Ocean Kayak fishing

 I want to learn how to ocean fish in a kayak.  I have over 40 years deep sea fishing in the LA/San Diego area.  I am a serious open party boat fisherman.  Now is the time for me to get serious about kayak fishing.  I will begin to purchase used kayak equipment to get started. But I need a tutor or mentor to get started.  

Jim Hachiya

Jim I would just cruise the old posts on this site there is very little that hasn't been discussed here, post up specific questions or use the search feature,take a class from scallen or SBD, get all your gear. Then join a hook up in a mellow area like Santa Cruz or Half Moon Bay buddy up with someone your first trip or two.

Welcome to the boards
There is a ton of great info here and the guys here are top notch in all that you can learn from them on how to best have fun and be safe out on a kayak in the persuit of fish

Welcome to ...the MadNess!

If you've not had much paddling experience do yourself a favor and take an intro to kayaking class. Even a basic Sit-On-Top kayaking class will should cover basic paddle strokes, rescues, equipment, and kayak etiquette. With a little forethought you'll be able to test-paddle some different kayaks at the same time.

It sounds like you've got plenty of fishing experience, so really kayaking is all you need. When you get a kayak, take time to play around on it without fishing. The confidence learned from this will go far in making your kayak fishing days much more enjoyable.