Surf - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

madscientist · 03-13-2007, 11:22 AM

Andy's got it right, the whole key to the surf is to be decisive. I never stash my rods but I do have a leash system on my bucket (loops over the handles). Going out, as long as you keep paddling and keep it straight, you'll punch out eventually. When landing, I use my feet over the side as flaps to create extra drag when a wave grabs me and to keep the nose up. Also lowers the center of gravity. Works every time.

The only times I've seen it change dramatically for the worse is coming in at high tide. I hate landing during a very high high.

With a little practice you should never crash in LJ. Baja, well, that's a different story.

Razorback · 03-13-2007, 12:51 PM

Hey Frank -

I'm headed out this Sunday. Park that Wellcaraft of yours about a mile west of the pier and I'll meet you offshore for bait and breakfast.

Seriously - come on down to the launch and join up for a paddle. Otherwise let us know when you want to jump in and myself or another knothead around here will watch you master the surf.

Razor Out

Mo Betta · 03-13-2007, 01:03 PM

Thanks for the offers and the advice guys. Unleash the paddle, I would of never known to do that

and would of probably made the news. Be decisive, got it.

I dont fish LJ too much with the Wellcraft, thats what the Kayak is for. Sometimes I just want to go fish without all of the "stuff". If you guys ever do see me out there, come on by! Im sure Ill have some deans for ya.

03-13-2007, 11:22 AM	#1
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Andy's got it right, the whole key to the surf is to be decisive. I never stash my rods but I do have a leash system on my bucket (loops over the handles). Going out, as long as you keep paddling and keep it straight, you'll punch out eventually. When landing, I use my feet over the side as flaps to create extra drag when a wave grabs me and to keep the nose up. Also lowers the center of gravity. Works every time. The only times I've seen it change dramatically for the worse is coming in at high tide. I hate landing during a very high high. With a little practice you should never crash in LJ. Baja, well, that's a different story. __________________

03-13-2007, 12:51 PM	#2
Razorback Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Mesa, CA Posts: 160	Hey Frank - I'm headed out this Sunday. Park that Wellcaraft of yours about a mile west of the pier and I'll meet you offshore for bait and breakfast. Seriously - come on down to the launch and join up for a paddle. Otherwise let us know when you want to jump in and myself or another knothead around here will watch you master the surf. Razor Out __________________

03-13-2007, 01:03 PM	#3
Mo Betta Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 40	Thanks for the offers and the advice guys. Unleash the paddle, I would of never known to do that and would of probably made the news. Be decisive, got it. I dont fish LJ too much with the Wellcraft, thats what the Kayak is for. Sometimes I just want to go fish without all of the "stuff". If you guys ever do see me out there, come on by! Im sure Ill have some deans for ya.