New to Kayak Fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ProfessorLongArms · 08-03-2019, 06:26 AM

‘Grats on finding the sport!

I’ve been lit up since getting into it.

I’ve never sat in a PA, but fwiw my outback feels like a lot of work in Malibu. It’s heavy and unforgiving if I don’t time my launch/landing just right. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a PA on a beach in Malibu, but ymmv. Part of that equation is the factor of convincing someone to help you carry it to the beach.

Even on a small surf day, reading the sets is no joke, and it can be pretty dangerous to launch/land depending on your paddling skills.

Depending on what you’re targeting, If you’re *just* starting out, I second the recommendation of harbor launching for a bit to get the hang of your ride. There’s a lot of info on here about Dana point, Redondo, etc, and most of the anglers on here in La Jolla seem to do fine with a PA.

I’d offer to join you but I’m mostly diving lately.

08-03-2019, 06:26 AM	#3
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	‘Grats on finding the sport! I’ve been lit up since getting into it. I’ve never sat in a PA, but fwiw my outback feels like a lot of work in Malibu. It’s heavy and unforgiving if I don’t time my launch/landing just right. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a PA on a beach in Malibu, but ymmv. Part of that equation is the factor of convincing someone to help you carry it to the beach. Even on a small surf day, reading the sets is no joke, and it can be pretty dangerous to launch/land depending on your paddling skills. Depending on what you’re targeting, If you’re just starting out, I second the recommendation of harbor launching for a bit to get the hang of your ride. There’s a lot of info on here about Dana point, Redondo, etc, and most of the anglers on here in La Jolla seem to do fine with a PA. I’d offer to join you but I’m mostly diving lately.