New to Kayak Fishing

Hey everyone, Just got on the site today and have spent the better part of my day lost in forum post. This seems like a great group of people and I look forward to hooking up with some of you soon. I own a kayak shop in Lodi and one of my customers told me I had to check out this site. I had no idea we had such an awesome community of kayak fisherman (and women). I'm in the process of outfitting my Cobra Marauder, and I'm hoping to take it out for the my first fishing trip this weekend. I plan on putting in at King Island in Stockton and fishing White Slough. My brother just brought in a 9 lb bass a couple of days ago, and I'm hoping to get in on some of that action!

Welcome to Norcal! Check out the events and hook-ups. There is always something fun going on. Craig. 9 lb bass you say? Thats a toad for sure.

Welcome aboard bro. Let us know how to you do this weekend. Looking forward to fishing with you soon.

Jedmo

 WttM....   

  Welcome to the Madness....

  Kayakshop?

  Interesting....

Welcome to the madness mate
Tad
 

U lookin to get cobra salty?

Welcome to ncka!! A great bunch here.

U lookin to get cobra salty?

Welcome to ncka!! A great bunch here.

For sure. I have a lot of paddle time in the ocean, but I have never fished. My dad is going to lend me a rod and reel and some other goodies for salt fishing. I think it would be awesome to paddle out the gate and fish some of those coves. Does anyone do that trip?

Does anyone do that trip?

Its happend, not often. You need a tiny tide and great weather

Welcome!  Another option is to launch at one of the SF beaches or Muir, etc. on the other side.

Thanks for the heads up. I have never launched from the south side of the gate. I always put in at Horse Shoe Cove and paddle out during a ebb and return during a flood. (Or at least that is the goal) But I suppose it is a lot different in a 16' Sea Kayak. I can't wait to get my Marauder out there and see how it does in the rough stuff. What are you guys catching when you fish out there?  

What are you guys catching when you fish out there?

I don't fish the gate because of the current, boat traffic and water pollution. Back in the day, I used to fish tHe area from shore for perch, rockfish and greenling. From a kayak you could target stripers, halibut and salmon, rays, sturgeon and sharks. Most target rockfish and there are better places to fish than the gate. As mentioned, look in hookups and attend the events and you will meet lots of people. For rockfish, a shrimp fly rig and some cut squid or anchovies is all you need to get started. See you out there.

Scott

Welcome to the madness.

This summer should present plenty of opportunity to join in on some outings in the ocean. When rockfish season opens there will be regular hookups posted. That's where I would start. You can learn so much from these guys when you can see it first hand.

What kayak shop? 

What kayak shop? 
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I own Headwaters Kayak shop in Lodi. We do sales, rentals, wine tours, and guided trips in the Delta. I'm also really excited about getting into fishing kayaks. That seems to be the fastest growing section of the market for me. I sell Cobra, Emotion fishing kayaks for now.

Brian G:  I bet this kid would buy you a cup of coffee if you take him trolling for trout.....

Welcome, Paddleboy, you are in the right spot.  Just need to add Ocean Kayaks to your retail lineup and you'll be all set to go.....haha

Allen

Brian G:  I bet this kid would buy you a cup of coffee if you take him trolling for trout.....

Welcome, Paddleboy, you are in the right spot.  Just need to add Ocean Kayaks to your retail lineup and you'll be all set to go.....haha

Allen