Easy beach launches (or breakwaters) near Carlsbad? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sbsyncro · 03-13-2008, 05:10 PM

Perfect. So I'm assuming the 4-6' shore break I saw in front of the WW jetties last night is not normal, then? lol.

I usually stay at the Hilton Garden Inn right down Carlsbad Blvd (PCH) from there, so it would be super convenient. It looks like there are some little goat paths that lead down to the water... I've seen the kelp out there and I must say it looks very tempting in the morning light. nice to know there are some fish there, too. I'll just be throwing plastics since I won't have any room for gear of any kind - I'll probably be literally lying the rod on my lap as I paddle around.

Now, the next question is how to lay my hands on a rod/reel combo - anyone got anything for sale up near Carlsbad?

h2ofishfo · 03-13-2008, 07:13 PM

yeAH DUDE LAUNCHED FROM CARLSBAD BFOR W/GEAR NOT FOR A AVERAGE YAKER FOR SURE HIT MISSION BAY,LAJOLLA OR SD BAY

PescadorPete · 03-14-2008, 11:20 AM

Cardiff can be the most "mellow" of the launch areas, if you can call it that, but it is still challenging on many days. Waist high is okay but when it gets to head high, I have to think twice about it. It looks like that yak of yours has no internal storage. You'll need a way to lash the rod/reel for the ride in. Maybe a dry bag for your tackle box. I always assume I'm going to dump on the way in and store my gear below deck. It's just part of fishing in North County. Maybe a cheap stick and jigmaster from Craig's list. I see them all the time. I'd add kroc spoons to the tackle box. Some days, the bass just want to bite the metal. Have fun out there!

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03-13-2008, 05:10 PM	#1
sbsyncro Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 80	Perfect. So I'm assuming the 4-6' shore break I saw in front of the WW jetties last night is not normal, then? lol. I usually stay at the Hilton Garden Inn right down Carlsbad Blvd (PCH) from there, so it would be super convenient. It looks like there are some little goat paths that lead down to the water... I've seen the kelp out there and I must say it looks very tempting in the morning light. nice to know there are some fish there, too. I'll just be throwing plastics since I won't have any room for gear of any kind - I'll probably be literally lying the rod on my lap as I paddle around. Now, the next question is how to lay my hands on a rod/reel combo - anyone got anything for sale up near Carlsbad?

03-13-2008, 07:13 PM	#2
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	yeAH DUDE LAUNCHED FROM CARLSBAD BFOR W/GEAR NOT FOR A AVERAGE YAKER FOR SURE HIT MISSION BAY,LAJOLLA OR SD BAY

03-14-2008, 11:20 AM	#3
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Cardiff can be the most "mellow" of the launch areas, if you can call it that, but it is still challenging on many days. Waist high is okay but when it gets to head high, I have to think twice about it. It looks like that yak of yours has no internal storage. You'll need a way to lash the rod/reel for the ride in. Maybe a dry bag for your tackle box. I always assume I'm going to dump on the way in and store my gear below deck. It's just part of fishing in North County. Maybe a cheap stick and jigmaster from Craig's list. I see them all the time. I'd add kroc spoons to the tackle box. Some days, the bass just want to bite the metal. Have fun out there!