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Topic: Honest opinions about the sport of kayak fishing  (Read 3878 times)

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Sin Coast

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It’s definitely not for everybody. Even though I tried really hard to convince all my friends how fun it can be...some folks just don’t like it. This is especially true if you are lazy or don’t have good balance or way overweight or scared of falling in or very old. Or if you just don’t like sitting on your butt in an uncomfortable position for long periods of time. Some people place a lot of stock in their personal comfort level...and boats are more comfortable than kayaks (of course, the most comfortable spot is on the shore, in a recliner at home).
For myself, when I’m fishing nothing else matters [or just matters way less]; I’ll forgoe eating food & using the bathroom, while sitting in a puddle of cold water and fighting against gnarly ocean conditions...IF there’s a chance I might catch a fish! So, personal comfort levels may vary. And I’m not knocking other peoples’ predilection for creature comforts...I’m just stating the obvious: kayak fishing can be uncomfortable. Physically & emotionally.
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Pep talk eh? Lol 😂
Yea...you need some peppin'?...salt and pep talk... :smt006
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Since you're in San Ramon you may want to first kayak the local lakes like Lafayette reservoir and Lake Chabot to name a few.  And rent a yak or buy a low end yak as your first purchase.  My first yak was a Lifetime Tamarack 10.  About $230 out the door from Walmart with oar.  I'll never forget that first launch out of Lake Chabot.  I remember thinking to myself "Oh, now I understand..." You're super low on the water, your ass is basically at water level, so you're immersed in the elements.   :smt007

And before your first trip have access to a good PFD.


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Big fish, small boat ... Nothing better than that!
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It's a life changing sport
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Just do it!!!  You won't regret it, unless your a pussy :smt006..... joking :smt044


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Just do it!!!  You won't regret it, unless your a pussy :smt006..... joking :smt044
Uh oh, you didn't say that, did you mean coward... :smt005
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Many excellent and honest replies so far. Some poetic, some funny, but all informative!!

Yes, I definitely need a pep talk, and definitely still need to convince wifey that spending a few $K on another one of my hobbies is a good thing.

I'm pretty sure I'll love the sport because mainly, I enjoy fishing! I don't like the idea of being seasick or flipping the yak, but I can tell there must be something to the sport if these are just considered minor inconveniences to the overall experience. The  passion for the sport is clearly evident and is very encouraging! Plus, your all a strange group, and sadly I might just fit in.


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Do it, Do it, Do it!!!! You're gonna be jealous watching Eddie catch all the Sturgeon in San Pablo Bay...
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Since you're in San Ramon you may want to first kayak the local lakes like Lafayette reservoir and Lake Chabot to name a few.  And rent a yak or buy a low end yak as your first purchase.  My first yak was a Lifetime Tamarack 10.  About $230 out the door from Walmart with oar.  I'll never forget that first launch out of Lake Chabot.  I remember thinking to myself "Oh, now I understand..." You're super low on the water, your ass is basically at water level, so you're immersed in the elements.   :smt007

And before your first trip have access to a good PFD.
“Access to a good PFD”? You mean a good PFD securely fastened to your body when on the water. “Oar”? It’ll take a while to live that one down.  :smt044  Stay away from the Walmart kayaks. A used name brand will be better and you can get your money back when your done with it. Your right, being low on the water is a big part of what is so special about the kayak fishing experience.
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Do it, Do it, Do it!!!! You're gonna be jealous watching Eddie catch all the Sturgeon in San Pablo Bay...
There are no fish in San Pablo bay :smt044


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It’s a disease without a cure, I now own 3 adult and one (grandkid) kayaks...... run away.....run away and never look back!!!!  :smt044

Ok it’s a great way to exercise both physically and mentally, I have a bad back, hip and due to a head injury a permanent headache, it’s my salvation it calms my mind helps keep my hip and back moving without weight on my hip (Native propels). It can be a bear after a long day to load your gear and boats  (trailer helps) and then I spend 2-3 hours cleaning everything to wait for it to dry, so I can put it away.


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Do it, Do it, Do it!!!! You're gonna be jealous watching Eddie catch all the Sturgeon in San Pablo Bay...
You know how it works, one epic year than an off year of confusion and wonder...unless of course it is epic again...well at least epic for me... :smt005 :smt006...I double dog dare ya' to have an epic sturgeon year.  I want to have an epic dungie year...
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A lot of work but we still do it, win or lose. It's our drug...  :)


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like any other "thing" there`s hardcore kayak-angling jerks, hardcore  kayak-angling  nice guys, casual slayers and  cliques , the competitive types ,non competitive types , over the top going to get a divorce cause they fish too much and ignore their family types.there`s  the sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wasteoids, dweebies, dickheads  they all get a kick out of it. , they think it`s a righteous challenge

what I hate  : bmb and getting a hook embedded in my hand ,but I cant decide which is worse

what  like : DirtyDave ,Eddy,Rockfish,Bushy,3$J,polepole,Raydon,Ravensblack,LoletaEric,rockroach,Chad,Cabeza,Craig ,TW ,Alex-Bulldog  ,rider,Hojo,SHULAND,Vwool,Big Jim,FishMaster , Sin Coast,NoSoupforU,Ariel,Shifra,Yakhopper,Fisherman X,RockHopper,Fishshadow,Napajustin,Louis ,Josh,ChuckE,Yoda,Crash (even though he likes turtles), Traildad,Scottymeboy,Nick,Annie,Kiel,Tommy,Jingle,Happy Hooker ,H1,Jeff,Rob ,Steve,R bark, Pablo, Darius,Don,texas boy ,Alain,Yakhopper and thats just the off the top of my head..oh and yeah even Bmb ( dont tell him)

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This ^^^^^

Good job Spiffy !!   This one does not need to be deleted ! Oh and don't forget the " Homies ".  :smt001

Or what spiffy said. Especially cliques.  We should have patches made.

This is a good idea.. :smt005
« Last Edit: September 17, 2018, 06:31:35 PM by Bulldog---Alex »
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