Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
11-13-2013, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 7
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Works well for me
I have a little barrier of putty towards front of yak that I stick my transducer into. Use my bilge pump (super squirter thing) to shoot a few inches of water in there after I launch.
Very happy...
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
06-28-2013, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 22,200
Minimizing gear
I've only been into it for a year, but after a few trips out I realized I was bringing too much gear.
I've given up on fishing two rigs same time for example.
Instead of four poles I will just...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
06-19-2013, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,986
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
04-13-2013, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,751
SB launch, also Faria
In SB, I have launched from two spots:
Right at beach in Refugio state park is totally sheltered spot (hence name?) This is easiest surf launch spot I've seen anywhere. Either camp and launch in...
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
04-11-2013, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,751
I got my yak last year to fish kelp at Leo but...
I got my yak last year to fish kelp at Leo but only went out there once.
Instead, most trips last year I headed up to Santa Barbara. Camping at Refugio (great launch site and decent fishing) or...
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
04-01-2013, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,864
So did you find any squid out there?
I haven't...
So did you find any squid out there?
I haven't made squid from the kayak yet not sure how deep etc. I should be looking around here or even that I'd identify it on the fish finder.
Any tips (I've...
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
03-29-2013, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,864
Tomorrow
I'm planning on going out tomorrow to fish the kelp S. of Rincon. Swell and wind conditions set to be very nice.
Dreaming of a white sea bass.
Would be happy to release some calico maybe eat...
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
03-22-2013, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,864
Welcome
Hey there.
I went to that same area on my first outing last year days after getting my kayak.
Some nice kelp around there. Hoping to get out there early in weeks to come aiming for WSB.
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
03-06-2013, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,398
Whitefish
I see a lot of whitefish fishing Channel Islands. The bigger ones put up a good fight more fun than the rockfish that make up majority of catches.
Been told they make great ceviche. I've used it...
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
01-16-2013, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 12,612
Beware
Cthulu is also watching and should you kill a dolphin or dump 400 yards of spectra into the ocean there is no "so be it".
While it may be convenient to have a deity who shoulders your ...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
01-15-2013, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,336
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
01-13-2013, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,216
Scupper mount transducer
Just a heads-up: I bought the Lowrance scupper mount transducer kit.
It doesn't fit the 50/200 Khz transducer. I forget the other frequency HDS transducer comes in but if you have the 50/200, forget...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
01-08-2013, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,808
ha
My 2 year old daughter saw this yesterday when it came and said
"Riding a lobster that's ridiculous. Yee haw!"
I laughed pretty hard because I was thinking the exact same thing.
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
12-05-2012, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,259
Used it on my rubber boots no problem
Used that exact spray on my Xtra tuffs back when I first got em and was trying to keep em clean.
Didn't react at all with the rubber. (But I got lazy about scrubbing the boots after a trip; today...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
12-03-2012, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,782
Droid MyTracks
Cool.
I've used free Google MyTracks on a Droid to record trips with good results.
Seems on my droid you can run GPS in "airplane mode" which makes a huge difference to battery life. Strangely...
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
08-25-2012, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 20,314
Thx
Thanks for the awesome report and free safety lesson.
Caught my first dorago couple weeks back. Broiled it with some mango and peppers yum.
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
07-03-2012, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,928
c-tug
I got the C-tug cart with solid tires and am happy with it.
A little pricey, but have had no problems.
A little lube on the small metal bits and the thing should last a long time.
Avoided...
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
07-03-2012, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,211
Big sets
I went out Sunday at LJ.
First time I've been back down since I got the yak (been fishing up in S.B. area past couple months)
Waves were small but there were some surprisingly big sets every...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
06-29-2012, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 1
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Mirage Drive steel rod slippage
Beginning with my third trip out and now for several in a row, after using the mirage drive I find that the round steel rod that runs down the horizontal shaft slips forward, causing the drive to be...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
06-19-2012, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,384
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
06-18-2012, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,149
I use this: ...
I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Boat-Grease-Marine-PRB0100/dp/B000O6FEBK/ref=pd_bxgy_t_img_c
With the applicator, it's a good deal if you don't need to clean a huge number of reels. When I...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
06-15-2012, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,184
Depends
It really does depend where you launch and when.
I started the hobby just this spring (so no winter fishing yet) but I'll be getting either a farmer john wetsuit or some dry pants as my next...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
06-06-2012, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,262
Good call.
Here's a video of them on great...
Good call.
Here's a video of them on great whites.
http://www.thedorsalfin.com/shark-news-stories/parasitic-copepods-on-great-white-sharks-video/
2:02 shows similar ones attached to dorsal...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
06-01-2012, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,301
San Diego Jam or Double San Diego Jam.
San...
San Diego Jam or Double San Diego Jam.
San Diego Jam is my terminal knot in almost all cases, but I tied up 30lb waxy spectra in a 7 turn san diego jam and it slipped a little more than I was happy...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
05-09-2012, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,148
GPS
I've got a good FF/chartplotter with maps, and I got the Navionics on my droid last night after reading this thread. Sweet little app for 9 bucks. Nice to have if you want to do some quick scouting...
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