HHHEEELLLPPP UUUSSS!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dadandsonkayak · 01-29-2009, 08:16 PM

hey i was just wondering if one of u kayak fishing experts(

) could write an article in the Information Gallery about the best tecniques about how to fish for yellowtails that way us noobs(

) could get better. thx

01-29-2009, 08:56 PM

there's no secret to it

more time on the water the better chance you will caught a FORKIE

thats why it fishing NOT CATCHING AND THERE'S SOME LUCK TOO IT

good luck

taggermike · 01-29-2009, 09:08 PM

I don't know about writing an article but I can tell you one way noobs get better at fishing. They go fishing. Kayaks are not too different from any other boat. Many of the techniques that work on a yacht or sports boat will work on a kayak. Read, watch, and listen. This is how I have caught most of my LJ YT.
1. Launch at the shores launch area around first light.
2. Paddle past the reserve markers.
3. Use a sebiki to catch live mackerel.
4. Place mackeral in bait tank.
5. Paddle west, generally out side the kelp line a few hundred yards.
6. Use 25lb line and 2/0 to 4/0 hook of your choice.
7 Hook live mackeral through the nose.
8. Drop mackerak back 50-100 feet behind your kayak.
9. Set reel's clicker on.
10. Paddle slowly around the area until fish bites.
11. Fight fish, hopefully YT.
12. Repeat

Others may have thier secrets but that's what works for me. Mike

dsafety · 01-29-2009, 09:27 PM

I had not previously read any of "Bluewater Jon's" articles but am very happy to have been introduced. Jon is not only an excellent writer, he speaks the truth. If I had read his article about fishing with the Darkhorse last year about this time, I would have probably caught a lot more fish during my rookie season as a yakfisher.

This season, I am, hopefully, more informed and better prepared. Thank you Jon, Josh and everyone else who has helped me start to figure this thing out.

As posted earlier in this thread, these articles are worth reading.

http://www.bluewaterjon.com/article/article2.html

and

http://www.bluewaterjon.com/articles.htm

Bob

THE DARKHORSE · 01-29-2009, 10:24 PM

It's all luck, no skill involved, luck is the secret...now, being consistently lucky over a long period of time takes a great deal of skill, though.

There's an amazing new article in the winter edition of Kayak Fisherman Magazine that just came out, titled "The death of the outboard engine". I'm a little bias, but I think it may answer some of your questions, check it out!

dadandsonkayak · 01-30-2009, 07:53 AM

thx. ive seen Blue Jon before and i know he knows wat he is talking about

Billy V · 01-30-2009, 09:48 AM

Taggermike's post is a good recipe for catching a yellowtail, especially in the summer.

Don't overlook the safety gear you will need to fish La Jolla, its is something to be respected.

The BWE Information Forum has a Kayak Checklist that covers it well. That radio is your lifeline.

BWE · 01-30-2009, 10:06 AM

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dsafety · 01-30-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

It's all luck, no skill involved, luck is the secret...now, being consistently lucky over a long period of time takes a great deal of skill, though.

There's an amazing new article in the winter edition of Kayak Fisherman Magazine that just came out, titled "The death of the outboard engine". I'm a little bias, but I think it may answer some of your questions, check it out!

Is that article available online anywhere?

Bob

THE DARKHORSE · 01-31-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsafety

Is that article available online anywhere?

Bob

I would suggest just going down to any place that sells kayaks (Allens Kayaks, Fastlane Sailing Center, Hike Bike and Kayak, any OEX location) or West Marine and pick up a free copy. Much like the fishing websites, a free kayak fishing magazine will drastically improve the flavor of your fresh brewed coffee in the morning

.

lambadmin · 02-01-2009, 01:06 PM

Given they own this forum, help sponsor pretty much all local kayak fishing tournaments and events, brought us the LJ webcam, I'd say go to any OEX location first. They deserve that, plus they are the best.

Than you can go to any of the other 3 places Josh identified before OEX...

Understandably, as he is affiliated with them.

Just for the record.

Easy there Josh.

01-29-2009, 08:16 PM	#1
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01-29-2009, 10:24 PM	#5
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Buy a rabbit's foot, problem solved. It's all luck, no skill involved, luck is the secret...now, being consistently lucky over a long period of time takes a great deal of skill, though. There's an amazing new article in the winter edition of Kayak Fisherman Magazine that just came out, titled "The death of the outboard engine". I'm a little bias, but I think it may answer some of your questions, check it out! __________________ Last edited by THE DARKHORSE; 01-29-2009 at 10:34 PM.

01-30-2009, 07:53 AM	#6
dadandsonkayak Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: near palm springs Posts: 82	thx. ive seen Blue Jon before and i know he knows wat he is talking about __________________

02-01-2009, 01:06 PM	#11
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,375	Given they own this forum, help sponsor pretty much all local kayak fishing tournaments and events, brought us the LJ webcam, I'd say go to any OEX location first. They deserve that, plus they are the best. Than you can go to any of the other 3 places Josh identified before OEX... Understandably, as he is affiliated with them. Just for the record. Easy there Josh. __________________

01-29-2009, 08:56 PM	#2
FishSeeker Guest Posts: n/a	there's no secret to it more time on the water the better chance you will caught a FORKIE thats why it fishing NOT CATCHING AND THERE'S SOME LUCK TOO IT good luck

01-29-2009, 09:08 PM	#3
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I don't know about writing an article but I can tell you one way noobs get better at fishing. They go fishing. Kayaks are not too different from any other boat. Many of the techniques that work on a yacht or sports boat will work on a kayak. Read, watch, and listen. This is how I have caught most of my LJ YT. 1. Launch at the shores launch area around first light. 2. Paddle past the reserve markers. 3. Use a sebiki to catch live mackerel. 4. Place mackeral in bait tank. 5. Paddle west, generally out side the kelp line a few hundred yards. 6. Use 25lb line and 2/0 to 4/0 hook of your choice. 7 Hook live mackeral through the nose. 8. Drop mackerak back 50-100 feet behind your kayak. 9. Set reel's clicker on. 10. Paddle slowly around the area until fish bites. 11. Fight fish, hopefully YT. 12. Repeat Others may have thier secrets but that's what works for me. Mike

01-29-2009, 09:27 PM	#4
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	I had not previously read any of "Bluewater Jon's" articles but am very happy to have been introduced. Jon is not only an excellent writer, he speaks the truth. If I had read his article about fishing with the Darkhorse last year about this time, I would have probably caught a lot more fish during my rookie season as a yakfisher. This season, I am, hopefully, more informed and better prepared. Thank you Jon, Josh and everyone else who has helped me start to figure this thing out. As posted earlier in this thread, these articles are worth reading. http://www.bluewaterjon.com/article/article2.html and http://www.bluewaterjon.com/articles.htm Bob

01-30-2009, 09:48 AM	#7
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Taggermike's post is a good recipe for catching a yellowtail, especially in the summer. Don't overlook the safety gear you will need to fish La Jolla, its is something to be respected. The BWE Information Forum has a Kayak Checklist that covers it well. That radio is your lifeline.

01-30-2009, 10:06 AM	#8
BWE Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 131	Kayak Fishing Information