First Surf Launch! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

toby · 03-29-2010, 07:45 PM

I launched at La Jolla today( my first) with my week old Hobie Pro Angler

Great fun! I paddled out to the edge of the kelp beds past Alligator Point. The water was beautiful and lots of bait fish swimming around. I saw barracuda, mackerel, dolphin and what looked to be some kind of perch. Maybe some are wondering why I'm so excited. I've never been a fisherman and just seeing the fish made my day. I'll be disappointed if I don't get a WSB my next trip. Coming back in was fun also.

I talked to several Yakers while I was out there and everyone was very friendly and willing to give advise. Thanks allot

dsafety · 03-29-2010, 07:57 PM

You've had your taste. Soon you will be hooked. There is no cure.

Welcome to our little family.

Bob

blitzburgh · 03-29-2010, 09:00 PM

I'm right behind ya' with my new Pro Angler too.

old_rookie · 03-29-2010, 10:23 PM

Congrats toby - I'd be excited too. I have a feeling going out there just to look at stuff is an adventure in itself. Did you spill it going out or coming back in?

Jimmyz123 · 03-29-2010, 10:39 PM

Congrats on the Launch, I can't wait till I can do this. Come on Arm, get better faster.

bigbarrels · 03-29-2010, 10:53 PM

Glad you had a good time out there and pulled off your first launch and landing.

....now buy yourself some heavier gear and get ready for some WSB and YT

Tom

whitedog · 03-30-2010, 10:38 AM

no fish in lj

sandydiego · 03-30-2010, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by whitedog

no fish in lj

We all agree to that. We just love to paddle around and have a beer.http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/i...es/biggrin.gif

toby · 03-30-2010, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsafety

You've had your taste. Soon you will be hooked. There is no cure.

Welcome to our little family.

Bob

I think I'm already hooked Bob. I have another kayak, a folding kayak called a Folbot. It has an aluminum tube frame which wouldn't be real sturdy launching through the surf. Its allot of fun though. The Hobie is going to be much better for fishing.

Tim

toby · 03-30-2010, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blitzburgh

I'm right behind ya' with my new Pro Angler too.

Congratulations on the new Angler!

toby · 03-30-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by old_rookie

Congrats toby - I'd be excited too. I have a feeling going out there just to look at stuff is an adventure in itself. Did you spill it going out or coming back in?

I didn't spill it but I did take two or three over the bow. Didn't seem to be a big deal. I had my peddles out and my rudder up so they wouldn't flip me.

Tim

toby · 03-30-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bigbarrels

Glad you had a good time out there and pulled off your first launch and landing.

....now buy yourself some heavier gear and get ready for some WSB and YT

Tom

I'm saving my pennies!!

03-29-2010, 07:45 PM	#1
toby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Escondido Posts: 154	First Surf Launch! I launched at La Jolla today( my first) with my week old Hobie Pro Angler Great fun! I paddled out to the edge of the kelp beds past Alligator Point. The water was beautiful and lots of bait fish swimming around. I saw barracuda, mackerel, dolphin and what looked to be some kind of perch. Maybe some are wondering why I'm so excited. I've never been a fisherman and just seeing the fish made my day. I'll be disappointed if I don't get a WSB my next trip. Coming back in was fun also. I talked to several Yakers while I was out there and everyone was very friendly and willing to give advise. Thanks allot

03-29-2010, 10:53 PM	#6
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Glad you had a good time out there and pulled off your first launch and landing.....now buy yourself some heavier gear and get ready for some WSB and YT Tom

03-30-2010, 10:38 AM	#7
whitedog Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 42	keep trying no fish in lj

03-29-2010, 07:57 PM	#2
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	You've had your taste. Soon you will be hooked. There is no cure. Welcome to our little family. Bob

03-29-2010, 09:00 PM	#3
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I'm right behind ya' with my new Pro Angler too.

03-29-2010, 10:23 PM	#4
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Congrats toby - I'd be excited too. I have a feeling going out there just to look at stuff is an adventure in itself. Did you spill it going out or coming back in?

03-29-2010, 10:39 PM	#5
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Congrats on the Launch, I can't wait till I can do this. Come on Arm, get better faster.