New to the area - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Subarualmen · 12-09-2014, 01:03 PM

Hello all!

Moved to Buena Park a few months back from Central Florida. I really waited out the market and have obtained two nice Kayaks.

I obtained a Stealth 12 with Paddle and Seat, and a Stealth 14 with a Lowrance 4-X DSI, and recirc livewell pump all for under $1000 bucks.

I'm looking to do some Harbor fishing & Kelp fishing starting in January - No use getting my license to fish right now. I'm going to use the next few weeks to really get myself ready.

I've got a Lowrance 5-X HDI on it's way that i got on Cyber Monday for $200 bucks from Cabella's.

I purchased a 7 FT Med-Heavy casting rod paired with a Shimano Socorro 10000F Spinning Reel

I purchased a cheap Cat-Maxx Conventional Reel paired with a 7 FT Med action Ugly Stik Elite

I have a Shimano TLD Star 15/30 that will be paired with a 6 ft 6 Med-Heavy Penn Rod

And finally a Cheap Penn Rod 6 ft 6 Med-heavy paired with a cheap Penn Windstar ( i think it's called )

Any tips and advice is much appreciated. Look forward to paddling with you guys!

DanaPT · 12-09-2014, 01:14 PM

with all that gear... the fish will practically catch themselves.

maybe get a game clip.

tacmik · 12-09-2014, 03:51 PM

Be a great time to take the yaks out and get use to them before the 1st.

jsunmkly · 12-09-2014, 04:40 PM

Welcome to Buena Park, CA.
I just got my friend to kayak fish and he live in Buena Park too.
If you need to get familiar with the beach and/or launch spots, let us know.

Subarualmen · 12-09-2014, 10:22 PM

Sounds like a plan! I will definitely be in touch with you all!

rogersmith · 12-10-2014, 11:30 AM

welcome Subaru, I have the same set up, S14 with same sonar. Drop me a line if you have any questions or want to get out to fish. Great city to move to for kayak fishing.

FlyFishinYakr · 12-11-2014, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaPT

with all that gear... the fish will practically catch themselves.

maybe get a game clip.

And maybe one of those Awesome bamboo gaffs by "Tinslayer".
Also don't forget your safety equipment [I didn't see you mention any, i.e. VHF radio, whistle, YakAttack light pole (if you fish early mornings or foggy conditions) and vest if you don't already have them].
And yes I agree with DanaPT, with the tackle you have, the fish will just about catch themselves!
Looking forward to your reports.
FFY

12-09-2014, 01:03 PM	#1
Subarualmen Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 91	New to the area Hello all! Moved to Buena Park a few months back from Central Florida. I really waited out the market and have obtained two nice Kayaks. I obtained a Stealth 12 with Paddle and Seat, and a Stealth 14 with a Lowrance 4-X DSI, and recirc livewell pump all for under $1000 bucks. I'm looking to do some Harbor fishing & Kelp fishing starting in January - No use getting my license to fish right now. I'm going to use the next few weeks to really get myself ready. I've got a Lowrance 5-X HDI on it's way that i got on Cyber Monday for $200 bucks from Cabella's. I purchased a 7 FT Med-Heavy casting rod paired with a Shimano Socorro 10000F Spinning Reel I purchased a cheap Cat-Maxx Conventional Reel paired with a 7 FT Med action Ugly Stik Elite I have a Shimano TLD Star 15/30 that will be paired with a 6 ft 6 Med-Heavy Penn Rod And finally a Cheap Penn Rod 6 ft 6 Med-heavy paired with a cheap Penn Windstar ( i think it's called ) Any tips and advice is much appreciated. Look forward to paddling with you guys!

12-09-2014, 03:51 PM	#3
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Be a great time to take the yaks out and get use to them before the 1st. __________________

12-09-2014, 04:40 PM	#4
jsunmkly Jason Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CA Posts: 67	Welcome to Buena Park, CA. I just got my friend to kayak fish and he live in Buena Park too. If you need to get familiar with the beach and/or launch spots, let us know. __________________ Malibu

12-09-2014, 01:14 PM	#2
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	with all that gear... the fish will practically catch themselves. maybe get a game clip.

12-09-2014, 10:22 PM	#5
Subarualmen Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 91	Sounds like a plan! I will definitely be in touch with you all!

12-10-2014, 11:30 AM	#6
rogersmith Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 465	welcome Subaru, I have the same set up, S14 with same sonar. Drop me a line if you have any questions or want to get out to fish. Great city to move to for kayak fishing.