SoCal newbie, experienced yak angler.

[AirborneYak]

Nice to meet you! Let us know when you are ready to hit the salt out here.

[FISH11]

Welcome to our area, expensive as it is. Too bad you had to sell your ride that would have worked here. When you're settled, you should be able to find the gear and Yak you need through this site from BWE members. Also all the info you will need is also here just use the search link to find threads and post all about how to fish in these areas. Tight Lines

[goldenglory18]

Thanks guys!

Yeah, it was a bummer selling everything, but it was a necessary evil. This move wasnt exactly planned, so we needed cash asap. You're right, looking at the classified section, it should be a lot easier to rebuy in the area as opposed to where I'm coming from. Speaking of which....

Is there a contact somwehere around here for HOW? I'm one of the founding members of the AZ chapter and I'd love to be able to volunteer here once I get reestablished. Feel free to PM me if thats preferred.

[svendawg]

Originally Posted by goldenglory18

Thanks guys!

Yeah, it was a bummer selling everything, but it was a necessary evil. This move wasnt exactly planned, so we needed cash asap. You're right, looking at the classified section, it should be a lot easier to rebuy in the area as opposed to where I'm coming from. Speaking of which....

Is there a contact somwehere around here for HOW? I'm one of the founding members of the AZ chapter and I'd love to be able to volunteer here once I get reestablished. Feel free to PM me if thats preferred.

There's a HOW event this weekend. Here's the link
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=24492
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=24564

[goldenglory18]

Originally Posted by svendawg

There's a HOW event this weekend. Here's the link
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=24492
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=24564

Unfortunately I won't be able to volunteer for a few more weeks, but thanks for the heads up!

You are in Wildomar, Ca? How are the lakes over there? We have a "Canyon Lake" too. Funny, it's right next to a lake that looks EXACTLY like your "Canyon." How's the fishing there (and Lake Elsinore?)

- Kenny

[svendawg]

Originally Posted by goldenglory18

Unfortunately I won't be able to volunteer for a few more weeks, but thanks for the heads up!

You are in Wildomar, Ca? How are the lakes over there? We have a "Canyon Lake" too. Funny, it's right next to a lake that looks EXACTLY like your "Canyon." How's the fishing there (and Lake Elsinore?)

- Kenny

Canyon Lake is located within a private community, so you need to know somebody that lives there to fish it. You have to live there to put a boat on it but I don't know the regulation about kayaks. As far as fishing I don't know much about it.
Lake Elsinore is a dirty lake with access at several places around the lake. Lots of carp fisherman fish on the North/East side. I used to have pretty good luck fishing for catfish on the North/west side by the launch ramps but that die off when the water level went down over the past year.
There is fish in the lake but it is not a favorite location to fish for most.

If you want current info on lakes in Calif try http://fishingnetwork.net/index.php?pageid=home and pick a lake of your interest. Lots of good lake specific info through the forum on that site

Another thing to watch out for about Calif Lakes is that many of them are owner/managed by the water District and are not Kayak friendly. Check the lake regulations on kayaks before you make a trip to a particular lake

[Hunters Pa]

If you are volunteering for a HOW event and need to borrow a kayak just post it up. I'm sure someone would have a loaner.