Newbie! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ebrake180 · 12-15-2012, 09:34 AM

Hello all, I used to surf fish and got into kayak fishing a couple months ago. I've been fishing Tidelands on a weekly basis and finally got the balls hit LJ tomorrow. I have a Cobra Fish n Dive with a Fish Finder, and no bait tank... Should I go get one today? Any other necessities you'd recommend besides landing net, Gaff, and sabiki? Any advice on a good depth or structure to look for? Sorry first time going out... thanks in advance!

Kev

Cbad Mike · 12-15-2012, 01:13 PM

Hmmm... Maybe I'll head out too.
Take along some frozen squid. It will help you catch bait and you can use it as bait if you can't catch any.
As for bait tank... It's great to have but people get away without them. Catch a mackerel and pin it on your line. Easy.
I have a bait tank built in but I've read posts of what some are using to keep their bait like bait tubes. Look around on here for options if you don't have the budget right now.
As for tomorrow... You can get away without one.

Maybe I'll see you out there,
Mike

I forgot to add... Make sure you know where the boundaries are.

finyak · 12-15-2012, 04:28 PM

Take your rain gear it's gonna be wet!!

ebrake180 · 12-15-2012, 05:03 PM

Thanks for your help Mike! Finyak, if its pouring I'll be sure to head back home lol

Kev

sdfishin..alex · 12-15-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbad Mike

Hmmm... Maybe I'll head out too.
Take along some frozen squid. It will help you catch bait and you can use it as bait if you can't catch any.
As for bait tank... It's great to have but people get away without them. Catch a mackerel and pin it on your line. Easy.
I have a bait tank built in but I've read posts of what some are using to keep their bait like bait tubes. Look around on here for options if you don't have the budget right now.
As for tomorrow... You can get away without one.

Maybe I'll see you out there,
Mike

I forgot to add... Make sure you know where the boundaries are.

still headed out in the am ?

Cbad Mike · 12-15-2012, 09:17 PM

Hey Alex, I'm not sure. I just looked at the water in Carlsbad. And it's looking a little rough.

Redeyejedi · 12-20-2012, 09:23 AM

welcome!
i also have a fNd and love it.
there are a few options you have in regards to bait tank.
buy one; several options with varying prices
build one; many different builds out there using buckets, dogfood bins, water coolers, pvc pipes...all depends on how you are with making stuff.
you can make tons of accessories for your yak; carts, racks, rod holders, anchor trolley, light/flag posts...even outriggers, trolling motors have been added to fNd and other nice yaks.

check the innovations thread for ideas http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6394

and then there's gugel

GregAndrew · 12-20-2012, 09:47 AM

Scrambled Egg heavy Iron in 120' of water this time of year.

Cbad Mike · 12-20-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Scrambled Egg heavy Iron in 120' of water this time of year.

Thanks for the tip Greg!

kaya_one · 12-21-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbad Mike

Thanks for the tip Greg!

Thanks for the tip Greg x2.

ebrake180 · 12-24-2012, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the info RedEye, I def got some work to do on the FnD!

12-15-2012, 09:34 AM	#1
ebrake180 Junior Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 21	Newbie! Hello all, I used to surf fish and got into kayak fishing a couple months ago. I've been fishing Tidelands on a weekly basis and finally got the balls hit LJ tomorrow. I have a Cobra Fish n Dive with a Fish Finder, and no bait tank... Should I go get one today? Any other necessities you'd recommend besides landing net, Gaff, and sabiki? Any advice on a good depth or structure to look for? Sorry first time going out... thanks in advance! Kev

12-15-2012, 01:13 PM	#2
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Hmmm... Maybe I'll head out too. Take along some frozen squid. It will help you catch bait and you can use it as bait if you can't catch any. As for bait tank... It's great to have but people get away without them. Catch a mackerel and pin it on your line. Easy. I have a bait tank built in but I've read posts of what some are using to keep their bait like bait tubes. Look around on here for options if you don't have the budget right now. As for tomorrow... You can get away without one. Maybe I'll see you out there, Mike I forgot to add... Make sure you know where the boundaries are.

12-15-2012, 04:28 PM	#3
finyak Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 332	Take your rain gear it's gonna be wet!!

12-15-2012, 05:03 PM	#4
ebrake180 Junior Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 21	Thanks for your help Mike! Finyak, if its pouring I'll be sure to head back home lol Kev

12-15-2012, 09:17 PM	#6
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Hey Alex, I'm not sure. I just looked at the water in Carlsbad. And it's looking a little rough.

12-20-2012, 09:23 AM	#7
Redeyejedi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Westside Posts: 141	welcome! i also have a fNd and love it. there are a few options you have in regards to bait tank. buy one; several options with varying prices build one; many different builds out there using buckets, dogfood bins, water coolers, pvc pipes...all depends on how you are with making stuff. you can make tons of accessories for your yak; carts, racks, rod holders, anchor trolley, light/flag posts...even outriggers, trolling motors have been added to fNd and other nice yaks. check the innovations thread for ideas http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6394 and then there's gugel

12-20-2012, 09:47 AM	#8
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Scrambled Egg heavy Iron in 120' of water this time of year.

12-24-2012, 11:11 AM	#11
ebrake180 Junior Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 21	Thanks for the info RedEye, I def got some work to do on the FnD!