Encinitas/Cardiff- Real Time - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

j mo · 04-21-2009, 08:50 AM

Cardiff and Encinitas are doing a great impression of La Jolla shores this am if any one is interested in giving North County a try. Gentle lapping waves.... Kelp in great shape and extensive.

I for one have to work but keep me posted if anyone gives it a go.

supaboy1981 · 04-25-2009, 02:00 PM

going tomorrow first trip fishing on a kayak. Should be fun. Dunno what to expect, any ideas?? I heard to fish the Cardiff pipe, usually puts up some good Hali. I'll try and post after we get back.

Also if anyone is looking to unload a starter kayak in the next 2 weeks give me an e-mail. I dont need pretty, just functional is all I ask it'll be my first one. Try to keep it to $300 or lower maybe. I live in Dana point but work in Vista/Oceanside area.

Thanks

J

Supaboy1981@gmail.com

dsafety · 04-25-2009, 07:30 PM

I had dinner this evening at the Beach House. The surf along restaurant row was big and coming in from all directions. It did not look very inviting.

When I was there, it was high tide. I am not sure if that makes a difference in the size of the surf at the Cardiff launch but unless things change, you should plan on getting wet.

Other than the washing machine-like conditions, it was a beautiful evening. There was a bit of wind but no marine layer.

If you go, please post the results. I fished there last week with minimal success.

Bob

Tman · 04-25-2009, 08:30 PM

It's a rare day when there's no surf at the lot...high tide, low tide, it's all about timing and knowing the channels...

Lot of deep pockets in that area, don't think I need to explain what that means.

Stow your gear, and plan on getting wet, either landing or launching...there are rare individuals that can get out and land cleanly, and I can count them on one hand.

Besides, it's not as productive as LJ or DP...no fish in Cardiff...

Tman · 04-25-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by supaboy1981

going tomorrow first trip fishing on a kayak. Should be fun. Dunno what to expect, any ideas?? I heard to fish the Cardiff pipe, usually puts up some good Hali. I'll try and post after we get back.

Ya, should be fun, what time are you launching?

I suggest you stow/leash what you wish to not lose.

The Cardiff pipe is laden with rocks, no, boulders. Good for bugs, not halis, but you will get plenty of turd rollers.

Good luck!..and please post...

supaboy1981 · 04-25-2009, 11:38 PM

Looks like we are gonna launch around noon and concentrate on the afternoon bite. Planning on cinching up everthing and bringing some clean clothes for after. I figure even if we dont catch anything we'll still get a decent work out.

Lemme know what you guys think, should we just do Dana point instead if we plan on going out that late??

Thanks - I'll check this site tomorrow prior to leaving so I can change our fishing plans if need be.

Thanks again!

bajadog1 · 04-26-2009, 08:40 AM

You can check the wave size by going to wavewatch.com. They have a camera that looks at cardiff.

supaboy1981 · 04-27-2009, 09:12 PM

Probably made every mistake in the book, almost sank the kayak. Didn't catch a thing. I may be hooked.

Tman · 04-27-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by supaboy1981

Probably made every mistake in the book, almost sank the kayak. Didn't catch a thing. I may be hooked.

Ah, what a great perspective you have. Hopefully you didn't lose any gear...

Just think how much fun it would have been had you caught a fish, with the extra weight, bow heavy, and trying to land upright...

Hope to see you out there one day.

cabojohn · 04-28-2009, 11:52 AM

Cardiff eh, Tman is a legend there!

One thing that you can count on is that the conditions can change quickly there.
It can go from ankle soakers to nucking futs heavy. Washing machine & radical currents are the norm.

I don't care how much experience you have...Cardiff can chew you up and spit you out whenever it wants... or take yer gear & destroy it!

dos ballenas · 04-28-2009, 12:09 PM

No fish in Cardiff

I heard Carlsbad goes off though

Dan · 04-28-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dos ballenas

No fish in Cardiff

I heard Carlsbad goes off though

WFO turd rollers

Quilted Germ · 04-28-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cabojohn

Cardiff eh, Tman is a legend there!

One thing that you can count on is that the conditions can change quickly there.
It can go from ankle soakers to nucking futs heavy. Washing machine & radical currents are the norm.

I don't care how much experience you have...Cardiff can chew you up and spit you out whenever it wants... or take yer gear & destroy it!

Had a buddy, middle of summer, take a bit of time to get out. Didn't understand until he made it out with two broken rods sticking out of the side rod holders...funny as hell, but I did feel bad at the time. He would have had the last laugh because he outfished me, except for the fact that he rolled it coming in too. Gotta love Cardiff !!!!!!!

j mo · 04-28-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Quilted Germ

Had a buddy, middle of summer, take a bit of time to get out. Didn't understand until he made it out with two broken rods sticking out of the side rod holders...funny as hell, but I did feel bad at the time. He would have had the last laugh because he outfished me, except for the fact that he rolled it coming in too. Gotta love Cardiff !!!!!!!

