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Junior
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Oceanside, CA
Posts: 9
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In need of some help, would love to catch some fish
Hi Everyone,
I am new to the community (registered today) as well as fishing and would appreciate anyone willing to paddle out with a beginner. A bit of background about me: I live in South Oceanside CA and have been fishing primarily off my surfboard (9’6 longboard) and sometimes my kayak (lifetime tamarack angler) for about a year now. I have caught countless amounts of small kelp bass and a few small mackerel but have only caught one take home fish so far. I’ve been fishing the kelp off Tabletops, Beacons and Terra Mar. I really want to learn more but am feeling discouraged because I have no idea what I need to improve. Am I going to the wrong spots, using the wrong tackle, going at the wrong time? I have no idea. I get most of my information from chatting with people at the tackle shops but I don’t think I’ve pieced it together correctly. If I could narrow down what I am doing wrong even the slightest I could do more research but now it just feels as though I am doing everything wrong. That could just be how fishing is I don’t know. My new goal is to meet some other saltwater kayak fisherman to go with and learn everything I can. I don’t know if there is anyone willing to take a newbie with and show them the ropes. All I can say is that I am extremely willing to learn, reliable when it comes to meeting up, and overall stoked to be in the water in general. Post paddle beers are on me. ![]() Thanks and appreciate your time reading this! |
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Paddle for Mahi
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Doing the happy paddle!
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Sea Hunter
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That's what I would do if I were you.....
You will be saving money in the long run, and you won't be wasting your time. Let him dial you right in.
Teach a man to fish one day, let's him feed his self for life... ![]()
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 1,884
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TB Metal Art
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: San Diego
Posts: 653
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Go fish with Kevin Nakada.... You will learn more than you can retain...
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Palos Verdes
Posts: 1,851
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Roman @ OEX
If Kevin isn’t available...try Roman at OEX Sunset Beach...he’s a great fisherman and a real personable fishing guide...
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Sea Hunter
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Junior
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Oceanside, CA
Posts: 9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 1,884
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Your request can be written as a book, but I try to give a very condense answer here.
My contribution to your request is as follows and it is not necessary for kayak fishing, but could be adopted to kayak fishing. Well lesson number one is ------Be patient. Best benefit of going fishing is learning to develop patience. Do a lot of research. Today with internet it is much easier. Like so many anglers, I too bought a rod, reel and throw out bait to see what bites. Eventually I realized that it was more important, is to have knowledge than luck when it comes to fishing. For example; don’t use Sabiki to catch shark! If you want bonito, don’t bother fishing at night. Carolina rig works best for bottom feeder species who have their mouth under their body. Etc., etc. Lots of post full of information here in this website, or other fishing websites. Ask for specific question here. Read library books on fishing. Go to Oceanside pier and watch regulars there. Make friends with them and ask questions. Some may give you help. Fish the pier. No license is required. Do you have a fish finder on your kayak? Do a lot of trolling with hard bait or live mackerel? Lastly, don’t make the outing about catching. You are in fresh air. Enjoy the beauty of the nature and get some exercise while paddling. The catch is the cherry on the top. I hope I got you heading in the right direction. Check Facebook for a group of kayak fisherman in San Diego. A member here (Buda) runs it. As they say in the fishing circuits, Tight lines. |
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Junior
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Oceanside, CA
Posts: 9
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But I believe you did set me in the right direction. I need to go back out, keep talking to people and doing research as you said, and keep trying new things until I get to that point. In the meantime just enjoy the ocean. Thank you for your detailed response. Im going to stay involved on this site as its clear there is a wealth of knowledge and expertise. |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Menifee, CA
Posts: 1,468
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I haven't gone out in the Oceanside area in a while, but I do know where the reefs are.
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So long and thanks for all the fish... |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 1,884
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Glad I could be of help.
Feel free to send PM with specific questions. I will do my best to answer or send you to the people who can help. |
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Banned
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 20
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I think this is a very interesting discussion, like it
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