Unassisted YFT From the Kayak!!! - Page 3 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fiskadoro · 07-16-2014, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

expect sharks, every offshore trip I have done has attracted a mako, blue or hammerhead the hammerhead approaching was the scariest as they have a very big dorsal fin.....thought it was a 20 foot GWS...............they get curious! Just be prepared.

If sharks bite bite them back...

ful-rac · 07-16-2014, 07:40 PM

wade · 07-16-2014, 08:15 PM

Now when someone asks you, "Is that a Tuna?"

You can reply, "Yes it's a Tuna"...

& the flip side to that coin...

Ten bucks says when me & my crew come back stacked with Tuna, the first launch lurker will inevitably come over to us and ask, "Are those Yellowtail?"....

•

lowprofile · 07-16-2014, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chris138

Although I do believe the PA could make it, 25 miles is a lot different than 12 miles in open water. But I invite you to join along! Bring a spare mirage drive though... I don't foresee my full carbon ikelos blade having any malfunctions

Andy... Last time I went offshore in the yak only thing I hooked was a big mako. I about shat myself when it didn't even run, but instead started jumping repeatedly straight towards my boat.

Sounds like there's a lot of interest in doing this some other time. Hoping somebody decides to come Saturday though, as we all know how small those windows of opportunity can be.

I've personally done 22miles in the PA. Not a problem and averaged 2.5-3knph. Very doable and im super jealous I'm not there right now. Might be better off launching from SD bay or Coronado beach.

467echo · 07-17-2014, 09:30 PM

This post really has me thinking lately. Can't do it until the weekend of Aug 9th though. Depends on where the fish are at that time. I have a small list of things I would bring just for that trip that would include... extra bait and FF batteries, VHF radio, extra Mirage drive(maybe 1 between me and a friend), 2 subway footlong sandwiches, glowsticks, and... Any other ideas that I might be forgetting?

Zed · 07-17-2014, 09:44 PM

water, game bag.

467echo · 07-17-2014, 09:53 PM

water is a given, I always use soaked burlap sacks on my fish, think that will work?

lowprofile · 07-18-2014, 12:48 AM

I have a 65"x20" game bag. On the trip I did 22+\- miles I had two 15-20lb king macs, several 3-7lb Spanish macs a cobia and small sharks frozen water bottles kept them cool for then 12-13hour trip.

the dude · 07-18-2014, 08:40 AM

Has this been done before from Cali? I realize some of you have caught YFT from a kayak, but it's always been a mothership thing right? You could be in a very elite group if you pull this off Chris.

chris138 · 07-18-2014, 10:33 AM

Unless Iceman Andy is out today trying to steal my thunder.

chris138 · 07-18-2014, 10:41 AM

My safety list is as follows:

Submersible VHF
GPS
PFD
Air Horn
Storm Whistle
Waterproof LED blinky lights to put on my jigstick
Glow sticks
Big ass knife

Not gonna worry about how to keep fish cold. Focusing on not getting run over by one of the smokers

Pagzzz · 07-18-2014, 11:18 AM

I cannot wait to read how this turns out!!!!

It got me thinking. I don't have a kayak, but I do paddle a 1-man outrigger canoe (OC-1) that I can average about 5-6 MPH on and have paddled 20 miles before. I know they do this kind of fishing in Hawaii. I can clamp a rod holder to the outriggers and troll even.

hmmmm ....

cabojohn · 07-18-2014, 11:34 AM

It's a commitment going outside. Adrenalin will get you there...but remember, you have to paddle back tired too.
Expect possible wind, current & swells...
Stay alert & watch for boats as they will not be looking for 'kayaks'.
I'd consider flying a flag. GPS /compass & vhs.
FOR SURE bring extra food & water /drinks. Energy gels /Roctaine etc. You will want to pack light too.
Be safe & good luck.

RedSledTeam · 07-18-2014, 12:17 PM

Be VERY VISIBLE guys! It's a zoo out there! I heard 10 boats on every paddy!!
-RST

Hunters Pa · 07-18-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cabojohn

It's a commitment going outside. Adrenalin will get you there...but remember, you have to paddle back tired too.
Expect possible wind, current & swells...
Stay alert & watch for boats as they will not be looking for 'kayaks'.
I'd consider flying a flag. GPS /compass & vhs.
FOR SURE bring extra food & water /drinks. Energy gels /Roctaine etc. You will want to pack light too.
Be safe & good luck.

And make sure you tell people exactly when and where you are going, AND when you should be expected back

chris138 · 07-18-2014, 02:07 PM

It looks like 2,100 people have seen my trip itinerary, so I'm holding you all personally responsible for my rescue.

I'm gonna be out there and some PBer will come up to me and be like "hey youre chris138 huh. you should be careful its real sketch out here" as he's slamming rum drinks and bumping some butt rock.

That's after I see Josh on his way in with 80lb bft saying something along the lines of "it was wide open blues on squid, on the balloon, 75 yards back and 50 ft down pinned on a purple swimbait. should have been here an hour ago"

chris138 · 07-18-2014, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pagzzz

I cannot wait to read how this turns out!!!!

