Newbie Thread - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

cowboybill · 07-15-2010, 06:05 AM

One cardinal rule, is Always avoid the trolling area behind other kayaks!!

And boats to for that matter, but due to the speed diff, I have not found this to be a problem...

If I cant see a line as I get near a yak, I always ask if they have a line in the water!!

And of all the hobbies I have experienced, fellow Kayakers seem to be the friendliest bunch...

A friend said thats because were all so crazy to be out in the ocean on a plastic stick, we need to watch out for each other!

Cowboybill

StinkyMatt · 07-15-2010, 07:28 AM

I am also a new kayaker, not new to fishing. Been in the sport a couple of months. My two cents is, buy your gear used, there are incredible deals on this website and possibly craigslist. My original plan to get into a "cheap" kayak for about $500 quickly went out the door... I am well past 1500 bucks and the FF was the only new thing I bought. Watch your wallet so wifey wont put on the clamps!

REALLY learn a lot about making bait, you don't want to spend all day fishing for macks! Better yet make a friend at the launch that does not mind you tagging 50 yards from him to catch bait at a mark he finds.

07-15-2010, 06:05 AM	#1
cowboybill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 103	Tip # 135... One cardinal rule, is Always avoid the trolling area behind other kayaks!! And boats to for that matter, but due to the speed diff, I have not found this to be a problem... If I cant see a line as I get near a yak, I always ask if they have a line in the water!! And of all the hobbies I have experienced, fellow Kayakers seem to be the friendliest bunch... A friend said thats because were all so crazy to be out in the ocean on a plastic stick, we need to watch out for each other! Cowboybill

07-15-2010, 07:28 AM	#2
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Buy USED I am also a new kayaker, not new to fishing. Been in the sport a couple of months. My two cents is, buy your gear used, there are incredible deals on this website and possibly craigslist. My original plan to get into a "cheap" kayak for about $500 quickly went out the door... I am well past 1500 bucks and the FF was the only new thing I bought. Watch your wallet so wifey wont put on the clamps! REALLY learn a lot about making bait, you don't want to spend all day fishing for macks! Better yet make a friend at the launch that does not mind you tagging 50 yards from him to catch bait at a mark he finds.