newbie intro

Hey guys. Just joined up a week or two ago and figured I should introduce myself. The main reason I joined was my GF and I were buying a kayak and I was going to check in with you guys on your thoughts about it. But turns out it didn't matter. We ended up with a used Native Magic 14.5 tandem. The main purpose was for us to be able to take our 2 dogs (shiba & american eskie) out on flat water. What she didn't know was that it's a cinch to swap the seats for use as a single and that I'd be taking it out fishing.

I've been fishing since I was a kid but have been on a huuuge hiatus. It used to be mostly trout streams or cattle boats for salmon and cod (remember the 90's anyone?). So at any rate, I rigged up the yak today with a milk crate with some pvc rod holders used some old rods I had in the garage and headed out. I've been kayaking before, but never really open water, so I just chilled in Monterey between Breakwater and the aquarium, trying to pull something outta the kelp. Hammerheads, jigs, squid, nothin taking it. Oh well, it was a nice day on the water and got to figure out how to manage a pole and a paddle. Also, my DIY kayak cart only broke once in the parking lot

I had an anchor on board with all the riggins (float, qr, plenty of line for scope [i think thats what its called]), but ended up only using the quick release. Didn't have a kelp clip like I do on my boogie board for diving, but I managed. Things worked out pretty well. Can't find the exact thread that I copied, but it's somewhere on the ncka site.

So there's my intro, hoping to post some awesome reports eventually, but I basically have to relearn how to fish.  Oh yeah, and is it worth it to keep my $25 folding grapple anchor from West Marine, or is there a cheaper option that would work for me?

Welcome To The Madness bro!!

WTTM!  I like your handle.

Thanks guys, now I just have to learn how to catch fish.

Welcome aboard Phishphood! 

Looks like you're pretty close by.  Hope to see you on the water sometime.

Let the madness begin!

welcome to the board.

vin

Welcome to the board phishphood!

WTTM!

Welcome! Check out the hook up section and go. You will be catching fish in no time

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Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Seriously one of the best ones out of the multiple forums I've joined. I'm recently funemployed so I hope to get out pretty often, but the kicker is the GAF, which so far is at the point of I can only go if she's doing something else. At least she likes me fishin better than diving! If only could apply to jobs while on the water soaking bait...

Welcome aboard Mitch 

welcome, brotha! 

WTTM! This is an awesome group, you won't be disappointed. Join us on some tournaments, you will learn a lot from experienced folks. See you OTW!