Suggestions for first time in the salt? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

addicted2sp33d · 03-13-2013, 05:10 PM

Maybe I'm just outing myself as a one-step-at-a-time kind of guy, but I would suggest the next logical trip might be some time in a Bay before you paddle into the Big Blue by yourself.

The Ocean has currents that you won't experience on a lake, and it's far less forgiving when there's no-one around.

Maybe try Mission Bay, Spanish Landing, or Oceanside Harbor. That way, if you're feeling confident you can still venture outside and get to the "real" ocean.

MrPatrick · 03-13-2013, 05:14 PM

Bay first ,get to know winds, currents and chop first.

FlyFishinYakr · 03-13-2013, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrPatrick

Bay first ,get to know winds, currents and chop first.

"DITTO" that's how I intend to "break-in" even with a CG skipper's license. I'm afraid there's too much difference between a 65' sport boat & a 12' Kayak. LMAO!!!
FFY.

CKallday71 · 03-13-2013, 05:15 PM

I was thinking the same thing. Any good harbor waters in OC or LA good for Halibut? Actually maybe even take my freshwater gear after some perch.

FishNinjaY · 03-13-2013, 06:08 PM

Where are you located? I'm new too.. and I'll be testing my new yak out next Friday for a few hours at Alamitos Bay (Long Beach, CA), probably Mother's Beach. PM me if you want to come out and drown with me.

StinkyMatt · 03-13-2013, 06:19 PM

Hit up Dana Point.

Nice easy, protected launch.

Bait available.

Easy to go outside and learn.

Oh by the way........you DO care if you catch something.

CKallday71 · 03-13-2013, 06:29 PM

I live in Riverside but I'm mobile. I have a roof rack for my VW Golf and it actually works awesome! Only cuts my MPG by 4 or 5 MPG too, which isn't bad considering mine is a TDI and I typically get 40 MPG.

Thanks for all the suggestions guys! And if anybody is going to head out Tuesday or Wednesday next week let me know.

CKallday71 · 03-13-2013, 06:57 PM

Here's proof you don't need a truck to tote a yak!

03-13-2013, 07:44 PM

Im free on those days im down to hit up Dana Point.

03-13-2013, 05:14 PM	#2
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Bay Bay first ,get to know winds, currents and chop first.

03-13-2013, 05:10 PM	#1
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	Maybe I'm just outing myself as a one-step-at-a-time kind of guy, but I would suggest the next logical trip might be some time in a Bay before you paddle into the Big Blue by yourself. The Ocean has currents that you won't experience on a lake, and it's far less forgiving when there's no-one around. Maybe try Mission Bay, Spanish Landing, or Oceanside Harbor. That way, if you're feeling confident you can still venture outside and get to the "real" ocean.

03-13-2013, 05:15 PM	#4
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	I was thinking the same thing. Any good harbor waters in OC or LA good for Halibut? Actually maybe even take my freshwater gear after some perch.

03-13-2013, 06:08 PM	#5
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	Where are you located? I'm new too.. and I'll be testing my new yak out next Friday for a few hours at Alamitos Bay (Long Beach, CA), probably Mother's Beach. PM me if you want to come out and drown with me.

03-13-2013, 06:19 PM	#6
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Hit up Dana Point. Nice easy, protected launch. Bait available. Easy to go outside and learn. Oh by the way........you DO care if you catch something.

03-13-2013, 06:29 PM	#7
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	I live in Riverside but I'm mobile. I have a roof rack for my VW Golf and it actually works awesome! Only cuts my MPG by 4 or 5 MPG too, which isn't bad considering mine is a TDI and I typically get 40 MPG. Thanks for all the suggestions guys! And if anybody is going to head out Tuesday or Wednesday next week let me know.

03-13-2013, 07:44 PM	#9
madncrzydm Guest Posts: n/a	Im free on those days im down to hit up Dana Point.