My first kayak!! Can't wait! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

min-va · 10-19-2011, 11:57 AM

Been shore fishing for 5 years, and rental skiff fishing and charter boat once a while....

Finally got a kayak rack setup for my car and finally got my first kayak last Sunday, a cobra explorer!!

There are 2 harbors I've been fishing many times with skiff and shore, Newport and Dana, i knew Dana point pretty well, since is small. But still not sure where i should launch my kayak in Newport, any suggestion? because there are many private areas in Newport harbor, got kicked out many times...

Also i will try to practice my skill only in harbors now, after a while, see if anyone interest go outside of the harbor with me

Wish one day i can catch a yellowtail on my kayak in La Jolla kelp...

mtnbykr2 · 10-19-2011, 12:27 PM

Newport launch is at the coast guard station, easy to get lost tryin to find it lol, but vary nice fishing area just keep an eye on the boat traffic...some real nice areas just south of the harbor entrance...there is a link to directions in here somewhere...welcome to the addiction and congrats on the new yak, keep at it, the YT will come

ctfphoto · 10-19-2011, 12:35 PM

We bought our first kayak (two seater) about 3 months ago. I took me 6 months to talk my wife into letting us get this for us and two children. It took me about a week and a half to talk her into getting the second kayak

About 2 months ago I found out about kayak fishing after purchasing 2 kayaks.

Turns out the Tarpon 120 I bought myself was a pretty good choice for fishing for the price.

Now after some research, I really want an outback, talking the wife into that may take a year tho

As to Kayak Fishing, OMG it's one of the funniest things I have done in a long while, I am addicted. I have gone out a least one a week for 2 months straight.

La Jolla is a blast, you should check it out.

wiredantz · 10-19-2011, 12:44 PM

Nice to have you on board.

William Novotny · 10-19-2011, 01:01 PM

Im fairly new to this addiction myself but loving every trip out. I live in newport and my choice spot to launch is off m street. Take balboa all the way to the end of the penninsula till the road starts to curve towards the wedge. On your left there is a small public swim area with a dock. Always meet up with other kayak anglers in the early hours there as well. Plus if you chose to purchase bait since its harder to jig up bait inside the harbor, the baitbarge is right there. Shoot me a pm if you would like to meet up some time soon. I go out a few times a week and I'm always open for company.

min-va · 10-19-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

Im fairly new to this addiction myself but loving every trip out. I live in newport and my choice spot to launch is off m street. Take balboa all the way to the end of the penninsula till the road starts to curve towards the wedge. On your left there is a small public swim area with a dock. Always meet up with other kayak anglers in the early hours there as well. Plus if you chose to purchase bait since its harder to jig up bait inside the harbor, the baitbarge is right there. Shoot me a pm if you would like to meet up some time soon. I go out a few times a week and I'm always open for company.

After i looked at google map.......i know where is the m street, been fishing at that dock a few times..yea, that looks like a good place to launch!

Lucky you

....live in Newport and able to fish few times a week!! JEALOUS!!

DanaPT · 10-19-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

I go out a few times a week and I'm always open for company.

That's awesome to go out that often.

William Novotny · 10-20-2011, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

That's awesome to go out that often.

My arms are getting HUGE from how many times I lift my 16 footer in and out of my truck each week! HAA!

William Novotny · 10-20-2011, 07:00 AM

By the way min-va. I don't know if you have considered this but the warm season is coming to and end and the water will be getting quite cold. If you want to continue this obsession into the winter months you should look into a good drysuit. Everyone will tell you its not if but when you fall in.

min-va · 10-20-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

By the way min-va. I don't know if you have considered this but the warm season is coming to and end and the water will be getting quite cold. If you want to continue this obsession into the winter months you should look into a good drysuit. Everyone will tell you its not if but when you fall in.

