I heard this news only a couple of days ago, and am very saddened. I apologize for the tardy words, but I felt it necessary to share my brief friendship with Aaron.
 I arrived in Marina California in May 2010 to work as a temporary student intern through my school in Phoenix Arizona.  I took Aaron’s surf zone class and purchased my first kayak from MBK that same day.  As an avid freshwater angler, I was awed by his incredible wealth of experience and knowledge as an angler and watermen. His enthusiasm was contagious.  From May to August, I resided in Marina and on several occasions was privileged to get invited to fish with Aaron and a few of his fine friends.  Sean (Piscean ), Adam (Fishunter), and Ken (SCXFactor)  were a real pleasure to meet and fish with.  I was taken to locations I am not experienced enough to attempt alone, and instructed on presentations and techniques.  In mid August, I had to return to Phoenix to finish school.
 May of ‘11, I graduated and returned here with a permanent full time job.  I stopped by the shop to say hello to my new friend from the previous summer.  We made plans, and were targeting stripes and flatties at Capitola one morning in June. 
It is impossible to understate the appreciation I feel for having had the opportunity to meet and fish with Aaron Hull. He was an inspiration to me as an outdoorsman and will always be the first fishing friend I made in California.  I would very much like to attend the paddle in Aaron’s memory.  My condolences and prayers go out to the friends and family.   

Matt.

I am new to the Santa Cruz area and have been looking for good beach launch access.  I have noticed these signs all over town and cannot for the life of me make any sense of them.  Please tell me what this means?
P.S. any suggestions on good launch sites would be appreciated.  I plan on trying from the Twin Lakes Beach.   

Ling and Verm from San Mateo coast.  Ling went 14 pounds.

Matt, welcome to MBay brother. Even better, welcome to this site. As many have said (and which is 100% TRUE) welcome to the "madness" lol!!

I, myself, am a rookie at this awesome sport with only 1 trip under my belt. Boy oh boy, my juices are running for another outing already lol!!

I wish you much fun and success brother!! IMHO, the colleagues here are great people who have taught and given me many good advices. If you ever would like to go fishing (either on kayak of off the rocks for some rockfishing) hit me up. I'm always interested in meeting my fellow colleagues.

   

For all the fathers, Happy Father's Day to you all

- Daniel

Hi Daniel.  I appreciate the welcome.  I will be paddling tomorrow (Sunday), and every weekend for that matter.  I would love to have company.  I think I will launch from the jetty again.  It seems to be a productive area.  Once I get my sonar I will go explore some reefs. I will make announcements on the hook up.

Oh Yeah, and where to you prefer to park/launch?

You are probable right about the radio.  Besides safety, its a good way to locate fishin buddies.  I will pick one up.  What channels do we use?

Hey Matt welcome to our little slice of heaven! Ive been to Monterey A couple of times and more than likely will bump in to you. ( Especially if your buying lunch! )  ....J/K Make sure to post when you plan on fishing in the hookups section with date an d location and you may find yourself some company... Again welcome to Monterey County...Andy

Thank you Andy.  I will mostly be a weekend warrior because I dont get off work until about 5.  It seems lately to be a bit too choppy that late.   I plan on paddling this Saturday morning but Im not sure where to start.  I was thinking about launching from Monterey Warf and fishing just north of the jetty for rock fish, or perhaps launching at moss landing and working some beaches for stipers.  Ive heard you can fish a short distance up stream of the bridge toward the slough and have considered this too.  Any thoughts?