Newbie Yakin thru - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TEAMFISH · 06-22-2012, 04:08 PM

Just mounted the Lowrance "scupper mount" to my O.K. Trident. also running the X4. Looks like she'll work fine, doesn't tuck as much as I would like it to but it should be ok. The thru-hull worked pretty good, directly in the water should be real good.
Welcome to the madness.

mtnbykr2 · 06-22-2012, 04:29 PM

Radio, good thinking, safety first...Icom, best bang for the buck, get it from West Marine with their warranty...although I have had mine for several years and only sent them in once and they took care of them at no charge...and they float, but still leash em...

Oh yeah welcome to the addiction...we will see ya out there

taggermike · 06-24-2012, 10:35 AM

Here's a few simple tips. Don't start out taking a bunch of high end gear out with you. 2 rods and a small tackle box will be fine for bay fish. Also, get the feel for your boat befor you start adding things to it. Putting on that new rod holder then finding out it cracks your funny bone every time you turn around is a drag. A few trips out will show you what you need and where you need it. Mike

Cbad Mike · 06-24-2012, 10:59 AM

Welcome! I too lurked for a while and then joined. I cant imagine what the hell id be trying to do on the water without all of the info and help on BWE.

jaws197 · 06-24-2012, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome! I do believe that the members here are a tremendous resource for a novice like myself and look forward to the ride!

Mtnbykr2, what model icom are you using?

I will definitely take the advice to heart and buy the radio form west marine as well as the extended warranty.

Taggermike,
I am already seeing what you are talking about as far as getting things figured out as to what I truly need and where to place or carry it!

I just finished making some rod and gear leashes last night after seeing the postings about making your own and saving a ton of cash

Thinking about making a move over to the big bay soon so if anyone would like a little novice company please let me know?

Again thanks to all and tight lines to one and all!!

dsafety · 06-24-2012, 06:30 PM

IMO, while a radio is a great thing to have on board, a cell phone in a waterproof case can be much more useful. Radios only work when you are in "line of sight" with whomever you are trying to reach. If you have an emergency and are tucked behind a mountain, say something like Mt. Soledad, your call may not be heard by the CG or Lifeguards on the other side of the hill.

Most cell phone services get excellent reception out at least three miles from the coast around San Diego so you should always be able to reach help. Just call 911 in an emergency or, as most of us do, store the numbers for the Lifeguard Service and Coast Guard in the phone's memory.

If you have a smart phone, like an iPhone or one using Android, there are a host of useful apps that you can carry with you while on the water. I have ones for navigation, weather, tides and fish identification. I even carry with me a copy of the latest DFG regs.

Bob

06-22-2012, 04:29 PM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Radio, good thinking, safety first...Icom, best bang for the buck, get it from West Marine with their warranty...although I have had mine for several years and only sent them in once and they took care of them at no charge...and they float, but still leash em... Oh yeah welcome to the addiction...we will see ya out there __________________

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06-22-2012, 04:08 PM	#1
TEAMFISH Team Kayak Obesessions Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 256	Just mounted the Lowrance "scupper mount" to my O.K. Trident. also running the X4. Looks like she'll work fine, doesn't tuck as much as I would like it to but it should be ok. The thru-hull worked pretty good, directly in the water should be real good. Welcome to the madness.

06-24-2012, 10:35 AM	#3
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Here's a few simple tips. Don't start out taking a bunch of high end gear out with you. 2 rods and a small tackle box will be fine for bay fish. Also, get the feel for your boat befor you start adding things to it. Putting on that new rod holder then finding out it cracks your funny bone every time you turn around is a drag. A few trips out will show you what you need and where you need it. Mike

06-24-2012, 10:59 AM	#4
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Welcome! I too lurked for a while and then joined. I cant imagine what the hell id be trying to do on the water without all of the info and help on BWE.

06-24-2012, 11:11 AM	#5
jaws197 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Poway, CA Posts: 148	Thanks for the warm welcome! I do believe that the members here are a tremendous resource for a novice like myself and look forward to the ride! Mtnbykr2, what model icom are you using? I will definitely take the advice to heart and buy the radio form west marine as well as the extended warranty. Taggermike, I am already seeing what you are talking about as far as getting things figured out as to what I truly need and where to place or carry it! I just finished making some rod and gear leashes last night after seeing the postings about making your own and saving a ton of cash Thinking about making a move over to the big bay soon so if anyone would like a little novice company please let me know? Again thanks to all and tight lines to one and all!!

06-24-2012, 06:30 PM	#6
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	IMO, while a radio is a great thing to have on board, a cell phone in a waterproof case can be much more useful. Radios only work when you are in "line of sight" with whomever you are trying to reach. If you have an emergency and are tucked behind a mountain, say something like Mt. Soledad, your call may not be heard by the CG or Lifeguards on the other side of the hill. Most cell phone services get excellent reception out at least three miles from the coast around San Diego so you should always be able to reach help. Just call 911 in an emergency or, as most of us do, store the numbers for the Lifeguard Service and Coast Guard in the phone's memory. If you have a smart phone, like an iPhone or one using Android, there are a host of useful apps that you can carry with you while on the water. I have ones for navigation, weather, tides and fish identification. I even carry with me a copy of the latest DFG regs. Bob