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09-23-2015, 04:01 PM | #1 |
Junior
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New Yaker Here! Any tips?
Hello All,
I am new to Yaking. Just starting out. Would love to get advice from everyone on where is best for people just starting out. Also bought a yak recently. Not too expensive, got it for a good deal. It's a Lifetime Sport Fisher Tandem Kayak. Is it okay to take out in the ocean? Hopefully some of you have some tips and tricks for me. Hope to hear from you all. Thanks, Brandon |
09-23-2015, 04:52 PM | #2 |
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brandon...
a great website and resource to cut our learning curve. use the search feature. anything from rod set-ups to halibut rigs. Buy busy bee sandwiches, beer or ? and post an invite to fish with you. You'll make a friend or two. Think safety. . .I'd worry more about being comfortable in my kayak (being sure I won't flip and loose my crap) than a hammerhead shark. More Have Died From Selfies Than Shark Attacks Since 2013 http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-0...rk-deaths-2013 good luck and share a report. |
09-23-2015, 04:57 PM | #3 |
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Welcome to the board. A ton of good people on here and a TON of information. If you have a question just ask. One of these guys knows the correct answer
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09-23-2015, 05:20 PM | #4 |
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Its hard to answer your questions without knowing where you'll be fishing and what type of fishing you'll be doing.
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09-23-2015, 06:57 PM | #5 |
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wear a pfd, and have everything you dont want to loose tied to the boat.
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09-23-2015, 08:07 PM | #6 |
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Danapt- Thanks for the website and the info. I read many reviews about the kayak I bought saying it was very stable but I was more curious on if theres a specific type of kayak you need to take into the ocean. I believe mine is flat on bottom.
Jorluivil- I want to do several types of fishing. I wanna go a few miles out at most probably maybe 3-5 at most. I wanna fish for tuna, dorado, rockfish, seabass, stuff like that. Was thinking different areas like lo jolla and san diego areas. Maybe even orange county. Any advice? Also my kayak is flat bottomed. Will it be ok to tske out? I read online that it is very stable. |
09-23-2015, 08:44 PM | #7 |
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I'm new also, and have been yaking on freshwater but I haven't been on the salt yet. I'm trying to get my schedule worked out so I can make a La Jolla trip, it just looks like a good place to start. I've also been told Redondo harbor is good for bonita without having to get past the surf so I will make that trip. This is a great group of guys, every time I have asked a question a few people will respond with all kinds of helpful information. I know that when I finally get to salt water there will be someone there who will help me get started. That makes me a lot more comfortable.
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09-23-2015, 08:55 PM | #8 | |
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09-24-2015, 06:07 AM | #10 |
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09-24-2015, 07:43 AM | #12 | |
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As mentioned earlier catching Tuna and Dodo off a yak is not the norm. |
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09-24-2015, 07:53 AM | #13 | |
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09-24-2015, 08:42 AM | #14 |
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Take your yak to where you are going to be fishing and practice launching, landing, and getting back on after jumping off. La Jolla shores is probably the easiest place to fish regarding size of surf, etc. Also is probably the best fishing location in socal. Fishing La Jolla is pretty close to shore as you can fish just outside the kelp bed or go out a bit further to get into some deeper water. Make sure to buddy up with someone who can assist in case you have an issue. Other than that, have fun.
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09-24-2015, 07:39 AM | #15 |
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I don't have a ton of experience down here but I'd say any yak that works will be OK to take out. It becomes more a matter of how comfortable you are on the water and your skill as a paddler. If anything I'd say take the yak out once or twice without any fishing gear to get used to everything, especially launches/landings.
Also, like was said before, wear your pfd |
09-24-2015, 07:51 AM | #16 | |
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09-24-2015, 03:50 PM | #17 | |
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Before you take it too far in the ocean I would recommend you take it out where there is some wind and current and try to paddle against the wind and current. It will be an eye opener for you. That kayak is difficult to paddle against the wind and current. Remember just because you go out with no wind and current, it will come up when you least expert it and you better know what you are up against. A good location to try it out would be in San Diego Bay in the afternoon when the wind and current is up. Try it out close to the Shelter Island boat launch that way you can get back to the launch if you get into trouble. If you feel good about a short trip do some longer trips in the San Diego Bay, ( a mile or two against the current to build your confidence) I used to hate it when the wind came up and I had to cover any type of distance. I sold mine for that reason. It is a good lake kayak. I believe the manufacturer also states it is not recommended for the ocean. |
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09-24-2015, 04:39 PM | #18 | |
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09-24-2015, 09:04 PM | #19 | |
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Remember to wear your PFD all the time, especially while practicing self rescues. |
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09-24-2015, 04:48 PM | #20 |
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Totally agree with Sven..
Just cause it's a kayak doesn't mean it's suitable for all conditions. Mission bay is great area to learn and fish. I would stick to the bay and see how you handle wind and boat chops Be safe and don't rush into heading out to "open water".. Trust me you don't want to get yourself in a bad situation as many of us have in the past when starting out.. Not worth losing your life. |
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