Kayak Fishing Southern California - Wind / Swell Safety and Picking the Best Fishing Times

[@Borok85]

I don't understand why you don't have more views/followers. Your videos are excellent

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

I don't understand either. Because I'm good enough, and I'm smart enough, and darnit - people like me! Lol - just kiddin'. I seriously don't care much about viewership or monetizing my channel. And I fully understand that people are mostly on KZbin to be entertained - and I don't blame them one bit. Thanks for the kind words, though!

[@MrLuiswalker]

Thank you for putting this together, extremely useful information.

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

Good deal. I want all the new people to be safe out there. Water is no joke, and getting in trouble on water is way more serious than getting in trouble on land. On land, all you gotta do is just stay still, and your chances of rescue are very good - not so with water.

[@MrLuiswalker]

Honeybadger VooDoo Outdoors you’re absolutely right. It’s pretty overwhelming when you’re a beginner to get this kind of information. So thanks again for the insight

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

@@MrLuiswalker I hear you. In So Cal, the conditions are generally mild, and there is lots of boat traffic in case you get in trouble. If I were to summarize in one sentence, I'd say, "Try not to paddle alone, pick a day with swells 3' or less, wind 10mph or less, and go in a direction where you'll have a tailwind on the way home." If you follow those guidelines, you should be okay.

[@fishingbanditsilva8257]

Wow dude I should of seen this one 4 weeks ago when I went to Malaga Cove scred the crap out of me when a current to took me out..this is so helpful im learning alot through your vlogs

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

Glad to hear you made it back safely - the ocean and the power of water is no joke, for sure.

[@stefansadeli8009]

Thank you for this detailed guide! I’ve been watching your videos mostly for kayaking in offshore safety aspects, not for fishing. I kayak with my dog, but so far in protected bay such as Long Beach/HB. Do you have any inputs with kayaking with dogs in open water in RB/Palos Verdes/Laguna? Of course only during low tide and low to no wind conditions. Thank you again!

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

hi, i think fishing with a dog is super-cool. the best fishery around LA is Redondo Beach (launching from King Harbor) - it has the most variety. i don't worry a lot about tide timing. if you're out there long enough, you'll see high/low anyway. i think high/low tide matters much more if you are launching from the beach, but King Harbor is protected from the surf. i'd focus on a day when wind is peaking at 10mph or less, and swells are 3' and under with big intervals 10+ seconds. at Redondo, the wind typically blows out of the South or SouthWest, so i'd head in that direction after launching, so that you'll have the wind at your back when paddling back in. i'd imagine a lot would depend on how calm/panicky your dog is.

[@stefansadeli8009]

@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 thank you! Will give it a go. If you see a kayaker with a husky, say hello! Thanks again.

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

@@stefansadeli8009 will do!

[@miguelthefishermanporras6176]

Sorry new at this give the website you are using because I can't find it.

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

hi, windy.com is a good site.

[@trippingonfaith7094]

I always wonder if the fish on the bottom of the tide graph are true because they are generally always on the outgoing on that app? At least when I look. Great video lots to learn.

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

Hi, I'll be honest with you. That stuff is like black magic to me. I won't pretend to understand all of it. But I do try to have line in the water when I see the fish on the graph.

[@blackguppyraw1607]

Very helpful!!

[@fishinglife5464]

👍 #kayakandsurffishing

[@Charlie-81]

What type of kayak do you recommend? I'm looking into fishing saltwater off a kayak any help would be great thanks. New sub

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

If your aim is to do a lot of fishing, it almost has to be a pedal driven kayak. The biggest challenge for newbie kayakers isn't getting to the spot. If you're in good shape, you can do that with a paddle kayak. The real challenge is *staying* on a spot. Having a pedal driven kayak means you can make positional adjustments with your feet, and have your hands free to fish. I ride an older Hobie Outback, and there is a reason they are the most popular platform for fisherman - they are the SUV of fishing kayaks. Not the fastest kayak, but it's roomy and stable.

[@Charlie-81]

@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 thank you very much any particular Hobie recommend?

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

@@Charlie-81 I'd probably recommend the Outback.

[@Charlie-81]

@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 thanks maybe I'll see you one day out there.

[@jus4funtim]

Spitcast is for Mac any suggestions for Windows ?

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

Yes, SpitCast.com seems to have gone to a different model. Anyways, I think MagicSeaweed.com is pretty useful.

[@jus4funtim]

@@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305 Thanks I'll check it out