Trips & Clinics for Experienced Kayak Anglers.

San Simeon, Malibu, Dana Point California, Northern Baja California, Eastern Sierras, Kona, Lobster and Crab, Thresher Shark and More...

The CKF Clinics are conducted year `round in and around Southern California and Baja California Mexico. We target yellowtail, barracuda and thresher sharks plus kelp bass, halibut, white sea bass and a dozen other species.   Clinics focus on a variety of topics like specie specific techniques, big game kayak fishing, kayak fly fishing, fishing submarine structure utilizing sonar, Sierra lake fishing and much more. Many anglers just come to fish with the group.  Multi-day CKF Clinics are intended for experienced kayak anglers seeking to expand the scope of their fishing or just have a great time.  Malibu Day Clinics (in Malibu, Dana Point and Newport Bay) are offered for kayak anglers who are fairly new to the sport, own their own kayaks and have fished them at least a few times.  Anglers without previous experience on a kayak should consider the CKF Schools.  Contact any CKF Guide for more information.

Call CKF at 1-818-345-5824 or email CKF@kayakfishing.com

This Big Sur Kayak Fishing Clinic is scheduled for September 2003 with participants arriving on Friday for fishing Saturday and Sunday. Our fishcamp will be at San Simon State Park where we have reserved group campsites. This is a guided weekend trip of kayak fishing and truck/tent camping. Both San Simon and Lower Big  Sur produce lots of fish and fishing locations will be based on current reports. There are limited spots available for this trip. The Big Sur Expeditions are led by Jeff "Rhino" Krieger. Orientation and gearing up commence on Friday evening with an early start to the fishing grounds Saturday morning. 

Shallow water rockfish, bass and halibut are consistent with endless structure holding many of the larger spawning fish that move in at this time.   The Guides will host dinner Saturday night in camp.  Cost of this trip is $135.00 per person. Like many CKF Clinics, the Big Sur Expedition is offered for kayak anglers with moderate or better skills and experience.  All camping and parking fees are included in the Clinic fee.  All food is provided.  Our portable galley is "self cook and clean".   Sponsors for the event include Shimano USA, Fish Trap Lures, Plano Molding, DiCarlo Seafood.  Promotional prizes for big fish and sportsmanship are supplied by our sponsors. The BSE is limited to 15 participants.  Central Coast fishing on the kayaks is sensational with halibut, white sea bass, ling cod, fat cabezon, and a wide variety of kelp bass and rockfish to target.   Information packets, directions and gear list are provided. Contact CKF at 818-345-5824 for reservations and information

Call CKF at 1-818-345-5824 or email CKF@kayakfishing.com                   

Montana De Oro

October 8^th, 9^th and 10th

Fish the rich waters of the Central Coast with Kayak Fishing Guide Brendan Crahan

Located 3.5 hours north of Los Angeles and 4.5 hours south of the Bay Area, Montana De Oro, and the surrounding area, offer the best in Central Coast shallow water rockfish, lingcod, halibut and salmon fishing. The Montana De Oro  Kayak Fishing Trip is scheduled for October 2004 with participants arriving on Friday for fishing Saturday and Sunday. Our fish camp will be at Montana De Oro State Park where we will be camping less than a half mile from our launch spot. This is a guided weekend trip of kayak fishing and truck/tent camping. Both Montana De Oro and Lower Big Sur produce lots of fish and fishing locations will be based on current reports. There are limited spots available for this trip. The Montana De Oro Expeditions are led by Brendan Crahan and “Lou Dog” Ciminieri. Orientation and gearing up commence on Friday evening with an early start to the fishing grounds Saturday morning. 

Shallow water rockfish, bass and halibut are consistent with endless structure holding many of the larger spawning fish that move in at this time.   The Guides will host dinner Saturday night in camp.   Cost of this trip is $145.00 per person. Like many CKF Trips and Clinics, the Montana De Oro Expedition is offered for kayak anglers with moderate or better skills and experience.  All camping and parking fees are included in the Clinic fee.  All food is provided.  Our portable galley is "self cook and clean".   Promotional prizes for big fish and sportsmanship are supplied by our sponsors. The MDOE is limited to 15 participants.  Central Coast fishing on the kayaks is sensational with halibut, white sea bass, ling cod, fat cabezon, and a wide variety of kelp bass and rockfish to target.   Information packets, directions and gear list are provided. Contact CKF at 831 345 5824 or Brendan Crahan at 831 423 8003 (kayakfishingadventures@yahoo.com) for more info

