You will need to paddle very far to reach the 50-fathom line from most harbors/ramps. Rockfish/lingcod/cabezon is closed inside 50 fathoms.

Yes, that’s not happening. So have we been permanently excluded from fishing the ocean?

No I haven’t heard about the closures/restrictions. I’m looking for a launch that does not require putting the kayak on wheels. I’m getting older and my Radar 135 is getting to be a bit much to pick up and put on the wheels and to drag up and down the beach. I wouldn’t call Ocean Cove a launch ramp but I think I can make it work. I’ll have to check out the other ones that were mentioned. I’d like to stay close enough to drive there in the morning. If not then someplace where I can camp or sleep in my truck the night before. Are all those harbors close to good fishing for rockfish?

Quote from: E Kayaker on December 04, 2023, 09:48:43 PM

Thanks everyone. I think I might have to lose a little more weight so I can fit into my wetsuit before I get out on the salt again. 

Fuggetaboudit…just practice re-entry.  You slay blue fin!  A little paddle or pedal and salt can’t stop ya’!

I don’t think can make before the season closes but I’m going to be ready by next May.

Ever since Covid had us banned from parking out of our county I hadn’t gone fishing until this September. I’m getting my gear back in order and looking forward to some fall trout fishing. I hope everyone has been catching lots of fish. It’s good to be back on the water.

Sad to hear this. Get well soon.

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A 5' swell at 20 seconds has more energy than 5' at 10 seconds. 20 seconds is more comfortable to fish and more energy hitting the beach when you launch or land. If you wipe out on an exposed beach it might be more meaningful.

I used to own a Tarpon 100 and a 120. I attached my FF to the track and used a arm to hang the transducer into the water. I laid the power wire along the side back to the tank well where I had my battery in a waterproof lock-n-lock. No holes to drill and easily removable. I used a 5 inch black and white Humminbird FF. I've changed over to Lowrance with my new kayak because the Humminbird doesn't work well with the pod based installation Wilderness uses now. I've still got the Humminbird setup and I've been wondering what to do with it. I'd like to pay it forward and I'll give you a deal you can't refuse if you want it. You'll have to get a battery for it though.