New to kayaking.

[FlyFishinYakr]

Originally Posted by momo fish

Good luck and watch plenty of videos on launching and read plenty of info on this site before asking any questions as most will have been covered a few times... This will also avoid getting called names by some for asking same question the last 10 rookies asked ☺️

X2. BUT, Welcome to the addiction/insanity!
We are not trying to be rude or elitist, but there are some members that will sarcastically answer with smartass answers eluding to the number of previous posts about the same question that have been asked more times than you can count with every digit/appendage on your body and then some most likely just within the last year.
Looking forward to reading some of your reports/success'.
FFY

[StinkyMatt]

Ignore the first two replies!


Ask away and most guys will answer your questions.

Yes there will be a few guys that will have some fun with you ...comes with the open forum internet thing.

Yes, read the forums....but do not hesitate a question that may have been asked already.


Information changes...new gear develops.....techniques mature......



What might have been a popular answer a year ago...may totally not apply today. (Example: the ventage seats on the revo and outback will change the opinion on those kayaks vs. the PA)






Welcome, post up your catches.

[ctfphoto]

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

(Example: the ventage seats on the revo and outback will change the opinion on those kayaks vs. the PA)

This ..............

[taggermike]

Theres loads of info in the BWE archives to sort through. Youtube has some good videos of fishing as well as surf launching and landing. Kayaking, like most things, is a learning curve. Find a comfort zone and move forward from there. Where are you located? Most guys are open to a paddle out. Mike

[FlyFishinYakr]

Originally Posted by taggermike

Theres loads of info in the BWE archives to sort through. Youtube has some good videos of fishing as well as surf launching and landing. Kayaking, like most things, is a learning curve. Find a comfort zone and move forward from there. Where are you located? Most guys are open to a paddle out. Mike

Thanks Mike I forgot to add that info!
You can always post looking for a fishing/paddle partner on a day your planning on heading out!
My bad!
FFY

[echo1er]

welcome to the addiction. Start in the harbor and work your way to the surf. Make sure you strap everything down and dummy cord your stuff. I have lost a lot of stuff in the water. Dana Point is a good place to find us guys on the water.

Get Bent and tight lines!

[Cbad Mike]

I use GPS on my ff.
I also have the Navionics app on my phone and it works well enough to get you started plus it's cheap or possibly free.
Looking forward to seeing you on the water soon.

[EastLosYaker]

To answer your question about the portable GPS unit, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the Elite 4 HDI has GPS chartplotter which would allow you to find spots, mark way points, etc. Don't think you need a separate hand held unit.