Ok doosh- what happens in Cardiff stays in Cardiff! Besides everyone knows there are no fish or lobys here anyway- Oh yeah and i still outfished you with a gimped out 3' rod

supaboy1981 · 04-28-2009, 10:11 PM

Whats even funnier is that we went to Dana point harbor. HAHAHAHAHAHA

supaboy1981 · 04-28-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tman

Ah, what a great perspective you have. Hopefully you didn't lose any gear...

Just think how much fun it would have been had you caught a fish, with the extra weight, bow heavy, and trying to land upright...

Hope to see you out there one day.

Yeah for sure, I love a challenge. We were laughing so hard by the end of the day we didn't really care what went on. Nothing got lost except maybe an empty beer can and I got my phone wet but I have a back up in case of such occasions.

Tman · 04-29-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by supaboy1981

Whats even funnier is that we went to Dana point harbor. HAHAHAHAHAHA

Good for you...ha ha ha ...ha.

So, did you launch at DP or Cardiff?

Don't tell us you got worked at Dana....bwaaaahahhhahahahahaha

Slay Rider · 04-29-2009, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cabojohn

Cardiff eh, Tman is a legend there.

word

supaboy1981 · 04-29-2009, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tman

Good for you...ha ha ha ...ha.

So, did you launch at DP or Cardiff?

Don't tell us you got worked at Dana....bwaaaahahhhahahahahaha

Dana. were were messing around in the harbor and I flipped over, then the kayak almost sank

trob · 04-30-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by supaboy1981

Also if anyone is looking to unload a starter kayak in the next 2 weeks give me an e-mail. I dont need pretty, just functional is all I ask it'll be my first one. Try to keep it to $300 or lower maybe. I live in Dana point but work in Vista/Oceanside area.

Thanks

J

Supaboy1981@gmail.com

how about a mini-x for 250?

04-21-2009, 08:50 AM	#1
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	Encinitas/Cardiff- Real Time Cardiff and Encinitas are doing a great impression of La Jolla shores this am if any one is interested in giving North County a try. Gentle lapping waves.... Kelp in great shape and extensive. I for one have to work but keep me posted if anyone gives it a go.

04-25-2009, 08:30 PM	#4
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	It's a rare day when there's no surf at the lot...high tide, low tide, it's all about timing and knowing the channels... Lot of deep pockets in that area, don't think I need to explain what that means. Stow your gear, and plan on getting wet, either landing or launching...there are rare individuals that can get out and land cleanly, and I can count them on one hand. Besides, it's not as productive as LJ or DP...no fish in Cardiff... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

04-28-2009, 12:09 PM	#11
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	No fish in Cardiff I heard Carlsbad goes off though __________________ ____________________________________________

04-25-2009, 02:00 PM	#2
supaboy1981 Pro @ not catching fish Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CBAD! FO LYFE! Posts: 195	going tomorrow first trip fishing on a kayak. Should be fun. Dunno what to expect, any ideas?? I heard to fish the Cardiff pipe, usually puts up some good Hali. I'll try and post after we get back. Also if anyone is looking to unload a starter kayak in the next 2 weeks give me an e-mail. I dont need pretty, just functional is all I ask it'll be my first one. Try to keep it to $300 or lower maybe. I live in Dana point but work in Vista/Oceanside area. Thanks J Supaboy1981@gmail.com

04-25-2009, 07:30 PM	#3
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	I had dinner this evening at the Beach House. The surf along restaurant row was big and coming in from all directions. It did not look very inviting. When I was there, it was high tide. I am not sure if that makes a difference in the size of the surf at the Cardiff launch but unless things change, you should plan on getting wet. Other than the washing machine-like conditions, it was a beautiful evening. There was a bit of wind but no marine layer. If you go, please post the results. I fished there last week with minimal success. Bob

04-25-2009, 11:38 PM	#6
supaboy1981 Pro @ not catching fish Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CBAD! FO LYFE! Posts: 195	Looks like we are gonna launch around noon and concentrate on the afternoon bite. Planning on cinching up everthing and bringing some clean clothes for after. I figure even if we dont catch anything we'll still get a decent work out. Lemme know what you guys think, should we just do Dana point instead if we plan on going out that late?? Thanks - I'll check this site tomorrow prior to leaving so I can change our fishing plans if need be. Thanks again!

04-26-2009, 08:40 AM	#7
bajadog1 Junior Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 6	You can check the wave size by going to wavewatch.com. They have a camera that looks at cardiff.

04-27-2009, 09:12 PM	#8
supaboy1981 Pro @ not catching fish Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CBAD! FO LYFE! Posts: 195	Probably made every mistake in the book, almost sank the kayak. Didn't catch a thing. I may be hooked.

04-28-2009, 11:52 AM	#10
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	Cardiff eh, Tman is a legend there! One thing that you can count on is that the conditions can change quickly there. It can go from ankle soakers to nucking futs heavy. Washing machine & radical currents are the norm. I don't care how much experience you have...Cardiff can chew you up and spit you out whenever it wants... or take yer gear & destroy it!

04-28-2009, 10:11 PM	#15
supaboy1981 Pro @ not catching fish Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CBAD! FO LYFE! Posts: 195	Whats even funnier is that we went to Dana point harbor. HAHAHAHAHAHA