San O Yeah! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 04-09-2012, 10:27 AM

Graduated from kayak surfing class 101 yesterday. Learned a little bit more about a lot of stuff in 2 hours of mostly sitting around. Can't wait to see what the next 3 years brings. BTW, I only earned a B, you will see why.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgEgO6WCr6A

tagyak · 04-09-2012, 10:49 AM

kool vid. saw that wipe out but didn't see any halis....

so seriously this was a actual class? or were you just out there practicing? i wonder how or what the difference would be for the hobie drivers out there. it looks like that your wilderness was being pushed around real good. the hobies seems like it would be less maneuverable and would have more wipe outs.

Yakin · 04-09-2012, 10:50 AM

looked liek a blast were you on your own yak?

GregAndrew · 04-09-2012, 11:49 AM

No Tim, only the school of hard knocks. Although you could probably learn much faster from Jim Sammons classes. No idea about the Hobies, but My O K Trident 15 does not turn on a dime either. Tony was on his Malibu kayak that is even bulkier than mine.

Of course that is my yak, a surfing yak would be cheating. I came in from fishing and unloaded all my gear before going surfing though.

mtnbykr2 · 04-09-2012, 02:02 PM

Actually Greg that looked like you had a great time, I have been threatening to do that, now I think I may since I haven't been doing so hot with the fish, I saw the halibut...that's the kind I have been catching lately...lol

maui jim · 04-09-2012, 02:26 PM

Greg I see you like lefts, Sweet, next time try to snap the lip off the floater, before being the Moondoggy in the trough...

Looks like a fun day and you kept your hat..........

jorluivil · 04-09-2012, 02:39 PM

Thanks for answering the question that was on my mind.......glad you do go both ways.

NextBite · 04-09-2012, 03:14 PM

Looks like alot of fun Greg

NEEFFF · 04-09-2012, 03:17 PM

lol looks funn!

ful-rac · 04-09-2012, 03:20 PM

That part when we were playing bumper kayaks was really scary greg went right and i went left...he was about an inch away from being alot shorter! As i passed him i couldnt believe we both made it but my celebrattion was short lived....i wiped out pretty good after that!!! Good Times!

TEAMFISH · 04-09-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

Actually Greg that looked like you had a great time, I have been threatening to do that, now I think I may since I haven't been doing so hot with the fish, I saw the halibut...that's the kind I have been catching lately...lol

X2, Looks like a blast

Billy V · 04-09-2012, 03:26 PM

It never seems to go that way when the rods and reels are onboard.

roby · 04-09-2012, 04:40 PM

I learned alot from the video Greg....next time I see you in the surf zone I'll tie my kayak to yours for a smooth ride in....

Vikingj · 04-09-2012, 05:11 PM

Wow! Nice control & balance. Great demonstration and a valuable experience to watch. Thanks.
PS: Looked more like a TURTLE than a hali?
Wayne

YakMedic · 04-09-2012, 06:29 PM

I love the tankwell grind. Looks like a lot of fun out there.

ful-rac · 04-10-2012, 08:41 AM

My videos...a little late...but here it is anyway enjoy!!!! Good Times!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT1R8BS8gYE

DAMN!!! Figuring out how to embed these videos is such a pain in the ass!

mtnbykr2 · 04-10-2012, 10:33 AM

Alright Tony!!! "hang ten bro"...nice video...I didn't see the halibut this time though...lol

PapaDave · 04-11-2012, 08:46 AM

So where does one launch from at San O?

GregAndrew · 04-11-2012, 02:11 PM

I launch at the South end of the surf beach parking. There is some regulation about staying south of the "OK" sign for paddle powered devices. I am not sure where that sign is though. Costs $15 to park on the dirt road/lot. There is a small channel south of the lot and north of the Domes that is easier to negotiate the surf in (except in very high surf). So I usually 45 my way in and out, outside the shore break, when loaded for bear. Take frozen/plastics cause the bait situation can be tough.

Kahouna · 04-11-2012, 04:43 PM

Man, watching all those videos has me wanting to drive on up there and give it a go. I can crash with the best of 'em. Maybe after the water warms up a bit. Maybe those of us with access to Pendleton should all meet and head out from there?

