(South Bay) I love rockfishing from the shore, want to try it in the open!

I should not dismiss the idea of lessons. I sometimes forget that I took several sea kayaking classes in the '90s that have probably provided quite a foundation. So a class or two is definitely recommended.

Welcome! Fellow South Bay here too and recently got hooked on saltwater fishing as well. Let me know if you want to hook up and test out the water.

For sure!