Trolling motors? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Moosehead · 02-19-2006, 12:33 PM

I've used a trolling motor for two+ years when I launch from Dana Pt. and truly enjoy being able to control my spread of lures. If I launch from a beach through the waves in San Clemente or LJ I use a paddle. You don't want to even chance flipping with the extra weight and yes it adds a lot of weight. Is it anti kayak, absolutely, but it's still a kayak. I end up paddling back anyway after the battery dies from 6+ hours of trolling which makes for a double workout. I've met with the DP harbor patrol and your more likely going to be harrassed by State Park Rangers or the Coast Guard reserve guys on their jet ski's. Also, don't go inside the swim buoys when you have your motor on board, another potential violation. The registration is less than a case of beer. You also need a heavy duty cart as most can't handle the extra weight and you'll need the strength to carry it all as it triples your overall weight and along with having a kayak that can handle the load.

02-19-2006, 12:33 PM	#6
Moosehead Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 3	I've used a trolling motor for two+ years when I launch from Dana Pt. and truly enjoy being able to control my spread of lures. If I launch from a beach through the waves in San Clemente or LJ I use a paddle. You don't want to even chance flipping with the extra weight and yes it adds a lot of weight. Is it anti kayak, absolutely, but it's still a kayak. I end up paddling back anyway after the battery dies from 6+ hours of trolling which makes for a double workout. I've met with the DP harbor patrol and your more likely going to be harrassed by State Park Rangers or the Coast Guard reserve guys on their jet ski's. Also, don't go inside the swim buoys when you have your motor on board, another potential violation. The registration is less than a case of beer. You also need a heavy duty cart as most can't handle the extra weight and you'll need the strength to carry it all as it triples your overall weight and along with having a kayak that can handle the load.