It got me thinking. I don't have a kayak, but I do paddle a 1-man outrigger canoe (OC-1) that I can average about 5-6 MPH on and have paddled 20 miles before. I know they do this kind of fishing in Hawaii. I can clamp a rod holder to the outriggers and troll even.

hmmmm ....

Pagz, my GF has an OC-1 as well. I think she will be joining me offshore here in the next few weeks. Might be some other paddlers from the Hanohano club trying as well. You should try rigging your OC-1 for fishing and share what you learn. What would be super rad is to take a 4 man surf canoe out to the bank!

467echo · 07-18-2014, 05:06 PM

Good Luck tomorrow Chris, go get um! Can't wait to read your report on Sunday morning.

Iceman · 07-18-2014, 05:20 PM

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Unless Iceman Andy is out today trying to steal my thunder.

Duty calls Had to rig up a customers PA 12 this morning, could not get away today, looks like next week I will hopefully be looking outside somewhere. good luck manana!

tacmik · 07-18-2014, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 467echo

This post really has me thinking lately. Can't do it until the weekend of Aug 9th though. Depends on where the fish are at that time. I have a small list of things I would bring just for that trip that would include... extra bait and FF batteries, VHF radio, extra Mirage drive(maybe 1 between me and a friend), 2 subway footlong sandwiches, glowsticks, and... Any other ideas that I might be forgetting?

Beer. Must stay hydrated. Couple gallons water.

07-16-2014, 07:40 PM	#42
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07-16-2014, 08:15 PM	#43
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	Now when someone asks you, "Is that a Tuna?" You can reply, "Yes it's a Tuna"... & the flip side to that coin... Ten bucks says when me & my crew come back stacked with Tuna, the first launch lurker will inevitably come over to us and ask, "Are those Yellowtail?".... • __________________

07-17-2014, 09:30 PM	#45
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	This post really has me thinking lately. Can't do it until the weekend of Aug 9th though. Depends on where the fish are at that time. I have a small list of things I would bring just for that trip that would include... extra bait and FF batteries, VHF radio, extra Mirage drive(maybe 1 between me and a friend), 2 subway footlong sandwiches, glowsticks, and... Any other ideas that I might be forgetting? __________________ they are getting bigger....

07-17-2014, 09:44 PM	#46
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	water, game bag. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

07-17-2014, 09:53 PM	#47
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	water is a given, I always use soaked burlap sacks on my fish, think that will work? __________________ they are getting bigger....

07-18-2014, 12:48 AM	#48
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	I have a 65"x20" game bag. On the trip I did 22+\- miles I had two 15-20lb king macs, several 3-7lb Spanish macs a cobia and small sharks frozen water bottles kept them cool for then 12-13hour trip. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

07-18-2014, 08:40 AM	#49
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	Has this been done before from Cali? I realize some of you have caught YFT from a kayak, but it's always been a mothership thing right? You could be in a very elite group if you pull this off Chris. __________________ The dude abides.

07-18-2014, 10:33 AM	#50
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Unless Iceman Andy is out today trying to steal my thunder.

07-18-2014, 10:41 AM	#51
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	My safety list is as follows: Submersible VHF GPS PFD Air Horn Storm Whistle Waterproof LED blinky lights to put on my jigstick Glow sticks Big ass knife Not gonna worry about how to keep fish cold. Focusing on not getting run over by one of the smokers

07-18-2014, 11:18 AM	#52
Pagzzz Junior Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 17	I cannot wait to read how this turns out!!!! It got me thinking. I don't have a kayak, but I do paddle a 1-man outrigger canoe (OC-1) that I can average about 5-6 MPH on and have paddled 20 miles before. I know they do this kind of fishing in Hawaii. I can clamp a rod holder to the outriggers and troll even. hmmmm ....

07-18-2014, 11:34 AM	#53
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	It's a commitment going outside. Adrenalin will get you there...but remember, you have to paddle back tired too. Expect possible wind, current & swells... Stay alert & watch for boats as they will not be looking for 'kayaks'. I'd consider flying a flag. GPS /compass & vhs. FOR SURE bring extra food & water /drinks. Energy gels /Roctaine etc. You will want to pack light too. Be safe & good luck.

07-18-2014, 12:17 PM	#54
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Be visible Be VERY VISIBLE guys! It's a zoo out there! I heard 10 boats on every paddy!! -RST

07-18-2014, 02:07 PM	#56
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	It looks like 2,100 people have seen my trip itinerary, so I'm holding you all personally responsible for my rescue. I'm gonna be out there and some PBer will come up to me and be like "hey youre chris138 huh. you should be careful its real sketch out here" as he's slamming rum drinks and bumping some butt rock. That's after I see Josh on his way in with 80lb bft saying something along the lines of "it was wide open blues on squid, on the balloon, 75 yards back and 50 ft down pinned on a purple swimbait. should have been here an hour ago"

07-18-2014, 05:06 PM	#58
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	Good Luck tomorrow Chris, go get um! Can't wait to read your report on Sunday morning. __________________ they are getting bigger....