If you could..... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

El Vato · 12-14-2012, 11:15 AM

I would have gotten a Hobie right off the bat, flat bill hat, $300 polarized sunglasses, and hired a guide, then the next time I fished on my own, I'd be an instant expert!

GR6RR · 12-14-2012, 11:33 AM

So that's where I messed up, I didn't get the Hobie with Mirage drive.. I did have the flat bill hat and 300 polarized sunglasses. Next time I start over it'll be much different!

edit: oh yea.. the guide... it's like looking to the sky for direction..

12-14-2012, 11:43 AM

I would have bought a boat.

jorluivil · 12-14-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

I would have bought a boat.

I would have become his best friend

lowprofile · 12-14-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

I would have bought a boat.

yeah, i'd have gotten a skiff with an outboard. same price as the PA, more comfortable and more range. plus surf launches would be a blast!

Biffasd3845 · 12-14-2012, 01:47 PM

Thanks for your input so far, does anyone have any favorite guides I should look into?

As for getting a small skiff I may look into it but will probably stick with the kayak option.

xpresso2am · 12-14-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Biffasd3845

Thanks for your input so far, does anyone have any favorite guides I should look into?

As for getting a small skiff I may look into it but will probably stick with the kayak option.

I was lucky to have Darkhorse! He will teach you well and get you on fish! I would have saved for a hobie, not bought and sold about 4 kayaks before getting a hobie, not sold my outback to get a PA, I should have kept them both

slobslayer · 12-14-2012, 02:36 PM

Start with a hobie instead of going through three kayaks like I did. Boats are nice but they will eventually break and cost more money in the long run. If you can hire a guide or find someone willing to teach you. Search before you ask, somebody has probably asked the same question previously. And have fun but be safe

jorluivil · 12-14-2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by xpresso2am

I was lucky to have Darkhorse! He will teach you well and get you on fish! I would have saved for a hobie, not bought and sold about 4 kayaks before getting a hobie, not sold my outback to get a PA, I should have kept them both

Guides will get you into some nice trophy style fish but there is nothing like accomplishing it yourself.

I did something like 13-15 trips to La Jolla

aprroximately 200 miles round trips

4-5 hours on the road

6-8 hours on the water

End result: 3 WSB in under 2months....still no

what I do it all over again?

of course!

12-14-2012, 11:33 AM	#2
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	So that's where I messed up, I didn't get the Hobie with Mirage drive.. I did have the flat bill hat and 300 polarized sunglasses. Next time I start over it'll be much different! edit: oh yea.. the guide... it's like looking to the sky for direction.. __________________

12-14-2012, 11:15 AM	#1
El Vato Ron Mexico Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: National City Posts: 9	I would have gotten a Hobie right off the bat, flat bill hat, $300 polarized sunglasses, and hired a guide, then the next time I fished on my own, I'd be an instant expert!

12-14-2012, 11:43 AM	#3
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I would have bought a boat.

12-14-2012, 01:47 PM	#6
Biffasd3845 Newb Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Miramar Posts: 2	Thanks for your input so far, does anyone have any favorite guides I should look into? As for getting a small skiff I may look into it but will probably stick with the kayak option.

12-14-2012, 02:36 PM	#8
slobslayer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 384	Start with a hobie instead of going through three kayaks like I did. Boats are nice but they will eventually break and cost more money in the long run. If you can hire a guide or find someone willing to teach you. Search before you ask, somebody has probably asked the same question previously. And have fun but be safe