New Kayaker/Spearfisher/Diver reporting!

Hey team

My name is Daniel, live in San Jose area, being spearfishing/free diving/scuba for a couple of years now, just bought a Hobie kayak and ready to embark my journey!!

Hook me up!!

Welcome, Daniel.   

Here is my boat!

I know it is not really a anglers boat but I am modding it heavily, like adding rod holders, more bungee straps so I could strap on more cargo

Welcome. It's nice to have extra places to secure items. 

One suggestion if I may ... take it out a few times to get a feel for where you might want items & then add a few items at a time.  This is generally helpful to reduce erroneous placement of rod holders, straps, bungees & other items you will find out quickly that you don't need/want.  What happens, a lot, is rod holders are placed in spots that look good while on land & then you quickly find out on the water it is far from the ideal location.  Consider what might be in the way during a re-entry from diving or if you were to capsize.

One suggestion if I may ... take it out a few times to get a feel for where you might want items & then add a few items at a time.  This is generally helpful to reduce erroneous placement of rod holders, straps, bungees & other items you will find out quickly that you don't need/want.  What happens, a lot, is rod holders are placed in spots that look good while on land & then you quickly find out on the water it is far from the ideal location.  Consider what might be in the way during a re-entry from diving or if you were to capsize.

Thanks, I only added two rear rod holders for now, I am eager to take her out, but the weather is not looking too good this week , 9ft of wave is kinda scary for me right now...

9' is not ideal for most anyone

Welcome aboard Daniel 

Modding the yak is always fun. Can't wait for to read your reports.

Welcome!!

 

Sincerely,

Jim