trying to get started- a helping hand - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 10-23-2015, 11:43 AM

Welcome Aaron!

You'll have fun around here! I know we do!

whats a good brand for a kayak?
A: Hobie, Malibu, Ocean, Wilderness, Jackson...

where to get live bait?
A: At the bait barge or make it yourself.

what bait to use?
A: Depends on what your trying to catch and what is available...

where and how would i add "add on's" where to purchase?
permits licences required?
A: You can purchase your licence at any tackle shop. You can buy all your "add ons" at one of your friendly OEX sunset beach or OEX mission bay locations

all things required to go out and fish?
A: Kayak, fishing licence, rod, reel, tackle

can fish anywhere?
A: No, there are MLPA zones and reserves.

how to know what fishes can be caught and which cannot?
A: Get yourself a copy of the DFG handbook and read it. Changes can occur at anytime during the season so make sure to visit the DFG or DFW website to make sure.

buddy of mine told me a story once - him getting a huge ticket for catching a fish that was protected by the state i think he said. this was a long time ago. and i believe it was spear fishing...
A: Well shame on him...

Harry Hill · 10-23-2015, 11:49 AM

Don't buy the Bass Pro sit on top kayaks, they are okay for lake fishing but they get real wet with any kind of chop. I know this because I have one. They are very stable but most waves come over the bow into the boat. You won't sink but you will get wet. I am going to try a launch at La Jolla pretty soon so that will be the real test .

Mr. NiceGuy · 10-23-2015, 11:50 AM

ful-rac, that was a downright friendly post. I'm impressed

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OnTheWater123, a fast way to learn a ton of good information is to start reading the fishing reports and general kayak fishing posts in the forums here. Keep reading back several pages. As your questions become more specific, use the search function in the upper right. There is a wealth of information here.

Go to the BWE home page and explore the information links from there. Get a feel for weather, tides, currents, wind, etc., before you go out in the ocean. In the meantime, there are lots of good places to practice in the bays as you warm up. Build your endurance so a 10 mile fishing route feels nothing more than invigorating.

Many of the kayak dealers have demo models you can take out for a spin. That will help you decide what kind of kayak you want to buy.

This hobby of kayak fishing can get addicting fast. Have fun!

ful-rac · 10-23-2015, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. NiceGuy

ful-rac, that was a downright friendly post. I'm impressed

Don't try to ruin my reputation! I'll PM your ass!

Mr. NiceGuy · 10-23-2015, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ful-rac

Don't try to ruin my reputation! I'll PM your ass!

My ass can handle your PM's with it's one eye closed, before it even wakes up to start the day.

Harry Hill · 10-23-2015, 12:22 PM

I've just started salt water fishing from my kayak, I wish I had known about all the different kayak rental places before I bought my kayak. Newport is a good place to start out. It is pretty calm in the harbor and you can go out into the open ocean without dealing with surf. When you are ready to start post it on this web site, there are a lot of helpful people on here who will let you tag along while you are learning. There is a bait barge right at the mouth of Newport where you can buy live bait, I have been having good luck with swim baits and dead anchovies so you can start out that way in the harbor catching bass on your regular bass tackle.

OnTheWater123 · 10-25-2015, 10:41 PM

Thanks guys all really good information.

Where can we launch from anywhere or designated areas only?

I am interested in doing some salt water fishing.

Going to head out to Newport and checking out a few to test drive before I rush into things.

Thanks again.

2-Stix · 10-25-2015, 10:58 PM

Any of the harbors in your area are good places to start. Get comfortable in your boat, work your rods, work different baits...there will be fish in the break walls...no trophies but fish on is fish on.

10-23-2015, 11:43 AM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Welcome Aaron! You'll have fun around here! I know we do! whats a good brand for a kayak? A: Hobie, Malibu, Ocean, Wilderness, Jackson... where to get live bait? A: At the bait barge or make it yourself. what bait to use? A: Depends on what your trying to catch and what is available... where and how would i add "add on's" where to purchase? permits licences required? A: You can purchase your licence at any tackle shop. You can buy all your "add ons" at one of your friendly OEX sunset beach or OEX mission bay locations all things required to go out and fish? A: Kayak, fishing licence, rod, reel, tackle can fish anywhere? A: No, there are MLPA zones and reserves. how to know what fishes can be caught and which cannot? A: Get yourself a copy of the DFG handbook and read it. Changes can occur at anytime during the season so make sure to visit the DFG or DFW website to make sure. buddy of mine told me a story once - him getting a huge ticket for catching a fish that was protected by the state i think he said. this was a long time ago. and i believe it was spear fishing... A: Well shame on him... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

10-23-2015, 11:50 AM	#3
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	ful-rac, that was a downright friendly post. I'm impressed ----- OnTheWater123, a fast way to learn a ton of good information is to start reading the fishing reports and general kayak fishing posts in the forums here. Keep reading back several pages. As your questions become more specific, use the search function in the upper right. There is a wealth of information here. Go to the BWE home page and explore the information links from there. Get a feel for weather, tides, currents, wind, etc., before you go out in the ocean. In the meantime, there are lots of good places to practice in the bays as you warm up. Build your endurance so a 10 mile fishing route feels nothing more than invigorating. Many of the kayak dealers have demo models you can take out for a spin. That will help you decide what kind of kayak you want to buy. This hobby of kayak fishing can get addicting fast. Have fun! __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 10-23-2015 at 12:10 PM.

10-23-2015, 11:49 AM	#2
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	Don't buy the Bass Pro sit on top kayaks, they are okay for lake fishing but they get real wet with any kind of chop. I know this because I have one. They are very stable but most waves come over the bow into the boat. You won't sink but you will get wet. I am going to try a launch at La Jolla pretty soon so that will be the real test .

10-23-2015, 12:22 PM	#6
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	I've just started salt water fishing from my kayak, I wish I had known about all the different kayak rental places before I bought my kayak. Newport is a good place to start out. It is pretty calm in the harbor and you can go out into the open ocean without dealing with surf. When you are ready to start post it on this web site, there are a lot of helpful people on here who will let you tag along while you are learning. There is a bait barge right at the mouth of Newport where you can buy live bait, I have been having good luck with swim baits and dead anchovies so you can start out that way in the harbor catching bass on your regular bass tackle.

10-25-2015, 10:41 PM	#7
OnTheWater123 Junior Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 11	Thanks guys all really good information. Where can we launch from anywhere or designated areas only? I am interested in doing some salt water fishing. Going to head out to Newport and checking out a few to test drive before I rush into things. Thanks again.

10-25-2015, 10:58 PM	#8
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	Any of the harbors in your area are good places to start. Get comfortable in your boat, work your rods, work different baits...there will be fish in the break walls...no trophies but fish on is fish on.