Considering taking up kayak fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

prowlerdude · 03-23-2010, 04:39 PM

Whats to consider?

Roof racks no problem once you get the hang of them.

Stow your gear

One of those squishy head band thingy's for your glasses

Start in the Bays until you feel comfortable on the kayak

And what you've already done ask lots of questions

ronbo613 · 03-23-2010, 06:10 PM

Too much worrying. Get out on the water at sunrise and feel the water pass underneath you. Even if you lose your sunglasses and all your gear in the surf; it's less than a half a tank of gas on a boat.
Aside from surfing; it's the best thing money can't buy.

old_rookie · 03-23-2010, 08:34 PM

I wonder how many times someone walking into the surf at LJ stumbled across a rod. It may be less than half a tank of gas, but it still is crap in the ocean and an expense to replace - and definitely not a time to stand and show off. I have prescription glasses - the head band thingy is a good idea.

Tman · 03-23-2010, 09:37 PM

Old Rookie...my first advice...kayakers are a bunch of miscreants, border line Neanderthals...avoid them at all costs.

Second - it is much easier to land any fish of size from a yak than any boat.

Third - it is a watersport, you are bound to get wet, and there is a learning curve.

And finally, you've come to the right place. Hire a guide. Or ask and ye shall receive - plenty of folks would be glad to give you advice, if you are willing to heed that advice.

No need to worry about lost gear if you stow it or leash it, besides, how much $ do you allot for fishing anyway?

But I must warn you - we are a different breed, considered speed bumps by some...comrades by others, and nuisances by the extremists...but we don't buy fish at the store, it is always fresh.

Losing a rod and reel to the sea has no comparison to going on a sleigh ride and landing a trophy of a lifetime...until you catch the next trophy...

bigbarrels · 03-23-2010, 09:49 PM

do it

Billy V · 03-23-2010, 10:34 PM

Go for it.

Its the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

03-23-2010, 06:10 PM	#2
ronbo613 Waterman At Large Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the Water Posts: 199	Too much worrying. Get out on the water at sunrise and feel the water pass underneath you. Even if you lose your sunglasses and all your gear in the surf; it's less than a half a tank of gas on a boat. Aside from surfing; it's the best thing money can't buy. __________________ Kayak Fishing Photos and Video

03-23-2010, 08:34 PM	#3
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	I wonder how many times someone walking into the surf at LJ stumbled across a rod. It may be less than half a tank of gas, but it still is crap in the ocean and an expense to replace - and definitely not a time to stand and show off. I have prescription glasses - the head band thingy is a good idea. Last edited by old_rookie; 03-23-2010 at 08:50 PM.

03-23-2010, 09:37 PM	#4
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Old Rookie...my first advice...kayakers are a bunch of miscreants, border line Neanderthals...avoid them at all costs. Second - it is much easier to land any fish of size from a yak than any boat. Third - it is a watersport, you are bound to get wet, and there is a learning curve. And finally, you've come to the right place. Hire a guide. Or ask and ye shall receive - plenty of folks would be glad to give you advice, if you are willing to heed that advice. No need to worry about lost gear if you stow it or leash it, besides, how much $ do you allot for fishing anyway? But I must warn you - we are a different breed, considered speed bumps by some...comrades by others, and nuisances by the extremists...but we don't buy fish at the store, it is always fresh. Losing a rod and reel to the sea has no comparison to going on a sleigh ride and landing a trophy of a lifetime...until you catch the next trophy... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

03-23-2010, 04:39 PM	#1
prowlerdude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clairemont Posts: 116	Whats to consider? Roof racks no problem once you get the hang of them. Stow your gear One of those squishy head band thingy's for your glasses Start in the Bays until you feel comfortable on the kayak And what you've already done ask lots of questions

03-23-2010, 09:49 PM	#5
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	do it

03-23-2010, 10:34 PM	#6
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Go for it. Its the most fun you can have with your clothes on.