2/17-2/18 round up - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chefstefano · 02-20-2007, 10:24 AM

I am new on this broad & as well as La Jolla Kayak fishing ........I grew up in this area but have been living in Monterey for a long while working as a chef. I would be fishing Big Sur A lot by myself no other kayaks (most of the time) and no motor boats it was great but lonely as well. I was always on the nor cal site ( they hosted a huge benefit for me fighting my cancer)and made a bunch of great friends (over the years) that I fished with as much as possible. now I find myself back down in San Diego living with my parents because I am battling cancer in which I almost died from. I am coming back and getting stronger and should hopefully be back fishing off my yak in La Jolla by April. why I am telling you all this....... your posts on here as well as La Jolla kayaking site have been a Strong force in keeping me going

something to look forward to....a passion of mine that I have not been able to do for months.........So thank all you and please keep them coming

I have met a few of you guys and can't wait to be able to fish with you

Steve/ chefstefano

cabojohn · 02-20-2007, 10:34 AM

I'm all for BS & secrecy!

lol

Love all the smileys...but this is my all time favorite -

lamb · 02-20-2007, 10:37 AM

Chefstefano...

Thanks for putting us back down to the ground!

We're looking forward to seeing you back on the water in spring.

Arne · 02-20-2007, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunder Chicken

Love all the smileys...but this is my all time favorite -

mine too

metalbob · 02-20-2007, 11:13 AM

So guys? what is the preffered ettiqette while fishing LJ,i mean Distance wise from other yakers etc... can i hail someone if i need help ?etc...

I just wanna have a good time and not piss anyone off in the process while being respectfull of their areas.

thanks

METALBOB

Corey · 02-20-2007, 11:23 AM

Chefstefano, I'm looking forward to fishng with you again soon, man. Take care, and I'll see you out there.

Iceman · 02-20-2007, 12:45 PM

Here's Steve

http://thelog.com/news/newsview.asp?c=205639

Thanks for the great photo Steve, The offer to assist in getting you out on the water was sincere. Take me up on it!

madscientist · 02-20-2007, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metalbob

So guys? what is the preffered ettiqette while fishing LJ,i mean Distance wise from other yakers etc... can i hail someone if i need help ?etc...

I just wanna have a good time and not piss anyone off in the process while being respectfull of their areas.

thanks

METALBOB

Distance wise I like double iron flinging range, meaning that if we both throw iron at each other our lines should not cross. Certainly never within iron range if it can be avoided. If you want to paddle up to someone you don't know to talk, I think it's nice if you make sure you don't have lines out.

I don't mind if friends I know well fish closer, because I know they will know what to do if either of us hooks up. Besides, Pat loves pluncking irons 3ft off my stern if I'm drifting in range of him.

tylerdurden · 02-20-2007, 01:33 PM

To paddle up next to someone to talk:

pull your lines in so as not to tangle, or
If you are both paddling/trolling, Both your lines should be trailing each other. Pull up parallel to them either facing the same direction or facing the other way.

If they are drifting, note which was the drift is, and pull up and on downwind side of them so you don't cross their lines.

If I am sitting close to someone, and they hookup I either pull my lines in tight and get out a camera, or paddle away. If they did tangle with my lines, I would cut/give slack to my lines to give them a shot at a fish.

dorado50 · 02-20-2007, 02:26 PM

Sounds to me that a few of you guys think of yourselves as the ones who wrote the book! Always assuming aren't we, If a person is close to you then its automatic he does'nt know what to do in case of your hook-up ?? Come on man , some of us have many,many years of fishing experience in all different types of platforms. We are not GODS but fisherman.

02-20-2007, 10:24 AM	#1
chefstefano Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CHULA VISTA Posts: 19	I am new on this broad & as well as La Jolla Kayak fishing ........I grew up in this area but have been living in Monterey for a long while working as a chef. I would be fishing Big Sur A lot by myself no other kayaks (most of the time) and no motor boats it was great but lonely as well. I was always on the nor cal site ( they hosted a huge benefit for me fighting my cancer)and made a bunch of great friends (over the years) that I fished with as much as possible. now I find myself back down in San Diego living with my parents because I am battling cancer in which I almost died from. I am coming back and getting stronger and should hopefully be back fishing off my yak in La Jolla by April. why I am telling you all this....... your posts on here as well as La Jolla kayaking site have been a Strong force in keeping me going something to look forward to....a passion of mine that I have not been able to do for months.........So thank all you and please keep them coming I have met a few of you guys and can't wait to be able to fish with you Steve/ chefstefano __________________ LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST

02-20-2007, 10:37 AM	#3
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Chefstefano... Thanks for putting us back down to the ground! We're looking forward to seeing you back on the water in spring. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

02-20-2007, 11:23 AM	#6
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	Chefstefano, I'm looking forward to fishng with you again soon, man. Take care, and I'll see you out there. __________________

02-20-2007, 12:45 PM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Here's Steve http://thelog.com/news/newsview.asp?c=205639 Thanks for the great photo Steve, The offer to assist in getting you out on the water was sincere. Take me up on it! __________________

02-20-2007, 01:33 PM	#9
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	To paddle up next to someone to talk: pull your lines in so as not to tangle, or If you are both paddling/trolling, Both your lines should be trailing each other. Pull up parallel to them either facing the same direction or facing the other way. If they are drifting, note which was the drift is, and pull up and on downwind side of them so you don't cross their lines. If I am sitting close to someone, and they hookup I either pull my lines in tight and get out a camera, or paddle away. If they did tangle with my lines, I would cut/give slack to my lines to give them a shot at a fish. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

02-20-2007, 10:34 AM	#2
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	I'm all for BS & secrecy! lol Love all the smileys...but this is my all time favorite -

02-20-2007, 11:13 AM	#5
metalbob King of Constipation Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Park Posts: 56	So guys? what is the preffered ettiqette while fishing LJ,i mean Distance wise from other yakers etc... can i hail someone if i need help ?etc... I just wanna have a good time and not piss anyone off in the process while being respectfull of their areas. thanks METALBOB

02-20-2007, 02:26 PM	#10
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Sounds to me that a few of you guys think of yourselves as the ones who wrote the book! Always assuming aren't we, If a person is close to you then its automatic he does'nt know what to do in case of your hook-up ?? Come on man , some of us have many,many years of fishing experience in all different types of platforms. We are not GODS but fisherman.

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