Future Yaker Needs some Help - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jhernandez · 08-20-2018, 10:38 AM

Your welcome to join me, I usually fish the harbors.

Hunters Pa · 08-20-2018, 10:49 AM

Where in OC? You might have someone from this board right around the corner.

Paddle as many models as you can. Go to demo days. Go to tourneys & meet ups to get an idea for rigging. Then narrow down what models you are considering.

Search the forums on "newbie" and you should get a ton of hits.

Ask lots of questions, but be ready for some sarcasm & sh!t talk. Better to ask what some would consider a dumb question here than make a costly or painful mistake on the water.

TheEngineering · 08-20-2018, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

Where in OC? You might have someone from this board right around the corner.

Paddle as many models as you can. Go to demo days. Go to tourneys & meet ups to get an idea for rigging. Then narrow down what models you are considering.

Search the forums on "newbie" and you should get a ton of hits.

Ask lots of questions, but be ready for some sarcasm & sh!t talk. Better to ask what some would consider a dumb question here than make a costly or painful mistake on the water.

I live in the City of Orange in the heart of Orange County.

I am mainly looking for Used kayak for now and upgrade as I get more exposure.

TheEngineering · 08-20-2018, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jhernandez

Your welcome to join me, I usually fish the harbors.

I might have to take you up on it after I get my kayak. Thanks in advance

jhernandez · 08-21-2018, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TheEngineering

I might have to take you up on it after I get my kayak. Thanks in advance

Ill PM you my number when ever your ready.

Quansters · 08-21-2018, 09:45 AM

Hey. I’m also new to this and taking my time learning in the bay. I’m also down to head out with you and watch each other’s back.

jhernandez · 08-21-2018, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Quansters

Hey. I’m also new to this and taking my time learning in the bay. I’m also down to head out with you and watch each other’s back.

Welcome, am going out tomorrow to the LAB if you want to join playing hooky from work before I travel to Houston for training.

Quansters · 08-21-2018, 10:36 AM

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Welcome, am going out tomorrow to the LAB if you want to join playing hooky from work before I travel to Houston for training.

I have work tomorrow so I can’t. I’m planning to go out either monday, tuesday, or friday next week though.

TheEngineering · 08-21-2018, 10:58 AM

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Hey. I’m also new to this and taking my time learning in the bay. I’m also down to head out with you and watch each other’s back.

I was planning to go try out a few kayak this weekend but forgot it was my son's BD party.

Probably won't be able to go out until next weekend due to family and work commitments.

Definitely gonna check out Andy at OEX.

jbl_91762 · 08-21-2018, 01:41 PM

OP keep in mind the width of the yak your looking to get. Narrow allows you to slice through water with ease but not stable to stand vs the wider stuff. Also mind that your ass may get wet with the non raised seats and its not fun fishing when that happens. Its nice to stand up once in a while after fishing 2-4 hours. What is your used price budget as my buddy is thinking of selling his.

08-20-2018, 10:38 AM	#1
jhernandez Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 72	Your welcome to join me, I usually fish the harbors.

08-20-2018, 10:49 AM	#2
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,358	Where in OC? You might have someone from this board right around the corner. Paddle as many models as you can. Go to demo days. Go to tourneys & meet ups to get an idea for rigging. Then narrow down what models you are considering. Search the forums on "newbie" and you should get a ton of hits. Ask lots of questions, but be ready for some sarcasm & sh!t talk. Better to ask what some would consider a dumb question here than make a costly or painful mistake on the water.

08-21-2018, 09:45 AM	#6
Quansters Junior Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 21	Hey. I’m also new to this and taking my time learning in the bay. I’m also down to head out with you and watch each other’s back.

08-21-2018, 01:41 PM	#10
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 346	OP keep in mind the width of the yak your looking to get. Narrow allows you to slice through water with ease but not stable to stand vs the wider stuff. Also mind that your ass may get wet with the non raised seats and its not fun fishing when that happens. Its nice to stand up once in a while after fishing 2-4 hours. What is your used price budget as my buddy is thinking of selling his.