Catalina Crossing -SUMMER 2014 - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bus kid · 03-04-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cabojohn

THIS paddle will be a one way paddle from Long Beach to Two Harbors with one overnight camping on the island.
More information & details will follow:

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Originally Posted by WSA-Bob

I am interested in more details - Cost and how are we getting back, the Date and hour of launching.

I was wondering when someone was going to notice the "one way paddle" part

lowprofile · 03-05-2014, 04:24 AM

Idk, with the responses written to those interested I'd find another group just so I didn't have to deal with the egos.

I've flipped my PA several dozen times. Some in 30ft+ water with 5-6ft swells but most while landing after running baits with it. I did a solo rescue to another kayaker that flipped his revo in a 5ft offshore swell, righted it, got him on and hoped back in my PA. I can say with all confidence, it's not hard at all.

I personally believe the Hobie Pro Angler is one of the best open water yaks out there. Stability, capacity and speed are all sufficient for a safe voyage across the channel. The only reason I ever flipped mine more than 100yards off the beach is because of my own stupidity and I knew the risks running baits into a tropical storm.

It looked like this for miles out.

Smthtnnr · 12-13-2013, 09:00 AM

I might be in. What's the plan fishing wise? You aren't gonna try and troll on the way there are you?

Poopsicle · 12-13-2013, 04:07 PM

I'm in.

rossman · 12-13-2013, 04:21 PM

I'm out. If I don't get a nap after 9 miles of paddling I get cranky. Man's got to know his limitations.

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Fishwhisperer619 · 03-02-2014, 11:25 AM

I really hope this is still something you guys wanna do. Just got me a PA 14 and I'm ready to go on an adventure!

Big T · 03-02-2014, 11:39 AM

I am not in shape for something like this, but I might have a boat available for support. Might.

dorado50 · 03-02-2014, 02:44 PM

Plenty of time to get in shape!. Five-six more months until this adventure, what are you waiting for? No excuses...........

Squid Vicious · 03-02-2014, 03:28 PM

...theres no way I could do it

...I'll take the skippy over

Mahigeer · 03-02-2014, 03:40 PM

Maybe with one of these!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnubsg3FRq0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGnnxAivEhA

Big T · 03-02-2014, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

Plenty of time to get in shape!. Five-six more months until this adventure, what are you waiting for? No excuses...........

Werd. I used to ride the Yamaha VFR from Dana to Avalon when nobody said I could... I guess this is just a little slower... and shorter... and less motorized! LOL

Fishwhisperer619 · 03-02-2014, 04:29 PM

Yea I'm sure everyone that wants to go has their own route of practice. For me I have otay lake in my backyard so I just paddle around the lake for a few hours. Plus when I'm with a group, I won't be the one slowing the pace down so I'm in the clear haha

johnnyblaze2009 · 03-02-2014, 04:50 PM

This is how I would go... I'm sure this is the outfit I'd wear too, chicks dig outfits like this...

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Fishwhisperer619 · 03-02-2014, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyblaze2009

This is how I would go... I'm sure this is the outfit I'd wear too, chicks dig outfits like this...

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Hope you have a pfd and a vhf haha

Hunters Pa · 03-03-2014, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnyblaze2009

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Really like the ceiling fan blade paddle

johnnyblaze2009 · 03-02-2014, 07:33 PM

Just came up on this prototype kayak- it's one of 2 as the other one will be on display at the Fred Hall Show. I'm sure this can make the trek to Catalina, hell I probably won't even get wet.

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87yota4runner · 03-02-2014, 08:33 PM

Man i want to get prepped for this. The idea of camping/fishing Catalina is what made me want a kayak. I need ti get some serious hours in. Also, would we be fishing from long beach to two harbors or would that make the paddle take too long?

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Fishwhisperer619 · 03-02-2014, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 87yota4runner

Man i want to get prepped for this. The idea of camping/fishing Catalina is what made me want a kayak. I need ti get some serious hours in. Also, would we be fishing from long beach to two harbors or would that make the paddle take too long?

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I doubt we will fish along the way, but if you wanna troll and hook up ill stay back with you. I have a mirage drive so the extra time and distancd makes no difference to me really

87yota4runner · 03-02-2014, 08:41 PM

Thats awesome man! Any rough estimates on how long it takes to just straight paddle there on an average trip with a group? And how much longer would it take to troll some different gear for the better part of the trip? I know you can try to average a speed for the distance but that never really equates to what it really takes to do anything real. Hopefully theres someone on here who has done the trip a couple times.

