I'm Going Offshore and May Need 1 More - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dorado50 · 08-21-2008, 12:43 PM

Not good yaking conditions.

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Check wind conditions, if wanting to fish paddys. If not, wind does'nt mean a thing, time to go...

mc08066 · 08-23-2008, 07:19 AM

Hi Tim,
For these type of trips (smaller PB mothership) I would suggest only using a mini X or a tarpon 100 (smaller the better) instead of bringing the X-factor which is way big. My recent PB mothership trip I had a tarpon 140 and a mini X and the tarpon never hit the water only the mini X did. Good luck on your outing and make sure the paddy is holding (at least marks) before droping the kayaks in the water. Also make sure you work the far outside areas of the kelp at least 100 yards. Go upwind/current and float by the kelp. If you catch a fish on kelp and the bite shuts down be patient trying different methods to restart. Don't give up on spot just because you are catching only doritos. There are probably bulls in waiting and it may require several passes especially on the outer edges.
Good luck,
Jimmy

Zed · 08-23-2008, 08:35 AM

I recommend using the pool noodles. They take up less space than kayaks, and they're much more novel.

kareem korn · 08-24-2008, 11:41 AM

Cool, spots filled I think. Thanks for all your suggestions. Hopefully it'll be nice on friday.

08-21-2008, 12:43 PM	#1
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Not good yaking conditions.[/quote] Check wind conditions, if wanting to fish paddys. If not, wind does'nt mean a thing, time to go...

08-23-2008, 07:19 AM	#2
mc08066 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 51	Hi Tim, For these type of trips (smaller PB mothership) I would suggest only using a mini X or a tarpon 100 (smaller the better) instead of bringing the X-factor which is way big. My recent PB mothership trip I had a tarpon 140 and a mini X and the tarpon never hit the water only the mini X did. Good luck on your outing and make sure the paddy is holding (at least marks) before droping the kayaks in the water. Also make sure you work the far outside areas of the kelp at least 100 yards. Go upwind/current and float by the kelp. If you catch a fish on kelp and the bite shuts down be patient trying different methods to restart. Don't give up on spot just because you are catching only doritos. There are probably bulls in waiting and it may require several passes especially on the outer edges. Good luck, Jimmy

08-23-2008, 08:35 AM	#3
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	I recommend using the pool noodles. They take up less space than kayaks, and they're much more novel.

08-24-2008, 11:41 AM	#4
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	Cool, spots filled I think. Thanks for all your suggestions. Hopefully it'll be nice on friday.