Hi,

Most of the time, when I fish in the ocean, I just look at swell height and period.  I typically target 3-4 ft at 8-10 sec which is my comfort range.  Recently I notice swell energy too but haven't really compared it so I don't know how it affects fishing from a kayak.

For instance, take the following two days...which is better for fishing from a kayak
Day 1) 3.4 ft @ 13 sec., swell energy = 400 KJ
Day 2) 4.7 ft @ 6.4 sec., swell energy = 165 KJ


Thanks

Hi I was wondering if anyone went out of HMB on Saturday? My friend and I went out and according to weather
/swell data it was supposed to be 5 ft @11 sec. winds were 2-3 mph offshore. However when we left the marina the swells were huge and then we were able to see that they were breaking at the reefs. Was the data wrong cause I didn’t understand why the conditions were so rough. I thought we were going to capsize. I also heard in the vhf that some other kayakers were surprised by the swells too. What am I not understanding by the data? Thanks

I was fishing at shadow cliff today in my kayak. A young girl, 16ish,fell off her paddle board and she couldn’t get back on.  I went over and put her board between her and my kayak and pulled her back on her board. She was looked pretty tired from her ordeal.  I asked her if she wanted me to tow her back to the launch but she said she was ok. I kinda let her go but trailed close by until she got back to the launch. She didn’t have a life jacket on and the board seem really big for her. I asked her if she knew how to swim and she said yes but she didn’t seem very convincing. Glad things was fine and happy that rescue videos really worked.

Hi all.

My friend has a native titan 12 and he wants to mount a Scotty lake troller downrigger on it. Has only one done this. If so can you show me where and how. 

Thanks

In great shape. Comes with fish finder hummingbird piranha max220, Ocean kayak seat, and paddle (not in picture).  Removable front hatch and rod pod. No scratches. Shoulder injury forces me to sell my kayak. Located near San Jose. Asking $450. Please PM for questions. Sonny

Hi,  I’ve only kayak fished in the delta, local lakes and reservoirs.  I usually just wear shorts and a tee shirt and of course a PFD.  I am thinking about possibly joining some NCKA members in the ocean some day and don’t know how to dress for kayak fishing in the ocean. What base layers, outer layers, etc. should I wear? thx.

Hi, I was wondering if you can launch a kayak from Freeport marina?  I search the ncka launch site category and couldn’t find anything. Also there doesn’t seem to be a website for freeport marina. Or does anyone know the closest place to launch to fish Freeport in a yak?

Hi Everyone,

I am a new member to NCKA.  I was introduced to your site by a fellow kayak fisherman that I met on the water.  I hope to be able to meet some more members and join in on some club events. 

I currently fish local freshwater lakes and the delta.  I am hoping to fish saltwater but would feel more comfortable going out with some members who have experience in the ocean.  My kayak is an ocean kayak prowler 13. 

Thank you.

Mijo.