 www.centralcoastkayakfishinng.com

Brendan Crahan (831) 423 8003; kayakfishingadventures@yahoo.com

                       Kayak Fishing Day Clinics In Malibu

                 The Second Saturday and Third Sunday of Every Month

                                     February 14th & 15th - March 13th & 21st

                                    April 13th & 21st*- May 10th & 16th

                                    June-12th & 20th - July -10th & 18th

                                    August 14th & 15th- September 11th & 19th

                                                     October- 9th & 17th - November 13th &21st

                                                                December 11th &19th

Join us for the day as we target halibut, kelp bass, barracuda, yellowtail, bonito, perch, white sea bass and more.  If they're there, well find them!  The CKF Guides take advantage of the diverse fishery in and above the Santa Monica Bay to cover lots of pertinent kayak fishing information and structure.  We pinpoint the "spots" used by sportfishers who come here from ports 30 miles in each direction.  Species are targeted based on recent reports, time of year and conditions.  Bass and halibut are pretty much year `round.  CKF Day Clinics are intended for anglers with their own kayaks who are just getting started.  The clinics also address more experienced kayak fishermen who will benefit from tips on surf zone skills, bait making techniques, sonar use and much more.

The majority of clinics are conducted between Topanga State Beach and Point Mugu.  Both camping and quality accomodations are close by.  The Clinic fee is $55.00 per person.   A tackle pack consisting of a Plano 3540 Guide Series waterproof tackle flat with clinic materials, lunch and snacks are included.  Bring ALL your gear to the clinic, we'll help you sort it out.  Directions and meeting time will be forwarded.  Reservations are appreciated but last minute participants can contact the shop the day before the clinic for the meeting time and location which varies with the direction of the swell. 

The techniques covered here will show you how to dramatically improve success at hooking and landing target species and help to bring together all the skills needed for successful fishing on your kayak.  CKF Day Clinics have a broad range of sponsor support including Shimano Fishing, Plano and Tackle Logic and Fish Trap Lures. 

Call CKF at 1-818-345-5824 or email CKF@kayakfishing.com

           Kayak Fishing Day Clinics In Dana Point

                                     Saturday February 28th, 2004

Based on the Malibu Day Clinics in a harbor setting, the CKF Day Clinics are intended for anglers with their own kayaks who are just getting started.  The clinics also address more experienced kayak fishermen who will benefit from tips on surf zone skills, bait making techniques, sonar use and much more. The Dana Point Day Clinics also offer kayak flyfishing guided by certified fly casting instructor Mike Allen. Flyfishing clinics are conducted on demand for 4 or 5 anglers. 

The Clinic fee is $55.00 per person (plus a materials fee for fly fishermen).   A tackle pack consisting of a Plano 3540 Guide Series waterproof tackle flat with clinic materials, lunch and snacks are included.  Bring everything you have, we'll forward the directions and meeting time.  Due to increased travel time for the guides, pre registration is required.

The techniques covered here will show you how to dramatically improve success at hooking and landing target species and generally help to bring all your skills together for successful fishing on your kayak.  CKF Day Clinics have a broad range of sponsor support including Shimano Fishing, Plano and Tackle Logic and Fish Trap Lures. 

   Call CKF at 1-818-345-5824 or email CKF@kayakfishing.com

CKF Northern Baja Expeditions

La Bufadora, Mexico-2004

April 16-18

July 9-11

September 10-12

October 22-24

December 3-6

The La Bufadora trip is offered for just about every level of experienced kayak angler.  Your guides will share their knowledge on fishing Mexico's Pacific side and the "ins and outs" of fishing and traveling in Baja California.  An excellent gateway for kayak anglers who are new to the Baja fishing experience, La Bufadora brings back a lot of repeat participants.  The kayak fishing expeditions are a great weekend of fun and camaraderie on Mexico's northern Pacific coast.  All food is provided.  Our portable galley is "self cook and clean". 

