some observation, LJ Sunday - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 07-30-2012, 02:29 PM

I forgot to mention a few things in my post yesterday. I saw a large flying fish do it's jump and glide yesterday right in the middle of the croud on the squid grounds. I have never seen FFs in LJ unless it's a el nino type water condition. Just wanted to share the optimistic news.

I know there are only a few guys that fish from the hobie AIs but i have been pushing the limits of this kayak's fishing capabilities and want to share. Yesterday I experimented with trolling while under sail. I did some tacking and jibing to test speed control down and across wind. It took a bit of practice but by reefing or letting out more sail I could keep control. On a long strait courses it would be easy to maintain a constant speed. By sitting up on the bait tank with my left foot on the tiller I was able to hold a rod and the sheet rope at the same, as well as see better. It might be too much a pain in the ass but it was fun to try and might have it's place in my arsenal of techniques. Posibly if we get a crazy tuna dorado inshore season I could launch at the shores, head out a few miles for some high speed trolling or even haul all the way to Mission Bay. WTH. Mike

07-30-2012, 02:29 PM	#1
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	some observation, LJ Sunday I forgot to mention a few things in my post yesterday. I saw a large flying fish do it's jump and glide yesterday right in the middle of the croud on the squid grounds. I have never seen FFs in LJ unless it's a el nino type water condition. Just wanted to share the optimistic news. I know there are only a few guys that fish from the hobie AIs but i have been pushing the limits of this kayak's fishing capabilities and want to share. Yesterday I experimented with trolling while under sail. I did some tacking and jibing to test speed control down and across wind. It took a bit of practice but by reefing or letting out more sail I could keep control. On a long strait courses it would be easy to maintain a constant speed. By sitting up on the bait tank with my left foot on the tiller I was able to hold a rod and the sheet rope at the same, as well as see better. It might be too much a pain in the ass but it was fun to try and might have it's place in my arsenal of techniques. Posibly if we get a crazy tuna dorado inshore season I could launch at the shores, head out a few miles for some high speed trolling or even haul all the way to Mission Bay. WTH. Mike