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09-24-2015, 09:49 AM | #21 |
Junior
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Hemet
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09-24-2015, 12:51 PM | #22 |
Junior
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Try hitting a harbor first if your by yourself. Look up seagate bridge in Huntington harbor. I'm still farely new as well and that's been great place to start. If you get into any trouble there's always people around and the anglers in the area have been very helpful. I'm still paddling light, plenty of water, one rod, and one 3600 Plano with baits. At least for me, paddling isn't as easy as the seasoned guys make it look. Good luck
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09-24-2015, 03:50 PM | #23 | |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Wildomar, Ca.
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Talk little steps
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Before you take it too far in the ocean I would recommend you take it out where there is some wind and current and try to paddle against the wind and current. It will be an eye opener for you. That kayak is difficult to paddle against the wind and current. Remember just because you go out with no wind and current, it will come up when you least expert it and you better know what you are up against. A good location to try it out would be in San Diego Bay in the afternoon when the wind and current is up. Try it out close to the Shelter Island boat launch that way you can get back to the launch if you get into trouble. If you feel good about a short trip do some longer trips in the San Diego Bay, ( a mile or two against the current to build your confidence) I used to hate it when the wind came up and I had to cover any type of distance. I sold mine for that reason. It is a good lake kayak. I believe the manufacturer also states it is not recommended for the ocean. |
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09-24-2015, 04:39 PM | #24 | |
Junior
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09-24-2015, 04:48 PM | #25 |
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Camarillo
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Totally agree with Sven..
Just cause it's a kayak doesn't mean it's suitable for all conditions. Mission bay is great area to learn and fish. I would stick to the bay and see how you handle wind and boat chops Be safe and don't rush into heading out to "open water".. Trust me you don't want to get yourself in a bad situation as many of us have in the past when starting out.. Not worth losing your life. |
09-24-2015, 09:04 PM | #26 | |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Wildomar, Ca.
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Seaworld
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Remember to wear your PFD all the time, especially while practicing self rescues. |
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09-25-2015, 08:06 AM | #27 | |
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