New guy questions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ftufc · 05-29-2013, 07:04 AM

Terrific thread; very pertinent to my recent questions too; and great advice.

I went out this past Monday at Mission Point; my second time in my kayak, first time with a ff; and it was quite an experience. The ff (Humminbird 386ci) was great for viewing the terrain and occasional suspended fish, but useless (to me, being a newbie) in targeting and casting to fish.

Regarding comfort/safety; I got out of the harbor at about 10am (I know it's late) and, to me (again, maybe because I'm so inexperienced) it was rough; 6' rolling swells and 2' - 3' waves; no small boats were out so I figured I shouldn't be there either; I don't yet know what are reasonable conditions, but it was just way too much work. So I went back into the bay/harbor and fished; no success but a crapload of fun; I always seem to run into some terrific people kayaking.

05-29-2013, 07:04 AM	#12
ftufc Junior Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 26	Terrific thread; very pertinent to my recent questions too; and great advice. I went out this past Monday at Mission Point; my second time in my kayak, first time with a ff; and it was quite an experience. The ff (Humminbird 386ci) was great for viewing the terrain and occasional suspended fish, but useless (to me, being a newbie) in targeting and casting to fish. Regarding comfort/safety; I got out of the harbor at about 10am (I know it's late) and, to me (again, maybe because I'm so inexperienced) it was rough; 6' rolling swells and 2' - 3' waves; no small boats were out so I figured I shouldn't be there either; I don't yet know what are reasonable conditions, but it was just way too much work. So I went back into the bay/harbor and fished; no success but a crapload of fun; I always seem to run into some terrific people kayaking.