new to the sport

Although im not new to fishing ive been doin it since i was 3 but i am just starting out on a kayak.  I recently purchased an accend 12ft an im really just looking for some help on what to rig it with an the gear ill need. I got a lowrance 4elite coming soon as its off back order my pfd an paddle. Any help with money saving tips on where to buy an what to buy would be great thanks

Just get out there with everyone and look over the setups. Also cruse the site. You can get so much on the kayak! All you really need is a Yak and pole/tackle. The rest is just toys!

Hook1 has a lot of kayak rigging stuff. Austin kayak too. WTTM!

Get with Eric/yakhopper and go fish his Fav river in Fresno with him... Sun mon runs all the time!

Thanks guys Ya i wanna save up for a fish finder before i go out plus i needa get some gear clothing wise before i get set on the water should be ready by april i maybe sooner i hope

new to kayaking here as well.  aside from the necessities, such as PFD, whistle, lights, etc., I got all my ideas from browsing through new and older postings here.  A lot of my gear was purchased on Amazon.com, mainly because I have a prime account with 2 day shipping, but the no tax is a plus.  As for the simpler things such as milk crate and rod leashes, you can easily make them yourself and save some money.  You should be able to find all the information that you will need on this site, just search around.

I've been looking into a fish finder as well.  Let me know how that Elite 4 works out for you, I've been thinking about that one as well, but still need to save some funds for it.  Good luck.

Thanks guys Ya i wanna save up for a fish finder before i go out plus i needa get some gear clothing wise before i get set on the water should be ready by april i maybe sooner i hope

Depending on your size I may be able to help with a closeout Wetsuit or Drysuit. I have a few sizes of each left in stock from 2011 closeouts.

im around 5'11" - 6' depending on which convience store im leaving. an pushin around 180lb - 190lb let me know what you needa get off the shelves just pm when u can

Hey all, I'm new to this sport too.  Just got my first yak and installed ff and crate.  Learned it all right here on this forum.

I'd also be interested in a dry suit, I'm about the same size 5'11 195.  If you have 2 I would be interested in the 2nd one.

Thanks

The Number for the Headwaters Shop is (209) 224-8367, Dan "PaddleBoy84" gets in at 10.

Try to buy at least a few things from the shops that support NCKA, Headwaters, fisherman's warehouse, ETC.
who knows you may win a kayak or some prize from them by just participating in the fun.
get a VHF floating radio also check REI clearance for deals.
I am also kind of new to kayak fishing but now I am gear up and ready to get them.


Luis

Welcome to the board (MadDNeSs ),
As stated above ... I am always heading to local water on either Sun. or Mon.
I'll be glad to have you join me if you're intrested.
Also I have the Elite-4 in stock and will have a NO TAX sale this Fri. and Sat.
If you're intrested in either hitting the water together, or need some gear, I'm not that far away.
Call me if you need anything

See Ya Soon,
Eric / Yakhopper
cell (559)284-4299
Fisherman's Warehouse (Fresno) (559)225-1838

P.S.
I will be doing a Kayaking seminar tonight at 6:15 at the store.
I will discuss safety issues as well as rigging and general kayak fishing.
The seminar is free to everyone, and we'll have a raffle for all those who join us.

Welcome to the board (MadDNeSs ),
As stated above ... I am always heading to local water on either Sun. or Mon.
I'll be glad to have you join me if you're intrested.
Also I have the Elite-4 in stock and will have a NO TAX sale this Fri. and Sat.
If you're intrested in either hitting the water together, or need some gear, I'm not that far away.
Call me if you need anything

See Ya Soon,
Eric / Yakhopper
cell (559)284-4299
Fisherman's Warehouse (Fresno) (559)225-1838

P.S.
I will be doing a Kayaking seminar tonight at 6:15 at the store.
I will discuss safety issues as well as rigging and general kayak fishing.
The seminar is free to everyone, and we'll have a raffle for all those who join us.

Hey Eric do you ever do any kayak fishing clinics at the Manteca Fishermans warehouse?

Lol eric i think ur the one who told me about this site when i bought the okuma bass rod for rock fishing.  I sold that10' talon after u told me a 12' is better fot ocean use.

P...Boy84,
Thus far I have only done them in Fresno ... I will see if they could use me in Manteca for a seminar.

A...2..H,
 I remember that  ,
If your free stop buy for the seminar, I might be able to address most of the questions you might have, and help you get geared up.