Ya, another new guy.... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishsouthcounty · 01-20-2011, 10:21 AM

What's up guys? My name is Tim and i live in San Juan Capistrano. New to the kayak fishing concept but not new to fishing. Grew up fishing pretty much every aspect of fishable area in the Dana Point harbor, San Clemente pier, and various areas of shoreline between DP and SC as well as many rides on the Dana Wharf Sport Fishing boats. Spent the last 3 years living in Monterey and did quite a bit of fishing from the rocks from Pacific Grove through 17 mile drive on down to Big Sur.

Excited to try a new style of fishing. Just need to get a yak. Will be checking out a Cobra FnD Sunday afternoon after i return from Vegas this weekend. Hopefully i either win some cash, or have enough control to not spend all my Yak purchasing cash. Either way hopefully ill have a kayak to my name by the beginning of next week and be testin my yaking skills in Dana Point shortly thereafter. Looks like lots of guys on here are local and do the DP area often. Would love to meet some of you guys and tag along once i get used to the kayaking platform if some of you dont mind.

Look forward to meetin some of you guys, good luck out there.

Tim

mtnbykr2 · 01-20-2011, 11:22 AM

Wow we got a boat load of new peeps here lately,
welcome to the group Tim, hope to see ya out there sometime, we were just in your neck of the woods last week and had a great time, and a good turn out....we will be out at Cabrillo this saturday if you are available...the more the merrier....b

fishsouthcounty · 01-20-2011, 04:28 PM

Thanks, ya i saw the reports. Cant wait to get out there and give it a shot. Thanks for the invite unfortunately at this point im still working on purchasing a kayak. I will also be in Vegas for the weekend. Hopefully i can keep my priorities straight and not blow all my kayak money, or maybe win more kayak money. Either way hopefully ill be able to join some of you out there real soon.

dorado123 · 01-20-2011, 06:16 PM

I have cobra FnD for 2years and love it

It's very stable kayak ... I never ever thing about my kayak tip off with any kind

of condition

But you should know it's a bit slower than long and skinny kayak though

I also have malibu X13 for fishing require long paddling..

Welcome and Good luck

fishsouthcounty · 01-20-2011, 06:41 PM

Ya i figured based on the specs from the cobra website it may be a little slow in the water between its width and weight. Being as it is my first kayak i am willing to sacrifice speed for stability until i really get the hang of being on a yak catching fish. Staying upright will be priority over travel time. thanks for the heads up though.

mtnbykr2 · 01-20-2011, 07:59 PM

My opinion, take it as you please,
my first boat was an '07 Malibu XFactor, one fast "stable" boat, fished off it for two years on and off, loved it, then, one time I was caught out in some pretty nasty off shore wind, then I decided I would check out somethin somebody said about Hobie mirage drive, road tested a model in off shores, on purpose, and the boat did extremely well, I am into Hobies but the X factor would definately be the second choice...welcome to the club...b

fishsouthcounty · 01-20-2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

My opinion, take it as you please,
my first boat was an '07 Malibu XFactor, one fast "stable" boat, fished off it for two years on and off, loved it, then, one time I was caught out in some pretty nasty off shore wind, then I decided I would check out somethin somebody said about Hobie mirage drive, road tested a model in off shores, on purpose, and the boat did extremely well, I am into Hobies but the X factor would definately be the second choice...welcome to the club...b

Thanks a lot, honestly ill take every bit of input and info i can get as this is something i have never done before. Havent even been on a yak in general in probably 5 years. In all reality just looking to get something of quality to start out on that isnt gonna break the bank. And the bank is currently at about a 600 dollar cap right now. haha, so pretty limited in my options. From what i can see hobies are pretty damn expensive even used...maybe somewhere down the line i will upgrade, but for the time being whatever gets me floating with some lines in the water while still feeling safe and ill be happy.

mtnbykr2 · 01-21-2011, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishsouthcounty

Thanks a lot, honestly ill take every bit of input and info i can get as this is something i have never done before. Havent even been on a yak in general in probably 5 years. In all reality just looking to get something of quality to start out on that isnt gonna break the bank. And the bank is currently at about a 600 dollar cap right now. haha, so pretty limited in my options. From what i can see hobies are pretty damn expensive even used...maybe somewhere down the line i will upgrade, but for the time being whatever gets me floating with some lines in the water while still feeling safe and ill be happy.

Well, since you are just getting here, I need to ask if you have visited the
used car lot on this site, alot of really really good deals, might be something right in your price range and you will probably get more for the money...b

Regor · 01-21-2011, 08:03 AM

Welcome!

As you are finding out, lots of good info here, a "Buy/Sell" section, and don't forget as your looking, Craigslist.

This isn't mine to sell, just surfing:

Need some gear to go with that Yak?

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/2171709890.html

fishsouthcounty · 01-21-2011, 09:22 AM

Thanks once again for all the info and warm welcome. I have checked the buy/sell on here (as well as craigslist) and am currently talking to bgodber about the yellow Cobra FnD he has for sale listed on here. Am planning on meeting with him sunday when i return from vegas or possibly monday. Looks like its in good shape and already has a fish finder/trandsucer installed. Hopefully it looks good in person and ill be able to float by monday. Thanks again everyone, have a good weekend.

