Unassisted YFT From the Kayak!!!

[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.

[PapaDave]

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]

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]

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

[EntropyFletch]

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

[chris138]

Fletch- make it happen bro! These things are once a decade.

Update: I now have a confirmed partner so the trip is for sure a go. I will be launching from the shores at 3:00-3:30am.

[5-20]

Originally Posted by chris138

Fletch- make it happen bro! These things are once a decade.

Update: I now have a confirmed partner so the trip is for sure a go. I will be launching from the shores at 3:00-3:30am.

YFT or bust!!!!!

[YakDout]

Originally Posted by chris138

Fletch- make it happen bro! These things are once a decade.

Update: I now have a confirmed partner so the trip is for sure a go. I will be launching from the shores at 3:00-3:30am.

Thats Bad A$$. Hope you guys kill it. You're definitely putting in the time and work for the reward.

[lowprofile]

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]

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]

water, game bag.

[467echo]

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

[lowprofile]

I have a 65"x20" game bag. On the trip I did 22+\- miles I had two 15-20lb king macs, several 3-7lb Spanish macs a cobia and small sharks frozen water bottles kept them cool for then 12-13hour trip.

[the dude]

Has this been done before from Cali? I realize some of you have caught YFT from a kayak, but it's always been a mothership thing right? You could be in a very elite group if you pull this off Chris.

[tacmik]

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]

I bet you are tired right now!

[makobob]

Wait for it,



















Wait for it,





















Worth waiting for???????

[cesar74]

Has anyone heard from these guys? Did they make it back? That's all I want to know.