where to start
 

i have been lurking for a while now, i usually upland game hunt but with the drought i decided to start kayaking i usually fish over night boats and mammoth area so i know how to fish. So I just picked up a x factor and have a ton of questions i have been searching the forum, if any one has any advise on what i need to get started I appreciate it. i already rented a kayak at oex so i know how to paddle but what should i get to go out and fish? thanks in advance!

lets start with what do you have as far as gear goes?

Start out in the Harbors. Join other folks, and learn from them. A friend and I are heading out to Los Alamitos Bay on Sunday at 6am send me a PM if you want to join.

Things to get you started
Life Vest
Radio helps but not necessary

Zman Paddlerz 3" and 5"
Big Hammer Anchovy,Sex Smelt, Calico Hunter
1/4, 1/2, 3/8 lead heads
Warbait skirted jigs

Almost any bass fishing setup should get you started.

And most important .... READ THE FORUMS for knowledge! There is tons of information here.

--John

Life jacket should be #1. I see to many people without.

Maybe were just good swimmers.

I have a feeling its going to be a popcorn kinda of day;)

Dont' get inflatable ones... Your face gets swollen... And watch out for the guy holding the camera...and La Llorona

That must be it :rolleyes:

I have worn a pfd once and thought it was very unnecessary. Doesn't mean you shouldn't wear one, but it really isn't a necessity.

ill get the bowl of candy!!!!!

1. PFD reachable and readily accessible in case you flip.
2. Gears thoughts should be multi-useful to keep your gears as light as possible. (tackle whore you know what I mean)
3. bungees bungees, you'll flip one day or another and its good to strap your gear if not, consider it a donation to the ocean.
4. Practice and spend time on the water, get familiar with your kayak, hop on or off the kayak.

I was planing on going to oex on sunday to buy a paddle. i have plenty of tackle.
when you fish los Alamitos where do you launch?

Beach right next to United States Sailing center

Unload on harbor side of the street then move the car across the street where it is legal to park.

You need a fish finder, a bait tank, and a big ass cooler.

I would say that besides the PDF a good cooler that doesn't take up too much deck space but hold a lot of beer, is the other important life preserver. Just saying!

Whatever you do dont buy a $2000 motor for a $800 dollar kayak....also don't buy a $2000 motor for a kayak that has an $800 dollar sail on it....


Unless you are an F'n idiot!

Why do i recall seeing that somewhere?:luxhello:

Being an x-factor owner I would firstly get your bait tank set up dialed in. Depends on year / model but I reccommend the milk crate set up, it's worked great for me. Basically a bilge pump you submerse over the side, suck water up and put holes in the side of the bucket so the scupper holes behind you are your drain. I wish I had the newer model where the rear storage was flush and the lid opened up better. You'll know what I mean once you look at your behind the seat hatch. After that get some garage door sealer / plastic tubing and marine goop and add a secondary seal to the front gator hatch. It's a beast to paddle but does amazing in entry and exit from the water. I think of mine as an aircraft carrier.

Irishman can you put up some pics of your yak?


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Also get a bilge pump, I know this one guy who is on like his 8th kayak.



Also, it's a good idea to buy a 1600 motor if your on a 600 dollar kayak with an 800 sail if you have a beautiful women at home and it's not a good idea if your still living with your mother.

I'm going to need lots of popcorn