New kid in town - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

mpc · 05-06-2015, 06:56 PM

Well, more like old dude. I picked up a couple of used kayaks recently to get the kids away from video games a bit more. I've been enjoying reading some of the threads and picking up on some good ideas on this site while I'm outfitting my kayak for ocean fishing.

I'm in Vista, so I'll be frequenting Oceanside Harbor for awhile until I'm a stronger paddler and get a little better prepared for a beach launch. I'm not an awesome fisherman; I have a lot to learn. Most of my fish I've taken from below as a former scuba diver. Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting some more time on the water as soon as life's other commitments allow.

momo fish · 05-06-2015, 06:59 PM

Welcome and doing the right steps so far...

Cadillyak · 05-06-2015, 09:27 PM

Welcome. Beware things can get addicting quick. I'm thinking about introducing a kayak anynamous group.

FISH11 · 05-06-2015, 09:49 PM

Welcome to the addiction, if you do it right, you'll soon be spending more time with your Yak than your family.

JarrodMc · 05-06-2015, 10:08 PM

Welcome aboard. If you're hitting Oside, look up where the artificial reefs (ARs) are. There's usually decent fishing to be had around there.

mpc · 05-07-2015, 07:41 AM

Thanks. I did find some AR locations while poking around on the net.

TJones · 05-13-2015, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

Welcome to the addiction, if you do it right, you'll soon be spending more time with your Yak than your family.

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TJones · 05-13-2015, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mpc

Well, more like old dude. I picked up a couple of used kayaks recently to get the kids away from video games a bit more. I've been enjoying reading some of the threads and picking up on some good ideas on this site while I'm outfitting my kayak for ocean fishing.

I'm in Vista, so I'll be frequenting Oceanside Harbor for awhile until I'm a stronger paddler and get a little better prepared for a beach launch. I'm not an awesome fisherman; I have a lot to learn. Most of my fish I've taken from below as a former scuba diver. Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting some more time on the water as soon as life's other commitments allow.

More family time . Amen . It's sad . When I was young , we went riding bikes , or picked up a ball . If I was lucky , I got to spend time on the water with pops . Much props . When the time is right , take the kayak to la jolla and play in surf . You will accelerate your learning curve very rapidly .

mpc · 05-13-2015, 05:18 PM

Thanks. Looks like surf may be picking up by this weekend, so I'm probably better suited for another trip to Oceanside. Still getting use to having the extra gear on board.
I took my oldest padding Sunday. Ended up towing him about half the time, so he needs to get a bit stronger before he can kayak fish with me.

05-06-2015, 06:56 PM	#1
mpc Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 70	New kid in town Well, more like old dude. I picked up a couple of used kayaks recently to get the kids away from video games a bit more. I've been enjoying reading some of the threads and picking up on some good ideas on this site while I'm outfitting my kayak for ocean fishing. I'm in Vista, so I'll be frequenting Oceanside Harbor for awhile until I'm a stronger paddler and get a little better prepared for a beach launch. I'm not an awesome fisherman; I have a lot to learn. Most of my fish I've taken from below as a former scuba diver. Anyway, I'm looking forward to getting some more time on the water as soon as life's other commitments allow.

05-06-2015, 09:27 PM	#3
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Welcome. Beware things can get addicting quick. I'm thinking about introducing a kayak anynamous group. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

05-06-2015, 09:49 PM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Welcome to the addiction, if you do it right, you'll soon be spending more time with your Yak than your family. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

05-06-2015, 10:08 PM	#5
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	Welcome aboard. If you're hitting Oside, look up where the artificial reefs (ARs) are. There's usually decent fishing to be had around there. __________________

05-06-2015, 06:59 PM	#2
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Welcome and doing the right steps so far...

05-07-2015, 07:41 AM	#6
mpc Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 70	Thanks. I did find some AR locations while poking around on the net.

05-13-2015, 05:18 PM	#9
mpc Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 70	Thanks. Looks like surf may be picking up by this weekend, so I'm probably better suited for another trip to Oceanside. Still getting use to having the extra gear on board. I took my oldest padding Sunday. Ended up towing him about half the time, so he needs to get a bit stronger before he can kayak fish with me.