New member, 1st post, Hi everyone!

Hello, my name is Drew Petzel. I live in Sebastopol, California right now, although I will be moving to Sacramento soon for school. I have been Kayak fishing for about 7 months now. About a month and a half ago I returned my previous kayak to REI, after having some issues with it and the pedal drive I ordered for it. I am now the proud owner of a 2019 Hobie Outback. I love fishing for Lingcod/Rockfish out of Timber Cove, or Stillwater Cove if I have a friend to help me get my Kayak over the rocks. I regularly crab at Doran Beach as well. I am a terrible bass fisherman, but still enjoy spending time at Lake Sonoma, attempting to hunt them down. I am going to start targeting salmon very soon, and halibut as well, both I have yet to catch. I have not had anyone with fishing experience in my life to teach me, therefore I have spent countless hours watching kayak fishing videos (Moo Moo outdoors, Fisherman's life, Die Hard Fishing, Product reviews, ect...). Unfortunately none of my friends will join me Kayak Fishing. I am hoping to meet some people one this website I can regularly fish with. Hopefully I can meet some Kayak Anglers who fish the Sacramento River as well, as I will be relocating there in late August. I have met many NCKA members in person, all have been very friendly and welcoming, encouraging me to join the website. Looking forward to meeting and hitting the water with everyone!

Welcome aboard Drew 

Welcome Drew 
Sooner or later your friends will join you once they see you catching fish!

Welcome, Drew. 

Welcome Drew.  I am new too.  I need more experience fishing from a kayak in order to be useful and/or helpful should my partner need assistance.  The Hobie Outback seems to be the kayak of choice by most.  I may have to make that investment eventually.  If we cannot fish together along the coast before you move to Sac, perhaps we can fish together on the Sac afterwards.  Have fun and be safe on the water.