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07-22-2016, 09:37 AM | #1 |
Junior
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Ventura County, CA
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Surf Fisher wanting to Yak
This is my first post and looking for a little info. I have been surf fishing for 3 or 4 years now and want to get further out on the water. I'm looking for places that demo/rent fishing kayaks in the Ventura/LA County area. Does anyone have any places in mind? Also, looking for someone experienced to go out with for safety and learning. I've kayaked a few times in the harbor and quite a bit in lakes. Just never fished while kayaking. |
07-22-2016, 09:57 AM | #2 |
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Your best bet is to drive out to Orange County OEX, I think the closest is Huntington beach and demo their fishing kayaks in the harbor. They will have the best selection for you to try and they can offer great advise as well. Will be worth the drive!
Once you get the kayak and try the harbor a few times then maybe one of the guys here will take you out for some real fishing.
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07-22-2016, 10:20 AM | #3 |
Junior
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Ventura County, CA
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Thanks for the information. I'll head down there and hopefully get out on the water.
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07-22-2016, 10:24 AM | #4 | |
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If you are looking for a good fishing guide to get you up and running, Capt. Wade is fantastic. He spends a lot of time with you before hitting the water to review and talk about equipment and strategy. On the water, he is great about showing you techniques, locations, and what to look for. Wade is also San Diego, but again, VERY worth the drive. |
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07-22-2016, 11:51 AM | #5 |
Lucky Fisher
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OEX is the great people of this site, js...
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07-23-2016, 05:37 AM | #6 | |
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07-23-2016, 12:28 PM | #7 |
Junior
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Ventura County, CA
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I'm going to head to OEX this week. I'll let everyone know what I end up going with. Then I'll probably ask for some of you experienced guys to take me under your wing for a few trips!
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07-23-2016, 02:20 PM | #8 |
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Check out Malibu Surf Shack(just s/o Malibu Pier) they rent kayaks and you can launch s/o the pier.
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07-23-2016, 06:00 PM | #9 |
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OP make sure you get a Hobie Mirage Drive. I wish I could get one but cant due to my back. I got caught today at Dana Point Headlands with headwinds to fight back to harbor and it was grueling with a paddle. We had a head start way ahead of the last Yak out there and 3/4 of way back he passes right by us with his PA14 which weights a ton, but has a Mirage drive and he was gone!!! I may try OEX again and rent one with the better seat and maybe that may not hurt by back. If not, Im putting a damn trolling motor on my yak...just saying.
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07-23-2016, 06:15 PM | #10 | |
Junior
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If your getting smoked by a dude in a PA 14 while your paddling, then you should reevaluate what your doing wrong |
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07-23-2016, 07:25 PM | #11 |
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Unless he is a real consistent paddler then fighting wind or current and the outback should be able to pass him. I can paddle pretty quick but there is still time when the paddle isn't in the water and against current or wind it slows down some compared to a peddle boat. My problem now is I caused a flare up of an old rotater cuff injury and I can feel it if I'm paddling hard. I know I'm heading for a peddle boat eventually
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07-24-2016, 06:00 AM | #12 |
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