New to BWE - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Steve Max · 01-16-2016, 08:34 PM

Hello Fellow Anglers,

I would like to introduce myself to all members. My name is Steve and I am new to the forum and the sport. I have been eyeing the forum for a few months now and have learned a lot from all of your posts. The videos, discussions and pictures are all awesome and I look forward to catching my own sometime soon. I am currently in the search for a kayak and would love your thoughts. As a student nurse, funds are limited therefore my price range is between 500-800. I plan to fish the harbors and of course the open ocean. I can't wait to get my kayak and hope to fish and develop some memories with some of you. FISH ON!!!

Shimano Sahara 4000FE Spinning

Autrout · 01-16-2016, 08:45 PM

It might be a little high initially, but i recommend hobie with mirage drive. I have an outback and prefer it over my Trident. You can probably pick up a used one for $800. Good luck

Harry Hill · 01-16-2016, 08:46 PM

Welcome Steve, I'm relatively new to this site and kayak fishing also. and really new to the ocean scene. I'm having fun though, I would rather be fishing than most anything else except maybe following my bird dog, but that season is about to end so it will be all fishing for a few months. Keep an eye on the sale page on BWE, I see some good deals go by on kayaks every so often. If you have time go by OEX and try out some different kayaks, they are great people to deal with. The people who post on here are really helpful, they don't give you all their secrets but they do get you started in the right direction.

Dee84cali · 01-16-2016, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Max

Hello Fellow Anglers,

I would like to introduce myself to all members. My name is Steve and I am new to the forum and the sport. I have been eyeing the forum for a few months now and have learned a lot from all of your posts. The videos, discussions and pictures are all awesome and I look forward to catching my own sometime soon. I am currently in the search for a kayak and would love your thoughts. As a student nurse, funds are limited therefore my price range is between 500-800. I plan to fish the harbors and of course the open ocean. I can't wait to get my kayak and hope to fish and develop some memories with some of you. FISH ON!!!

Shimano Sahara 4000FE Spinning

welcome to the forum brotha...

Steve Max · 01-16-2016, 08:59 PM

Autrout, thank you for the recommendation, If I can get a Hobie for the right price, I will be on it.

Harry thanks, I will need to check out OEX. It would be great to try out different kayaks and get a feel for what works best for me. I will definitely have to pick everyone's brain for tips and tricks. Thanks again

DEE...FISH ON!!!

Amish Ed · 01-16-2016, 09:18 PM

Welcome to bwe. Check out Jeffb's post in the classifieds. Great yak and a good deal.

Steve Max · 01-16-2016, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Welcome to bwe. Check out Jeffb's post in the classifieds. Great yak and a good deal.

Amish, thanks for the welcoming. Can you direct me to the classifieds? Thanks

Mahigeer · 01-16-2016, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Max

Amish, thanks for the welcoming. Can you direct me to the classifieds? Thanks

Click on "forum", then click on "buy, sell, or trade" board.

I have one for sale there too.

Look for Malibu Xfactor, posted by Mahigeer.

King Saba · 01-17-2016, 12:20 AM

Welcome! It's a cool feeling to see a fellow nurse who also gave into the kayak addiction.

tacmik · 01-17-2016, 07:16 AM

Welcome. If your looking for a great yak at a great price. Check out the Trident 13 for sale by Jeffb. Won't go wrong with it.

Steve Max · 01-17-2016, 08:09 AM

Mahigeer, I finally found it, as well as the ad tacmik, that's a good looking kayak. I will definitely keep it in mind. My goal right now is to try out a few kayaks and really get a feel of what works best for me.

Thanks for your input fellas

buddha · 01-17-2016, 08:13 AM

An old classic and very reasonable.

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/for/5395699729.html

Steve Max · 01-17-2016, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by buddha

An old classic and very reasonable.

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/for/5395699729.html

Buddha, Thank you, you are of great help.

