Point Arena 6/26 Report

First-time solo fishing on the yak so I wasn't expecting much, but after finding a nice drop-off, I managed to pretty well.  I got on the water at 7 and was off by 10 with 1 27" ling (having lost 2 more and run out of heavy tackle) and boating & releasing about 15 rockfish (copper, blacks, and olives) to 5lbs.  A little bit of wind chop but overall pretty darn calm all morning! Had a blast!

oh yeah. I need to buy a fish grip 

Sweatpants, shoes, big jacket, no PFD.

Wait for it...

Sweatpants, shoes, big jacket, no PFD.

Wait for it...

I think thats a wetsuit not sweatpants.  But yeah no PFD come on. Should know better.

Sweatpants, shoes, big jacket, no PFD.

Wait for it...

I think thats a wetsuit not sweatpants.  But yeah no PFD come on. Should know better.

Ahhh, upon closer inspection...lol. OK, not nearly as bad but I'd still recommend a PFD (Perhaps there's one under your jacket?)

Sweatpants, shoes, big jacket, no PFD.

Wait for it...

I think thats a wetsuit not sweatpants.  But yeah no PFD come on. Should know better.

Ahhh, upon closer inspection...lol. OK, not nearly as bad but I'd still recommend a PFD (Perhaps there's one under your jacket?)

Guys this is a GILL Jacket with a Zip-IN PFD (meaning the PFD is part of the Jacket, but also removable and can be worn on its own)..... It keeps you warmer and keeps shit from getting caught on buckles. Please don't assume things; it's not very cool.  I was wearing a 3mm wetsuit, PFD, and Sailing Jacket.. New to kayaking but not the ocean. been sailing since before I could drive.

Sweatpants, shoes, big jacket, no PFD.

Wait for it...

I think thats a wetsuit not sweatpants.  But yeah no PFD come on. Should know better.

Ahhh, upon closer inspection...lol. OK, not nearly as bad but I'd still recommend a PFD (Perhaps there's one under your jacket?)

Guys this is a GILL Jacket with a Zip-IN PFD (meaning the PFD is part of the JAcket, but also removable and can be worn on its own)..... It keeps you warmer and keeps shit from getting caught on buckles. Please don't assume things; it's not very cool.  I was wearing a 3mm wetsuit, PFD, and Sailing Jacket.. New to kayaking but not the ocean. been sailing since before I could drive.

Haha. My apologies. Feel free to slap me if we ever meet.

Sweatpants, shoes, big jacket, no PFD.

Wait for it...

I think thats a wetsuit not sweatpants.  But yeah no PFD come on. Should know better.

Ahhh, upon closer inspection...lol. OK, not nearly as bad but I'd still recommend a PFD (Perhaps there's one under your jacket?)

Guys this is a GILL Jacket with a Zip-IN PFD (meaning the PFD is part of the JAcket, but also removable and can be worn on its own)..... It keeps you warmer and keeps shit from getting caught on buckles. Please don't assume things; it's not very cool.  I was wearing a 3mm wetsuit, PFD, and Sailing Jacket.. New to kayaking but not the ocean. been sailing since before I could drive.

Haha. My apologies. Feel free to slap me if we ever meet.

All good. Just want to make sure im not written off immediately being that I'm new to this game.  Deffo committed to safety; ordering a plb this week actually. 

... been sailing since before I could drive.

Thanks for the report and pictures. You ought to consider a Hobie AI...

... been sailing since before I could drive.

Thanks for the report and pictures. You ought to consider a Hobie AI...

Funny you mention that!  I was speaking with a gal at California Canoe and Kayak about that and sails in general, but between having to register another boat and adding complexion to my attempt at simplifying my watersports, I'm thinking ill stick with the paddle for now.  My arms really need some workouts too haha

I like the idea of a jacket with a built-in zip-in PFD, which model Gill is that?

Good looking rockfish. I hope to fish up north this year and think I might try this spot. Thanks for sharing.

I like the idea of a jacket with a built-in zip-in PFD, which model Gill is that?

It's a gill env 343. I'm not sure if they make them still, but its a fantastic Jacket.  Even has routing for a deck harness to be worn under.

Nice pics!
Damn safety nazis.

Thanks for the report and pictures Christian.

Nice!
I heard there were Coppers out where the shelf breaks, but the one time I fished there it was way too rough to go that far. About how far out were you?

Ocean sure was nice for a couple of days...