Punta Banda with it's rock islands and gardens and vertical landscape is special. This is the famed "cold water region" with deep underwelling currents that bring a "central coast" fishery to Northern Baja with year `round catches of lingcod and shallow water rockfish.  We also target yellowtail, white sea bass, lingcod, cabezon, bonito, barracuda and rockfishes. The calico bass action is phenomenal in the boiler rocks, coves and kelp forrest and heavy fish are landed (and released) on almost every trip.   We've had 20# bonito and yellowtail way over 30#. The weekend includes a comprehensive orientation to fishing this rugged portion of the Mexican Pacific and three to five guided fishing sessions.   We may take you fishing to the tuna tanks for yellowtail and on the rocky coastline to all our big bass and lingcod spots.  Saturday night the CKF guides host dinner, some kind of surf and turf. The clinic fee includes all your food as well as parking, launching and bunkhouse fees. We stay in an ocean-view house overlooking the Pacific which has a nice bunkroom, a bathroom, kitchen area, two common areas with sofas and 2 showers. The casita is situated right next to the launch area. Since many people ask, we've never had any theft or other problems here often associated with traveling in Mexico.  Additional costs are: optional tent camping fee ($5 per day), toll road, Mexican boat permit and Mexican fishing license. We also recommend that you purchase Mexican auto insurance before crossing the border or purchase it in advance from your current insurance carrier.   Carpooling with another angler will halve travel expenses and double the travel fun.  La Bufadora is about 2 1/2 hours south of San Diego and 5 hours from Los Angeles.  Let us know if you want a ride/rider and we'll help to network everyone.

La Bufadora is an easy trip and a great skills builder through experience.  Just throw all your kayak fishing stuff in the truck, load your boats and let us do the rest!  Reservations and payments must be received at least two weeks in advance of each trip. Early reservations are recommended since most trips sell out.  If you have a group of 6-15 and would like to be guided privately on another date, call the CKF office.   Gear lists, directions and confirmation information are provided. 

Cost of the La Bufadora Weekend is $145.00 per person.

 
If you enjoy relaxing, campfires, cold Mexican beer, fresh fish, sunshine, panoramic Pacific sunsets and sore arms after a full day of pulling on fish... chances are you'll have a heck of a time. It's always a fun group of people, a good way to meet fellow kayak anglers and great fishing!

   Call CKF at 1-818-345-5824  or email CKF@kayakfishing.com

                       Puerto Santo Tomas, Mexico-2004

                           April 2-4 & October 2-4

Pictures From Past Puerto Santo Tomas Trips

 Located only 3 hours south of San Diego and 6 hours from Los Angeles, PST is a pristine
getaway that has long been a frontier fishing villiage. The catch should prove to be bountiful.  Yellowtail are a strong possibilty as are white seabass and halibut. Lingcod, bass, ocean whitefish and all the rockfish species are staple catches throughout the year, plentiful and large.

The trip includes 3 days fishing, 2 nights lodging in a well appointed beach house, all your meals in our "do it yourself galley", bait, a group dinner on Friday and our famous guide dinner on Saturday night. The price for the weekend is only $165 per person.

We have spots for both drivers and riders available now. Participants must be experienced kayak
anglers with inshore/offshore skills.

Call CKF at 1-818-345-5824 or email CKF@kayakfishing.com

                                                   Lobster Hooping Clinics

We conduct the Hooping Clinics in the bays and harbors in a safe group environment at Oceanside, Dana Point, Redondo Harbor and Oxnard Harbor. You'll leave with all the skills you need to access those nearshore honeyholes anywhere along the coast.  Click HERE for dates, locations and detailed information.
                                                                                        

Thresher Shark Clinics -Call for dates

Jeff "Rhino" Kreiger conducts thresher shark clinics all along the southern California coast.  Wanna have some fun?
This CKF Clinic is definitely for experienced kayak anglers.  Techniques, safety tips, riggings, fighting and landing of the big sharks will be discussed at length prior to launch with "team" fishing on the water.
If you live for adrenaline and are an experienced kayak angler, consider joining us. Cost of the Thresher Clinic is only $125.00 per person for the whole day.  This includes detailed technique instruction, guiding, all of your heavy-duty thresher rigs and lunch.   Thresher Clinics are limited to 5 anglers.


A complete gear list with directions to the landing will be sent upon confirmation of your reservation.  Please call Coastal Kayak Fishing Inc. at 1-818-345-5824 or Jeff "Rhino" Krieger at 1-805-520-9713 for dates and information.

Fifth Annual Kona Hawaii Clinic

with Jeff "Rhino" Krieger

July 2004!- "I am looking at dates the last week in July, first week of August 2004. Cost per day is $125.00 and includes a support boat, snacks, water, and bait. You need to bring your own gear and yak. We will be fishing out of Kealakekua Bay in Kona, we start at 6:30am and fish till 2:00pm. We usually tie the yaks behind the boat and drag them to the aku schools or target some more remote areas.  Where we end up will depend on the conditions."

Contact Rhino to reserve a spot and get more info at 1-805-520-9713