02-06-2011, 11:03 AM | #1 |
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02-06-2011, 11:11 AM | #2 |
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Dog Beach in OB?.......nice outside sets, I have seen kayaks get worked there. I foolishly launched for my first kayak fishing ocean session just south of OB pier and solo to boot.....it did not end well!
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02-06-2011, 11:29 AM | #3 |
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If you don't mind surf, go for it. Otherwise, why not launch from inside Mission Bay? Longer paddle, but less worries.
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02-06-2011, 12:20 PM | #4 |
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If you plan to launch there you would be better off launching into the river outflow side paddling over the gap in the jetty and out the channel. A little extra paddling but no risk of big surf.
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02-06-2011, 02:25 PM | #6 |
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Well Jimmy let me know when you do that. I may join you.
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And Jimmy, the surf there is steep. Avalanche (the smaller jetty) is a steep wave, and the dog beach jetty may not look hairy but it is. Definitely not like the surf at LJ launch.
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02-06-2011, 03:52 PM | #8 |
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Ya jimmy i dony advice it i seen a few people trying it and it didnt end well they wernt fishing but still itd suck to flip in full gear good way to ruin the start to your day.
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02-06-2011, 07:05 PM | #9 |
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Go for it, I will bring the camera, the popcorn and a cell phone to call the Lifeguards.
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02-06-2011, 08:04 PM | #10 |
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I lived in OB for 12 years. Between all the raw sewage and dog crap that goes down the San Diego river into the ocean... you'll be fishing right up the Butthole of Point loma.
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02-06-2011, 09:13 PM | #11 |
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I think I will pass on Dog Beach. I was just wondering if there were any places to launch closer to Point Loma.
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02-07-2011, 09:40 AM | #14 |
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Paddleing out through the surf near a jetty is always a bit stress inducing. Getting dumped and having your yak wash all the way to the sand while you swim/wade back is one thing. Getting dumped and having your yak wash in to the rocks, or worse yo uand your yak getting washed in ti the rocks is another. Play it smart and be conservative. Like others said, take the longer/easier paddle. Mike
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You can also launch south of point loma pier when the surf is down but yes, you must be comfortable in the surf as there is a pretty good rocky reef there you don't want to get dumped on. Kallogs street is a good option, you can pick up bait on the way out then fish the point while it is still open (this area is on the MLPA chopping board). I have found if you time it so you come back in an incoming tide that trip is much more enjoyable. |
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I have been looking at that Kellog St. to launch for some time now. How's the parking restrictions in that area? |
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02-07-2011, 11:02 AM | #17 |
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Jimmy parking at Kellog St. is not a problem. Even though I call it Kellogs street I actually park one street east, Lawrence St. Always parking and simple to put the yak on the beach.
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02-07-2011, 11:34 AM | #18 |
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It looks like a great place to launch actually, and it cuts out a huge paddle distance. I was checking that out last week and wondered if there was public access to that beach area, now I guess I have my answer.
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02-07-2011, 01:56 PM | #19 |
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Here is a link to some pics from a chopper along the entire coastline of California - except for a naval base.
http://www.californiacoastline.org/c...gs=0&year=2006 The link is some place along Point Loma. Look through that for a launch site along point loma. If you click on the center photo, you get the full high-res image bigger than what you screen can handle. |
02-07-2011, 02:26 PM | #20 |
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Becareful of the meter maid. Dont double park to launch your yak over there during normal business hours. I sweet talked my way out of a ticket once with her, and have seen her a couple of other times in that area in the late afternoon.
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