Drysuit is a must i think, but as a beginner, i don't know anything about it, should do some research on it too...tks for the advise.
But fall into the ocean sounds scary for me, even i know a lot about sharks and seals, and i don't think i am that lucky to be a target, but for some reason, i still have that fear in mind

William Novotny · 10-20-2011, 08:44 AM

It is a common fear but one that is quickly overcome and is replaced by respect. When you respect your surroundings you can be more prepaired. and I'm more afraid of a big ol sealion then I am a shark. I woke one up that was sleeping the other day and almost pissed in my waders when he charged me

Amish Ed · 10-20-2011, 10:07 AM

Welcome to the fun. I think a dry suit is probably overkill around here. But, a dry top and waders (or dry pants) would be good. Don't worry about the sharks, especially as you'll be spending lots of time in the harbors and near shore. Dogs can be a little dicey. Just watch where you're paddling and don't hit them

William Novotny · 10-20-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Welcome to the fun. I think a dry suit is probably overkill around here. But, a dry top and waders (or dry pants) would be good. Don't worry about the sharks, especially as you'll be spending lots of time in the harbors and near shore. Dogs can be a little dicey. Just watch where you're paddling and don't hit them

Think so on the drysuit? Just wondering.....since I use this setup at the moment. I have hodgman breathable waders and a light waterproof breathable hurricane jacket I wear under it. What happens when you dump while wearing this? Since the waders are open top with a drawstring they would fill with water and you would need to shed them. Doesn't this kinda pose a problem a mile off shore in january? We live in socal but the water is still pretty f'n cold in the middle of winter. I'm just wondering cuz I was looking into a drysuit to have as well as my waders. if its not necissary then that's great since they can be pretty pricey

min-va · 10-20-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Welcome to the fun. I think a dry suit is probably overkill around here. But, a dry top and waders (or dry pants) would be good. Don't worry about the sharks, especially as you'll be spending lots of time in the harbors and near shore. Dogs can be a little dicey. Just watch where you're paddling and don't hit them

Not really worry about sharks in the harbor, just in case i am out in the open ocean, but that will take some times before i do that, and maybe after i upgrade my kayak into a offshore version, a cobra explorer is kind of small to go too far, but thanks for the advise for the dogs..will keep distance from them~

ctfphoto · 10-20-2011, 10:47 AM

I wouldn't worry about sharks at all, does your kayak look like a seal

I do think I saw the Great White a month and a half ago when he was hanging out San Diego.

Plus in a place like La Jolla their are so many seals, sea lions, and swimmers that the sharks would much prefer them as a meal as opposed to plastic.

RK · 10-20-2011, 10:52 AM

Sharks in the pacific ????

Amish Ed · 10-20-2011, 11:15 AM

William, Jim Sammons did a video where he jumped into a pool in various types of waders and such. Anyways, bib style waders and a dry top did fine.

Caden · 10-20-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by min-va

Been shore fishing for 5 years, and rental skiff fishing and charter boat once a while....

Finally got a kayak rack setup for my car and finally got my first kayak last Sunday, a cobra explorer!!

There are 2 harbors I've been fishing many times with skiff and shore, Newport and Dana, i knew Dana point pretty well, since is small. But still not sure where i should launch my kayak in Newport, any suggestion? because there are many private areas in Newport harbor, got kicked out many times...

Also i will try to practice my skill only in harbors now, after a while, see if anyone interest go outside of the harbor with me

Wish one day i can catch a yellowtail on my kayak in La Jolla kelp...

welcome bro! launch the yak at newport, just exit 55 and keep going straight pass balboa pier, keeping going till u see it spilt in half, keep left and keep going until u see a wooden pier on ur left. that is where u launch your yak, parking is free, just watch out for street cleaning.
good luck

William Novotny · 10-20-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

William, Jim Sammons did a video where he jumped into a pool in various types of waders and such. Anyways, bib style waders and a dry top did fine.

