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Originally Posted by Mahigeer
Your request can be written as a book, but I try to give a very condense answer here.
My contribution to your request is as follows and it is not necessary for kayak fishing, but could be adopted to kayak fishing.
Well lesson number one is ------Be patient. Best benefit of going fishing is learning to develop patience.
Do a lot of research. Today with internet it is much easier.
Like so many anglers, I too bought a rod, reel and throw out bait to see what bites. Eventually I realized that it was more important, is to have knowledge than luck when it comes to fishing.
For example; don’t use Sabiki to catch shark! If you want bonito, don’t bother fishing at night.
Carolina rig works best for bottom feeder species who have their mouth under their body.
Etc., etc.
Lots of post full of information here in this website, or other fishing websites.
Ask for specific question here. Read library books on fishing.
Go to Oceanside pier and watch regulars there. Make friends with them and ask questions. Some may give you help. Fish the pier. No license is required.
Do you have a fish finder on your kayak? Do a lot of trolling with hard bait or live mackerel?
Lastly, don’t make the outing about catching. You are in fresh air. Enjoy the beauty of the nature and get some exercise while paddling. The catch is the cherry on the top.
I hope I got you heading in the right direction. Check Facebook for a group of kayak fisherman in San Diego. A member here (Buda) runs it.
As they say in the fishing circuits,
Tight lines.
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Great insight to something I need to come to terms with, patience. I am really in to surfing and had to learn the same lesson there. Fishing is just a different monster. Again what is difficult for me is the unknown factor I need to improve. In surfing it is a bit more clear, work on my pop-up, bottom turn needs to be smoothed out, paddle technique could use some work. When focusing on each of these I see results specifically to that initiative. In fishing Im not at a point yet to where I can narrow that down.
But I believe you did set me in the right direction. I need to go back out, keep talking to people and doing research as you said, and keep trying new things until I get to that point. In the meantime just enjoy the ocean.
Thank you for your detailed response. Im going to stay involved on this site as its clear there is a wealth of knowledge and expertise.