new to this forum - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 09-16-2011, 11:30 AM

Hi guys. I'm new to this site and was refered here by someone I met by putting an add on craigslist looking for help to get into this sport. I am an avid fisherman of both salt and fresh water but my dream is to break into kayak angling as a full time sport and pastime. I live in Newport Beach and do most of my fishing there and out of Dana Point. I am comfortable on a yak but have not had the opporitunity to test my skills at angling from one. I'm in the market for a yak that will accommodate my needs at the moment and look to pick one up this weekend. The kayak I have in my sights right now is a malibu extreme that has already been modified by the previous owner for ocean fishing. I have read the pros and cons from a ton of online reviews and I feel this one would suit me well. I've read into the safety measures that need to be taken before pursuing this sport and am prepaired to take the plunge. I guess the last thing I need is a good group of guys to go out with since I don't think going it alone is all to wise untill I become a bit more seasoned. I have no problem being the "newb" and paying my dues. I just want to learn and follow my dream. Well.. cheers and bent rods to all......

mtnbykr2 · 09-16-2011, 12:42 PM

Welcome to the addiction, if you aren't yet, you will become...safety is a good concern and having someone out with you is always a good idea...
lot's of good people in here, and there is alot of good info to be used on BWE, I love DP so hope to see you out there, I am in the 805 Dana
is a trip for me but I do it alot, now that tourist season is over we will be gettin down there again...good luck out there

yotasan · 09-16-2011, 12:44 PM

If you looking for a kayak JOSER85 has one for sale..

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=11310

William Novotny · 09-16-2011, 06:47 PM

Thanks guys. That sounds like an awesome rig he's got for sale. A little outside of my budget at the moment. I've been doing the craigslist search and found some really sick deals. Malibus, cobras and wilderness systems seem to be the brands I've liked as far as price and reviews go.

DanaPT · 09-16-2011, 06:51 PM

Remember all the big fish are in la jolla.

William Novotny · 09-16-2011, 07:53 PM

I hope to get into some of those big fish really soon.

bus kid · 09-17-2011, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaPT

Remember all the big fish are in la jolla.

yep, just keep going south nothing to see up here, keep moving.

09-16-2011, 11:30 AM	#1
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	new to this forum Hi guys. I'm new to this site and was refered here by someone I met by putting an add on craigslist looking for help to get into this sport. I am an avid fisherman of both salt and fresh water but my dream is to break into kayak angling as a full time sport and pastime. I live in Newport Beach and do most of my fishing there and out of Dana Point. I am comfortable on a yak but have not had the opporitunity to test my skills at angling from one. I'm in the market for a yak that will accommodate my needs at the moment and look to pick one up this weekend. The kayak I have in my sights right now is a malibu extreme that has already been modified by the previous owner for ocean fishing. I have read the pros and cons from a ton of online reviews and I feel this one would suit me well. I've read into the safety measures that need to be taken before pursuing this sport and am prepaired to take the plunge. I guess the last thing I need is a good group of guys to go out with since I don't think going it alone is all to wise untill I become a bit more seasoned. I have no problem being the "newb" and paying my dues. I just want to learn and follow my dream. Well.. cheers and bent rods to all......

09-16-2011, 12:44 PM	#3
yotasan Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: south orange county Posts: 84	welcome to BWE If you looking for a kayak JOSER85 has one for sale.. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=11310

09-16-2011, 06:51 PM	#5
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	welcome aboard. Remember all the big fish are in la jolla.

09-16-2011, 12:42 PM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Welcome to the addiction, if you aren't yet, you will become...safety is a good concern and having someone out with you is always a good idea... lot's of good people in here, and there is alot of good info to be used on BWE, I love DP so hope to see you out there, I am in the 805 Dana is a trip for me but I do it alot, now that tourist season is over we will be gettin down there again...good luck out there

09-16-2011, 06:47 PM	#4
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Thanks guys. That sounds like an awesome rig he's got for sale. A little outside of my budget at the moment. I've been doing the craigslist search and found some really sick deals. Malibus, cobras and wilderness systems seem to be the brands I've liked as far as price and reviews go.

09-16-2011, 07:53 PM	#6
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	I hope to get into some of those big fish really soon.