I think you are looking at a small target audience.

You might get guys headed to Clear Lake buying minnows, but I would think that those guys are buying them in CL earlier in the morning.

You might get some guys going to fish lake Mendocino, but with the low water the last few years and closed ramps I don't see many selling.

You might get some guys fishing lake Sonoma, but how many people will be driving south to lake Sonoma to fish?

I have a few fish tanks that I keep at home. They require time and money for maintenence and keeping the fish alive. It may be more work than you realize you're getting into.

I've been using this http://m.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=33262206 that I picked up on sale for a very reasonable price.
Med power with a soft enough tip to throw light lures. Plenty of backbone for hook sets. Spooled with 8lb cxx (I too love that stuff!) and a shimano 2500 sized reel.

Come to the port of sac next weekend for the freshkats tourney. Meet some people, catch some fish, scope out some kayak set ups. It will be a fun time! Its not too far from Petaluma either.

I found a paddle floating at Timber Cove yesterday. Is anyone missing one?

I rode one of those from Pendleton to San Clemente island. Slow and rough! But you can fit a lot of crap in it!

How late will check in be open? I'm driving up that morning and it's a 2hr haul. Can I check in around 6-630 and skip the 0600 start time?

I'll probably be going for the opening. Drop pots early early and then drift around and see if anything is biting. Pm me if you want some company.

Also here is an idea of where to go