new to monterey and kayak fishing

Hello all, I am mike I am from Florida just recently moved to Monterey. I don't know if it is frowned upon but I am looking at getting a Hobie kayak with the mirage drive and I am interested in fishing Monterey Bay just don't know to much about fishing these waters at all any help would be greatly appreciated thank you.

Welcome Mike! You are in Seaside right? -Amos

Welcome to the board.

There's a ton of good resources here---you'll want to start with the safety info. And if you don't find what you're looking for, just ask.

Right on Mike, welcome to the site! Lots of great resources here. The closest Hobie dealer is Kayak Connection in Moss Landing & Santa Cruz. They're a cool shop and support NCKA by organizing tournies & offering club discounts--so be sure to check them out first. As for Hobie models, I'd recommend the Revolution or Outback.

Welcome Mike
Carmel valley checking in
hope to see you on the water next season
just had my first season on the water in the bay and love it...lots of great fishing here for you...
p.m if you want to go for a paddle and catch some sand dabs while waitng for the season to open for bigger fish  in spring

Craig

  WTTM neighbor.  You picked a great place to live if you into ocean fishing.  See you on the water.

Welcome to the hood  .. Your in good company here! See you on the water soon

  welcome. ......

Welcome to NCKA Mike.  Hobie kayaks are great "hand-free" fishing platforms.  Do you have a model in mind? 

Welcome
as per the Hobies, try them all first.

Welcome to cali and the madness here at NCKA! I have kids (and grandkids) in the Fort Walton Beach area. Just remember the water here is COLD!!!  Demo Demo Demo!!! Need help just ask. lots of good help and info here. See you OTW

Welcome Mike!!

For sure check out Kayak Connection, great folks and super friendly. Dave Grigsby and his wife are the owners and I know they would be happy to help you demo and get in the kayak that works best for you.

There's plenty of us in the Santa Cruz/Monterey County area so keep your eyes open for hook ups!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

I bought my Hobie AI from Dave @ the Santa cruz location.  GREAT support from him & his staff.  You might catch me sailing around Monterey Bay every now & then on it too.....

What part of Florida are you from?  Lived over there for ~ 5 years on the Panhandle

~Bill

Hey Mike, welcome to paradise!

Dave from Kayak Connection here - we'd be stoked to help you out with a Hobie demo, or any other make for that matter.  There's definitely pluses and minuses to all the boats out there, it really depends on what kind of fishing you're looking to do and in what type of conditions.  I'm also from Florida, too -  Go Gators! (Next year. . .)

Thanks for the love, Jim and Bill, we appreciate it.

PM me your info and we can set up a time to go over boat models and the NCKA discount!

-Dave