IM NEW AT KAYAK FISHING, REALLY WANNA LEARN..

I ENJOYED KAYAKING OUT IN MONTEREY, THEN PURCHASED MY OWN KAYAK. I LOVE TO FISH, SO ONCE I SEEN THAT THERE WERE MANY KAYAK ANGLERS I WANTED TO DO IT. I JUST WANT TO FIND SOME PEOPLE THAT I CAN TAG ALONG WITH SO I CAN LEARN. NONE OF MY FRIENDS LIKE THE SPORT, SO I REALLY WANT TO FIND SOME PEOPLE THAT CAN HELP.

ANY KIND OF HELP IS VERY WELCOME..
THANKS
CHUWY.

welcome chuvvy4
your at a good place to learn just keep up on forum there are plenty of hook UPS and a lot to learn first things first safety safety safety and enjoy the sport

Welcome and congrats on finding us!

Now you can turn your caps lock off!    Good reason to be excited but ya ain't gots ta yell at us.

Look forward to hooking up with you on the water in the future.

I JUST WANT TO FIND SOME PEOPLE THAT I CAN TAG ALONG WITH SO I CAN LEARN.

Well, you found it.

WTTM.  I think rockfish/cab/lings are a good place to start (to get hooked on a lot of fish) and see some action.
On second thought, why not WSB and Salmon- newbie luck? 

There are a lot of hookups, so check them out and see you OTW!
Geographically, you are not too far from many good yakfishing launch sites, so feel free to post a hookup as well.

Jonathan

WELCOME CHUWY, YOU'RE RIGHT... WAit...  you're right next door to me here, and I'm looking forward to seeing you out on the water.  Like Hamichijohn said, keep an eye on the hook ups and or just cruise the sight everything yak fishing is here.

Pern

Ok, I will turn the caps off.. Thanks for the support.  I really wanna hit the water and do some fishing.
So i know i posted on the main post (place to launch and camp). I still havent figured out how to create a new post on the main page.help!!

I hope your learning curve OTW isn't that bad also otherwise you might want to stick to the bank and fish. 

Welcome Chuwy,

I'm new to kayak fishing but have been fishing for a while.  So far I've done tons of research and just been on a couple of fresh water lakes (Lake Mendo, Quarry Lakes, Shadow Cliffs) practicing self rescue, trolling, anchoring, drifting, and just getting a good feel for my yak.  I'm so glad I didn't jump into saltwater right away because I learn something new every time.  This forum has a lot of information.  Good luck out there! 

- Jason

Welcome To The Madness......take the proper steps in safety first......like others have always said.

Be a Kayaker First, then a fisherman second.....i did the same as you about 5 yrs ago. Started seeing fishing kayaks at the places i shore fished. Dont get caught up in all the extra bells&whistles you'll see available. You only need the basics to get started.
You are surrounded by quility people here.......you have found new friends and your new family.

get 10 meaningful posts in and you will be allowed access to another whole world.

just click reply OR when wanting to start a new thread = click the NEW THREAD tab

Welcome aboard Chuwy.  Take your time to learn the new sport and be safe.

So far I've done tons of research and just been on a couple of fresh water lakes (Lake Mendo, Quarry Lakes, Shadow Cliffs) practicing self rescue, trolling, anchoring, drifting, and just getting a good feel for my yak.  I'm so glad I didn't jump into saltwater right away because I learn something new every time.  This forum has a lot of information.

     Welcome to you too Jason!  Sounds like you're doing it by the book!

I agree with everyone here. Safety first. The ocean/bay can turn on you pretty fast as I have learned. Welcome to the madness. Just don't let it take you over...like me 

I definately will practice being 'one' with my kayak. I've never been in any dangerous situation in the water.  I do need some info on th proper gear to wear. I know being out on th water things can change fast, In case of submersion more than anything.

I am really excited to just catch my first fish on my kayak. But I really want to be a safe kayaker first. I don't want to scare myself away from this.
 So any tips are welcome..