My first post - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 07-05-2011, 04:47 PM

So, i'll start with a little into here. My name is Brandon, turned 22 this year, and i was born in raised right here in San Diego (north county specifically). I have been an outdoor kid my whole life. Whether it be playing, working, I just love being outside. I get claustrophobic (exaggeration) if I am cooped up inside for too long. The thing that I have always loved about fishing is you never know what is on the other side of the line. Of course it has other perks too such as exercise, a good healthy meal, etc....My dad and I have always bonded on those 3 day deep sea trips out of San Diego, and I hope to someday take my kids fishing as much as he took me. In the trip we took 2 years ago I remember leaving about noon on a friday and the whole boat having their 3 day limit of yellowfin tuna by sundown. If I had to estimate, I would say that I've been on about 8 or 9 deep sea trips, and had fun on every one of them (even the ones when i got skunked). My first kayak I want to say was a Malibu that we only used a couple times before my dad sold it. I was just a little kid and didn't realize how much fun you can have fishing from a kayak. About two years ago, I was ready to get back into it, went down to my local dealer and picked up a wilderness systems tarpon 140, and simply fell in love with the sport. I took it out of Oceanside harbor for the inaugural run. Only catching a couple bass, I still had a great time. I did my research and ended up launching down at la jolla about a year ago. Didn't carry too much gear with me. 2 rods and reels, small tackle box, and a gaff was pretty much all I had. Fished ALL day caught a really nice size sand bass, and got spooled by who knows what. I was in a little financial trouble and parted with the tarpon 140 for dirt cheap. But I have a decent job now and after talking with the guy down at OEX in Oceanside, who was extremely helpful, I've decided to pick up a Hobie Revo this month. He recommend I stick with just the necessities for now so I'm not going all out (yet).

. I plan on launching from Oside harbor at least once before trying to take off through the surf. Any little pointers for my new boat or in just in general would be awesome, and hope to see you guys out there sometime. Seems like there are some really knowledgable people on this site and I hope to add what I can. Thanks

07-05-2011, 04:47 PM	#1
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	My first post So, i'll start with a little into here. My name is Brandon, turned 22 this year, and i was born in raised right here in San Diego (north county specifically). I have been an outdoor kid my whole life. Whether it be playing, working, I just love being outside. I get claustrophobic (exaggeration) if I am cooped up inside for too long. The thing that I have always loved about fishing is you never know what is on the other side of the line. Of course it has other perks too such as exercise, a good healthy meal, etc....My dad and I have always bonded on those 3 day deep sea trips out of San Diego, and I hope to someday take my kids fishing as much as he took me. In the trip we took 2 years ago I remember leaving about noon on a friday and the whole boat having their 3 day limit of yellowfin tuna by sundown. If I had to estimate, I would say that I've been on about 8 or 9 deep sea trips, and had fun on every one of them (even the ones when i got skunked). My first kayak I want to say was a Malibu that we only used a couple times before my dad sold it. I was just a little kid and didn't realize how much fun you can have fishing from a kayak. About two years ago, I was ready to get back into it, went down to my local dealer and picked up a wilderness systems tarpon 140, and simply fell in love with the sport. I took it out of Oceanside harbor for the inaugural run. Only catching a couple bass, I still had a great time. I did my research and ended up launching down at la jolla about a year ago. Didn't carry too much gear with me. 2 rods and reels, small tackle box, and a gaff was pretty much all I had. Fished ALL day caught a really nice size sand bass, and got spooled by who knows what. I was in a little financial trouble and parted with the tarpon 140 for dirt cheap. But I have a decent job now and after talking with the guy down at OEX in Oceanside, who was extremely helpful, I've decided to pick up a Hobie Revo this month. He recommend I stick with just the necessities for now so I'm not going all out (yet).. I plan on launching from Oside harbor at least once before trying to take off through the surf. Any little pointers for my new boat or in just in general would be awesome, and hope to see you guys out there sometime. Seems like there are some really knowledgable people on this site and I hope to add what I can. Thanks