Soon to be new kayak angler - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tak100 · 02-14-2018, 12:49 AM

Welcome to the club.

I would recommend a check out paddle or two so you can get comfortable with the operating the kayak before you focus on fishing. Preferably in a bay with smooth waters. You will be a lot more confident when you get out to the open water.

I live in Long Beach and would be happy to share what I have learned over the last six months (still a ton to learn).

Best of luck.

monstahfish · 02-16-2018, 04:30 AM

I'm sure you'll get people to meet up with you, just post here a day or two or more when you want to go and see who replies. You can often jump in with people at the launch as well.

cbeaudry · 04-23-2018, 12:05 PM

Hi Everyone, I'm also looking for some help in learning how to fish the local areas. I've had my Hobie for about 3 years now and am comfortable in using it. Just don't have experience in fishing the areas other than a few times on a party boat. I recently changed jobs that has allowed me more time to be able to go out more now. Any info on what gear I should have before I try and head out with someone that is willing to take me under there wing? Thanks guys.

TJones · 04-23-2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cbeaudry

Hi Everyone, I'm also looking for some help in learning how to fish the local areas. I've had my Hobie for about 3 years now and am comfortable in using it. Just don't have experience in fishing the areas other than a few times on a party boat. I recently changed jobs that has allowed me more time to be able to go out more now. Any info on what gear I should have before I try and head out with someone that is willing to take me under there wing? Thanks guys.

Your primary setup for the warmer parts of year will be a kelp cutter fly line rig . 50 or 65 lb braid with short topshot of mono or flouro. Ringed hook works well with live bait.

TJones · 04-23-2018, 01:37 PM

Who’s free?

04-23-2018, 12:05 PM	#3
cbeaudry Junior Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 11	Also a new to kayak fishing in the ocean Hi Everyone, I'm also looking for some help in learning how to fish the local areas. I've had my Hobie for about 3 years now and am comfortable in using it. Just don't have experience in fishing the areas other than a few times on a party boat. I recently changed jobs that has allowed me more time to be able to go out more now. Any info on what gear I should have before I try and head out with someone that is willing to take me under there wing? Thanks guys.

04-23-2018, 01:37 PM	#5
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	WEll? Who’s free?

02-14-2018, 12:49 AM	#1
tak100 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 152	Welcome to the club. I would recommend a check out paddle or two so you can get comfortable with the operating the kayak before you focus on fishing. Preferably in a bay with smooth waters. You will be a lot more confident when you get out to the open water. I live in Long Beach and would be happy to share what I have learned over the last six months (still a ton to learn). Best of luck.

02-16-2018, 04:30 AM	#2
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 407	I'm sure you'll get people to meet up with you, just post here a day or two or more when you want to go and see who replies. You can often jump in with people at the launch as well.