes. I've been researching kayak fishing for over a year now. I think I have everything I need for at least the first trip. I'm still saving for a fish finder.

Murray · 09-27-2015, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Murray

I usually fish on Tuesday. Not a problem joining me if you want. I usually launch at first light.

Sorry but just remembered I have a Dr appt. Hope you have fun and stay safe. Make sure you connect with someone before launching. You can always ask someone at the launch site if you can join them.

Early Chow · 09-28-2015, 06:26 PM

Whats a good time to get out there?

Murray · 09-28-2015, 08:23 PM

Most people launch around day break. Make sure you can see waves before you launch. You can paddle in the shallow white water and wait there until swell is in your favor. Just keep the bow into the white water while you wait and all will be good. When you see your opening, do your thing. Have fun and catch a big one.

Early Chow · 09-29-2015, 06:33 PM

Well I learned some valuable lessons today. I paddled aimlessly for about 3 hrs. Found the kelp beds. Took 3 greenbacks in 5 hrs. Ran out of sunscreen. Flipped the yak on the landing. Oh yeah, apparently Im susceptible to sea sickness. 13 yrs in the Navy and I yak on the yak. I'll be back tomorrow.

09-24-2015, 10:00 PM	#1
Early Chow Junior Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 8	Vacation for Kayak Fishing So I bought a kayak. I think I got all the required gear. I just got approved for a week of vacation time. I'm ready to kayak fish. I was thinking about heading out to La Jolla on Tuesday 29th. I could use some help. Anyone down to take a newb out? What's a good time to launch? I plan to go everyday.

09-24-2015, 10:22 PM	#2
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	I usually fish on Tuesday. Not a problem joining me if you want. I usually launch at first light.

09-25-2015, 07:58 AM	#3
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	You didnt say any thing about your ecperience level. Maybe get the feel for your kayak with a few trips trips in calmer waters before you head to LJ. If you're feeling comfortable then go for it. Mike

09-26-2015, 10:33 AM	#4
Early Chow Junior Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 8	I've been paddling for weeks in mission bay. I'm ready, not scared.

09-27-2015, 01:11 AM	#6
Early Chow Junior Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 8	I do. I've made a bunch of those paracord weed Wacker line leashes. I've been researching kayak fishing for over a year now. I think I have everything I need for at least the first trip. I'm still saving for a fish finder.

09-28-2015, 06:26 PM	#8
Early Chow Junior Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 8	Whats a good time to get out there?

09-28-2015, 08:23 PM	#9
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	Most people launch around day break. Make sure you can see waves before you launch. You can paddle in the shallow white water and wait there until swell is in your favor. Just keep the bow into the white water while you wait and all will be good. When you see your opening, do your thing. Have fun and catch a big one.

09-29-2015, 06:33 PM	#10
Early Chow Junior Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 8	Well I learned some valuable lessons today. I paddled aimlessly for about 3 hrs. Found the kelp beds. Took 3 greenbacks in 5 hrs. Ran out of sunscreen. Flipped the yak on the landing. Oh yeah, apparently Im susceptible to sea sickness. 13 yrs in the Navy and I yak on the yak. I'll be back tomorrow.