where to start - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ceviche eater · 10-31-2014, 03:20 PM

I was planing on going to oex on sunday to buy a paddle. i have plenty of tackle.
when you fish los Alamitos where do you launch?

octico · 10-31-2014, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ceviche eater

I was planing on going to oex on sunday to buy a paddle. i have plenty of tackle.
when you fish los Alamitos where do you launch?

Beach right next to United States Sailing center

Unload on harbor side of the street then move the car across the street where it is legal to park.

chris138 · 10-31-2014, 03:58 PM

You need a fish finder, a bait tank, and a big ass cooler.

FISH11 · 10-31-2014, 04:14 PM

I would say that besides the PDF a good cooler that doesn't take up too much deck space but hold a lot of beer, is the other important life preserver. Just saying!

ful-rac · 10-31-2014, 05:39 PM

Whatever you do dont buy a $2000 motor for a $800 dollar kayak....also don't buy a $2000 motor for a kayak that has an $800 dollar sail on it....

Unless you are an F'n idiot!

HELLSTER INC. · 10-31-2014, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ful-rac

Whatever you do dont buy a $2000 motor for a $800 dollar kayak....also don't buy a $2000 motor for a kayak that has an $800 dollar sail on it....

Unless you are an F'n idiot!

Why do i recall seeing that somewhere?

Irishman · 10-31-2014, 08:46 PM

Being an x-factor owner I would firstly get your bait tank set up dialed in. Depends on year / model but I reccommend the milk crate set up, it's worked great for me. Basically a bilge pump you submerse over the side, suck water up and put holes in the side of the bucket so the scupper holes behind you are your drain. I wish I had the newer model where the rear storage was flush and the lid opened up better. You'll know what I mean once you look at your behind the seat hatch. After that get some garage door sealer / plastic tubing and marine goop and add a secondary seal to the front gator hatch. It's a beast to paddle but does amazing in entry and exit from the water. I think of mine as an aircraft carrier.

10-31-2014, 04:14 PM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	I would say that besides the PDF a good cooler that doesn't take up too much deck space but hold a lot of beer, is the other important life preserver. Just saying! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

10-31-2014, 05:39 PM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Whatever you do dont buy a $2000 motor for a $800 dollar kayak....also don't buy a $2000 motor for a kayak that has an $800 dollar sail on it.... Unless you are an F'n idiot! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

10-31-2014, 03:20 PM	#1
ceviche eater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mission hills Posts: 133	I was planing on going to oex on sunday to buy a paddle. i have plenty of tackle. when you fish los Alamitos where do you launch?

10-31-2014, 03:58 PM	#3
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	You need a fish finder, a bait tank, and a big ass cooler.

10-31-2014, 08:46 PM	#7
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Being an x-factor owner I would firstly get your bait tank set up dialed in. Depends on year / model but I reccommend the milk crate set up, it's worked great for me. Basically a bilge pump you submerse over the side, suck water up and put holes in the side of the bucket so the scupper holes behind you are your drain. I wish I had the newer model where the rear storage was flush and the lid opened up better. You'll know what I mean once you look at your behind the seat hatch. After that get some garage door sealer / plastic tubing and marine goop and add a secondary seal to the front gator hatch. It's a beast to paddle but does amazing in entry and exit from the water. I think of mine as an aircraft carrier.