where to start

[ceviche eater]

i have been lurking for a while now, i usually upland game hunt but with the drought i decided to start kayaking i usually fish over night boats and mammoth area so i know how to fish. So I just picked up a x factor and have a ton of questions i have been searching the forum, if any one has any advise on what i need to get started I appreciate it. i already rented a kayak at oex so i know how to paddle but what should i get to go out and fish? thanks in advance!

[jorluivil]

lets start with what do you have as far as gear goes?

[octico]

Start out in the Harbors. Join other folks, and learn from them. A friend and I are heading out to Los Alamitos Bay on Sunday at 6am send me a PM if you want to join.

Things to get you started
Life Vest
Radio helps but not necessary

Zman Paddlerz 3" and 5"
Big Hammer Anchovy,Sex Smelt, Calico Hunter
1/4, 1/2, 3/8 lead heads
Warbait skirted jigs

Almost any bass fishing setup should get you started.

And most important .... READ THE FORUMS for knowledge! There is tons of information here.

--John

[HELLSTER INC.]

Life jacket should be #1. I see to many people without.

[Dannowar]

Life jacket should be #1. I see to many people without.

Maybe were just good swimmers.

[jorluivil]

Maybe were just good swimmers.


I have a feeling its going to be a popcorn kinda of day;)

[wiredantz]

Dont' get inflatable ones... Your face gets swollen... And watch out for the guy holding the camera...and La Llorona

[Smthtnnr]

Maybe were just good swimmers.

That must be it :rolleyes:

I have worn a pfd once and thought it was very unnecessary. Doesn't mean you shouldn't wear one, but it really isn't a necessity.

[Dannowar]

I have a feeling its going to be a popcorn kinda of day;)



ill get the bowl of candy!!!!!

[Rambo]

1. PFD reachable and readily accessible in case you flip.
2. Gears thoughts should be multi-useful to keep your gears as light as possible. (tackle whore you know what I mean)
3. bungees bungees, you'll flip one day or another and its good to strap your gear if not, consider it a donation to the ocean.
4. Practice and spend time on the water, get familiar with your kayak, hop on or off the kayak.

[ceviche eater]

I was planing on going to oex on sunday to buy a paddle. i have plenty of tackle.
when you fish los Alamitos where do you launch?

[octico]

I was planing on going to oex on sunday to buy a paddle. i have plenty of tackle.
when you fish los Alamitos where do you launch?

Beach right next to United States Sailing center (https://www.google.com/maps/place/United+States+Sailing+Center/@33.75187,-118.129008,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4a9f2f5df289c526)

Unload on harbor side of the street then move the car across the street where it is legal to park.

[chris138]

You need a fish finder, a bait tank, and a big ass cooler.

[FISH11]

I would say that besides the PDF a good cooler that doesn't take up too much deck space but hold a lot of beer, is the other important life preserver. Just saying!

[ful-rac]

Whatever you do dont buy a $2000 motor for a $800 dollar kayak....also don't buy a $2000 motor for a kayak that has an $800 dollar sail on it....


Unless you are an F'n idiot!

[HELLSTER INC.]

Whatever you do dont buy a $2000 motor for a $800 dollar kayak....also don't buy a $2000 motor for a kayak that has an $800 dollar sail on it....


Unless you are an F'n idiot!
Why do i recall seeing that somewhere?:luxhello:

[Irishman]

Being an x-factor owner I would firstly get your bait tank set up dialed in. Depends on year / model but I reccommend the milk crate set up, it's worked great for me. Basically a bilge pump you submerse over the side, suck water up and put holes in the side of the bucket so the scupper holes behind you are your drain. I wish I had the newer model where the rear storage was flush and the lid opened up better. You'll know what I mean once you look at your behind the seat hatch. After that get some garage door sealer / plastic tubing and marine goop and add a secondary seal to the front gator hatch. It's a beast to paddle but does amazing in entry and exit from the water. I think of mine as an aircraft carrier.

[ceviche eater]

Irishman can you put up some pics of your yak?


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[wiredantz]

Also get a bilge pump, I know this one guy who is on like his 8th kayak.



Also, it's a good idea to buy a 1600 motor if your on a 600 dollar kayak with an 800 sail if you have a beautiful women at home and it's not a good idea if your still living with your mother.

[jorluivil]

I'm going to need lots of popcorn

[ful-rac]

Chooo choooo chhooo chooo....

Go put on your $500 darth vader mask, your John Cena championship belt and play with your fuckn trains frank...

Tell your "beautiful" woman (cousin) that if she tells you to please take another shower your gonna have her illegal ass deported..

[LBKayakDude]

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[wiredantz]

Chooo choooo chhooo chooo....

Go put on your $500 darth vader mask, your John Cena championship belt and play with your fuckn trains frank...

Tell your "beautiful" woman (cousin) that if she tells you to please take another shower your gonna have her illegal ass deported..

Woah you were talking about me. I'm glad I can make you feel better. I was worried you were crying in your moms basement again.

Hey by the way Does your mom still wash your underwear?

[ful-rac]

No frank actually your mom washes my underwear while she blows me...while your wife is making me pupusas you fat fuck.

[ceviche eater]

man i just got back from target with my popcorn! you guys fu@k!ng my thread but it is pretty funny

[ful-rac]

Go ahead frank start writing up your goodbye speech, like you did on kayaksportfishing....for again being a retard.

[wiredantz]

Such anger I sense from you, you big teddy bear. do you need a hug?


it's not good for you to get too angry, you start leaking butter.

I love you Tony. you make me laugh all the time.

[Nic D]

1 - different strokes for different folks (your mileage may very for every comment made) but the # item is a great life jacket aka PFD and a good paddle.

2 - what are you planning to target and where are you going to fish? You may not need a bait tank if you're going to chuck plastics all day in the bay or fresh water.

[captnblood34]

You could start by searching the many other threads with people asking the very same question on what they need to start out with. But Nic D pretty much nailed it.

I myself am a minimalist, I usually don't plan on bringing all of my stuff just so everyone can see how much fishing gear I have..... You people know who you are...

Best advice I could give you is make a checklist, cap it at maybe 10 items. See what you can or can't live without. I prep the night before because I tend to forget necessities if I get my things together in the morning. Go somewhere calm and bring your bass gear, or whatever your comfortable with. Before you know it your rig will look wrong if you are missing a piece of gear you normally take out because of the repetition. Good luck and hope to see you out there.

Regards,

J

[Silbaugh4liberty]

Not sure if Irishman sent pics. Here's mine. I didn't realize until I fished with Irishman that the older models don't have the grooves for transducer, or livewell pump. I got mine this year from oex as a package installed by oex. Not as fancy (or expensive) as the hobies most guys have, but gets me on the water, and keeps me in good shape too. See you on the water

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