First strip out in new kayak (santa cruz)

Took the new trident 13 out off santa cruz friday morning.  I felt a lot more comfortable on the water than i expected.  Got 5 nice keeper rock cod and these two nice Lings! 29" and 30".  Using dead squid.  Made for a good fish fry!  I plan on going out tomorrow too if anyone will be out there.

Nice day! Good start!

Congrats & WelcomeToTheMadness!  = impressive start! 

Great catch and great way to start out. I was hesitant to read post because it said it was your first strip and I did not want to see flesh.   :-[

Great catch and great way to start out. I was hesitant to read post because it said it was your first strip and I did not want to see flesh.   :-[

way to blood the new yak..great pic thanks for sharing

Way to go! Thanks for the pics, they always make a post more interesting!

Way to break in that new yak! Nice catch and great pics! Can't wait to get out there myself 

Nice work! Some good eats right there.

FYI, you can get cited for not having a life vest with you (unless that vest is one of those inflatable ones?). If so, ignore this.

I have been out 4 or 5 times and you're making me jealous on your first trip Well done!

Congrats on the nice pair of Lings.  Thanks for the report and pictures sc_johndoe.

Get a good coat of fish slime on the deck on the first trip out - not too shabby ! Nice haul and congrats on the new boat.

  nice catch. I might be heading that way on Saturday. Wish me luck. I think I will try for halibut. WTTM brotha.