where to start - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ceviche eater · 10-31-2014, 09:29 AM

i have been lurking for a while now, i usually upland game hunt but with the drought i decided to start kayaking i usually fish over night boats and mammoth area so i know how to fish. So I just picked up a x factor and have a ton of questions i have been searching the forum, if any one has any advise on what i need to get started I appreciate it. i already rented a kayak at oex so i know how to paddle but what should i get to go out and fish? thanks in advance!

jorluivil · 10-31-2014, 09:48 AM

lets start with what do you have as far as gear goes?

octico · 10-31-2014, 09:52 AM

Start out in the Harbors. Join other folks, and learn from them. A friend and I are heading out to Los Alamitos Bay on Sunday at 6am send me a PM if you want to join.

Things to get you started
Life Vest
Radio helps but not necessary

Zman Paddlerz 3" and 5"
Big Hammer Anchovy,Sex Smelt, Calico Hunter
1/4, 1/2, 3/8 lead heads
Warbait skirted jigs

Almost any bass fishing setup should get you started.

And most important .... READ THE FORUMS for knowledge! There is tons of information here.

--John

HELLSTER INC. · 10-31-2014, 09:52 AM

Life jacket should be #1. I see to many people without.

Dannowar · 10-31-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HELLSTER INC.

Life jacket should be #1. I see to many people without.

Maybe were just good swimmers.

jorluivil · 10-31-2014, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

Maybe were just good swimmers.

I have a feeling its going to be a popcorn kinda of day

Dannowar · 10-31-2014, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

I have a feeling its going to be a popcorn kinda of day

ill get the bowl of candy!!!!!

Rambo · 10-31-2014, 04:12 PM

1. PFD reachable and readily accessible in case you flip.
2. Gears thoughts should be multi-useful to keep your gears as light as possible. (tackle whore you know what I mean)
3. bungees bungees, you'll flip one day or another and its good to strap your gear if not, consider it a donation to the ocean.
4. Practice and spend time on the water, get familiar with your kayak, hop on or off the kayak.

wiredantz · 10-31-2014, 03:08 PM

Dont' get inflatable ones... Your face gets swollen... And watch out for the guy holding the camera...and La Llorona

Smthtnnr · 10-31-2014, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

Maybe were just good swimmers.

That must be it

I have worn a pfd once and thought it was very unnecessary. Doesn't mean you shouldn't wear one, but it really isn't a necessity.

ceviche eater · 10-31-2014, 10:51 PM

Irishman can you put up some pics of your yak?

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wiredantz · 10-31-2014, 11:35 PM

Also get a bilge pump, I know this one guy who is on like his 8th kayak.

Also, it's a good idea to buy a 1600 motor if your on a 600 dollar kayak with an 800 sail if you have a beautiful women at home and it's not a good idea if your still living with your mother.

jorluivil · 11-01-2014, 12:36 AM

I'm going to need lots of popcorn

ful-rac · 11-01-2014, 08:45 AM

Chooo choooo chhooo chooo....

Go put on your $500 darth vader mask, your John Cena championship belt and play with your fuckn trains frank...

Tell your "beautiful" woman (cousin) that if she tells you to please take another shower your gonna have her illegal ass deported..

wiredantz · 11-01-2014, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Chooo choooo chhooo chooo....

Go put on your $500 darth vader mask, your John Cena championship belt and play with your fuckn trains frank...

Tell your "beautiful" woman (cousin) that if she tells you to please take another shower your gonna have her illegal ass deported..

Woah you were talking about me. I'm glad I can make you feel better. I was worried you were crying in your moms basement again.

Hey by the way Does your mom still wash your underwear?

Nic D · 11-01-2014, 01:42 PM

1 - different strokes for different folks (your mileage may very for every comment made) but the # item is a great life jacket aka PFD and a good paddle.

2 - what are you planning to target and where are you going to fish? You may not need a bait tank if you're going to chuck plastics all day in the bay or fresh water.

captnblood34 · 11-01-2014, 02:33 PM

You could start by searching the many other threads with people asking the very same question on what they need to start out with. But Nic D pretty much nailed it.

I myself am a minimalist, I usually don't plan on bringing all of my stuff just so everyone can see how much fishing gear I have..... You people know who you are...

Best advice I could give you is make a checklist, cap it at maybe 10 items. See what you can or can't live without. I prep the night before because I tend to forget necessities if I get my things together in the morning. Go somewhere calm and bring your bass gear, or whatever your comfortable with. Before you know it your rig will look wrong if you are missing a piece of gear you normally take out because of the repetition. Good luck and hope to see you out there.

