New Guy - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Nic D · 02-19-2010, 06:38 PM

My name is Nic, I manage the produce dept. at Smart & Final in Encinitas and Im also a pro-photographer. I mostly shoot people (weddings, editorial, kids) if it pays I'll shoot it.

Im brand spanking new, so new I don't even have a kayak yet. I've been lurking for a little while reading as much as I possibly can for the time being. Rik at OEX twisted my arm and made me throw down some dough on a trident 15. I should have it in a few weeks and hopefully out fishing before too long. Maybe buy a water housing for my camera and shoot some of you guys for the mags?

Born and raised in the north county (vista, oside, carlsbad) been hunting and fishing since I could tag along with my dad. Mostly fish in the ocean nowadays and between 2 and 5 day trips. I've been wanting a kayak for about 6 yrs now but something always seems to have come up. Married for 7 years now, 2 labs a choc and a white one. No kids, there are too many fish to catch.

Anyways, this forum appears as the one to be on.... hopefully I'll have something to contribute before long.

- nic

Tman · 02-19-2010, 07:12 PM

Twisted your arm to buy a yak?

Give it a couple months, you will be thanking him...

Welcome to the mayhem, and next time I'm in your store, kick down a discount...

Nic D · 02-19-2010, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tman

Twisted your arm to buy a yak?

Give it a couple months, you will be thanking him...

ya, well it wasn't exactly like that, but thats what I told my wife.

twitchy · 02-19-2010, 07:51 PM

Welcome! I live just off Tamarack. Shoot me a personal message if you need help setting it up....

Nic D · 02-19-2010, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twitchy

Welcome! I live just off Tamarack. Shoot me a personal message if you need help setting it up....

thanks for offer, I'll probably take you up on it.

Im just on the east side of El Camino Real off Tamarack

twitchy · 02-19-2010, 07:59 PM

Im just West of the 5 next to the lagoon... Good place for a test run.

MrPatrick · 02-21-2010, 08:37 PM

Nik, I'll be going to the big bay on Wednesday to fish spots and Halis. You are more than welcome to join in. I'm in carlsbad.
Patrick

Nic D · 02-25-2010, 03:41 PM

thanks Sarcastic, lets meet up and go some time.

on another note.. this is what happened today..

thanks to Brent and Rik

Socalrobt · 02-25-2010, 03:47 PM

Congrats! The trident is an awesome yak. You will love it. I purchased mine right before christmas and I have been out over 30 times on it.

Enjoy it!

lterrero · 02-25-2010, 04:46 PM

Welcome Nik! Remember if you take pictures of me, you have to pay me!!
see you in the water.

Nic D · 02-25-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lterrero

Welcome Nik! Remember if you take pictures of me, you got to pay me!!
see you in water.

haha... can I pay you in bait?

02-19-2010, 06:38 PM	#1
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	New Guy My name is Nic, I manage the produce dept. at Smart & Final in Encinitas and Im also a pro-photographer. I mostly shoot people (weddings, editorial, kids) if it pays I'll shoot it. Im brand spanking new, so new I don't even have a kayak yet. I've been lurking for a little while reading as much as I possibly can for the time being. Rik at OEX twisted my arm and made me throw down some dough on a trident 15. I should have it in a few weeks and hopefully out fishing before too long. Maybe buy a water housing for my camera and shoot some of you guys for the mags? Born and raised in the north county (vista, oside, carlsbad) been hunting and fishing since I could tag along with my dad. Mostly fish in the ocean nowadays and between 2 and 5 day trips. I've been wanting a kayak for about 6 yrs now but something always seems to have come up. Married for 7 years now, 2 labs a choc and a white one. No kids, there are too many fish to catch. Anyways, this forum appears as the one to be on.... hopefully I'll have something to contribute before long. - nic

02-19-2010, 07:12 PM	#2
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Twisted your arm to buy a yak? Give it a couple months, you will be thanking him... Welcome to the mayhem, and next time I'm in your store, kick down a discount... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

02-21-2010, 08:37 PM	#7
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Hey FNG Nik, I'll be going to the big bay on Wednesday to fish spots and Halis. You are more than welcome to join in. I'm in carlsbad. Patrick

02-19-2010, 07:51 PM	#4
twitchy Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 61	Welcome! I live just off Tamarack. Shoot me a personal message if you need help setting it up....

02-19-2010, 07:59 PM	#6
twitchy Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 61	Im just West of the 5 next to the lagoon... Good place for a test run.

02-25-2010, 03:41 PM	#8
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	thanks Sarcastic, lets meet up and go some time. on another note.. this is what happened today.. thanks to Brent and Rik

02-25-2010, 03:47 PM	#9
Socalrobt Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chico/Anaheim Posts: 101	Congrats! The trident is an awesome yak. You will love it. I purchased mine right before christmas and I have been out over 30 times on it. Enjoy it!

02-25-2010, 04:46 PM	#10
lterrero Leo Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Jolla, CA Posts: 482	Welcome Nik! Remember if you take pictures of me, you have to pay me!! see you in the water.