Surf Launching and Landing a Hobie - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

steveooo · 01-19-2013, 03:22 PM

Ive seen a few posts recently from people that are hesitant to try La Jolla, because they are unsure about their first surf launch.

I also see alot of posts from people inquiring of how to surf launch and land a Hobie.

Since a surf landing is usually more difficult than a surf launch, I went to La Jolla today and made a little tutorial of how I do it it my Hobie.

Hopefully it will help someone out, and give them the courage to try the Big Water and chase after some bigger fish

Steve

from Steveooo on Vimeo.

lowprofile · 01-19-2013, 03:45 PM

La jolla at its finest.

driftwood · 01-19-2013, 04:04 PM

Yup! wednesday and thursday La Jolla was even better!

Baja_Traveler · 01-19-2013, 04:27 PM

Conditions were simply awesome today.... Fishing was only good for a couple of Boccacio which will live to be caught another day, but the whales, dolphin and crystal clear water made for a great day to be out on the PA.

GregAndrew · 01-19-2013, 04:35 PM

Thought you were a gonner when you turned around to see that giant swell coming at ya.

rossman · 01-19-2013, 05:24 PM

Way to hit it between sets Steve

October · 01-19-2013, 05:42 PM

now im ready to surf launch at Oceanside, thanks man

Dannowar · 01-19-2013, 05:51 PM

Classic!

bus kid · 01-19-2013, 06:19 PM

At 28 secs when your feet fell out of the yak I thought yard sale for sure,way to save it man.

steveooo · 01-19-2013, 07:07 PM

Sorry, forgot the report part of the report. Fishing was slow. I was on the water from 6 til 9. During that time I managed 2 squid, which was more than most people were able to snag. Air was hot, water was cold, swell was flat, wind was calm, whales were active. Fun day

Here are a few more random pics from the day. Fishing is overrated, I'm going to start just taking nature pics or something

There was a whale that kept coming up about 50 yds behind, but I was to slow.

Steve

Dannowar · 01-19-2013, 08:17 PM

10 power boats on the lake today

Tman · 01-19-2013, 08:19 PM

You make it look toooo easy...

dmrides · 01-19-2013, 08:40 PM

For a second there, I thought the seagul was going to get munched by a rogue set. Thanks for the informative how to on surf landing.

herbo · 01-20-2013, 03:15 PM

Is it always like that or was it just a fluke? looks like a great place to launch
especially since I'm somewhat gimpish from a total knee replacement and the other one is going to get done real soon.....H

StinkyMatt · 01-20-2013, 03:21 PM

This just confirms that with a lot of time on the water snd much practice regular people can survive the punishing ocean.

Glad you had everything strapped down.

capntim · 01-20-2013, 04:19 PM

Is that surf or a boat wake

Tman · 01-20-2013, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capntim

Is that surf or a boat wake

That is called MAD skills...

He is an expert on dealing with the various conditions Lake LJ has to offer...

Did you notice how he didn't even bother to go for his paddle?

That, my friend, is confidence...I too have been out at Lake LJ, and if it wasn't for the waves, I would've had to paddle in...timing is everything...

He is an expert...

Siebler · 01-20-2013, 05:00 PM

As much as I like you steve I was really hoping youd get dumped in that surf haha. Absolute glass, beautiful conditions

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 01-20-2013, 06:20 PM

I'm one of the "apprehensive ones" about "my first surf launch/landing". I had plans to go with my buddy Ken to LJ today. I made the mistake of looking at the surf forcast which said, 2-4' with an occasional 6-7'. So instead, I went to SD bay for halibut. Caught one about 19", and one sand bass.

I had bigger wakes I had to jump today in the bay than what was in LJ today. I guess the bottom line of the story is, I need to just go to LJ and DO IT! Thanks for the tutorial. I WILL make good by my New Years resolution to catch a YT and or WSB on my kayak this year. See you soon at LJ, come hell or high water!

Janine

TheBentRod · 01-21-2013, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janines.fishtales@cox.net

I'm one of the "apprehensive ones" about "my first surf launch/landing". I had plans to go with my buddy Ken to LJ today. I made the mistake of looking at the surf forcast which said, 2-4' with an occasional 6-7'. So instead, I went to SD bay for halibut. Caught one about 19", and one sand bass.

