Yakfishing etiquette-Input needed! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lamb · 04-19-2008, 09:26 PM

always offer bait on your way in. It may make someone's day.

Yeah, don't be pretending that you don't see someone when you're passing 10 yards away. "Hi" is civil.

Give people crap when you catch a big fish. I heard that's back in fashion again.

Behave at the ramp.

KFACA's got a great write up by fellow kayakers:

La Jolla Shores Beach Launch Etiquette
La Jolla is one of the best kayak launch sites we know of in Southern California. Think of the benefits - variety of sea life, coastal beauty, amenities, and about the only place where you can pull your car on the beach to offload your gear.

But as we all know, there are some rules that have been set by the lifeguards including; 5 minute load or unload, keeping a clear path along the water line, no kayak surfing in the launch area, and others. Unfortunately, the lifeguards routinely need to give verbal warnings at the launch ramp.

We all love the beach launching aspect and should take that as a privilege not a right. It would be a shame to see that privilege taken away due to injuries, confrontations, or abuses. Without access to the ramp, we would need to drag our yaks and gear from the parking areas.

That is why whenever I go to La Jolla I try to do my part and follow a few simple rules:

1. Get there early and beat the traffic. Not only the launch site traffic. Parking too.

2. Keep my yak way up on the dry sand. Lifeguards do not like the yaks (or cars) blocking vehicle traffic or access along the water line.

3. Get my car off the sand as quickly as possible. Not as important at a 6:00 a.m. launch when few people are around. Very important when leaving because that is usually midday when launch site traffic is at it's peak.

4. Pack/arrange/organize my kayak and gear and break down what I can before going to get my car.

5. When the car is on the sand, it's time to unload/load - limit socializing, eat later, play later. Nothing seems to bug lifeguards more than when the area is jammed with vehicles that are parked and not actively being loaded or unloaded.

6. I avoid blocking the beach access driveway, giving other traffic the space needed to cross loose sand without bogging. When driving onto the beach I keep to a steady speed to glide over the loose sand and don’t stop where I might get stuck.

7. When the beach launch is crowded such as on the weekends and holidays I carry my kayak or use wheels or a kayak cart to get my kayak to and from the beach. Doing so can save time by allowing me to go straight to my parking spot and leisurely ready or stow my yak.

8. I dispose of all of my trash properly. Besides being unsightly, a hook carelessly discarded in the sand could ruin a beachgoer’s day.

9. Be good neighbors by being very aware of the hotel guests when launching early. In order to minimize their disturbance, avoid shining your headlights directly on the hotel, or playing loud music.

You might not be able to load or unload in five minutes. If all we had was a yak, paddle, and seat it would be easy. But there is a lot of gear on our rigs and it can easily take 10 to 15 minutes. However, if you follow these etiquette tips it is much less likely you will be approached by a lifeguard.

Contributed by KFACA members Bernard and Pumori

http://www.kfaca.org/articles.htm#La%20Jolla%20Shores%20Beach%20Launch% 20Etiquette

h2ofishfo · 04-20-2008, 07:23 AM

good points what about the guy that feels the need 2 have 200yds of troll line out reel up just a smidge buddy

herefishyfishy! · 04-20-2008, 08:17 AM

Saw a PB fisherman hanging his rear end over the side of his boat right in the middle of a bunch of boats and yaks in LJ. I didnt see "it", but I saw the look on his face and knew exactly what he was doing.

Please dont release brown trout in the "catch zone". I understand there are "emergencies at sea", but atleast go out to 40 fathoms before handling your business. After your morning cup of joe, and before launch is the opportune time to pinch one off.

Kinda nasty, and I dont know how you would write that into an article, but had to say it.

Evan

madscientist · 04-21-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herefishyfishy!

Saw a PB fisherman hanging his rear end over the side of his boat right in the middle of a bunch of boats and yaks in LJ. I didnt see "it", but I saw the look on his face and knew exactly what he was doing.

Please dont release brown trout in the "catch zone". I understand there are "emergencies at sea", but atleast go out to 40 fathoms before handling your business. After your morning cup of joe, and before launch is the opportune time to pinch one off.

Kinda nasty, and I dont know how you would write that into an article, but had to say it.

Evan

A corollary. If you see a yakker suddenly start paddling for deeper water after he finishes his coffee, don't follow him around unless you have TP.

