Intro

Hey All!

My name is Pete, and I'm located in the North Bay area. I do not currently own a Kayak, however I love fishing off the jetties in Bodega Bay, and would love to get to know any advice or tips y'all may have!

Welcome Pete to NCKA

Welcome to our community Pete 

Welcome, Pete.   

I was an avid abalone diver for years before moving more toward shore fishing.  Then I got a kayak, and everything changed.  Get on a kayak when you can - that's my advice!

Hi Peter,

Welcome to the forum.
My main advice would be to "Buy Once, Cry once." and not buy a cheap kayak from Dicks or wherever.
A Hobie, Old Town or other ocean-rated kayak, proper safety gear - good PFD and radio and wetsuit or dry suit, etc.
I would recommend a used proven kayak brand over a new kayak that isn't able to handle the ocean.
You can always post up what you are considering and you will get a lot of feedback on here.

Also using a good forecast app like Windy and how to understand it is important.
Wind, swell and tide conditions are everything.

Halftime welcome.  Get a yak.  May your first yak be perfect.  12.5 to 15ft.  All safety recommendations studied.  Know the weather and your abilities, get a freezer and geetum!   Go paddle in my opinion or pedal if you want...Start cheap and solid and make your wife happy.  No assumptions...Let's goooo....