04-09-2012, 10:27 AM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	San O Yeah! Graduated from kayak surfing class 101 yesterday. Learned a little bit more about a lot of stuff in 2 hours of mostly sitting around. Can't wait to see what the next 3 years brings. BTW, I only earned a B, you will see why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgEgO6WCr6A

04-09-2012, 10:50 AM	#3
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	looked liek a blast were you on your own yak? __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

04-09-2012, 02:02 PM	#5
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Actually Greg that looked like you had a great time, I have been threatening to do that, now I think I may since I haven't been doing so hot with the fish, I saw the halibut...that's the kind I have been catching lately...lol __________________

04-09-2012, 02:26 PM	#6
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Greg I see you like lefts, Sweet, next time try to snap the lip off the floater, before being the Moondoggy in the trough... Looks like a fun day and you kept your hat.......... __________________

04-09-2012, 02:39 PM	#7
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Thanks for answering the question that was on my mind.......glad you do go both ways. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

04-09-2012, 10:49 AM	#2
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	kool vid. saw that wipe out but didn't see any halis.... so seriously this was a actual class? or were you just out there practicing? i wonder how or what the difference would be for the hobie drivers out there. it looks like that your wilderness was being pushed around real good. the hobies seems like it would be less maneuverable and would have more wipe outs.

04-09-2012, 11:49 AM	#4
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	No Tim, only the school of hard knocks. Although you could probably learn much faster from Jim Sammons classes. No idea about the Hobies, but My O K Trident 15 does not turn on a dime either. Tony was on his Malibu kayak that is even bulkier than mine. Of course that is my yak, a surfing yak would be cheating. I came in from fishing and unloaded all my gear before going surfing though.

04-09-2012, 03:14 PM	#8
NextBite Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 389	Looks like alot of fun Greg

04-09-2012, 03:17 PM	#9
NEEFFF Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCaL Posts: 224	lol looks funn! __________________

04-09-2012, 03:20 PM	#10
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	That part when we were playing bumper kayaks was really scary greg went right and i went left...he was about an inch away from being alot shorter! As i passed him i couldnt believe we both made it but my celebrattion was short lived....i wiped out pretty good after that!!! Good Times! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

04-09-2012, 03:26 PM	#12
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	It never seems to go that way when the rods and reels are onboard. __________________

04-09-2012, 04:40 PM	#13
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	I learned alot from the video Greg....next time I see you in the surf zone I'll tie my kayak to yours for a smooth ride in....

04-09-2012, 05:11 PM	#14
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Wow! Nice control & balance. Great demonstration and a valuable experience to watch. Thanks. PS: Looked more like a TURTLE than a hali? Wayne

04-09-2012, 06:29 PM	#15
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	I love the tankwell grind. Looks like a lot of fun out there.

04-10-2012, 08:41 AM	#16
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	My videos...a little late...but here it is anyway enjoy!!!! Good Times!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT1R8BS8gYE DAMN!!! Figuring out how to embed these videos is such a pain in the ass! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog. Last edited by ful-rac; 04-11-2012 at 12:24 PM.

04-10-2012, 10:33 AM	#17
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Alright Tony!!! "hang ten bro"...nice video...I didn't see the halibut this time though...lol __________________

04-11-2012, 08:46 AM	#18
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,473	So where does one launch from at San O?

04-11-2012, 02:11 PM	#19
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I launch at the South end of the surf beach parking. There is some regulation about staying south of the "OK" sign for paddle powered devices. I am not sure where that sign is though. Costs $15 to park on the dirt road/lot. There is a small channel south of the lot and north of the Domes that is easier to negotiate the surf in (except in very high surf). So I usually 45 my way in and out, outside the shore break, when loaded for bear. Take frozen/plastics cause the bait situation can be tough.

04-11-2012, 04:43 PM	#20
Kahouna Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 108	Man, watching all those videos has me wanting to drive on up there and give it a go. I can crash with the best of 'em. Maybe after the water warms up a bit. Maybe those of us with access to Pendleton should all meet and head out from there?