Newbie sayin hi - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GkT · 03-23-2015, 07:51 PM

Hi all, New here, new to yaks and kayak fishing, but have always enjoyed fishing. Live and grew up fishing in Carlsbad, many a summer day between school years were spent with friends fishing the lagoons and jetties. Stopped when I got older, surfing and girls and cars caught my interest, but now (tuning 30 this August) starting to get back to fishing more, relaxing after work and on the weekends.

Been paddling the lagoons with my friends and have been having a blast! I've decided to buy a kayak, and since fishing and kayaking go hand in hand I'm investing in a good fishing kayak. I'm torn currently between the Tarpon and the Malibu Stealth 12' models, but the Stealth is really calling to me with the massive storage and stability.

I've been a shore-based spinning guy for my whole life, and not really been open ocean fishing except for a few half and 3/4-day cattleboat trips, but I'm really looking forward to paddling around the lagoons and bays, learning all the tricks, and maybe hitting the kelp paddies for some calicos!

Cadillyak · 03-23-2015, 09:00 PM

Welcome. Beware though, this can get addictive quick. If u have any questions, im sure they have already been answered before. This site has a wealth of knowledge. If u can't find it just ask. As far as kayaks, I have no experience with either, but am sure someone will chime in!

FISH11 · 03-23-2015, 09:33 PM

Welcome. You thought that cars and girls were expensive, now you've got a new expensive addiction. Good luck!

GkT · 03-23-2015, 10:08 PM

Ha! You're telling me! My other hobbies are R/C cars and Photography.

I'm poor.

JeffB · 03-23-2015, 10:50 PM

Welcome aboard!

Amish Ed · 03-23-2015, 11:29 PM

Welcome. You live in a bass fisherman's paradise. Mission Bay, San Diego Bay, lagoons, inshore, and a bunch of great lakes. Enjoy.

YakDout · 03-24-2015, 10:50 AM

Gkt,

Check out this tarpon. These are great paddle kayaks, as I used to own one.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=25008

No affiliation.

Mr Fishback · 03-24-2015, 03:38 PM

Welcome to the site and the sport!

- Fishback

GkT · 03-25-2015, 07:38 AM

Thanks for the welcome everyone. Cant waIt to get out on the water. still looking for a boat. Anyone used the Trident series from OK? Looks like a pretty decent setup.

03-23-2015, 07:51 PM	#1
GkT Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 42	Newbie sayin hi Hi all, New here, new to yaks and kayak fishing, but have always enjoyed fishing. Live and grew up fishing in Carlsbad, many a summer day between school years were spent with friends fishing the lagoons and jetties. Stopped when I got older, surfing and girls and cars caught my interest, but now (tuning 30 this August) starting to get back to fishing more, relaxing after work and on the weekends. Been paddling the lagoons with my friends and have been having a blast! I've decided to buy a kayak, and since fishing and kayaking go hand in hand I'm investing in a good fishing kayak. I'm torn currently between the Tarpon and the Malibu Stealth 12' models, but the Stealth is really calling to me with the massive storage and stability. I've been a shore-based spinning guy for my whole life, and not really been open ocean fishing except for a few half and 3/4-day cattleboat trips, but I'm really looking forward to paddling around the lagoons and bays, learning all the tricks, and maybe hitting the kelp paddies for some calicos!

03-23-2015, 09:00 PM	#2
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Welcome. Beware though, this can get addictive quick. If u have any questions, im sure they have already been answered before. This site has a wealth of knowledge. If u can't find it just ask. As far as kayaks, I have no experience with either, but am sure someone will chime in! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

03-23-2015, 09:33 PM	#3
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Welcome. You thought that cars and girls were expensive, now you've got a new expensive addiction. Good luck! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

03-23-2015, 10:50 PM	#5
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Welcome aboard! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

03-23-2015, 11:29 PM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Welcome. You live in a bass fisherman's paradise. Mission Bay, San Diego Bay, lagoons, inshore, and a bunch of great lakes. Enjoy. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

03-23-2015, 10:08 PM	#4
GkT Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 42	Ha! You're telling me! My other hobbies are R/C cars and Photography. I'm poor.

03-24-2015, 10:50 AM	#7
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Gkt, Check out this tarpon. These are great paddle kayaks, as I used to own one. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=25008 No affiliation.

03-24-2015, 03:38 PM	#8
Mr Fishback Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 71	Welcome to the site and the sport! - Fishback

03-25-2015, 07:38 AM	#9
GkT Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 42	Thanks for the welcome everyone. Cant waIt to get out on the water. still looking for a boat. Anyone used the Trident series from OK? Looks like a pretty decent setup.