Anybody going out regularly between Malibu and Ventura?

[ProfessorLongArms]

Just wanted to pipe in and say how much I appreciate all of the shared info! This is extremely helpful, and i'm really glad to see so many people are fishing here. Thanks again. This gives me a ton to think about.

[PapaDave]

Where's 'County Line'?

[acorad]

Originally Posted by PapaDave

Where's 'County Line'?

LA/Ventura county line. On the pch, across from Neptune's Nest. Big surfing spot. And fishing.

Cronus, very easy to get to the water at County, but I've never braved launching there.

Andy

[Denis_Ruso]

Originally Posted by acorad

LA/Ventura county line. On the pch, across from Neptune's Nest. Big surfing spot. And fishing.

Cronus, very easy to get to the water at County, but I've never braved launching there.

Andy

X 2 that launch is not for beginners. Only give it a shot on small surf day 1-2 ft and have absolutely EVERYTHING tucked away. Even the seasoned kayaker can take a spill there on a small day.

I've been at it for several years and I just prefer to avoid the hassle of launching there. I would just wear a wetsuit for that and bring 1-2 rods tucked away.

[ProfessorLongArms]

Well, that was interesting.

I am now batting 500 on the launches and 500 on the landings.

Went out to Leo Carrio up near Tower five to just go play in the surf today around 3 PM. Spent a good half hour watching the sets to try to time my launch. Thought I was at the end of a set, and had one more wave coming in right as I threw my feet over into the kayak. That. Did not. Go well :-)

Lost a Calstar rod for my trouble and learned a little bit about Rod leashes today.

Got out and spent about an hour watching the waves. Finally got the rhythm of it and had a practically boring landing which was a nice alternative.

Probably going to run out on Sunday morning. Probably going to try to launch south of the rocks this time

[Hunters Pa]

Originally Posted by ProfessorLongArms

Well, that was interesting.

I am now batting 500 on the launches and 500 on the landings.

Went out to Leo Carrio up near Tower five to just go play in the surf today around 3 PM. Spent a good half hour watching the sets to try to time my launch. Thought I was at the end of a set, and had one more wave coming in right as I threw my feet over into the kayak. That. Did not. Go well :-)

Lost a Calstar rod for my trouble and learned a little bit about Rod leashes today.

Got out and spent about an hour watching the waves. Finally got the rhythm of it and had a practically boring landing which was a nice alternative.

Probably going to run out on Sunday morning. Probably going to try to launch south of the rocks this time

Take some time to play in the surf without any fishing gear on board. Get to know how your kayak handles.

Been a while since I have been out through surf, I should probably do this too as a refresher

[Denis_Ruso]

Originally Posted by ProfessorLongArms

Well, that was interesting.

I am now batting 500 on the launches and 500 on the landings.

Went out to Leo Carrio up near Tower five to just go play in the surf today around 3 PM. Spent a good half hour watching the sets to try to time my launch. Thought I was at the end of a set, and had one more wave coming in right as I threw my feet over into the kayak. That. Did not. Go well :-)

Lost a Calstar rod for my trouble and learned a little bit about Rod leashes today.

Got out and spent about an hour watching the waves. Finally got the rhythm of it and had a practically boring landing which was a nice alternative.

Probably going to run out on Sunday morning. Probably going to try to launch south of the rocks this time

I learned two things recently that help landing significantly.

1. When coming in to land you always should jump out before the next set and run to the back of the kayak to grab the back as the wave passes. ( assuming you don't land on the sand and have plenty of time)

2. A bow rope will go a long way in controlling your kayak when you are on the side. A bow rope is a rope that ties from the nose of your kayak to the middle. This way when you jump off you immediately have a line to hang on to control the kayak. This also allows you to slide your hand from the middle of the kayak to the front without letting go in the surf.

[goldenglory18]

Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

I learned two things recently that help landing significantly.

1. When coming in to land you always should jump out before the next set and run to the back of the kayak to grab the back as the wave passes. ( assuming you don't land on the sand and have plenty of time)

Dumb question: Why wouldn't someone jump out and grab the bow handle instead and drag it up shore? The quicker you're out of the water, the quicker you are out of the yard sale zone, no?

Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

2. A bow rope will go a long way in controlling your kayak when you are on the side. A bow rope is a rope that ties from the nose of your kayak to the middle. This way when you jump off you immediately have a line to hang on to control the kayak. This also allows you to slide your hand from the middle of the kayak to the front without letting go in the surf.

This is a great idea. Almost like a dual purpose anchor trolley that you can use to control the direction of the boat. Also possibly to be used as a safety "grab spot" if the shit ever hits the fan. Hmmmm.......

[LAOC]

Curious to see if you guys ever got out there together?

I’m a bit further south (Long Beach area), but not afraid to make a drive every now and then. Weekends are my current availability until next spring. I’m not familiar with the area, so I wouldn’t be much help other than helping to carry and being another able body on the water.