Kayak Fishing Southern California - how to fish Palos Verdes kelp beds.

[@ScarTroy]

Awesome video brother, thanks for sharing your knowledge rather than holding it to your chest

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

Thanks man. That's the best kind of compliment I could possibly get.

[@billross6013]

Big Props to the Honeybadger for sharing knowledge. I am a newbie and this is greatly appreciated.

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

that's as nice a comment as i could hope for. thanks man.

[@PdH-h5s]

nice vid bro. question on the redondo launch. I've seen a few videos where you fish the PV kelp beds and wondered why you don't launch out of the nearby beaches instead of the long paddle from redondo?

[@adventureforth4389]

1 - danger. In general, beach launches are much more dangerous than launching inside a safe harbor, and if you flip your ride, you will break rods, lose gear, etc. 2 - that beach launch by Malaga Cove involves dragging your yak like...100 yds through the sand. Even with beach wheels, lugging a 150 lbs worth of yak and gear is a pain in the arse. If you are fit and don't mind the paddle, you're much better off launching at King Harbor and paddling to the PV area.

[@sarosok18]

Just purchased an old town sportsman 106mk. I’m in Long Beach, I’d like to eventually fish these kelp beds soon. Great video, cheers.

[@allstarconsultant5423]

Nice. Have fun out there.

[@p3teytran]

Wow great explanation. Ive been fishing for several years now and I learned quite a bit. Thanks for sharing. Subscribed!

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

Thanks!

[@Brian-vz7xe]

11:09 Gonna let it go??!! It was huuuuge!

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

I think I let it go. I rarely keep fish. And yes, it was huge - they were obscenely big last year for whatever reason. I haven't caught one this year, but they're back within the normal range of 1lb - 2lb.

[@Brian-vz7xe]

@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 Hey you do rentals voodoo? I would gladly rent a kayak from you if you have an extra. If you would take me out with you. I fish got some poles. I live over here in San Fernando.

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

@@Brian-vz7xe I would if I had an extra kayak, but alas, I don't. Sorry.

[@Brian-vz7xe]

@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 Hey Voodoo it's cool no worries. I been eye balling a few spots at Malibu. I am very handy, gonna retro fit a inflatable with a little rack frame on top and extends out with some balancers to get me out to the Kelp Beds. Then work my way up to a Hobie or Bonafide. But thanks for your vids very informative. And hope to see you out there some day.

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

@@Brian-vz7xe Right on, man. Just make sure you go out with someone.

[@coolstuffbydwightstreet]

You have truly inspired me with your detailed information about fishing the local Ocean Marina's. I've been fishing local lakes in my Hobie Kayak but have not had any success catching any fish. So after reviewing several of your KZbin Videos I finally got the nerve to venture out into the Ocean on my Kayak. Last Sunday I went out of the Redondo Beach Landing and had a great time fishing the Kelp Beds! Once again thank you for your Detailed Information on the local harbor fishing. I plan on going out of (MDR) next week weather permitting. Take Care and continue the Great Work with your Channel!!

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

That's awesome. My entire philosophy with this kayak fishing video series is to ensure that everyone is 1) safe, and 2) having fun catching fish. How did you do?

[@coolstuffbydwightstreet]

Honeybadger VooDoo Outdoors I was able to catch some Calicos which was great for me since I haven’t been catching anything in the lakes with my Kayak. I alway came out there with very light Tackle and got broke off once but it’s all good.

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

@@coolstuffbydwightstreet Nice! Once the water warms up a little bit, it'll be hard to keep the barracuda (and their sharp teeth) off the rigs. And, there are some *big* fish that hang out around there, too. We've hooked Black Sea Bass, Thresher Sharks, White Sea Bass, etc. You should come out with us.

[@coolstuffbydwightstreet]

Just let me know when you all are going back out and I’ll check my schedule to see if I can make. Thanks for the invite!

[@diedroid]

Thanks for the PV kelp forest fishing guide!

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

You're welcome!

[@lubeinatube813]

You should be able to launch right at the end of the beach, in the area where you said the kelp beds begin. There is a parking lot right there with a concrete ramp down to the sand. The area is usually called Rat beach.

