OB Pier Area - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 05-14-2013, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Fishwhisperer619

Let me know when your free Jimmy and ill try and free up my schedule to go

Sounds good.

Iceman · 05-14-2013, 07:23 AM

My very first ocean surf launch was from the south side of OB pier.............the landing did not go well at all

Baja_Traveler · 05-14-2013, 07:56 AM

I went out there last month to try for halibut. I launched from Dana Landing in Mission Bay and out the jetties - I think that is the closest easy bay launch to that destination. It was the first time using my downrigger, which worked well - though nothing to show for it...

Jimmyz123 · 05-14-2013, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

My very first ocean surf launch was from the south side of OB pier.............the landing did not go well at all

I've looked around the area for a good launch from the surf and have not found one.

roadx · 05-14-2013, 08:56 AM

The closest launch from mission bay is mission point. Its located right at the start of the jetty on the north side. Beach launch with a short drag from the parking lot. Remember the parking lot closes at 10pm unless you roll with me : )

Deamon · 05-14-2013, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

My very first ocean surf launch was from the south side of OB pier.............the landing did not go well at all

I wish I was into kayaks back when you guys were "exploring" the possibilities. Imperial Beach launching to get to that kelp just screams at me. I need partners con juevos to check this area out with me. It'd def be stupid to go it alone...until I got comfortable with it...

Iceman · 05-14-2013, 09:24 AM

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Imperial Beach launching to get to that kelp just screams at me.

The only time I attempted IB was with a couple other "originals" probably 12 years ago, we tucked tail that morning.......scary 4 footers breaking 100 yards out

Jimmyz123 · 05-14-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

The only time I attempted IB was with a couple other "originals" probably 12 years ago, we tucked tail that morning.......scary 4 footers breaking 100 yards out

I use to surf and bodyboard at IB, I don't remember any location over there that would be Kayak friendly for launching. We use to jump off the pier to get out beyond the breakers, that wasn't always smart either.

Dannowar · 05-14-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I use to surf and bodyboard at IB, I don't remember any location over there that would be Kayak friendly for launching. We use to jump off the pier to get out beyond the breakers, that wasn't always smart either.

Man I've gotten some of the sickest barrels ever at IB. I've also gotten the deepest sand enemas. There would have to be ZERO swell to have a pleasurable launch there

05-14-2013, 07:23 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	My very first ocean surf launch was from the south side of OB pier.............the landing did not go well at all __________________

05-14-2013, 08:56 AM	#5
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	The closest launch from mission bay is mission point. Its located right at the start of the jetty on the north side. Beach launch with a short drag from the parking lot. Remember the parking lot closes at 10pm unless you roll with me : ) __________________

05-14-2013, 07:56 AM	#3
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I went out there last month to try for halibut. I launched from Dana Landing in Mission Bay and out the jetties - I think that is the closest easy bay launch to that destination. It was the first time using my downrigger, which worked well - though nothing to show for it...