Offshore Kayaking manly man adventure thread

[Dannowar]

With this warm water the pelagics should be coming and (hopefully) staying in range of kayaking. I have tuna on the brain and would like to make some notches on my bucket list. Huge thanks to Mattrabasco for the inspiration, i figured we could make a separate thread since guys were already looking into some trips. So...........


Lets get some groups together for trip planning?


i wanted to head out wednesday but it looks like a small windswell in moving in from the north, that crossed with the long period south could make the paddle not so enjoyable.


Please...contribute to this thread with info, advice, suggestions, or questions. This could (no jinx) be an epic summer, and it might not happen for another 20 years, ya never know. Lets slay some fish!

[cell128]

Lizard king interested

[makobob]

[QUOTE=Dannowar;231140]With this warm water the pelagics should be coming and (hopefully) staying in range of kayaking. I have tuna on the brain and would like to make some notches on my bucket list. Huge thanks to Mattrabasco for the inspiration, i figured we could make a separate thread since guys were already looking into some trips. So...........


Lets get some groups together for trip planning?


i wanted to head out wednesday but it looks like a small windswell in moving in from the north, that crossed with the long period south could make the paddle not so enjoyable.


Please...contribute to this thread with info, advice, suggestions, or questions. This could (no jinx) be an epic summer, and it might not happen for another 20 years, ya never know. Lets slay some fish![/QUOT
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Danny you could be right, This could be the BEST summer of your LIFE!!!!!
But only if you get out there. Guys, do NOT let this be the summer that was, and the summer you MISSED!



Around the 1st of July some of us might post about our latest trip to Gonzaga
24-30 June. Tight lines.

[Fishin Phil]

Another idea would be to find a private boater willing to participate. Daisy chain three or four yaks behind the boat. Everyone on the boat and get the yaks towed out to the fishing grounds. The boat leaves and then all of you only have to paddle back in.

[AirborneYak]

Originally Posted by Fishin Phil

Another idea would be to find a private boater willing to participate. Daisy chain three or four yaks behind the boat. Everyone on the boat and get the yaks towed out to the fishing grounds. The boat leaves and then all of you only have to paddle back in.

That sounds like a good idea. I think a certain person with an outback just bought a boat.

[MattRabasco]

You are welcome Dano! I was hesitant to post it, but I wanted to share and get some people motivated to go for it. The day I went, there were perfect conditions for doing it. Wind and Swell were virtually non existent. I would go again if the forecast was the same. I don't know if I would do it solo again though; too many what ifs by yourself. I am down for it if the conditions get right again. Keep us posted on who, and when and I will join the search! Boat support would be great, but to be honest I would be more into doing it unsupported, from the kayak, from the beach!

Matt

[Zed]

Went out yesterday. So many boat bearings to keep track of in not what Id call good paddle conditions. One in particular was visible and bow-on for almost 20mi. I knew it was huge but I couldnt see a profile. Finally I looped back on my track and let it pass as it seemed to be on collision course for a long time.

209' yields to no yak.

[Dannowar]

I agree. 100 % manpower.

[Iceman]

considering Wednesday going long, traveling light. Swim baits and surface iron.

[MattRabasco]

Going out mañana- Tues. If conditions permit I will go offshore. Blue Hobie. Will be at the launch around 5:30-5:45.

Matt

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Fishin Phil

Another idea would be to find a private boater willing to participate. Daisy chain three or four yaks behind the boat. Everyone on the boat and get the yaks towed out to the fishing grounds. The boat leaves and then all of you only have to paddle back in.

I'm surprised that no one has chimed in on your reply to say what a bad idea this is

[easyday]

I'm in....

[Apex]

Keep us posted I've been itching at the idea ,,none of my paddle buddy's are crazy as me

[SaltwaterSoul23]

Let me know when yall are headed out boys! Fished offshore yesterday Headed out to the 267 then across to 14 mile came across a lot of Dolphins mixed in with tuna, must of had at least a 100 pounder jump almost right across our bow. The bait wasn't right so couldn't get them to stick. Hit up four parties closer to shore and none were holding ( must of been our lucky day). But they are out their you just have to get em. Tight lines B.R.

[surfisher]

Sounds interesting, didn't The Darkhorse do this a while back but instead went looking for paddies?

[chuckt]

How far out you guys are talking about going? To N9? or just heading west of LJ launch and keep searching for paddies?

[Redeyejedi]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

I'm surprised that no one has chimed in on your reply to say what a bad idea this is

about the make your own way back park or the tow part?
my buddy offered to tow my yak out the channel islands, is this a really bad idea?

not paddling back.

Aaron

[yemff]

Tempting. Been 4 miles or so out by myself, what's another couple miles. Could only do a weekend though.

[Viper3173]

I'm in Danny, I've been wanting to explore the deeper water just not solo. I'm free wednesday, or another day....lets catch some bluefin!

[danjor]

I am planning to go out sunday, pending buying a VHF and getting my mirage drive rebuilt or buying a new one. Last trip out my drive got really hard to use and started squeeking, thinking my bushings are toast