SUP Fishing anyone? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

outdoorzen · 09-20-2012, 08:37 AM

So, due to austerity measures in my household, I get on the water with whatever I can whenever I can. This led me to go from surfboard fishing to SUP fishing. I know I'm not going to be as prepared as a kayak fisherman, but I have been able to rig up a board to get the job done. Anyone else doing this?

Iceman · 09-20-2012, 08:46 AM

I do it when I can, much more susceptible to the wind, so I opt for the kayak more often. Fun way to keep it simple. Does not take much of a fish to take you for a stand up sleigh ride!

This was a couple nights ago, after work in the harbor.

mtnbykr2 · 09-20-2012, 09:14 AM

There's that blade again....looks like it would be relaxing until I lose my balance and end up in the drink....lol

Iceman · 09-20-2012, 09:15 AM

This is Jimmy Styks Blue Heron Fishing SUP that just came out. I am liking it. Easy to add stuff like the crate etc. Webbing up front and lots of attachment points to rig it the way you want.

outdoorzen · 09-20-2012, 10:19 AM

Good, so I won't get laughed off the water! I know what you mean about the sleigh ride, I had one on off Del Mar then

kareem korn · 09-20-2012, 11:35 AM

I ditched my kayaks for the SUP for fishing. But, still mostly go back to my 9'8" longboard. I'm in Carlsbad. If you ever want to board fish hit me up. I mostly go in the evening or fri-sat.
probably hit it tonight around tamarack if the swell isn't right for surfing.

mtnbykr2 · 09-20-2012, 12:12 PM

"ditched the kayak for an SUP"

I imagine it would be a kick though

seaquinn · 09-20-2012, 01:28 PM

I use my SUP for places it is hard to kayak. I tried the San Diego River channel for Halibut, but no luck.

I also launched at OB pier, trying to fish right along the rocks at Point Loma, and also no luck.

It is kinda cool, but of course more tippy, and simply less stuff to bring. I thought I would do it more than I do. I can definitely see the love of getting out quickly, maybe for a short time through the surf.

There is even a vest with a rod holder on it that I got at a fishing show, pretty cool.

I have heard that one guy hooked a thresher shark in La Jolla and it towed him all the way to Del Mar! He tried to paddle it back, even though a power boat offered him a ride. Then, apparently a larger shark appeared deeper than the shark being towed, and then the guy jumped in the boat.

09-20-2012, 08:37 AM	#1
outdoorzen Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 64	SUP Fishing anyone? So, due to austerity measures in my household, I get on the water with whatever I can whenever I can. This led me to go from surfboard fishing to SUP fishing. I know I'm not going to be as prepared as a kayak fisherman, but I have been able to rig up a board to get the job done. Anyone else doing this?

09-20-2012, 08:46 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	I do it when I can, much more susceptible to the wind, so I opt for the kayak more often. Fun way to keep it simple. Does not take much of a fish to take you for a stand up sleigh ride! This was a couple nights ago, after work in the harbor. __________________

09-20-2012, 09:14 AM	#3
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	There's that blade again....looks like it would be relaxing until I lose my balance and end up in the drink....lol __________________

09-20-2012, 09:15 AM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	This is Jimmy Styks Blue Heron Fishing SUP that just came out. I am liking it. Easy to add stuff like the crate etc. Webbing up front and lots of attachment points to rig it the way you want. __________________

09-20-2012, 12:12 PM	#7
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	"ditched the kayak for an SUP" I imagine it would be a kick though __________________

09-20-2012, 10:19 AM	#5
outdoorzen Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 64	Good, so I won't get laughed off the water! I know what you mean about the sleigh ride, I had one on off Del Mar then

09-20-2012, 11:35 AM	#6
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	I ditched my kayaks for the SUP for fishing. But, still mostly go back to my 9'8" longboard. I'm in Carlsbad. If you ever want to board fish hit me up. I mostly go in the evening or fri-sat. probably hit it tonight around tamarack if the swell isn't right for surfing.

09-20-2012, 01:28 PM	#8
seaquinn wishin' I was fishin' Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Blossom Valley (near El Cajon) Posts: 148	I use my SUP for places it is hard to kayak. I tried the San Diego River channel for Halibut, but no luck. I also launched at OB pier, trying to fish right along the rocks at Point Loma, and also no luck. It is kinda cool, but of course more tippy, and simply less stuff to bring. I thought I would do it more than I do. I can definitely see the love of getting out quickly, maybe for a short time through the surf. There is even a vest with a rod holder on it that I got at a fishing show, pretty cool. I have heard that one guy hooked a thresher shark in La Jolla and it towed him all the way to Del Mar! He tried to paddle it back, even though a power boat offered him a ride. Then, apparently a larger shark appeared deeper than the shark being towed, and then the guy jumped in the boat.