New to NorCal

Hi all. I look forward to learning more about kayak fishing beautiful Monterey Bay from this board.

I’ve been kayak fishing a bit. Way back in the nineties I bought a used Scupper Pro and spent one season fishing off of Malibu. But wiping out in the surf got old real fast, so I got a boat and fished San Diego. Years later my wife and I started spending a lot of time down in Cabo, and I shipped a few kayaks there to launch off of Palmilla beach. Starting with a Trident 13 and later a peddle Revo13, I fished there on and off for 6 years. In that time I managed to occasionally catch tuna, dorado and amber jack, but mostly I was happy to land Cabrilla. Eventually we sold the Cabo condo, moved up to Monterey County and I shipped my Revo up here.

Last Thursday I finally got my chance to fish Monterey. Figuring the best way to acquire local knowledge was to hire an experienced guide, I connected with Allen Bushnell for my maiden voyage. And while the halibut weren’t cooperating we managed to catch a bunch of rock fish on frozen sardines, more than enough for dinner.  Next I hope to launch out of Stillwater Cove and maybe Moss Landing.

My goal is to learn the area, have fun, get some exercise and catch my dinner. I look forward to meeting other anglers on NCKA and I thank you all in advance for helping this NorCal newbie learn the ropes.

Martin

Welcome aboard Martin 

Welcome to the madness Martin

Welcome to NCKA Martin.   

Hey Martin, welcome to NCKA

Welcome aboard Marty!! I also took my first trip in the salt with Allen. Hope to see you on the water someday.

Stillwater is beautiful, welcome to the madness !

Welcome Carmel Marty!  Enjoy the forum and have fun.

Right on, Marty! Excellent intro. See ya on the water

Welcome, lucky you Monterey. I use to live in PG next to Lovers Point, great place for all the ocean activities enjoy and be safe.

Hope to see you on the water...