First time kayak fishing was....an experience.

[Iceman]

FYI I have never even tried putting the seat in the high position. Even calm seas have a rolling swell that can surprise your center of gravity when shifting around. Bow hatch is just lashing hooks and eyelets. I have replacements in stock, bring it by for an easy fix.

[Gr8fuldude]

Thanks for swallowing your pride and putting your story out there so that everyone can learn from your experience, including me. I'm not a rookie at this point, but I'm closer to being a rookie than an expert . By starting this thread you've helped raise everyone's safety awareness, and that is a very good thing

[DanaPT]

Glad you are okay. Get back on the horse. Surf launches still give me heibi jeibis.

Good news practice makes perfect.

[maquinapescado]

I would take your kayak to Andy (Iceman) at OEX Sunset. Have him look at your set up so you can get the rod leashes, bilge pump and replacement parts. Once you get all dialed in, drop it in the water 30' from his shop and let the test trial commence. Maybe scale back on your rods and reels as far as cost.

[FullFlavorPike]

On the upside, you'll never have a worse time fishing ever again.

[Ddwineguy]

Originally Posted by Iceman

FYI I have never even tried putting the seat in the high position. Even calm seas have a rolling swell that can surprise your center of gravity when shifting around. Bow hatch is just lashing hooks and eyelets. I have replacements in stock, bring it by for an easy fix.

Props to Andy for all the help in offering to get this guy back on the water. Be sure and support OEX, they host this sight and are all around the most helpful dudes out there.