Starter Gear Recommendations - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Fishwhisperer619 · 11-15-2013, 12:55 PM

Something I learned the hard way on my first couple of trips out was to be prepared to lose anything you bring out there. My first trip out of ob to the point loma kelp resulted in a lost trinidad on a phoenix rod due to a rogue wave $$$$$$$ I have other expensive setups but didn't start taking them out until I was comfortable and was properly outfitted with rod leashed and tie downs. A seeker on sale at big 5 along with a diawa sealine was my setup for awhile and it did very well for me, I still use it over some of my other setups. Even if I lose it, I won't have to break the bank to replace it. Hope my post helps a lil

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Beer Me · 11-15-2013, 01:40 PM

Thanks guys. The comment regarding honey holes was supposed to be light hearted. I'm not trying to ruffle any feathers.

On a different note..What you guys call leashes, we called them dummy cords in the service. It's really hard to explain a missing sidearm to your CO, it might be just as hard to explain a missing piece of fishing equipment to the wife. Whatever won't float will be tethered!

Thanks again guys, the info is appreciated.

Another question... Of the brick and mortar stores, do some have better equipment and sales than others? One store that keeps showing up is Big 5.

Hunters Pa · 11-15-2013, 02:55 PM

Watch for the sales at Big 5. Normal prices are mediocre. Sales make the difference

11-15-2013, 01:40 PM	#2
Beer Me Take two Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 66	Thanks guys. The comment regarding honey holes was supposed to be light hearted. I'm not trying to ruffle any feathers. On a different note..What you guys call leashes, we called them dummy cords in the service. It's really hard to explain a missing sidearm to your CO, it might be just as hard to explain a missing piece of fishing equipment to the wife. Whatever won't float will be tethered! Thanks again guys, the info is appreciated. Another question... Of the brick and mortar stores, do some have better equipment and sales than others? One store that keeps showing up is Big 5. Last edited by Beer Me; 11-15-2013 at 01:52 PM.

11-15-2013, 12:55 PM	#1
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	Something I learned the hard way on my first couple of trips out was to be prepared to lose anything you bring out there. My first trip out of ob to the point loma kelp resulted in a lost trinidad on a phoenix rod due to a rogue wave $$$$$$$ I have other expensive setups but didn't start taking them out until I was comfortable and was properly outfitted with rod leashed and tie downs. A seeker on sale at big 5 along with a diawa sealine was my setup for awhile and it did very well for me, I still use it over some of my other setups. Even if I lose it, I won't have to break the bank to replace it. Hope my post helps a lil Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

11-15-2013, 02:55 PM	#3
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,358	Watch for the sales at Big 5. Normal prices are mediocre. Sales make the difference