OG Kayak Setup for La Jolla - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chris138 · 06-01-2020, 03:09 PM

Hey Guys. In this video, we are going back to the OLD SCHOOL. This is how the OGs of la jolla first started fishing it from plastic vessels and surfboards. In those days you had the OK Scupper pro which was the top of the LJ kayak food chain, until the OK Prowler came along. I'd love to learn more about this history if anyone would like to share their stories from back in the day.

To you beginners on this site, you don't need thousands of dollars of gear to target these trophy fish in SoCal. Many of the OGs on this site started fishing for YT and WSB with a setup very similar to this. All in all I'd say the total cost of a rig like this would be around 1000-1500$ including EVERYTHING. These days you seen plenty of guys out there with one rod/reel combo worth that much.

I had a busted rudder cable on my PA and she was at fastlane for repair. A good buddy of mine Paul Elder let me borrow his P15 for a quick paddle around la jolla. I decided to do a video about these OG style kayak fishing techniques.

The salty dogs of SoCal all have their regional secrets and tactics. Most of them have little need for this info. But the SALTIEST of dogs can confirm, an OK P15 and a couple poles are all you really need to get in the game, and maybe even win it!

SoCalEDC · 06-03-2020, 03:22 PM

Cool video. I hit LJ for the first time this past weekend. Made the drive down and used some of the techniques in your vids. Didnt get a YT but it was a good time. keep the vids comin!

Freedom Fytah · 06-03-2020, 03:41 PM

Thanks for the video Chris! I have the kayak(s), I just need to get more experience and water time out in LJ. Subscribed and I'll have to check out some more videos. Cheers!

summers in kuwait · 06-03-2020, 04:33 PM

Great video as usual Chris!

You don't need a Hobie to catch fish.
You don't need a Talica to catch fish.
You don't need Ulua to catch fish.

Its just about getting out and time on the water.

FullFlavorPike · 06-03-2020, 08:07 PM

Great reminder from Chris. As the lawyers and logicians might put it: "Fancy gear may be sufficient, but it isn't necessary!"

My first setup was a 1990s OK Malibu 2 with two rod holders. No FF. Fishing by guesswork. Chris was there when I caught my first ever YT on it using a ~$100 lever drag setup with a wobbly handle.

That boat is still in my garage for when friends and family want to join me for a fish!

FISH11 · 06-03-2020, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by summers in kuwait

Great video as usual Chris!

You don't need a Hobie to catch fish.
You don't need a Talica to catch fish.
You don't need Ulua to catch fish.

Its just about getting out and time on the water.

X2........Just don't buy a sit in Walmart kayak, if you are going to go in the surf.

FullFlavorPike · 06-22-2020, 07:19 PM

Anybody got a DVD player?

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...143362863.html

Bound to be some old school setups on here. (c) MII !

Hunters Pa · 06-23-2020, 07:35 PM

My first kayak was a grey SPTW. Turns out it was Jim Sammons' original marlin kayak.

Next one was a blue Prowler 15. Turned out that one was Rhino's from his dvd's on catching threshers.

Kayaks had a legendary pedigree.

My use, not so much.

danjor · 06-23-2020, 10:16 PM

Great video. Really brings me back to when I first started on a prowler 15 setup just like that no finder and everything. Eventually upgraded to a 5 gallon bucket bait tank.

06-01-2020, 03:09 PM	#1
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	OG Kayak Setup for La Jolla Hey Guys. In this video, we are going back to the OLD SCHOOL. This is how the OGs of la jolla first started fishing it from plastic vessels and surfboards. In those days you had the OK Scupper pro which was the top of the LJ kayak food chain, until the OK Prowler came along. I'd love to learn more about this history if anyone would like to share their stories from back in the day. To you beginners on this site, you don't need thousands of dollars of gear to target these trophy fish in SoCal. Many of the OGs on this site started fishing for YT and WSB with a setup very similar to this. All in all I'd say the total cost of a rig like this would be around 1000-1500$ including EVERYTHING. These days you seen plenty of guys out there with one rod/reel combo worth that much. I had a busted rudder cable on my PA and she was at fastlane for repair. A good buddy of mine Paul Elder let me borrow his P15 for a quick paddle around la jolla. I decided to do a video about these OG style kayak fishing techniques. The salty dogs of SoCal all have their regional secrets and tactics. Most of them have little need for this info. But the SALTIEST of dogs can confirm, an OK P15 and a couple poles are all you really need to get in the game, and maybe even win it!

06-03-2020, 03:22 PM	#2
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	Cool video. I hit LJ for the first time this past weekend. Made the drive down and used some of the techniques in your vids. Didnt get a YT but it was a good time. keep the vids comin! __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe

06-03-2020, 03:41 PM	#3
Freedom Fytah Junior Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 16	Thanks for the video Chris! I have the kayak(s), I just need to get more experience and water time out in LJ. Subscribed and I'll have to check out some more videos. Cheers!

06-03-2020, 04:33 PM	#4
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Great video as usual Chris! You don't need a Hobie to catch fish. You don't need a Talica to catch fish. You don't need Ulua to catch fish. Its just about getting out and time on the water.

06-03-2020, 08:07 PM	#5
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	Great reminder from Chris. As the lawyers and logicians might put it: "Fancy gear may be sufficient, but it isn't necessary!" My first setup was a 1990s OK Malibu 2 with two rod holders. No FF. Fishing by guesswork. Chris was there when I caught my first ever YT on it using a ~$100 lever drag setup with a wobbly handle. That boat is still in my garage for when friends and family want to join me for a fish!

06-22-2020, 07:19 PM	#7
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	Anybody got a DVD player? https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/...143362863.html Bound to be some old school setups on here. (c) MII !

06-23-2020, 07:35 PM	#8
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,360	My first kayak was a grey SPTW. Turns out it was Jim Sammons' original marlin kayak. Next one was a blue Prowler 15. Turned out that one was Rhino's from his dvd's on catching threshers. Kayaks had a legendary pedigree. My use, not so much.

06-23-2020, 10:16 PM	#9
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	Great video. Really brings me back to when I first started on a prowler 15 setup just like that no finder and everything. Eventually upgraded to a 5 gallon bucket bait tank.