New to....everything.

[WahooUSMA]

LMFAO when I read that! I just tell my wife now that I traded this for that - Quid Pro Quo defense. Works everytime (almost), but don't forget to remove the sales tag.

Originally Posted by Whizz Bang

There will probably come a time in the future (if your finances are not separate) where you will begin to pull money out of the atm so that she will not see that tackle shop on the account again.

[fishes]

Thanks all!
I'm already considering a new credit card but something tells me that when the wife figures this out it'll be the end of me so probably not going to happen.

I'll be getting my fix this Friday in search of my first keeper hali in the big bay.

[Jim Sammons LJKF]

Welcome to the Addiction!

[Billy V]

Tradition has it - that you will nail a huge yellowtail, or better on one of your first outings.

-So read up, and pack the proper equipment, and don't be shy asking for assistance on the water.

[THE DARKHORSE]

"[QUOTE=Billy V;49113]Tradition has it - that you will nail a huge yellowtail, or better on one of your first outings."

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My advice: Follow Whiz Bang's lead. Maybe not his financial advice, but take advantage of the safest launch on the West Coast...with ridiculous fishing a mile from shore.

I love the bay, too..when it's windy or raining. Watch the weather closely and stop by the La Jolla launch if you're not too familiar with it. There's even a camera to save a trip. It's just like the bay, but with GIANT fish. You can even fish for Bass if you want it to seem more like the bay...just sayin' .
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[j mo]

Or jump start your addiction by hiring the guy above the Dark Horse. The best there is in the guiding business- no joke. My wife got me an outing with him as a bday gift a year ago and with his help I have taken my fishing to a new level.

Unlike so many of the doo-dads you will buy to try to catch fish, you actually get a tangible return from hiring him that will grow with each outing on the H20....

Best of luck!

Josh

[fishes]

Believe me fellas I want to be in La Jolla with big fish, that's the goal, but honestly I don't think I'm ready. I'm a big guy, tipping the scales at 320#, and I need to get my balance stable before I make the plunge. I am actually planning to get to LJ in the next couple of weeks (no gear) and practice my launch and landings and maybe I'll fall out a few time to see if I can haul myself back up.

You will see me out there very soon.

Chris (Joe)

[WahooUSMA]

This is so true....Josh is the man. By the way Josh, I still have credit on the books, right?

Roger

Originally Posted by j mo

Or jump start your addiction by hiring the guy above the Dark Horse. The best there is in the guiding business- no joke. My wife got me an outing with him as a bday gift a year ago and with his help I have taken my fishing to a new level.

Unlike so many of the doo-dads you will buy to try to catch fish, you actually get a tangible return from hiring him that will grow with each outing on the H20....

Best of luck!

Josh

[JoeBeck]

Originally Posted by WahooUSMA

but don't forget to remove the sales tag.

LOL just did that today.

[TCS]

My name is Tom, and I am a kayak fisherman too. This week I did pretty well managing my addiction, however I did spend $5.00 on hooks, $10 on a jig, $75 on new waders and spent about 20 hours on the water.

Okay, I didn't manage it that well.

Didn't even really try to...

Anyway...

Hope to see you on the water soon bro!

welcome

[GregAndrew]

Next to safety equipment, the most important thing you can do whether fishing the bay or the surf is tie down, leash down, strap down or leave in the car anything you really don't want to lose. And until you are comfortable with your yak, figure out a way that you can keep all your stuff attached even while using it.

[dsafety]

Bentrod, I am flattered that your think my blabbering is worth including in your book. Please feel free to use whatever you think may be worthy.

When you publish your guide, I would love to read it.

While you are in a writing mood, you might take a stab at a more advanced guide as well. I mention this because a relative, knowing that I am in to kayak fishing, gave me a book for Xmas this year. It was titled something like the "The Complete Guide to Kayak Fishing". The book was OK but it focused on East Coast and lake fishing and seemed really dated to me even though it was published very recently.

If someone wanted to write a book on kayak fishing as we do it here, it should be really easy. Virtually all the research is already done. Just read the archives from this forum.

Many of the folks who contribute to this forum are very articulate and, of course, extremely knowledgeable. Most share their expertise freely. I suspect that almost everyone would love to contribute to a book that covered coastal kayak fishing from fruit to nuts.

The more I think about it, this is a book that needs to be written. Maybe I should do it. If I did, I would invite contributions from the entire community. I can see it now. The gospel according to Billy V. A lesson from Jim Day, The best from the Darkhorse.

What do you think?

Bob

[dorado50]

I think this would be the greatest thing to happen since sliced bread! Oh wait, i just googled kayak fishing and your book would be number 146, Oh well I'm sure it would be a great read anyway......any probably one that you just can't put down.

[ericko]

Bob or Bentrod go for it i'll be the first to buy the book but dont ask 4 my in put my grammer and spelling sucks

[bentrod1]

Originally Posted by ericko

Bob or Bentrod go for it i'll be the first to buy the book but dont ask 4 my in put my grammer and spelling sucks

I'm leaving the book to Bob until I take a ride along side The Darkhorse and find out where LJ is -LOL.

As for grammar and spelling - spell check usially wirks for me. I do wish there were grammar check though.