Newport rockfish - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishyhutjr · 03-25-2014, 05:19 PM

Hey guys,
I got my first outback this week (thanks to jorluivil). I have never been after rockfish on a 'yak before, so got any tips? I will be going out of Newport this Saturday. Is a fishfinder absolutely necessary, or will I be able to find 'em by doing random drops in 200+ ft of water? I usually fish out of lb where most spots are small but have no idea how big general rockfish areas are out of Newport. Any other tips such as general direction/location?

I do have a garmin 540s sitting in my garage, but it doesnt have any cables/transducer. Anybody willing to sell his/hers?

ful-rac · 03-25-2014, 05:38 PM

Ahhh so you're the lucky one!

fishyhutjr · 03-27-2014, 05:19 PM

bump

socal_matt · 03-27-2014, 05:48 PM

For Newps, you'll definitely need a fishfinder. Unless there are a bunch of other kayaks out there, then you can probably see if you can fish next to them. Otherwise, you have as much shot of getting an RF out there as you do catching a yellowtail out of NPH.

alanw · 03-27-2014, 05:51 PM

Yea you need a FF setup or go along with someone who does

03-25-2014, 05:19 PM	#1
fishyhutjr Junior Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 19	Newport rockfish Hey guys, I got my first outback this week (thanks to jorluivil). I have never been after rockfish on a 'yak before, so got any tips? I will be going out of Newport this Saturday. Is a fishfinder absolutely necessary, or will I be able to find 'em by doing random drops in 200+ ft of water? I usually fish out of lb where most spots are small but have no idea how big general rockfish areas are out of Newport. Any other tips such as general direction/location? I do have a garmin 540s sitting in my garage, but it doesnt have any cables/transducer. Anybody willing to sell his/hers?

03-25-2014, 05:38 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Ahhh so you're the lucky one! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-27-2014, 05:48 PM	#4
socal_matt Cruisin' Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 123	For Newps, you'll definitely need a fishfinder. Unless there are a bunch of other kayaks out there, then you can probably see if you can fish next to them. Otherwise, you have as much shot of getting an RF out there as you do catching a yellowtail out of NPH. __________________ There's no such thing as overkill, its just called being prepared for the best.

03-27-2014, 05:51 PM	#5
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03-27-2014, 05:19 PM	#3
fishyhutjr Junior Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 19	bump