SoCal newbie, experienced yak angler.

[Fish Taco]

Welcome to BWE and California goldenglory18!

What part of Los Angeles will you be settling into, do you know yet? (It's a HUGE place)

I'm in the South Bay in one of the beach cities here... if you end up near me let me know... I'm still getting my feet wet a little bit here myself... relocated from Long Island about 20 months ago (even though I'm a SoCal native, I wasn't a kayak fisherman when I lived here last).

Tight lines...

[goldenglory18]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Once again kayak and motorless anglers are the best around!

Originally Posted by svendawg

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

Well thats a bummer about the private lakes, and thanks for the heads up on the anti-yak mentality. Thanks for the information and the heads up!

Originally Posted by 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.

I figured as much. Even without any gear, I'd like to be able to help load, setup and that type of stuff. I'm young and have a strong back. I might as well put it to good use. LOL

Originally Posted by Fish Taco

Welcome to BWE and California goldenglory18!

What part of Los Angeles will you be settling into, do you know yet? (It's a HUGE place)

I'm in the South Bay in one of the beach cities here... if you end up near me let me know...

Thanks Fish!

I'm still trying to decide on where we should rent first, but it's looking like either Southbay, West Hollywood, or Downtown are the best options. The biggest hurdle I'm running into is our family is my wife and I with two dogs and a cat, and me not wanting to spend any more time in the car than I have to (I'm working in Hawthorne.)

You are in Southbay.....where are you fishing the most? Off PV? You ever fished down in Bluff Cove? That little slice of heaven is GORGEOUS!

[EastLosYaker]

Because of the shorter commute to work, better parking (especially if you have a kayak), cheaper rent, and closer proximity to the water, I would recommend getting a place in the south bay. Downtown and West Hollywood are great places to live, but are very expensive (super gentrified). If you can afford it though, and aren't concerned about the other issues i mentioned, Downtown and West Hollywood are super cool places to live. Can you say hipster??? Welcome to socal and keep rockin that Dodger hat...the NY hat you can leave in Arizona.

[goldenglory18]

Originally Posted by EastLosYaker

Can you say hipster??? Welcome to socal and keep rockin that Dodger hat...the NY hat you can leave in Arizona.

LOL, yeah, I fit in with that crowd. Not nearly as douchy though as I've been on both sides of that trend (I'm a life long musician, athlete, and outdoorsman. )

The Dodger hat was a gift from my brother inlaw. That whole side of the family is from SoCal. The Met's hat is one of many in my hatbox. My mom is a native NY'er and I've spent A LOT of time with family back there. It's kinda in my blood (just like the University of Arizona.)

[tacmik]

Sent you a pm. Welcome to SOCAL.

[Oxbeast1210]

Welcome ! What part of Arizona are you from? I have an extra Yak if you get the itch to fish.