Little Harbor, Catalina Report [Newbie] - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cbad Mike · 09-11-2014, 12:02 AM

Nice report and pictures. Looks like it was a good time.
Some kayaks are more stable then others right out of the box but the main thing is that whatever you're on you will feel and be more stable over a little time as you get used to it and get experience on it. My Malibu Stealth 14 has to be one of the most stable kayaks that I've ever been on but I'm sacrificing speed for stability. My advice is to ride as many as you can to find the right feel, stability, and speed that you will be comfortable with.
Demo days are a good start.
Good luck.

Scoot · 09-11-2014, 10:06 AM

Report!! OK Malibu 2 very stable!! Takes
getting use to it!! Keep it up

octico · 09-11-2014, 10:25 AM

Nice report!

Iceman · 09-11-2014, 03:07 PM

Some really cool photos. Little Harbor is like heaven on earth!

JDW · 09-11-2014, 07:33 PM

See any bison? I've wondered about how sketchy hiking around them would be...

shawny · 09-11-2014, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JDW

See any bison? I've wondered about how sketchy hiking around them would be...

Strangely enough, didn't see a single bison on the 14 miles total we hiked. They must have migrated to some other part of the island.

I heard they can charge at you when angry/threatened - best to just keep you distance, no sudden movements, and just wait it out if they're blocking your way..

newportdogs · 09-11-2014, 10:37 PM

Nice report, thanks for sharing. I live the pic of Little Harbor.

09-11-2014, 12:02 AM	#1
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Nice report and pictures. Looks like it was a good time. Some kayaks are more stable then others right out of the box but the main thing is that whatever you're on you will feel and be more stable over a little time as you get used to it and get experience on it. My Malibu Stealth 14 has to be one of the most stable kayaks that I've ever been on but I'm sacrificing speed for stability. My advice is to ride as many as you can to find the right feel, stability, and speed that you will be comfortable with. Demo days are a good start. Good luck. __________________ [SIGPIC]

09-11-2014, 10:06 AM	#2
Scoot Scoot Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Menifee Posts: 164	Cool Report!! OK Malibu 2 very stable!! Takes getting use to it!! Keep it up

09-11-2014, 03:07 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Some really cool photos. Little Harbor is like heaven on earth! __________________

09-11-2014, 10:25 AM	#3
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Nice report!

09-11-2014, 07:33 PM	#5
JDW Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 57	See any bison? I've wondered about how sketchy hiking around them would be...

09-11-2014, 10:37 PM	#7
newportdogs Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newport Posts: 40	Nice report, thanks for sharing. I live the pic of Little Harbor.