Regards,

J

LBKayakDude · 11-01-2014, 08:53 AM

Silbaugh4liberty · 11-01-2014, 07:39 PM

Not sure if Irishman sent pics. Here's mine. I didn't realize until I fished with Irishman that the older models don't have the grooves for transducer, or livewell pump. I got mine this year from oex as a package installed by oex. Not as fancy (or expensive) as the hobies most guys have, but gets me on the water, and keeps me in good shape too. See you on the water

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10-31-2014, 09:48 AM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	lets start with what do you have as far as gear goes? __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-31-2014, 09:52 AM	#4
HELLSTER INC. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Banning, ca Posts: 429	Life jacket should be #1. I see to many people without. __________________ HELLSTER. 2015 Hobie PA 14 2016 Hobie Revo 13 2018 SeaFox 248 Commander

10-31-2014, 03:08 PM	#9
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Dont' get inflatable ones... Your face gets swollen... And watch out for the guy holding the camera...and La Llorona __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it Last edited by wiredantz; 10-31-2014 at 03:14 PM.

10-31-2014, 11:35 PM	#12
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Also get a bilge pump, I know this one guy who is on like his 8th kayak. Also, it's a good idea to buy a 1600 motor if your on a 600 dollar kayak with an 800 sail if you have a beautiful women at home and it's not a good idea if your still living with your mother. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it Last edited by wiredantz; 11-01-2014 at 12:12 AM.

11-01-2014, 12:36 AM	#13
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I'm going to need lots of popcorn __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-31-2014, 09:29 AM	#1
ceviche eater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mission hills Posts: 133	where to start i have been lurking for a while now, i usually upland game hunt but with the drought i decided to start kayaking i usually fish over night boats and mammoth area so i know how to fish. So I just picked up a x factor and have a ton of questions i have been searching the forum, if any one has any advise on what i need to get started I appreciate it. i already rented a kayak at oex so i know how to paddle but what should i get to go out and fish? thanks in advance!

10-31-2014, 09:52 AM	#3
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Start out in the Harbors. Join other folks, and learn from them. A friend and I are heading out to Los Alamitos Bay on Sunday at 6am send me a PM if you want to join. Things to get you started Life Vest Radio helps but not necessary Zman Paddlerz 3" and 5" Big Hammer Anchovy,Sex Smelt, Calico Hunter 1/4, 1/2, 3/8 lead heads Warbait skirted jigs Almost any bass fishing setup should get you started. And most important .... READ THE FORUMS for knowledge! There is tons of information here. --John

10-31-2014, 04:12 PM	#8
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	1. PFD reachable and readily accessible in case you flip. 2. Gears thoughts should be multi-useful to keep your gears as light as possible. (tackle whore you know what I mean) 3. bungees bungees, you'll flip one day or another and its good to strap your gear if not, consider it a donation to the ocean. 4. Practice and spend time on the water, get familiar with your kayak, hop on or off the kayak.

10-31-2014, 10:51 PM	#11
ceviche eater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mission hills Posts: 133	Irishman can you put up some pics of your yak? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-01-2014, 08:45 AM	#14
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Chooo choooo chhooo chooo.... Go put on your $500 darth vader mask, your John Cena championship belt and play with your fuckn trains frank... Tell your "beautiful" woman (cousin) that if she tells you to please take another shower your gonna have her illegal ass deported.. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

11-01-2014, 01:42 PM	#16
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	1 - different strokes for different folks (your mileage may very for every comment made) but the # item is a great life jacket aka PFD and a good paddle. 2 - what are you planning to target and where are you going to fish? You may not need a bait tank if you're going to chuck plastics all day in the bay or fresh water. __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

11-01-2014, 02:33 PM	#17
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	You could start by searching the many other threads with people asking the very same question on what they need to start out with. But Nic D pretty much nailed it. I myself am a minimalist, I usually don't plan on bringing all of my stuff just so everyone can see how much fishing gear I have..... You people know who you are... Best advice I could give you is make a checklist, cap it at maybe 10 items. See what you can or can't live without. I prep the night before because I tend to forget necessities if I get my things together in the morning. Go somewhere calm and bring your bass gear, or whatever your comfortable with. Before you know it your rig will look wrong if you are missing a piece of gear you normally take out because of the repetition. Good luck and hope to see you out there. Regards, J

11-01-2014, 08:53 AM	#18
LBKayakDude Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 193