I had bigger wakes I had to jump today in the bay than what was in LJ today. I guess the bottom line of the story is, I need to just go to LJ and DO IT! Thanks for the tutorial. I WILL make good by my New Years resolution to catch a YT and or WSB on my kayak this year. See you soon at LJ, come hell or high water!

Janine

Go for it. Next weekend should be light surf. It is time to practice if you want to be ready for WSB season.

01-19-2013, 03:22 PM	#1
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Surf Launching and Landing a Hobie Ive seen a few posts recently from people that are hesitant to try La Jolla, because they are unsure about their first surf launch. I also see alot of posts from people inquiring of how to surf launch and land a Hobie. Since a surf landing is usually more difficult than a surf launch, I went to La Jolla today and made a little tutorial of how I do it it my Hobie. Hopefully it will help someone out, and give them the courage to try the Big Water and chase after some bigger fish Steve from Steveooo on Vimeo.

01-19-2013, 03:45 PM	#2
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	La jolla at its finest. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

01-19-2013, 05:24 PM	#6
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	Way to hit it between sets Steve __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

01-19-2013, 05:42 PM	#7
October Fish Whisperer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Menifee Posts: 154	now im ready to surf launch at Oceanside, thanks man __________________

01-19-2013, 05:51 PM	#8
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Classic! __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

01-19-2013, 04:04 PM	#3
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Yup! wednesday and thursday La Jolla was even better!

01-19-2013, 04:27 PM	#4
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Conditions were simply awesome today.... Fishing was only good for a couple of Boccacio which will live to be caught another day, but the whales, dolphin and crystal clear water made for a great day to be out on the PA.

01-19-2013, 04:35 PM	#5
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Thought you were a gonner when you turned around to see that giant swell coming at ya.

01-19-2013, 06:19 PM	#9
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	At 28 secs when your feet fell out of the yak I thought yard sale for sure,way to save it man. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

01-19-2013, 07:07 PM	#10
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Sorry, forgot the report part of the report. Fishing was slow. I was on the water from 6 til 9. During that time I managed 2 squid, which was more than most people were able to snag. Air was hot, water was cold, swell was flat, wind was calm, whales were active. Fun day Here are a few more random pics from the day. Fishing is overrated, I'm going to start just taking nature pics or something There was a whale that kept coming up about 50 yds behind, but I was to slow. Steve

01-19-2013, 08:17 PM	#11
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	10 power boats on the lake today __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

01-19-2013, 08:19 PM	#12
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	You make it look toooo easy... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

01-19-2013, 08:40 PM	#13
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	For a second there, I thought the seagul was going to get munched by a rogue set. Thanks for the informative how to on surf landing.

01-20-2013, 03:15 PM	#14
herbo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canyon Country, Ca. Posts: 116	Is it always like that or was it just a fluke? looks like a great place to launch especially since I'm somewhat gimpish from a total knee replacement and the other one is going to get done real soon.....H __________________ mellow yellow malibu eXtreme

01-20-2013, 03:21 PM	#15
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	This just confirms that with a lot of time on the water snd much practice regular people can survive the punishing ocean. Glad you had everything strapped down.

01-20-2013, 04:19 PM	#16
capntim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 115	Is that surf or a boat wake

01-20-2013, 05:00 PM	#18
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	As much as I like you steve I was really hoping youd get dumped in that surf haha. Absolute glass, beautiful conditions __________________ CJ Siebler

01-20-2013, 06:20 PM	#19
janines.fishtales@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 555	I'm one of the "apprehensive ones" about "my first surf launch/landing". I had plans to go with my buddy Ken to LJ today. I made the mistake of looking at the surf forcast which said, 2-4' with an occasional 6-7'. So instead, I went to SD bay for halibut. Caught one about 19", and one sand bass. I had bigger wakes I had to jump today in the bay than what was in LJ today. I guess the bottom line of the story is, I need to just go to LJ and DO IT! Thanks for the tutorial. I WILL make good by my New Years resolution to catch a YT and or WSB on my kayak this year. See you soon at LJ, come hell or high water! Janine __________________ Fishtales