New Member/Used Malibu X-factor/

Hey Guys,

 My name is Paul. I decided to spoil myself with a used Malibu X-factor Kayak as a graduation present to myself last weekend.  I just graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering . Now is the time to satisfy my craving for my favorite activity, FISHING. Looking forward to transitioning from shore fishing to the endless opportunities of a kayak. I usually go deep sea fishing couple times a year off the Farallon islands for lingcod and rockfish but this will be a completely new experience.

Summing up, I am excited to be on the boards officially and hoping to meet up with some fishing partners from the different areas,learning and having good time with other fisherman who share the same passion I have for this sport.

Heres my kayak and pic of the last fish I caught




next on the buy list is

1) life jacket
2) paddle
3) seat
4)fish finder
 
Anybody got some suggestions?

Welcome to the madness Paul  If you going to kayak fishing in salt water I strongly suggest getting a wetsuit or dry suit, a Marine radio and taking a kayak class.

Welcome, Paul. 

Welcome! I also started with an xfactor, it might be slow but it sure is stable!! Good luck out there

welcome soon to be fellow yacker Paul. you gotta get in the maiden voyage though before you're a  :smt001fellow yacker

Welcome I hope to see you out there some time!

Nice fish, and WTTM.

Thanks guys, let the madness begin haha hopefully soon. Are there some entry level marine radios you recommend out there?

Radios can be very tricky. I have a Midland Nautico III. 5 watts water proof. I found it for 50$ new on amazon. Something with atleast 3 watts of power water proof or resistant possibly floating. And has all the US channels would be my suggestion.  Generally the run from 35$ to 200$ for a handheld. Some have a ton of features, my preference is for essential function and not too many extras.

Hi Paul. Welcome  Nice fish!