Coastal Kayak Fishing Schools!

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The CKF Schools

"A logical, economical first step for entering the sport."

In developing this comprehensive entry level course on kayak fishing, we have drawn from decades of experience. Many of North America and Hawaii's most knowledgeable modern kayak fishermen have been resourced along with the practices of pre-modern Aleut, Inuit and Greenland kayak hunters. The CKF Schools are structured to teach you how to fish your favorite waters safely, effectively and economically from the deck of a specially modified molded plastic kayak. A day on the water with a CKF Guide will eliminate the first year or two of trial and error that accompanies the self learning process. The Schools allow you to experience successful kayak fishing from the start. While the majority of people who take the class are accomplished anglers, we eagerly offer general fishing instruction for new anglers too. Additionally, participation in the CKF Schools will significantly minimize the unnecessary equipment loss and damage normally associated with entering the sport and give you all the information you need to make all the right purchases as you grow into it.

Here is a portion of the "curriculum".

1) "Better than basic" kayak skills and safety with techniques for open-deck kayak fishing;

2) How to select and outfit the best kayak model to suit each individual's particular needs;

3) Live bait applications including procurement, storage and transportation;

4) Targeting fish with artificial lures and light tackle;

5) Use and applications for sonar (permanent and portable fishfinders) on a fishing kayak;

6) Fly fishing, trolling, hand-line fishing, gear, tackle and equipment, kayak riggings and much more!

7) Years of technical support from the Coastal Kayak Fishing Guides, if and when you ever need it, with a simple phone call.

For most anglers, a day with a CKF Guide is the only formal instruction you will ever need to enjoy a lifetime of quality fishing on your kayak. Many past participants claim the school trimmed up to two years off of the self learning process. Most beginning and intermediate paddling skills are included in the course of instruction.

Coastal Kayak Fishing Schools are fully outfitted. The first of its kind and often imitated by other guide outfits, the CKF guides have been improving this program for over a decade. If you already have a kayak, we'll rig it at the beach so you can spend the day in your own boat. A tackle pack is provided and lunch is supplied by your guide. The day starts early at the beach with plenty of onshore instruction, a beach launch, more on the water "lessons" followed by lots of fishing.

The cost of the fully outfitted** guided school is $185 per person when 2 anglers participate. Going solo? Just add $100. B.Y.O Kayak Schools, for anglers who have already purchased a kayak, cost just $145 per person with 2 anglers (add $100 for a private session). Feel free to contact CKF directly to get paired up with another angler. The CKF School sessions are limited to 2 participants per guide and last 5-8 hours or more, conditions permitting. In the rare event a session is cut short due to weather, we'll have you back out on a Day Clinic at no charge, BYOK (or we'll supply a rental kayak). CKF Schools are conducted in greater San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles Counties, Malibu, Ventura and Santa Barbara California year `round at the beach, on the bays and at the local lakes. Sessions are offered for both spincast/conventional and flyfishing anglers and for men, women and children. A solid inshore fishery and balmy days compliment winter fishing on the Southern California coast. Species targeted include California halibut, white sea bass, calico bass, barracuda, yellowtail, thresher and leopard sharks, lingcod, rockfish and more. *Experienced kayak anglers looking to improve on particular skills should consider attending the CKF Clinics, offered from San Diego north. for only $55.*

**We supply rod and reel outfits if needed, rigged with rod leashes, to our guests at no charge. Clients will be charged for lost outfits at outfitter/sale pricing.

The Coastal Kayak Fishing Schools will provide even the most experienced anglers with the skills needed to take the guesswork out of fishing on a modified kayak.

Contact the Coastal Kayak Fishing Guides

Hawaii

Adam "Trout" Traubman E-Mail

Kayak Fishing Expert at Large-Enjoying an early retirement from paid guiding on the kayaks, Trout's on the Big Island and will gladly answer your questions and point you in the right direction.

San Diego

Mike Allen

Dept. Fish & Game Guide License # 2986

Mike is the consummate waterman. He’s been surfing, diving and fishing the coast of California and Baja for as long as he can remember. He not only loves what he does he’s a master teacher. With a Bachelor and Master’s in Education from USC Mike knows how to rapidly increase the learning curve of the beginner as well as the experienced fisherman. Mike became a licensed fishing guide in 1997 and has been a Coastal Kayak Fishing instructor ever since.

He became a Federation of Fly Fishers [FFF] Certified Fly Casting Instructor in 2000. He has introduced many fly fishermen to the rewards of fly fishing in the ocean from a kayak. Mike knows where the fish are. As an Executive Board member of the Long Beach Casting Club, Mike organized and planned their fishing trips for a two year period. Allen can be found at the Long Beach Casting Club most Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.