New to Yak'ing in So-Cal

[Saba Slayer]

Stevie...Go to one of the upcoming Fred Hall Shows.
Hobie will have a seminar area right next to the Kayaks at the Long Beach and Del Mar shows.
You should be able to get a lot of your questions answered in one of the seminars or at the OEX booth. There will be a lot of rigged kayaks at all the dealers at both shows...the only better way to see a lot of different yaks is in a a big tournament.

[DanaPT]

Motor is over rated. I had a minkota on an exfactor. It worked for about 5 hrs and would get me around 5 to 6 miles.

I did not have tags and was never hassled by anyone.

The battery and corrosion on the switch/connections makes the whole set up too much to manage. The battery was too heavy and if you ever get your fishing line in the prop then it's a cluster you know what.

So much happier on the outback.

[stevie951]

Thank you all for the input it is sincerely appreciated.. Murray, thank you for the advice, will take it into account for sure thanks! Spicolly, muchos gracias my man ! Wyota, I was thinking the exact same thing..

Saba Slayer, Hobie, OEX?? OMG thank you for the Fred Hall Advice, I will def. Now be attending at least one of the days at either the Long Beach, or Del Mar Show!! Saba, which one do you recommend(Do Del Mar vendors offer better deals because it is the last show?)

And thanks Dana on the Troll Motor advice, much appreciated input

[Saba Slayer]

Stevie...go to the Long Beach Show if you can. There is nothing like it on the West Coast. The Del Mar show is cool but the FH Long Beach Show is so big and everyone and everything is there.
I'll be posting up the seminar schedule for the Hobie stage in a few days once it's confirmed...I set up the schedule last week and there are a few supprises...
here's one...Andy Allen (the Ice Man) on Sunday from 12:30 to 1:15...his topic is "Sierra Trout to Offshore Fishing and Everything In-between...!!!
I think the better deals are at the Long Beach Show, some vendors don't even do the Del Mar Show.
Join CCA CAL before you go in the show and you'll get in free and get a coupon book with some great raffle opportunities and values in the show.

On the trolling motor...I'm one of the weirdo's that likes my motor...I get plenty of speed and range from the MotorGuide I've rigged on my PA. Everybody is different and we all have our likes and dislikes. Some like to paddle and think that is the "PURE" kayak way...some like the Mirage Drive and swear that it's the only way to go...just keep an open mind and do what works best for you. the haters
I've had no corrosion problems yet and if I get line on the prop I just pull the motor out of the Mirage Drive hole and clean it up.
Yes..you do need to register your yak with the DMV if you put a motor on it...it's no big deal and it's actually easier and faster if you go through the AAA..I have been checked by my local Harbor Patrol for CF numbers and registration.