Wanting to get into this! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Bert Vega · 01-11-2014, 09:20 AM

Thanks! Had a blast just cruised to one end of lake and back. Need to adjust my rudder. Likes right more then left. Other then that all went perfect. Think I going to take it out again tomorrow morning somewhere. I can't wait to get well enough to start fishing. When the sun came up I saw people fishing off the banks and two other kayaks. What is there to fish there other then carp? I wouldn't eat anything from there.

kobra · 01-11-2014, 06:17 PM

Lake Elsinore has large mouth bass, crappie, wipers, catfish, and I'm sure bluegill.

Bert Vega · 01-13-2014, 02:20 PM

Thanks. I tried and tried to catch a fish yesterday. Didn't catch anything other then a balloon that few into the water. I still had a ton of fun. Cant wait to get my stuff and really get started. Best news is my ribs held up. That seat in the PA is great.

Bert Vega · 01-19-2014, 10:29 AM

Finally put on my parts last night. Still waiting for FF but every thing else. Is installed and ready for fishing. Took it out to the lake again this weekend. Next weekend I thinking of taking it to the ocean and practice launching and landing.

easyday · 01-20-2014, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kobra

Lake Elsinore has large mouth bass, crappie, wipers, catfish, and I'm sure bluegill.

The bluegill at elsinore can be lots of fun in the spring

Bert Vega · 01-21-2014, 08:26 AM

Got the yak ready minus FF. It will be in mid February. I now need to get the rest of my gear. This is what I need to get. At least what I think I need to get. If I missing something please let me know. Also if I don't need it right away let me know that too

. Pulled most of these off OEX website.

1. NRS Chinook vest. I have a vest now. But it's just a wakeboard vest. Doesn't float me that well. But allot of the pics and video I see. You guys aren't wearing them anyway.
2. Kayak angler fish landing package (gaff, net, fish grip, pliers)
3. Dry top
4. Breathable waders
5. Marine radio ( on the fence about getting this right away) cost is $170.
6. Kelp clip ( I can probably make one)
7. Rod leashes and paddle leash (I am making these)
8. Game clip
9. 1 casting setup ( for lures and such)
10. 2 conventional setups for bottom and trolling
11. 1 freshwater setup ( for the non salty days)
12. 1 Bait setup
13. Hooks, weights, jigs, swim baits, leader, etc.

Am I missing anything? And again thanks for all the advise.

Smthtnnr · 01-21-2014, 08:31 AM

You're right on with what you need, much more prepared than most when they start. Those breathable waders are really amazing, just makes everything more comfortable.

Bert Vega · 01-21-2014, 01:04 PM

Thank you. Now can I buy everything with the 2k I have left in my budget?

rhyak · 01-21-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bert Vega

1. NRS Chinook vest. I have a vest now. But it's just a wakeboard vest. Doesn't float me that well. But allot of the pics and video I see. You guys aren't wearing them anyway.

Do not follow what you see all the time.

StinkyMatt · 01-21-2014, 08:02 PM

Wear your life jacket all the time.

This means all the time.

Some of my friends do not, I wish they did.

By the way, p,ease wear your life jacket all the time. No excuses.

I say this from a selfish perspective. As soon as our sport of ocean kayak fishing is seen by some ahole as a dangerous sport, it will get "regulated" like hell.

One drowned kayaker may bring a lot more scrutiny and restriction to the sport then we may want.

Wear your life jacket.

Bert Vega · 01-22-2014, 02:40 PM

wanted to ask you guys another question. I purchased a Lowrance 4 HDI. Which I am still waiting for. Supposed to be in mid feb. I was at West Marine today and noticed they had a few FF for sale. My question is should I cancell and get refunded and get a Lowrance 5 HDI or something else along those lines? Or just wait for the 4 to show up. There seems to be a $100 dollar price difference for the 5 or raymarine and so on.

ful-rac · 01-22-2014, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bert Vega

wanted to ask you guys another question. I purchased a Lowrance 4 HDI. Which I am still waiting for. Supposed to be in mid feb. I was at West Marine today and noticed they had a few FF for sale. My question is should I cancell and get refunded and get a Lowrance 5 HDI or something else along those lines? Or just wait for the 4 to show up. There seems to be a $100 dollar price difference for the 5 or raymarine and so on.

Don't wait, get the fishfinder now!!!! Consider the HDS models too, you can use a airmar thru hull transducer. Just buy it from west marine with the warranty...you will be needing it.

Bert Vega · 01-22-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Don't wait, get the fishfinder now!!!! Consider the HDS models too, you can use a airmar thru hull transducer. Just buy it from west marine with the warranty...you will be needing it.

Just left my office on my way. I hope Nomad doesn't give me any grief. On getting my money back.