Bigfoot Suit Guy · 04-21-2008, 02:10 PM

That guy in the boat must have been trying to get the Sand Bass to go.

jscott · 04-21-2008, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madscientist

A corollary. If you see a yakker suddenly start paddling for deeper water after he finishes his coffee, don't follow him around unless you have TP.

lol lol lol

Sherm · 04-22-2008, 01:14 PM

Ditto on the two hundred yards of spectra out behind you trolling. You don't need to troll back that far.

04-19-2008, 09:26 PM	#1
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	always offer bait on your way in. It may make someone's day. Yeah, don't be pretending that you don't see someone when you're passing 10 yards away. "Hi" is civil. Give people crap when you catch a big fish. I heard that's back in fashion again. Behave at the ramp. KFACA's got a great write up by fellow kayakers: *La Jolla Shores Beach Launch Etiquette* La Jolla is one of the best kayak launch sites we know of in Southern California. Think of the benefits - variety of sea life, coastal beauty, amenities, and about the only place where you can pull your car on the beach to offload your gear. But as we all know, there are some rules that have been set by the lifeguards including; 5 minute load or unload, keeping a clear path along the water line, no kayak surfing in the launch area, and others. Unfortunately, the lifeguards routinely need to give verbal warnings at the launch ramp. We all love the beach launching aspect and should take that as a privilege not a right. It would be a shame to see that privilege taken away due to injuries, confrontations, or abuses. Without access to the ramp, we would need to drag our yaks and gear from the parking areas. That is why whenever I go to La Jolla I try to do my part and follow a few simple rules: 1. Get there early and beat the traffic. Not only the launch site traffic. Parking too. 2. Keep my yak way up on the dry sand. Lifeguards do not like the yaks (or cars) blocking vehicle traffic or access along the water line. 3. Get my car off the sand as quickly as possible. Not as important at a 6:00 a.m. launch when few people are around. Very important when leaving because that is usually midday when launch site traffic is at it's peak. 4. Pack/arrange/organize my kayak and gear and break down what I can before going to get my car. 5. When the car is on the sand, it's time to unload/load - limit socializing, eat later, play later. Nothing seems to bug lifeguards more than when the area is jammed with vehicles that are parked and not actively being loaded or unloaded. 6. I avoid blocking the beach access driveway, giving other traffic the space needed to cross loose sand without bogging. When driving onto the beach I keep to a steady speed to glide over the loose sand and don’t stop where I might get stuck. 7. When the beach launch is crowded such as on the weekends and holidays I carry my kayak or use wheels or a kayak cart to get my kayak to and from the beach. Doing so can save time by allowing me to go straight to my parking spot and leisurely ready or stow my yak. 8. I dispose of all of my trash properly. Besides being unsightly, a hook carelessly discarded in the sand could ruin a beachgoer’s day. 9. Be good neighbors by being very aware of the hotel guests when launching early. In order to minimize their disturbance, avoid shining your headlights directly on the hotel, or playing loud music. You might not be able to load or unload in five minutes. If all we had was a yak, paddle, and seat it would be easy. But there is a lot of gear on our rigs and it can easily take 10 to 15 minutes. However, if you follow these etiquette tips it is much less likely you will be approached by a lifeguard. Contributed by KFACA members Bernard and Pumori http://www.kfaca.org/articles.htm#La%20Jolla%20Shores%20Beach%20Launch% 20Etiquette __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

04-20-2008, 07:23 AM	#2
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	good points what about the guy that feels the need 2 have 200yds of troll line out reel up just a smidge buddy

04-20-2008, 08:17 AM	#3
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	Saw a PB fisherman hanging his rear end over the side of his boat right in the middle of a bunch of boats and yaks in LJ. I didnt see "it", but I saw the look on his face and knew exactly what he was doing. Please dont release brown trout in the "catch zone". I understand there are "emergencies at sea", but atleast go out to 40 fathoms before handling your business. After your morning cup of joe, and before launch is the opportune time to pinch one off. Kinda nasty, and I dont know how you would write that into an article, but had to say it. Evan

04-21-2008, 02:10 PM	#5
Bigfoot Suit Guy Junior Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	That guy in the boat must have been trying to get the Sand Bass to go.

04-22-2008, 01:14 PM	#7
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Ditto on the two hundred yards of spectra out behind you trolling. You don't need to troll back that far.