KDan · 01-17-2016, 11:52 AM

Just joined as well. I'm based out of San Pedro and plan to be launching weekly on Thursdays and/or Friday's if you'd like to meet up one day let me know.

Mahigeer · 01-17-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Max

Mahigeer, I finally found it, as well as the ad tacmik, that's a good looking kayak. I will definitely keep it in mind. My goal right now is to try out a few kayaks and really get a feel of what works best for me.

Thanks for your input fellas

Thanks for looking into it.

Good luck in Nursing School. My wife will be retiring soon as a nurse.

Great profession. Should be paid more!

Steve Max · 01-17-2016, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KDan

Just joined as well. I'm based out of San Pedro and plan to be launching weekly on Thursdays and/or Friday's if you'd like to meet up one day let me know.

Dan, once I get rigged up, I would like to join you in your local waters. Will stay in touch

Steve Max · 01-17-2016, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

Thanks for looking into it.

Good luck in Nursing School. My wife will be retiring soon as a nurse.

Great profession. Should be paid more!

Thank You. I'm sure your wife had a great career. Hope to fish with you someday. Cheers!

01-16-2016, 08:34 PM	#1
Steve Max Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 70	New to BWE Hello Fellow Anglers, I would like to introduce myself to all members. My name is Steve and I am new to the forum and the sport. I have been eyeing the forum for a few months now and have learned a lot from all of your posts. The videos, discussions and pictures are all awesome and I look forward to catching my own sometime soon. I am currently in the search for a kayak and would love your thoughts. As a student nurse, funds are limited therefore my price range is between 500-800. I plan to fish the harbors and of course the open ocean. I can't wait to get my kayak and hope to fish and develop some memories with some of you. FISH ON!!! Shimano Sahara 4000FE Spinning

01-16-2016, 09:18 PM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Welcome to bwe. Check out Jeffb's post in the classifieds. Great yak and a good deal. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

01-17-2016, 07:16 AM	#10
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Welcome. If your looking for a great yak at a great price. Check out the Trident 13 for sale by Jeffb. Won't go wrong with it. __________________

01-16-2016, 08:45 PM	#2
Autrout Junior Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 12	It might be a little high initially, but i recommend hobie with mirage drive. I have an outback and prefer it over my Trident. You can probably pick up a used one for $800. Good luck

01-16-2016, 08:46 PM	#3
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	Welcome Steve, I'm relatively new to this site and kayak fishing also. and really new to the ocean scene. I'm having fun though, I would rather be fishing than most anything else except maybe following my bird dog, but that season is about to end so it will be all fishing for a few months. Keep an eye on the sale page on BWE, I see some good deals go by on kayaks every so often. If you have time go by OEX and try out some different kayaks, they are great people to deal with. The people who post on here are really helpful, they don't give you all their secrets but they do get you started in the right direction.

01-16-2016, 08:59 PM	#5
Steve Max Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 70	Autrout, thank you for the recommendation, If I can get a Hobie for the right price, I will be on it. Harry thanks, I will need to check out OEX. It would be great to try out different kayaks and get a feel for what works best for me. I will definitely have to pick everyone's brain for tips and tricks. Thanks again DEE...FISH ON!!!

01-17-2016, 12:20 AM	#9
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Welcome! It's a cool feeling to see a fellow nurse who also gave into the kayak addiction.

01-17-2016, 08:09 AM	#11
Steve Max Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 70	Mahigeer, I finally found it, as well as the ad tacmik, that's a good looking kayak. I will definitely keep it in mind. My goal right now is to try out a few kayaks and really get a feel of what works best for me. Thanks for your input fellas

01-17-2016, 08:13 AM	#12
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	An old classic and very reasonable. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/for/5395699729.html

01-17-2016, 11:52 AM	#14
KDan Junior Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Pedro Posts: 19	Just joined as well. I'm based out of San Pedro and plan to be launching weekly on Thursdays and/or Friday's if you'd like to meet up one day let me know.