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06-28-2010, 11:17 PM | #1 |
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Big Sur- The week LJ went Nuts
While you guys were putzing around playing C&R and kill with toad YT and WSB, I was spending a week camping in a tent with a one-year old. We decided to do a full week camping in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Went up there with my wife and daughter, as well as my Bro-in Law and his family. I couldn’t have asked for better company. Here’s some pics, I’ll narrarate a little along the way. The Park The Food The Fire I had never launched there, but I’m sure I will again. Big sur is definitely a place where a good Kayak Buddy would come in handy. 1) Because I had to carry my yak down a cliff, and over 75 yds of slippery jagged rocks to get to a safe launch. 2) You are ALONE out there. Pretty spooky being in unfamiliar water, where GW’s are known to inhabit, it’s foggy, and no-one is within 50 miles to return your “Radio Check, Big Sur…” I stayed pretty close to the kelp in about 40ft for a fish literally almost on every drop. I got a quick 8 taco sized ones and then went exploring a little for stones to try and get some good reds or lings. I went out to look for some good marks for about 20 min, but decided that I’d go back to put a quick limit in the yak so I could catch a good nap. I used big white scampi’s on a 1oz leadhead for all fish. I couldn’t ask for a prettier place to fish than where I was, looking at the kelp beds, and where the Giant Redwoods meet the ocean. My favorite place was the giant kelp bed tank. I could watch this for hours. They also had the “Outer Bay” tank with HUGE yellowfin, bluefin, dodo’s, and yt in the tank. Cool to watch as well. |
06-28-2010, 11:44 PM | #2 |
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Awesome Steve
I love camping at Pfeiffer, that place is magical, My family spent last week at New Brighton State Beach (I had to much work) You would love it there Awesome pics Awesome trip Thanks for sharing
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06-29-2010, 06:57 AM | #3 |
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Sweet. I love the Central Coast.
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06-29-2010, 08:10 AM | #4 |
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Always love your photo heavy adventures! AWESOME! Thanks for sharing.
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06-29-2010, 08:56 AM | #5 |
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Gotta love the plates!
Some serious cooking going on, nice hikes and some fun fishing. A great way to spend some time!
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06-29-2010, 09:48 AM | #6 |
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SICK Trip... Wish I had the time.. Thanks for the report, bro.
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06-29-2010, 11:56 AM | #7 |
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Tacos
That little spot in Cauycos is one of my favorite spots to eat on the central coast. Best smoked fish and pork on the planet!
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06-29-2010, 12:00 PM | #8 |
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Great write up, looks like a great trip! love the baby backpack, my lil one falls asleep after only a few minutes too!
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06-29-2010, 12:13 PM | #9 |
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Insane report! Looks like a great place.
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06-29-2010, 02:39 PM | #10 |
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Thanks for sharing. Very envious!
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06-29-2010, 03:31 PM | #11 |
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This may be my favorite report. A trip is in the works so this makes it that much more exciting. Thanks!
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06-29-2010, 05:23 PM | #12 |
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Thanks for that, looks like a trip I need to make.
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06-29-2010, 05:40 PM | #13 |
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Sweet! I miss norcal! Sicko pics there Stevooo!
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06-30-2010, 11:50 AM | #14 | |
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this is awesome, big sur is one of my favorite places that i've been.
nice assortment of rockers too.
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06-30-2010, 02:46 PM | #15 |
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Big Sur
Thanks for this report. I love that area but have yet to fish it.
Great photos and one of the most beautiful places on the planet. We are doing a similar trip in October but doubt I can sneak the yak in
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06-30-2010, 03:59 PM | #16 |
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Hear you on the spook factor of fishing solo at lower Big Sur. Once or twice I've gotten that 'not right' vibe and headed in early, as its no place to face trouble on your own. You missed the best fishing. That's north by the point or farther south off the so-called valley.
Staying at Pfiefer, you were just a mile or two from Pfiefer Beach. Did you drive down the canyon to check it out? Killer Cayucos fish tacos - that place is awesome! Thanks for sharing your report of one of California's special places. |
06-30-2010, 07:39 PM | #17 |
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Are there any restrictions when fishing that area? Special permits, protected areas, ....?
Planning a trip there late July. Thanks,
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06-30-2010, 09:16 PM | #18 |
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Killer trip and pics Steve!
Heard from the Utah gang how cool Big Sur is, I wonna go there
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06-30-2010, 09:19 PM | #19 |
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^A couple things to be aware of. The area's in a different rockfish zone, so the season is often different than what we have here in SoCal. Check the DFG website for more info.
The only MLPA closure is up around Pt Sur. That area was reached via Andrew Molera State Park, but required about a mile portage. We managed to retain access to the southern region (Limekiln-Pacific Valley-etc) that has most of the reasonable access. |
06-30-2010, 10:15 PM | #20 |
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GREAT post!
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