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CKF Guides have been leading many of the trips we offer for over 10 years with hundreds of satisfied anglers and a high rate of repeat guests. We organize trips & clinics for experienced kayak anglers and a few for those with no experience at all.

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

The CKF Clinics are conducted year `round in and around Southern California USA and Baja California Mexico. We target yellowtail, halibut, barracuda and thresher sharks plus kelp bass, salmon, white sea bass, lobster, crab 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, Eastern Sierra lake fishing and much more. Many anglers who join us are highly skilled and just come to fish with the group.  Multi-day CKF Clinics are intended for entry level and experienced kayak anglers seeking to expand the scope of their fishing or just have a great time. Kayak rentals are available for out-of-towners on all trips.  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.  Kayak fishers who are new to the sport without any previous experience on a kayak should consider the CKF Schools.  Contact any CKF Guide for more information,                                                                                          

SPECIAL NOTE:  In part due to ongoing issues reported in the national news concerning crime against tourists in Baja California, we have suspended our Northern Baja kayak fishing trips for 2008. For those who choose to make the trip, Dale at www.labufadoradive.com and Sam at www.Puertosantotomas.com have long supported the sport and can accomodate all your needs.

Call CKF at 1-818-970-2392 or email CKF@kayakfishing.com

                         Kayak Fishing Day Clinics In Malibu for 2007

    Booked by demand!   Just let us know what you want (Thresher, Bass, Halibut, Surf Zone Skills et cetera and we'll put together a date.

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.   Water 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 us 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 locating 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, Plano and Tackle Logic and Fish Trap Lures. 

Call CKF at 1-818-970-2392 or email CKF@kayakfishing.com

The La Bufadora trip is offered for just about every level of experienced kayak angler, including entry level.  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 a surf and turf dinner.  We fish Sunday too. 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, this is a safe location.  We've never had any thefts or other problems here often associated with traveling in Mexico.  Additional costs are: optional tent camping fee ($5 per day), toll road (approx. $15 round trip), Mexican boat permit and Mexican fishing license (good for one year). We also recommend that you purchase Mexican auto insurance before crossing the border or purchase it in advance from your 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 fishing 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 $175.00 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 1-818-970-2392  or email CKF@kayakfishing.com

This Big Sur Kayak Fishing Trips are scheduled with participants arriving on Friday for fishing Saturday and Sunday. Depending on the dates, fishcamps will be San Simeon State Park or campgrounds within Big Sur where we have reserved group campsites.  This is a guided weekend trip of kayak fishing and truck/tent camping. Both San Simeon 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.  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 $185.00 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 1-818-970-2392 for reservations and information

Call CKF at 1-818-970-2392 or email CKF@kayakfishing.com                   

Eastern Sierra Kayak Fishing and Flyfishing

2007

Join the CKF Guides for a High Sierra weekend.  Mike will guide mostly at Crowley and on the Owens River with flyfishermen while the rest of the group joins Spike to tackle the mountain lakes.  The Sierra Trips are an excellent opportunity for Hobie Outback/Mirage fisherman utilizing traditional lake trolling techniques.   Don't forget the extra rad stamp on your fishing license!

           Kayak Fishing Day Clinics In Dana Point

                                                 Please call for dates

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 with clinic materials, lunch and snacks is included.  Bring all your gear to the Day Clinic.  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 1-818-970-2392 or email CKF@kayakfishing.com

Thresher Shark Clinics -Call for dates

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 $165.00 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 us at 1-818-970-2392 for dates and information.