Well there it is there! Awesome video thanks for sharing that. It def cleared up any worries I had about the "deadly waders" myth. That's a very similar setup I have.

mtnbykr2 · 10-20-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by William Novotny

Think so on the drysuit? Just wondering.....since I use this setup at the moment. I have hodgman breathable waders and a light waterproof breathable hurricane jacket I wear under it. What happens when you dump while wearing this? Since the waders are open top with a drawstring they would fill with water and you would need to shed them. Doesn't this kinda pose a problem a mile off shore in january? We live in socal but the water is still pretty f'n cold in the middle of winter. I'm just wondering cuz I was looking into a drysuit to have as well as my waders. if its not necissary then that's great since they can be pretty pricey

Check Jim Sammons post on waders in the water, interesting maybe try it in a pool for yourself, also like they said respect your surroundings, you can always wear a wetsuit, I haven't tried it, sold all of mine but a friend of mine wears one in the cold, never asked him, what he does when he has to give back his morning coffee though...lol

10-19-2011, 11:57 AM	#1
min-va Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hacienda Heights Posts: 216	My first kayak!! Can't wait! Been shore fishing for 5 years, and rental skiff fishing and charter boat once a while.... Finally got a kayak rack setup for my car and finally got my first kayak last Sunday, a cobra explorer!! There are 2 harbors I've been fishing many times with skiff and shore, Newport and Dana, i knew Dana point pretty well, since is small. But still not sure where i should launch my kayak in Newport, any suggestion? because there are many private areas in Newport harbor, got kicked out many times... Also i will try to practice my skill only in harbors now, after a while, see if anyone interest go outside of the harbor with me Wish one day i can catch a yellowtail on my kayak in La Jolla kelp...

10-19-2011, 12:44 PM	#4
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Nice to have you on board. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

10-19-2011, 01:01 PM	#5
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	welcome aboard! Im fairly new to this addiction myself but loving every trip out. I live in newport and my choice spot to launch is off m street. Take balboa all the way to the end of the penninsula till the road starts to curve towards the wedge. On your left there is a small public swim area with a dock. Always meet up with other kayak anglers in the early hours there as well. Plus if you chose to purchase bait since its harder to jig up bait inside the harbor, the baitbarge is right there. Shoot me a pm if you would like to meet up some time soon. I go out a few times a week and I'm always open for company.

10-20-2011, 10:07 AM	#12
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Welcome to the fun. I think a dry suit is probably overkill around here. But, a dry top and waders (or dry pants) would be good. Don't worry about the sharks, especially as you'll be spending lots of time in the harbors and near shore. Dogs can be a little dicey. Just watch where you're paddling and don't hit them __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-20-2011, 11:15 AM	#17
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	William, Jim Sammons did a video where he jumped into a pool in various types of waders and such. Anyways, bib style waders and a dry top did fine. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

10-19-2011, 12:27 PM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Newport launch is at the coast guard station, easy to get lost tryin to find it lol, but vary nice fishing area just keep an eye on the boat traffic...some real nice areas just south of the harbor entrance...there is a link to directions in here somewhere...welcome to the addiction and congrats on the new yak, keep at it, the YT will come

10-19-2011, 12:35 PM	#3
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	We bought our first kayak (two seater) about 3 months ago. I took me 6 months to talk my wife into letting us get this for us and two children. It took me about a week and a half to talk her into getting the second kayak About 2 months ago I found out about kayak fishing after purchasing 2 kayaks. Turns out the Tarpon 120 I bought myself was a pretty good choice for fishing for the price. Now after some research, I really want an outback, talking the wife into that may take a year tho As to Kayak Fishing, OMG it's one of the funniest things I have done in a long while, I am addicted. I have gone out a least one a week for 2 months straight. La Jolla is a blast, you should check it out.

10-20-2011, 07:00 AM	#9
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	By the way min-va. I don't know if you have considered this but the warm season is coming to and end and the water will be getting quite cold. If you want to continue this obsession into the winter months you should look into a good drysuit. Everyone will tell you its not if but when you fall in.

10-20-2011, 08:44 AM	#11
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	It is a common fear but one that is quickly overcome and is replaced by respect. When you respect your surroundings you can be more prepaired. and I'm more afraid of a big ol sealion then I am a shark. I woke one up that was sleeping the other day and almost pissed in my waders when he charged me

10-20-2011, 10:47 AM	#15
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	I wouldn't worry about sharks at all, does your kayak look like a seal I do think I saw the Great White a month and a half ago when he was hanging out San Diego. Plus in a place like La Jolla their are so many seals, sea lions, and swimmers that the sharks would much prefer them as a meal as opposed to plastic.

10-20-2011, 10:52 AM	#16
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	Sharks in the pacific ????