I'm looking for a spot where I can drop  my crab pot and do some rock fishing while I wait for the crabs.  My usual haunt is Muir Beach where I can drop my pot in the middle of the cove and then go fish the rocks on either side.   But it looks like the swell and wind conditions will be a bit much for me and my buddy to deal with.  Hes a confident paddler, but has never fished from a yak. 

Do any of you know of a good location where I can do both in the bay area?  I'm thinking Tomales or Bodega bay, but I'm not sure where to go. 

Hey all, 

I haven’t posted in a while, been busy with work.  Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving!

My brother comes home from Texas late December.  He wants to go camping/trout fishing for a couple of days while he’s in town.  Can you guys put me on a spot?

We live in Marin, and would like a spot that’s within a 4 hour drive. 




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I went out on my new Predator MX that I bought from sacyakattack today.  He's a great guy, gave me some extra rod holders and fish finder mounting stuff.  Also answered all of my nooby questions. 

I launched off of Muir Beach with a buddy and headed out to the rocks for some fish.  This was my first time on a fishing kayak and I have to say the difference is night and day.  I felt stable, comfortable and safe.  My previous outings were on a tandem Costco special that felt pretty sketchy.  No regrets with the Predator MX. 


The conditions were pretty foggy and cold, but the water was calm so the going was pretty easy.  Made it out to the rock and hooked up on the second cast.  I pulled out a couple of keeper Brown Rockies before heading around the corner where I caught my pb 29" ling about 2 months ago.  After about 10 casts I pulled a 10" Cabezon that I let go and turned back for the rock where I got those Rockies.  Once in position the bite was on again.  Pulled up several more Brown Rockies including a 15 incher that went on the stringer.  I also pulled up a fish that I have never seen before that was huge!!! It was orange/brown with that I'll call greenish leopard pattern on its skin.  Don't think it had scales, but I can't be sure because it spit the hook just as I got it up to the boat.  I have searched the internet for images of that fish and have come up with nothing.  I'm starting to think I dreamt it up.  I also pulled up a 16" Ling and another Cabby that both went back into the water. 

All said and done I kept three nice Rockies and my buddy had another five that he kept.  Great Monday, can't wait for next week, and the next outing. 

Here some pics of the catch:



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After reading the "A sticky for ocean newbie questions?" thread, it seems like Ill need a wetsuit to go out.  I have not used a wetsuit so far and been fine.  Im wondering a wetsuit is a must have on the water, or more of a comfort preference.

Thoughts?

Hello all,

My name is Patrick, and I am addicted to fishing.  I do most of my fishing from the beach, but have recently discovered the wonders of fishing from a kayak.  I am now a full convert, however I do not have a dedicated fishing kayak.  I am using a tandem that my lady and I bought at Costco that I have outfitted with a crate and rod holders from West Marine.  I work in Muir Beach, so all of my outing have taken place there so far, but I hope to go explore much more of the California coast very soon.  I have lurked these boards for some time now and have been impressed by the sense of community you folks have created.  Most forums are full of trolls and asshats spewing insults and misinformation, but you guys/gals are full of encouragement and advice.  So thanks for all of the free info, and I hope to be a member who contributes lots of useful information in the future.