New to Kayak fishing / Diving

Hello, Iam new to forum and Kayak fishing . Iam life long fisherman ,freshwater,saltwater. I have no kayak experience! Any imput would be greatly appreciated. I freedove and spearfished 20 years ago ,once again any advice . looking for some used freedive gear and input on what gear I need to get started . Iam 5'-11" 200lbs any leads would be great. I live on a tributary of San Joaquin River. And have landed my share of Sturgeon , but never in a yak ! I would love to hear any tips . Last ,Great Forum! Stoked I found it! Thanks .............Peace Out

I have no kayak experience!

I suggest kayak lessons first before anything else. You want to be a kayaker FIRST and a fisherman second 

Good luck and welcome to the madness!

some good tips and advise here: http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/board,47.0.html

@Mooch, :smt003Thanks . I plan on doing just that !

Always have a lifevest. I went in the drink at Clear lake last week, can happen in a split second to anyone.

PFD.  The most important tool. More important than your kayak, your rods, etc...

And I would also advise you to not go alone for a while. Use the buddy system. Plenty of great folks on this forum who will show you the ropes. Check out the hookups page.
And leash only what you want to keep. I lost a lamiglass rod and some tackle at Clearlake because I failed to leash it all. I got complacent. That word will mess you up in this sport.


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