What do you wish you knew when you started? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

_Obed · 07-16-2017, 11:50 AM

During the first trip in Baja, it was clear that the Hobie Mirage Drive kayaks were the better choice.

comments like these always crack me the fuck up. especially since most of my buddies who live and fish down there dont even have one. the first hobbie i ever seen in MX is in Campeche, Merida.

but anyways i wish i new more knots then using swivels. it has saved me alot of money sitting on the couch learning knots.

GregAndrew · 07-16-2017, 06:14 PM

1) If you feel like you are trying to reinvent the wheel, there are probably 15 other guys that had the same idea (it didn't work for them either).

2) There is no "all-around good" anything. Get what you need the first time or rent a storage space for everything else.

3) You get what you pay for (see #1 & 2 above).

4) Kayak fishing is an endless number of Nat Geo Moments.

Geno Machino · 07-17-2017, 07:46 PM

anything I do not want to lose - in case I flip...was the costliest lesson I've learned so far.

Vikingj · 07-18-2017, 07:21 AM

Learn to tie a few easy but fool proof knots. As a newbie to fishing and kayaks I got a yt hooked up on my 1st trip to LJ and the knot failed. It took me 9 yrs to get another chance and I nailed him!

07-17-2017, 07:46 PM	#3
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 554	Lanyard anything I do not want to lose - in case I flip...was the costliest lesson I've learned so far. __________________

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07-16-2017, 11:50 AM	#1
_Obed Bird nest master Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 110	During the first trip in Baja, it was clear that the Hobie Mirage Drive kayaks were the better choice. comments like these always crack me the fuck up. especially since most of my buddies who live and fish down there dont even have one. the first hobbie i ever seen in MX is in Campeche, Merida. but anyways i wish i new more knots then using swivels. it has saved me alot of money sitting on the couch learning knots.

07-16-2017, 06:14 PM	#2
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	1) If you feel like you are trying to reinvent the wheel, there are probably 15 other guys that had the same idea (it didn't work for them either). 2) There is no "all-around good" anything. Get what you need the first time or rent a storage space for everything else. 3) You get what you pay for (see #1 & 2 above). 4) Kayak fishing is an endless number of Nat Geo Moments.

07-18-2017, 07:21 AM	#4
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Learn to tie a few easy but fool proof knots. As a newbie to fishing and kayaks I got a yt hooked up on my 1st trip to LJ and the knot failed. It took me 9 yrs to get another chance and I nailed him!