LJ on Tuesday - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ctfphoto · 03-19-2012, 01:42 PM

Everyone flips, so don't worry about that, it's no big deal.

As to seasickness, if it is a problem (that I have severely) the "patch" works 100% of the time for me. If you have a problem, FORGET the oral drugs and go directly to the "patch"

You should be able to catch bottom fish, I have not been skunked yet.

Enceladus · 03-20-2012, 04:07 PM

BB and I got out there right around 0700 @ high tide. It was cold, but man was it beautiful. The surf wasn't very big and BB gave me expert advice on how to get through the waves. Success! First try out was a breeze but, I was a little concerned when I had to punch through the last good sized wave. First lesson learned -- keep your mouth shut when going through a wave.

The highlight was the incredible amount of wild life. We were literally surrounded by water fowl and jumping dolphins just feet of the yaks. Spectacular.

We peddled out a good way with the plan to make bait. And peddled.And searched. And peddled. We couldn't find any bait. We tried everything. I even tried chumming the Sausage Egg McMuffin that I had for breakfast. It seemed that I took that one little sandwich and converted it into about a gallon of chum. Fish and squid don't like McDonald's food, I guess. Now I don't either.

After around 3 hours, we headed in. It should be noted that getting in is a hell of a lot tougher than getting out! My first try at getting in I got completely turned around and had to go back out and try again. The second time, I got sideways and was sure that I was going to roll, but fortunately it was a tiny wave and I drifted in sideways.

All in all, it was a great experience. Next time:
1) I wear that patch!
2) We make bait.
3) We catch fish.
4) I don't rely on luck to get back to shore.

mtnbykr2 · 03-20-2012, 04:17 PM

congrats on the first successful launch and landing, I know the pucker factor when just starting out I still get a little nervous, glad you guys had a good time

bigbarrels · 03-20-2012, 05:37 PM

Nice job Jesus on getting in and out without rolling it. Good start for your first day OTW. There was still some swell at the launch today. Nice looking water but no bait around today(that we could find on the surfacer or on the FF). The Commorants, Pelicans, sealion and dolphins went crazy for about twenty minutes just as we got out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZUTL...1&feature=plcp

Baja_Traveler · 03-20-2012, 05:49 PM

Well, you didn't make bait or catch any fish, but you sure did make some good memories judging by the video... Thats exactly what it's all about! Better than a good day at work thats for sure.

bigbarrels · 03-20-2012, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

Well, you didn't make bait or catch any fish, but you sure did make some good memories judging by the video... Thats exactly what it's all about! Better than a good day at work thats for sure.

that is exactly what we were saying

The Kid · 03-20-2012, 06:32 PM

The video looks like a scuba chicken take over! Nothing giving the ocean's wildlife a free meal!

03-20-2012, 04:17 PM	#3
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	congrats on the first successful launch and landing, I know the pucker factor when just starting out I still get a little nervous, glad you guys had a good time __________________

03-20-2012, 05:37 PM	#4
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Nice job Jesus on getting in and out without rolling it. Good start for your first day OTW. There was still some swell at the launch today. Nice looking water but no bait around today(that we could find on the surfacer or on the FF). The Commorants, Pelicans, sealion and dolphins went crazy for about twenty minutes just as we got out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZUTL...1&feature=plcp __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

03-19-2012, 01:42 PM	#1
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Everyone flips, so don't worry about that, it's no big deal. As to seasickness, if it is a problem (that I have severely) the "patch" works 100% of the time for me. If you have a problem, FORGET the oral drugs and go directly to the "patch" You should be able to catch bottom fish, I have not been skunked yet.

03-20-2012, 04:07 PM	#2
Enceladus Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 70	BB and I got out there right around 0700 @ high tide. It was cold, but man was it beautiful. The surf wasn't very big and BB gave me expert advice on how to get through the waves. Success! First try out was a breeze but, I was a little concerned when I had to punch through the last good sized wave. First lesson learned -- keep your mouth shut when going through a wave. The highlight was the incredible amount of wild life. We were literally surrounded by water fowl and jumping dolphins just feet of the yaks. Spectacular. We peddled out a good way with the plan to make bait. And peddled.And searched. And peddled. We couldn't find any bait. We tried everything. I even tried chumming the Sausage Egg McMuffin that I had for breakfast. It seemed that I took that one little sandwich and converted it into about a gallon of chum. Fish and squid don't like McDonald's food, I guess. Now I don't either. After around 3 hours, we headed in. It should be noted that getting in is a hell of a lot tougher than getting out! My first try at getting in I got completely turned around and had to go back out and try again. The second time, I got sideways and was sure that I was going to roll, but fortunately it was a tiny wave and I drifted in sideways. All in all, it was a great experience. Next time: 1) I wear that patch! 2) We make bait. 3) We catch fish. 4) I don't rely on luck to get back to shore.

03-20-2012, 05:49 PM	#5
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Well, you didn't make bait or catch any fish, but you sure did make some good memories judging by the video... Thats exactly what it's all about! Better than a good day at work thats for sure.

03-20-2012, 06:32 PM	#7
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	The video looks like a scuba chicken take over! Nothing giving the ocean's wildlife a free meal!