Newbie looking to join up 10/5 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kevbeer · 10-02-2018, 12:23 PM

Hello. 36 male in rancho bernardo. New to kayaking and haven't fished salt water much but looking to get out this friday (10/5), preferably with some guidance. If I could join up with one or more of you that would be great. I have a coworker I plan to go with eventually but he is busy this friday and I don't want to miss an oppurtunity, especially since I just spent $50 on an annual license and want to get ahead on using it 3+ times. I have a 10 ft. walmart SOT kayak, taken it out on lake once so far. I have also rented Kayak in La Jolla. I mountain bike however my kayak is not pedal one. Might be interested in pedal kayak eventually. I have 12 lb. baitcaster setup and looking to extend collection. I also already have lures, custom crate, PFD, sun protection, tools, lanyards, etc. but looking to pick up anything I am missing.

If not 10/5 maybe some other day this weekend or in future. I have every other friday off.

thanks,

jhernandez · 10-02-2018, 12:35 PM

Not sure about Friday, but if your ever in the Long Beach San Pedro area let me know, am off every Friday and usually fish in the mornings

kevbeer · 10-02-2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jhernandez

Not sure about Friday, but if your ever in the Long Beach San Pedro area let me know, am off every Friday and usually fish in the mornings

thanks but trying to stay local.

Semper Fi-shing · 10-02-2018, 05:42 PM

Be prepared to dunk if you have a walmart 10ft yak. Water proof your phone, keys, wallet, and secure everything you dont want to lose in case you dunk.

And I cant stress this enough, but always wear your PFD out on the water.

Good luck

kevbeer · 10-02-2018, 07:21 PM

will do. I am thinking sd bay fri 530. I was foolishly considering La Jolla this early on but have since reconsidered.

Hunters Pa · 10-03-2018, 05:53 AM

Going to be a group next weekend. I’m still working on making it

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=33416

Denis_Ruso · 10-03-2018, 07:50 AM

IMO 10 ft kayak is too small for open ocean.

kevbeer · 10-03-2018, 10:32 AM

forgive me for asking questions already forum'd elsewhere.

-what are top 3 causes of a "dunk" in 10 ft kayak?
-do dunks still happen with larger kayak?
-is adding side stabilizers a decent idea?

I am just getting into the hobby and it is a bit premature for me to consider larger, expensive kayak. If that means I should stay out of open ocean so be it. But if there is a way to make my 10 ft kayak more capable and get in there with minimal safety risk, I would like to wet my appetite with open ocean.

Of course I am already looking at new and used pedal kayaks 11+ ft...but not seriously. I must say hobie 14 ft pro angler is like a freaking ship...could get tired pacing that deck!

10-02-2018, 12:23 PM	#1
kevbeer Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: rancho bernardo Posts: 65	Newbie looking to join up 10/5 Hello. 36 male in rancho bernardo. New to kayaking and haven't fished salt water much but looking to get out this friday (10/5), preferably with some guidance. If I could join up with one or more of you that would be great. I have a coworker I plan to go with eventually but he is busy this friday and I don't want to miss an oppurtunity, especially since I just spent $50 on an annual license and want to get ahead on using it 3+ times. I have a 10 ft. walmart SOT kayak, taken it out on lake once so far. I have also rented Kayak in La Jolla. I mountain bike however my kayak is not pedal one. Might be interested in pedal kayak eventually. I have 12 lb. baitcaster setup and looking to extend collection. I also already have lures, custom crate, PFD, sun protection, tools, lanyards, etc. but looking to pick up anything I am missing. If not 10/5 maybe some other day this weekend or in future. I have every other friday off. thanks,

10-02-2018, 05:42 PM	#4
Semper Fi-shing Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Menifee Posts: 117	Be prepared to dunk if you have a walmart 10ft yak. Water proof your phone, keys, wallet, and secure everything you dont want to lose in case you dunk. And I cant stress this enough, but always wear your PFD out on the water. Good luck __________________ I've got 99 problems but a fish ain't one.

10-03-2018, 07:50 AM	#7
Denis_Ruso Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 571	IMO 10 ft kayak is too small for open ocean. __________________ 2018 Hobie Outback 13 I do not fear the storm as it will teach me how to sail my ship.

10-02-2018, 12:35 PM	#2
jhernandez Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 72	Not sure about Friday, but if your ever in the Long Beach San Pedro area let me know, am off every Friday and usually fish in the mornings

10-02-2018, 07:21 PM	#5
kevbeer Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: rancho bernardo Posts: 65	will do. I am thinking sd bay fri 530. I was foolishly considering La Jolla this early on but have since reconsidered.

10-03-2018, 05:53 AM	#6
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,360	Going to be a group next weekend. I’m still working on making it http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=33416

10-03-2018, 10:32 AM	#8
kevbeer Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: rancho bernardo Posts: 65	forgive me for asking questions already forum'd elsewhere. -what are top 3 causes of a "dunk" in 10 ft kayak? -do dunks still happen with larger kayak? -is adding side stabilizers a decent idea? I am just getting into the hobby and it is a bit premature for me to consider larger, expensive kayak. If that means I should stay out of open ocean so be it. But if there is a way to make my 10 ft kayak more capable and get in there with minimal safety risk, I would like to wet my appetite with open ocean. Of course I am already looking at new and used pedal kayaks 11+ ft...but not seriously. I must say hobie 14 ft pro angler is like a freaking ship...could get tired pacing that deck!