NorCal Kayak Anglers

General => Introductions => Topic started by: Patrick_c19 on November 18, 2017, 07:52:52 AM

Title: Newbie
Post by: Patrick_c19 on November 18, 2017, 07:52:52 AM
Hi All,

I'm in San Rafael and want to start kayak fishing.  I met an extremely nice fishermen, Eric, cleaning some fish at Ocean Cove Groundground who showed me and my family his rigs and mentioned this site.

I'm in the gathering information phase about how to get started, i.e. equipment, kayaks, places to go, etc...  Also, I'm looking for an experienced guide to book for the day, hopefully, December 2nd at Ocean Cove Campground.

Thanks for any help steering me in the right direction.

Patrick
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: dhiland527 on November 18, 2017, 08:33:25 AM
Hey Pat,
Unless they changed their schedule, Ocean Cove Campground doesn't open again until the beginning of April. There is Gerstle Cove or Woodside campground just a short distance north of Ocean Cove. You can make reservations for these two places online.
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Spring45 on November 18, 2017, 09:03:20 AM
Welcome Patrick. There are a couple guides on this site that can take you out before you buy a yak. When I first started, I bought my yak, PFD, radio and paddle..thought I was ready  to go (already had all the fishing gear)
Then I realized I needed transport rack, countless more accessories that, in the end, cost me more than my yak! But in the end it was worth it! Best recreational investment ever..
In any case, welcome aboard!
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Hojoman on November 18, 2017, 09:49:18 AM
Welcome, Patrick.  :smt006
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: NowhereMan on November 18, 2017, 01:54:00 PM
Welcome to the madness.
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: DG on November 18, 2017, 02:21:27 PM
Welcome to NCKA. 


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Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Eddie on November 18, 2017, 06:08:10 PM
Hi Patrick.  I'm in Novato and would fish anytime that works....welcome to NCKA :smt006
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: WillFo on November 19, 2017, 08:59:26 AM
Hey Patrick, welcome! I found this thread very helpful when I started out:

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=27534.0
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: HamachiJohn on November 19, 2017, 09:55:40 AM
Hey Patrick, welcome! I found this thread very helpful when I started out:

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=27534.0
Good link bro. That post should be on a sticky on the home page if not already, with others adding posts for essential gear (since safery is already covered).

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Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: PortageeYaker on November 19, 2017, 10:44:41 AM
Welcome Brother and look forward to a group of newbies getting together for a safer first few trips. This site is awesome especially the safety section and rigging sections which educate a lot. Safe and happy fishing.

Thanks,
PY
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: Sailfish on November 20, 2017, 09:06:54 AM
Welcome to NCKA Patrick  :smt006
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: ReelKnots on November 20, 2017, 09:15:28 AM
WelcomeToTheMadness!  :smt006


-Kiel
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: LoletaEric on November 20, 2017, 10:19:41 AM
Welcome to NCKA, Patrick.  I guide in Humboldt and would love to get you out at Shelter Cove if you're in to a road trip.

A guide I recommend down your way is Kyle Monte - goes by "Midwest" on this forum.

Best of luck - be safe and enjoy~

:smt001
Title: Re: Newbie
Post by: AquaNhoy on January 16, 2018, 08:34:28 AM
Hi All,

I'm in San Rafael and want to start kayak fishing.  I met an extremely nice fishermen, Eric, cleaning some fish at Ocean Cove Groundground who showed me and my family his rigs and mentioned this site.

I'm in the gathering information phase about how to get started, i.e. equipment, kayaks, places to go, etc...  Also, I'm looking for an experienced guide to book for the day, hopefully, December 2nd at Ocean Cove Campground.

Thanks for any help steering me in the right direction.Welcome Patrick!

Patrick