Bert Vega · 01-22-2014, 04:14 PM

Went down and ordered it. Will be at riverside store tomorrow or Friday at latest. Which is way better then a month from now.

fishingfiend · 01-22-2014, 07:20 PM

Instant gratification wins everytime! The larger display is totally worth it, in fact you can't have a display large enough on the PA.

Now that you're setup, cruise down and fish the Rady Tournament this Saturday at Tidelands. Entering would be a good for the kids, otherwise just cruise down and meet/fish with a bunch of fellow yakers and ask questions in person.

Bert Vega · 01-23-2014, 10:56 AM

I got my FF this morning. Even better then Friday. I would really like to go to Rady this Saturday. But I have family plans that prevent me from going. I may (long shot) go out Sunday somewhere.

Bert Vega · 01-23-2014, 06:05 PM

Just wanted to give BIG thanks to everyone here! And props to OEX (Grant) mission bay. I have everything checked off on my list! I need a little more tackle. But I have enough to get out on the water. I can't wait to do some fishing! Again thanks to everyone for the help/advise. Bought my PA one month ago today.

Bert Vega · 01-27-2014, 05:48 AM

Done and took it fishing. It was awesome.

01-11-2014, 06:17 PM	#2
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Lake Elsinore has large mouth bass, crappie, wipers, catfish, and I'm sure bluegill.

01-13-2014, 02:20 PM	#3
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Thanks. I tried and tried to catch a fish yesterday. Didn't catch anything other then a balloon that few into the water. I still had a ton of fun. Cant wait to get my stuff and really get started. Best news is my ribs held up. That seat in the PA is great.

01-21-2014, 08:26 AM	#6
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Got the yak ready minus FF. It will be in mid February. I now need to get the rest of my gear. This is what I need to get. At least what I think I need to get. If I missing something please let me know. Also if I don't need it right away let me know that too . Pulled most of these off OEX website. 1. NRS Chinook vest. I have a vest now. But it's just a wakeboard vest. Doesn't float me that well. But allot of the pics and video I see. You guys aren't wearing them anyway. 2. Kayak angler fish landing package (gaff, net, fish grip, pliers) 3. Dry top 4. Breathable waders 5. Marine radio ( on the fence about getting this right away) cost is $170. 6. Kelp clip ( I can probably make one) 7. Rod leashes and paddle leash (I am making these) 8. Game clip 9. 1 casting setup ( for lures and such) 10. 2 conventional setups for bottom and trolling 11. 1 freshwater setup ( for the non salty days) 12. 1 Bait setup 13. Hooks, weights, jigs, swim baits, leader, etc. Am I missing anything? And again thanks for all the advise.

01-21-2014, 08:31 AM	#7
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	You're right on with what you need, much more prepared than most when they start. Those breathable waders are really amazing, just makes everything more comfortable.

01-21-2014, 01:04 PM	#8
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Thank you. Now can I buy everything with the 2k I have left in my budget?

01-21-2014, 08:02 PM	#10
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Wear your life jacket all the time. This means all the time. Some of my friends do not, I wish they did. By the way, p,ease wear your life jacket all the time. No excuses. I say this from a selfish perspective. As soon as our sport of ocean kayak fishing is seen by some ahole as a dangerous sport, it will get "regulated" like hell. One drowned kayaker may bring a lot more scrutiny and restriction to the sport then we may want. Wear your life jacket.

01-22-2014, 02:40 PM	#11
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	wanted to ask you guys another question. I purchased a Lowrance 4 HDI. Which I am still waiting for. Supposed to be in mid feb. I was at West Marine today and noticed they had a few FF for sale. My question is should I cancell and get refunded and get a Lowrance 5 HDI or something else along those lines? Or just wait for the 4 to show up. There seems to be a $100 dollar price difference for the 5 or raymarine and so on.

01-22-2014, 04:14 PM	#14
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Went down and ordered it. Will be at riverside store tomorrow or Friday at latest. Which is way better then a month from now.

01-22-2014, 07:20 PM	#15
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	Instant gratification wins everytime! The larger display is totally worth it, in fact you can't have a display large enough on the PA. Now that you're setup, cruise down and fish the Rady Tournament this Saturday at Tidelands. Entering would be a good for the kids, otherwise just cruise down and meet/fish with a bunch of fellow yakers and ask questions in person.

01-23-2014, 10:56 AM	#16
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	I got my FF this morning. Even better then Friday. I would really like to go to Rady this Saturday. But I have family plans that prevent me from going. I may (long shot) go out Sunday somewhere.

01-23-2014, 06:05 PM	#17
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Just wanted to give BIG thanks to everyone here! And props to OEX (Grant) mission bay. I have everything checked off on my list! I need a little more tackle. But I have enough to get out on the water. I can't wait to do some fishing! Again thanks to everyone for the help/advise. Bought my PA one month ago today.