Easy beach launches (or breakwaters) near Carlsbad? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

h2ofishfo · 03-13-2008, 07:13 PM

yeAH DUDE LAUNCHED FROM CARLSBAD BFOR W/GEAR NOT FOR A AVERAGE YAKER FOR SURE HIT MISSION BAY,LAJOLLA OR SD BAY

PescadorPete · 03-14-2008, 11:20 AM

Cardiff can be the most "mellow" of the launch areas, if you can call it that, but it is still challenging on many days. Waist high is okay but when it gets to head high, I have to think twice about it. It looks like that yak of yours has no internal storage. You'll need a way to lash the rod/reel for the ride in. Maybe a dry bag for your tackle box. I always assume I'm going to dump on the way in and store my gear below deck. It's just part of fishing in North County. Maybe a cheap stick and jigmaster from Craig's list. I see them all the time. I'd add kroc spoons to the tackle box. Some days, the bass just want to bite the metal. Have fun out there!

03-13-2008, 07:13 PM	#1
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	yeAH DUDE LAUNCHED FROM CARLSBAD BFOR W/GEAR NOT FOR A AVERAGE YAKER FOR SURE HIT MISSION BAY,LAJOLLA OR SD BAY

03-14-2008, 11:20 AM	#2
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Cardiff can be the most "mellow" of the launch areas, if you can call it that, but it is still challenging on many days. Waist high is okay but when it gets to head high, I have to think twice about it. It looks like that yak of yours has no internal storage. You'll need a way to lash the rod/reel for the ride in. Maybe a dry bag for your tackle box. I always assume I'm going to dump on the way in and store my gear below deck. It's just part of fishing in North County. Maybe a cheap stick and jigmaster from Craig's list. I see them all the time. I'd add kroc spoons to the tackle box. Some days, the bass just want to bite the metal. Have fun out there!