7/23 Tuna Grounds - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 07-25-2016, 07:07 AM

Brian, I couldn't tell you had a PA in the upsidedown photo. Ya, you have plenty of stability n floatation.

I'm In basically the exact opposite boat. I'm 220 and paddle an original OK prowler 15. With bait tank full I'm sitting in a puddle. Ive been a life long surfer and am in decent shape for a 49 y/o. Been yakking 18 years which helps. Ive worked out some effective techniques that maximize pressure on the fish while lowering my center of gravity to increase stability. Still, no way in hell could I utilize the full strength of 60 lb. Mike

chris138 · 07-25-2016, 09:08 AM

nice meeting you guys. that was an interesting paddle in lol

maquinapescado · 07-26-2016, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by chris138

nice meeting you guys. that was an interesting paddle in lol

Nice to meet you too. You are in beast mode going traditional paddling and not pedaling. I remember telling you, "That was like a 24 mile day if you include going into that wind." Turned out we actually did 29 miles with all the trolling and running around out there. So add that f**ked head wind and it was a pretty boss day. Hopefully Todd posts our route. He might not and I don't blame him, he has all the hot rock fish spots on his chart plotter.

2-Stix · 07-26-2016, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by maquinapescado

Nice to meet you too. You are in beast mode going traditional paddling and not pedaling. I remember telling you, "That was like a 24 mile day if you include going into that wind." Turned out we actually did 29 miles with all the trolling and running around out there. So add that f**ked head wind and it was a pretty boss day. Hopefully Todd posts our route. He might not and I don't blame him, he has all the hot rock fish spots on his chart plotter.

Thats a monster day. I have done some 10-12 mile days, but thats a monster. Bitchen.

smokie · 07-26-2016, 08:43 AM

Man, thats some serious work, 20+ miles. After a 10-12 mile round trip, I'm usually toast!

Nice try on the tuna, you socal dudes have it good with access to tuna grounds within somewhat reasonable kayak distance. Super jealous.

07-25-2016, 07:07 AM	#1
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Brian, I couldn't tell you had a PA in the upsidedown photo. Ya, you have plenty of stability n floatation. I'm In basically the exact opposite boat. I'm 220 and paddle an original OK prowler 15. With bait tank full I'm sitting in a puddle. Ive been a life long surfer and am in decent shape for a 49 y/o. Been yakking 18 years which helps. Ive worked out some effective techniques that maximize pressure on the fish while lowering my center of gravity to increase stability. Still, no way in hell could I utilize the full strength of 60 lb. Mike

07-25-2016, 09:08 AM	#2
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	nice meeting you guys. that was an interesting paddle in lol

07-26-2016, 08:43 AM	#5
smokie Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 63	Man, thats some serious work, 20+ miles. After a 10-12 mile round trip, I'm usually toast! Nice try on the tuna, you socal dudes have it good with access to tuna grounds within somewhat reasonable kayak distance. Super jealous.