New to forum and to kayaking. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Onebizo · 08-12-2013, 11:49 PM

Hello all I'm new to the forum and new to kayaking I really didn't have much interest until I got the opportunity to own a kayak. I can already tell that ill become addicted once I start. I'm looking for any tips or advice I can get I just traded my boat (15ft Gregor) for a Quest 13. My ultimate goal is to be able to fish the kelp by summers end. I have never used a yak but obviously am not stupid enough to go straight for the gusto and go out right away. But is like to meet some people who would would be kind enough to take me under there wing and show me the ropes I am an avid fisherman I've had my prior vessel out to point loam kelp. Should I stick to the lakes first or go straight for the bay? Any suggestions on adds to my yak? Current set up is hand paddle live well 6 rod holders (2 being the side trolling holders). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys

Josh

dorado50 · 08-13-2013, 06:31 AM

learn by doing fish the kayak like you fished the gregor

An avid fisherman can fish at any given time,place,or platform.

Onebizo · 08-13-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dorado50

learn by doing fish the kayak like you fished the gregor

An avid fisherman can fish at any given time,place,or platform.

Lol that is actually great advice I do appreciate it.

dmrides · 08-14-2013, 05:54 AM

Welcome to the addiction. Like D50, I say just go for it. Start in the bays, watch the tides and use them to your advantage. Learn how to flip and re-enter. Leash, store and secure everything you don't want to lose. Paddle out around the tip of point loma and back just to gain confidence and endurance. Do some research to learn all the must have items for safety. With each trip, refine your setup and the things you carry with you. Spend some time out there and you will be hauling in yt's before you know it.

08-12-2013, 11:49 PM	#1
Onebizo Junior Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3	New to forum and to kayaking. Hello all I'm new to the forum and new to kayaking I really didn't have much interest until I got the opportunity to own a kayak. I can already tell that ill become addicted once I start. I'm looking for any tips or advice I can get I just traded my boat (15ft Gregor) for a Quest 13. My ultimate goal is to be able to fish the kelp by summers end. I have never used a yak but obviously am not stupid enough to go straight for the gusto and go out right away. But is like to meet some people who would would be kind enough to take me under there wing and show me the ropes I am an avid fisherman I've had my prior vessel out to point loam kelp. Should I stick to the lakes first or go straight for the bay? Any suggestions on adds to my yak? Current set up is hand paddle live well 6 rod holders (2 being the side trolling holders). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys Josh

08-13-2013, 06:31 AM	#2
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	learn by doing fish the kayak like you fished the gregorAn avid fisherman can fish at any given time,place,or platform.

08-14-2013, 05:54 AM	#4
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Welcome to the addiction. Like D50, I say just go for it. Start in the bays, watch the tides and use them to your advantage. Learn how to flip and re-enter. Leash, store and secure everything you don't want to lose. Paddle out around the tip of point loma and back just to gain confidence and endurance. Do some research to learn all the must have items for safety. With each trip, refine your setup and the things you carry with you. Spend some time out there and you will be hauling in yt's before you know it.