Weather looks a little too rough for another kayak try on the 4th, but if the fish are still in the area, I don't want to miss out.

A few calls shows everything as booked, so I though I would check if anyone on the board has an inside track to anything out of Half Moon Bay, or advice on getting onto one last minute.  HMB is closest to me, but I will probably check other ports as well.  Prefer smaller boats with more of a DIY feel than the big party boats.

Anyway, let me know if you have advice or an inside track on spots on a boat.

Thanks!

Welcome David!

I am (effectively) new to kayaking fishing as well.  Happy to see there are other newbies on the board.

The few times I have been, I have used a farmer john and haven't found too bothersome.  I have no experience with drysuits.

Here is a pic of me and my boys, in case you see us out there.

Lots of fun on Saturday.  Thank you to the kayak fisherman at West Marine whole helped with some advice on gear and on redirecting us to Halfmoon Bay.  And thanks to the folks who gave us some advice as we launched next to the rental place in HMB.

Morning with with one of my boys, afternoon with the other.  I am a bit tired.  Two small rockfish (both released) and some fun pretending that we were salmon fishing.  Breaking waves around the reef had me a little nervous in the morning.  Was really really calm from about 12 to 2.  Had already decided to head in when I heard a couple of you guys on the radio note to conditions getting worse.  Bit of a pull to get in through the wind around 2, but no real issue.

I am curious, for any of the guys who were out -- how did those conditions rate in terms of wind, waves, and swell.  Just trying to calibrate -- I wouldn't want to go out if the weather was much heavier.

Nice salmon for the guy who came in around the same time as us!  I think seeing those fish was enough to keep my son interested despite our meager results.

Thanks Sailfish!

Looks like the fishing tours with the rental companies are either fully booked (mb kayaks), or not happening (kayak conn).  And those rental spots don't really open early enough for a proper fishing trip (at least not in my book).  Years ago it was possible to rent a yak in San Jose the night before.  Will check forum there have been past recommendations on that.

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Will add a pic later.

Tried kayak fishing about 10 years ago with college friend on Monterey Bay and Half Moon Bay.  Got pretty wet and had zero bites, but it was still one of my all time favorite fishing trips.  Not sure why I haven't tried it since.

Going to see if I can get my 12 and 13 year old boys interested.  Will look for a calm weekend, tandem rentals, and a good guide.