Amish Ed · 01-21-2011, 10:02 AM

Welcome to yak fishing. I fish on Mondays and/or Tuesdays (unless the waves are good), you're always welcome to join me. As far as the yak goes, the FnD is a tank, but is stable. Many people have used and loved them, but most move on. Give Southwind Kayaks a call and see what they have in their used stock. Also call Andy at OEX in Sunset Beach. Most yaks you paddle will feel plenty stable while paddling. Then when you stop to fish just stick your legs over the side and you've got outriggers.

CurtyL · 01-21-2011, 06:02 PM

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omg I'm thinking too much

01-20-2011, 10:21 AM	#1
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	Ya, another new guy.... What's up guys? My name is Tim and i live in San Juan Capistrano. New to the kayak fishing concept but not new to fishing. Grew up fishing pretty much every aspect of fishable area in the Dana Point harbor, San Clemente pier, and various areas of shoreline between DP and SC as well as many rides on the Dana Wharf Sport Fishing boats. Spent the last 3 years living in Monterey and did quite a bit of fishing from the rocks from Pacific Grove through 17 mile drive on down to Big Sur. Excited to try a new style of fishing. Just need to get a yak. Will be checking out a Cobra FnD Sunday afternoon after i return from Vegas this weekend. Hopefully i either win some cash, or have enough control to not spend all my Yak purchasing cash. Either way hopefully ill have a kayak to my name by the beginning of next week and be testin my yaking skills in Dana Point shortly thereafter. Looks like lots of guys on here are local and do the DP area often. Would love to meet some of you guys and tag along once i get used to the kayaking platform if some of you dont mind. Look forward to meetin some of you guys, good luck out there. Tim

01-21-2011, 10:02 AM	#11
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,903	Welcome to yak fishing. I fish on Mondays and/or Tuesdays (unless the waves are good), you're always welcome to join me. As far as the yak goes, the FnD is a tank, but is stable. Many people have used and loved them, but most move on. Give Southwind Kayaks a call and see what they have in their used stock. Also call Andy at OEX in Sunset Beach. Most yaks you paddle will feel plenty stable while paddling. Then when you stop to fish just stick your legs over the side and you've got outriggers. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

01-20-2011, 11:22 AM	#2
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Wow we got a boat load of new peeps here lately, welcome to the group Tim, hope to see ya out there sometime, we were just in your neck of the woods last week and had a great time, and a good turn out....we will be out at Cabrillo this saturday if you are available...the more the merrier....b

01-20-2011, 04:28 PM	#3
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	Thanks, ya i saw the reports. Cant wait to get out there and give it a shot. Thanks for the invite unfortunately at this point im still working on purchasing a kayak. I will also be in Vegas for the weekend. Hopefully i can keep my priorities straight and not blow all my kayak money, or maybe win more kayak money. Either way hopefully ill be able to join some of you out there real soon.

01-20-2011, 06:16 PM	#4
dorado123 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Garden Grove,CA Posts: 204	I have cobra FnD for 2years and love it It's very stable kayak ... I never ever thing about my kayak tip off with any kind of condition But you should know it's a bit slower than long and skinny kayak though I also have malibu X13 for fishing require long paddling.. Welcome and Good luck

01-20-2011, 06:41 PM	#5
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	Ya i figured based on the specs from the cobra website it may be a little slow in the water between its width and weight. Being as it is my first kayak i am willing to sacrifice speed for stability until i really get the hang of being on a yak catching fish. Staying upright will be priority over travel time. thanks for the heads up though.

01-20-2011, 07:59 PM	#6
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	My opinion, take it as you please, my first boat was an '07 Malibu XFactor, one fast "stable" boat, fished off it for two years on and off, loved it, then, one time I was caught out in some pretty nasty off shore wind, then I decided I would check out somethin somebody said about Hobie mirage drive, road tested a model in off shores, on purpose, and the boat did extremely well, I am into Hobies but the X factor would definately be the second choice...welcome to the club...b

01-21-2011, 08:03 AM	#9
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	Welcome! As you are finding out, lots of good info here, a "Buy/Sell" section, and don't forget as your looking, Craigslist. This isn't mine to sell, just surfing: Need some gear to go with that Yak? http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/boa/2171709890.html

01-21-2011, 09:22 AM	#10
fishsouthcounty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca Posts: 518	Thanks once again for all the info and warm welcome. I have checked the buy/sell on here (as well as craigslist) and am currently talking to bgodber about the yellow Cobra FnD he has for sale listed on here. Am planning on meeting with him sunday when i return from vegas or possibly monday. Looks like its in good shape and already has a fish finder/trandsucer installed. Hopefully it looks good in person and ill be able to float by monday. Thanks again everyone, have a good weekend.

01-21-2011, 06:02 PM	#12
CurtyL Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: wherever the college girlz r Posts: 127	why does this sound like a gay troll post? omg am I gay? omg I'm thinking too much