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

Yes, for those was might be reading this - if you don't mind dragging your kayak through some sand and are ok with a beach launch, it would put you right at the edge of the kelp forest.

[@erickarias2532]

Honeybadger VooDoo Outdoors thanks for that tip

[@kaboom06]

Nice fish G! I love fishing the kelp

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

Thanks G.

[@miketumbleson6211]

Cool video! Let me know next time you head out to Redondo. I'd like to get back out there.

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

Shoot me an email, Mike.

[@fishingaddix746]

Awesome thanks...

[@piratesailors4228]

That was great knowledge especially with the fish finder .

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

Thanks braddah. That's my goal - I'm hoping it helps people who are new to the game.

[@MarktheMartian]

cool deal got my sub man

[@QuickCookie]

Great video! I leave at the same area. Which kayak is good to buy for start?

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

That's a *tough* question. I don't believe in buying "labels", but about 90% of the people that I know who take up kayak fishing seriously end up on Hobies, including myself. The ability to navigate while having your hands free to fish is invaluable, imo.

[@QuickCookie]

@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 Is there somewhere that I can rent or test the Kayaks before ordering one?

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

@@QuickCookie I'm not sure they still do it, but you might want to check with OEX Sunset Beach.

[@alexmontenegro5693]

There areas in seal beach. Lookup kayak rental

[@fishingaddix746]

Can you launch from RAT BEACH... or Torrance beach, I got a paddle kayak trying to launch as close as possible... also looking for kayakers to join the trips ???

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

You could. There is a parking lot overlooking the beach. You could wheel your stuff down the ramp and drag it another 50 yds on the sand to the water.

[@coffeedollsvp]

What would you advise is safe in terms of wave period and height for a kayak or small boat when looking at the forecast? Thanks

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

Dear Mr. Trump. "Safe" is a fairly subjective term - some people are more risk-tolerant than others. But for the average newbie, I'd recommend swells no bigger than say...3 ft, with intervals that are 10 seconds + (bigger number is better). Wind should peak out no greater than say...10 mph.

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

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[@coffeedollsvp]

@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 Just subbed....thanks

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

@@coffeedollsvp Thanks - be safe out there, and try not to go out alone. And always have a VHF radio with you, or at least a loud whistle.

[@steentemple2652]

You really dont need a fish finder. You literally just find drops in depths near kelp. If you are targeting cabazon instead of rock cod or lingcod just head to the shallowest most kelp ridden area you can find and you'll nail them. Ive been doing it for 16+ years. Another thing is you can find the angle of drift and paddle to the mid point of the kelp and tie yourself to the kelp to stay stationary and drop in the same spot. If you dont catch anything in 20 or so jigs, release and repostion 10ft away. Rock fish are super lazy and despite having good eyesight are mostly ambush predators who are reluctant to leave their post. Lastly I've had waaaaay more luck with squid to catch bigger fish. I typically use a twin tail root beer scampi but I cut the squid lengthwise and make it look like a third tail. Only time I've been skunked was when I took my girlfriend out for her first time and she caught two legal halibut within 15mins total fish time was 2hrs 30mins. I was too busy setting her and my buddy up to fish for more than 1hr and ya I got bites just nothing big. This is also from northern Cali between big sur and San Francisco. I won't give spots unless asked.

[@adventureforth4389]

Sounds like good advice. Thank you.

[@thewrongguy]

That's a calico right? Was he a keeper?

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

Yes, Calico. He was a pretty good size for local waters and definitely a keeper. But with Calico, my understanding is that they grow very slowly, so I'll generally release them so they can make more.

[@thewrongguy]

@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 I went to Catalinia last year and spearfish in two harbors and my friend caught a nice Calico. We ate it sashimi style. Soooooo good! Taste like clams.

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

@@thewrongguy Them and Sand Bass are both pretty yummy. Be careful though - some of them host parasites.

[@thewrongguy]

@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 Thanks for the info. Is it worms that are visible or much worst?

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

@@thewrongguy Yes, I think it's the worms. But I'm not 100% - maybe the stomach acids kill them anyway. Does anyone else know?

[@joseponce3674]

Whats you email ?Maybe we'll fish together , great fun! Thnks

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

Hi, i can be reached at HobieScout at gmail.