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Fishwhisperer619 · 03-02-2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 87yota4runner

Thats awesome man! Any rough estimates on how long it takes to just straight paddle there on an average trip with a group? And how much longer would it take to troll some different gear for the better part of the trip? I know you can try to average a speed for the distance but that never really equates to what it really takes to do anything real. Hopefully theres someone on here who has done the trip a couple times.

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I've never made the voyage before but off the top of my head I can think of many variables that will determine the length of the trip and I'm sure I'm still missing some:
Wind
Current
Speed
Stops
Trolling
Duration of potential fight
Distance drifted off course from potential fight
Weight of loadout on kayak
Etc.
Hopefully we can get a boat to accompany us out there to take some of the load off kayaks. I would personally troll a big kroc spoon or a waxwing

03-05-2014, 04:24 AM	#2
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	Idk, with the responses written to those interested I'd find another group just so I didn't have to deal with the egos. I've flipped my PA several dozen times. Some in 30ft+ water with 5-6ft swells but most while landing after running baits with it. I did a solo rescue to another kayaker that flipped his revo in a 5ft offshore swell, righted it, got him on and hoped back in my PA. I can say with all confidence, it's not hard at all. I personally believe the Hobie Pro Angler is one of the best open water yaks out there. Stability, capacity and speed are all sufficient for a safe voyage across the channel. The only reason I ever flipped mine more than 100yards off the beach is because of my own stupidity and I knew the risks running baits into a tropical storm. It looked like this for miles out. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

12-13-2013, 04:21 PM	#5
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	I'm out. If I don't get a nap after 9 miles of paddling I get cranky. Man's got to know his limitations. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

03-02-2014, 03:28 PM	#9
Squid Vicious plastic navey squid Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Adelanto Posts: 171	...theres no way I could do it ...I'll take the skippy over __________________ Manny Malibu Stealth 14 Malibu Pro Exporer F & D Malibu Mini X F & D "anchovie "

03-02-2014, 08:33 PM	#17
87yota4runner Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 62	Man i want to get prepped for this. The idea of camping/fishing Catalina is what made me want a kayak. I need ti get some serious hours in. Also, would we be fishing from long beach to two harbors or would that make the paddle take too long? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Do you like fish sticks?....Do you like putting fish sticks in your mouth?....What are you, a gay fish?

03-02-2014, 08:41 PM	#19
87yota4runner Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 62	Thats awesome man! Any rough estimates on how long it takes to just straight paddle there on an average trip with a group? And how much longer would it take to troll some different gear for the better part of the trip? I know you can try to average a speed for the distance but that never really equates to what it really takes to do anything real. Hopefully theres someone on here who has done the trip a couple times. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Do you like fish sticks?....Do you like putting fish sticks in your mouth?....What are you, a gay fish?

12-13-2013, 09:00 AM	#3
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	I might be in. What's the plan fishing wise? You aren't gonna try and troll on the way there are you?

12-13-2013, 04:07 PM	#4
Poopsicle Junior Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 7	I'm in.

03-02-2014, 11:25 AM	#6
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	I really hope this is still something you guys wanna do. Just got me a PA 14 and I'm ready to go on an adventure!

03-02-2014, 11:39 AM	#7
Big T Member, You Member! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 254	I am not in shape for something like this, but I might have a boat available for support. Might.

03-02-2014, 02:44 PM	#8
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Plenty of time to get in shape!. Five-six more months until this adventure, what are you waiting for? No excuses...........

03-02-2014, 03:40 PM	#10
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,908	Maybe with one of these!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dnubsg3FRq0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGnnxAivEhA

03-02-2014, 04:29 PM	#12
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	Yea I'm sure everyone that wants to go has their own route of practice. For me I have otay lake in my backyard so I just paddle around the lake for a few hours. Plus when I'm with a group, I won't be the one slowing the pace down so I'm in the clear haha

03-02-2014, 04:50 PM	#13
johnnyblaze2009 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 215	This is how I would go... I'm sure this is the outfit I'd wear too, chicks dig outfits like this... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-02-2014, 07:33 PM	#16
johnnyblaze2009 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 215	Just came up on this prototype kayak- it's one of 2 as the other one will be on display at the Fred Hall Show. I'm sure this can make the trek to Catalina, hell I probably won't even get wet. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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