Unassisted YFT From the Kayak!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Bert Vega · 07-15-2014, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaDave

I would like to try this sometime. Unfortunately I already have plans for Saturday or I would go with.

I have a PA and have peddled 10-12 miles in it before, averaging 2.5 mph ground speed depending on conditions, fully loaded. Without the tank the average is a bit higher.

If you go again, let me know.

Agreed. I can put some mileage on my PA on any given trip. I have done 15+ miles in a day without issue.

Iceman · 07-15-2014, 04:14 PM

http://www.tempbreak.com/

chris138 · 07-15-2014, 05:26 PM

Although I do believe the PA could make it, 25 miles is a lot different than 12 miles in open water. But I invite you to join along! Bring a spare mirage drive though... I don't foresee my full carbon ikelos blade having any malfunctions

Andy... Last time I went offshore in the yak only thing I hooked was a big mako. I about shat myself when it didn't even run, but instead started jumping repeatedly straight towards my boat.

Sounds like there's a lot of interest in doing this some other time. Hoping somebody decides to come Saturday though, as we all know how small those windows of opportunity can be.

PapaDave · 07-16-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by chris138

Although I do believe the PA could make it, 25 miles is a lot different than 12 miles in open water. But I invite you to join along! Bring a spare mirage drive though... I don't foresee my full carbon ikelos blade having any malfunctions

Andy... Last time I went offshore in the yak only thing I hooked was a big mako. I about shat myself when it didn't even run, but instead started jumping repeatedly straight towards my boat.

Sounds like there's a lot of interest in doing this some other time. Hoping somebody decides to come Saturday though, as we all know how small those windows of opportunity can be.

I am pretty sure it can make it, the initial run to the 9 would be the energy burner, trolling takes no effort.

I have a 'Drive repair kit" in the kayak at all times. Two blades with rods and at least one of every cable on them s well as the tools to do it.

Like I said, if I didn't have plans already I'd be there. Sounds like fun.

Zed · 07-16-2014, 12:43 PM

Water temps are down a bit off Dana. Tougher day on the banks today according to the radio. One report I heard was 30 boats on the 267.

Ramp was a zoo at 0445. Barge was 6 deep already. Good news was the boats were heading to the 267 (or S) first and working up the line. Bad news they were coming back past the point from the 14 in a constant stream after noon.

5-20 · 07-16-2014, 12:52 PM

Not quite ready or equipped for a trip like this yet.... but maybe next year!!!

EntropyFletch · 07-16-2014, 01:28 PM

I was just thinking about this! Fish Dope has YFT 6 miles from MB harbor today...

lowprofile · 07-16-2014, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris138

Although I do believe the PA could make it, 25 miles is a lot different than 12 miles in open water. But I invite you to join along! Bring a spare mirage drive though... I don't foresee my full carbon ikelos blade having any malfunctions

Andy... Last time I went offshore in the yak only thing I hooked was a big mako. I about shat myself when it didn't even run, but instead started jumping repeatedly straight towards my boat.

Sounds like there's a lot of interest in doing this some other time. Hoping somebody decides to come Saturday though, as we all know how small those windows of opportunity can be.

I've personally done 22miles in the PA. Not a problem and averaged 2.5-3knph. Very doable and im super jealous I'm not there right now. Might be better off launching from SD bay or Coronado beach.

467echo · 07-17-2014, 08:30 PM

This post really has me thinking lately. Can't do it until the weekend of Aug 9th though. Depends on where the fish are at that time. I have a small list of things I would bring just for that trip that would include... extra bait and FF batteries, VHF radio, extra Mirage drive(maybe 1 between me and a friend), 2 subway footlong sandwiches, glowsticks, and... Any other ideas that I might be forgetting?

Zed · 07-17-2014, 08:44 PM

water, game bag.

467echo · 07-17-2014, 08:53 PM

water is a given, I always use soaked burlap sacks on my fish, think that will work?

tacmik · 07-18-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 467echo

This post really has me thinking lately. Can't do it until the weekend of Aug 9th though. Depends on where the fish are at that time. I have a small list of things I would bring just for that trip that would include... extra bait and FF batteries, VHF radio, extra Mirage drive(maybe 1 between me and a friend), 2 subway footlong sandwiches, glowsticks, and... Any other ideas that I might be forgetting?

Beer. Must stay hydrated. Couple gallons water.

467echo · 07-19-2014, 08:32 PM

I bet you are tired right now!

07-15-2014, 04:14 PM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	http://www.tempbreak.com/ __________________

07-16-2014, 12:43 PM	#5
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Water temps are down a bit off Dana. Tougher day on the banks today according to the radio. One report I heard was 30 boats on the 267. Ramp was a zoo at 0445. Barge was 6 deep already. Good news was the boats were heading to the 267 (or S) first and working up the line. Bad news they were coming back past the point from the 14 in a constant stream after noon. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

07-17-2014, 08:30 PM	#9
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	This post really has me thinking lately. Can't do it until the weekend of Aug 9th though. Depends on where the fish are at that time. I have a small list of things I would bring just for that trip that would include... extra bait and FF batteries, VHF radio, extra Mirage drive(maybe 1 between me and a friend), 2 subway footlong sandwiches, glowsticks, and... Any other ideas that I might be forgetting? __________________ they are getting bigger....

07-17-2014, 08:44 PM	#10
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	water, game bag. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

07-17-2014, 08:53 PM	#11
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	water is a given, I always use soaked burlap sacks on my fish, think that will work? __________________ they are getting bigger....

07-15-2014, 05:26 PM	#3
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Although I do believe the PA could make it, 25 miles is a lot different than 12 miles in open water. But I invite you to join along! Bring a spare mirage drive though... I don't foresee my full carbon ikelos blade having any malfunctions Andy... Last time I went offshore in the yak only thing I hooked was a big mako. I about shat myself when it didn't even run, but instead started jumping repeatedly straight towards my boat. Sounds like there's a lot of interest in doing this some other time. Hoping somebody decides to come Saturday though, as we all know how small those windows of opportunity can be.

07-16-2014, 12:52 PM	#6
5-20 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 241	Not quite ready or equipped for a trip like this yet.... but maybe next year!!!

07-16-2014, 01:28 PM	#7
EntropyFletch Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 37	I was just thinking about this! Fish Dope has YFT 6 miles from MB harbor today...

07-19-2014, 08:32 PM	#13
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	I bet you are tired right now! __________________ they are getting bigger....