Greetings!

Hey all:
My name is Steve and I live about 3 miles from Santa Cruz Harbor. I just recently went out with Kayak Connections for my first kayak angling experience (tipped my kayak for good measure  ). 

I grew up on the east coast where finding a 5 fishing ponds/lakes/streams within 20 minutes of your house was super easy. I have come to the conclusion that the only way I am going to get decent regular fishing in  here in norcal is to take advantage of salt water fishing.

I am trying to read more, understand more, and take a few more trips before I commit the $$ needed to get my own kayaking rig. I am pretty close to pulling the trigger.

I got into fly fishing about 12 years ago and I love it. Every once and a while I try fly surf casting but it is really not the easiest for me to pick up - there is a lot going on out there.

I am not a "must catch the biggest fish" kinda guy. I am out there for being in nature and catching fish of just about any size and species which are legally allowed.

Anyway I look forward to the discussions and asking some questions. Thanks in advance!

Welcome aboard and thanks for the great introduction Steve 

Welcome Steve to NCKA.   

Hey SteveO, Greetings to you too!

Welcome, SteveO. See you on the water in Santa Cruz.

Welcome!

I seen a guy hammer the jack smelt fly fishing at bodega.... welcome homie...

Welcome!  Sounds like we have very similar backgrounds.

Brian

Hi Steve, welcome to the community 

Well you’re in a good spot- here and in Santa Cruz. Fishing off a kayak opens many doors as does this site for info/advice!
Good luck!

Howdy and welcome SteveO 
A bit of salt is good for da soul.