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Topic: Newbie Kayak fisherman in Santa Cruz  (Read 1626 times)

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tkfish

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  • Date Registered: Apr 2020
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Hey folks!

Name's TK, based in Santa Cruz. Been fishing for about a year now (mostly shore/surf fishing, a little bit of freshwater trout fishing), and decided it's about time to get myself a kayak and into the kayak fishing scene!

Just bought my first budget kayak and stoked to get started and be a part of this forum/club. Looking forward to getting to know yall!

-TK


Sopheak2513

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Newbie myself, welcome brother.


Sailfish

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Welcome to NCKA TK  :smt006
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."


Frenchy

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Welcome to the madness!


fishbushing

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Hi TK, welcome  :smt006
-Jason


Knottygood87

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Welcome welcome TK!  :smt006


Mark L

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Welcome to NCKA TK.
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PISCEAN

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Hey TK! :smt006
you've got a fantastic resource here.
It won't be long now and we'll get out fishing...

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MooMoo Outdoors

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Welcome to NCKA  :smt006
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Ol Hick

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Hi TK,

Welcome! I'm in SC too. Just getting back into it and looking for fishing buddies so hit me up if you want to head out. In fact, heading to Mile Buoy tomorrow (Sun April 19 , 7:30 am) from the harbor yak launch if you're interested...

Andy


Eddie

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Hi TK,

Welcome! I'm in SC too. Just getting back into it and looking for fishing buddies so hit me up if you want to head out. In fact, heading to Mile Buoy tomorrow (Sun April 19 , 7:30 am) from the harbor yak launch if you're interested...

Andy
Uh oh...CDM is gonna find ya'... :smt005 :smt006
“I’m going fishing.”  They said, “we will go with you.” 
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Ol Hick

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  • Location: Santa Cruz
  • Date Registered: Aug 2016
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Hi TK,

Welcome! I'm in SC too. Just getting back into it and looking for fishing buddies so hit me up if you want to head out. In fact, heading to Mile Buoy tomorrow (Sun April 19 , 7:30 am) from the harbor yak launch if you're interested...

Andy
Uh oh...CDM is gonna find ya'... :smt005 :smt006

Hmm, am I missing something? Who's CDM?


tkfish

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  • Location: Santa Cruz, California
  • Date Registered: Apr 2020
  • Posts: 10
Hi TK,

Welcome! I'm in SC too. Just getting back into it and looking for fishing buddies so hit me up if you want to head out. In fact, heading to Mile Buoy tomorrow (Sun April 19 , 7:30 am) from the harbor yak launch if you're interested...

Andy

Unfortunately can't tomorrow but down to get out in the near future! Thank you for the invite! Hope you hook some good ones!

-TK


Eddie

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Hi TK,

Welcome! I'm in SC too. Just getting back into it and looking for fishing buddies so hit me up if you want to head out. In fact, heading to Mile Buoy tomorrow (Sun April 19 , 7:30 am) from the harbor yak launch if you're interested...

Andy
Uh oh...CDM is gonna find ya'... :smt005 :smt006

Hmm, am I missing something? Who's CDM?
He's the local SIP online monitor...the one, the only, Cabeza de Martillo...just don't post a report if you catch and we'll all live happily ever after...notice there are no hookups or reports for a season.  Some people fish, some don't.  He's quite the chef though...check out the shelter in place grub thread if you can access it.  You're almost at 10 posts and that's when the magic happens... :smt006
“I’m going fishing.”  They said, “we will go with you.” 
John 21:3

Stealth Pro Fisha 475
Jackson Kraken 15
Native Manta Ray 12.5
Werner Cyprus 220cm