New to kayak fishing. Advice needed! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ozstriker22 · 05-13-2015, 12:29 AM

Easy day, that's funny.... I drove to Newport to BUY my kayak. Lol

What's the fishing like up there???

easyday · 05-13-2015, 02:51 AM

It can be decent, I've had some great days in the harbor there. Really can't beat SD or Mission bay, but it's close to home for me. Lake Irvine is also another overlooked spot. There is some BIG cats being caught there.

Kayak_Bernie · 05-13-2015, 10:54 AM

practice, practice, practice.... go to the bay in shallow water and intentionally flip out of your boat, and practice getting back in. Make sure you have your life vest on as it is different. Self rescue is the most important thing, especially offshore. That said, a good pfd, floating waterproof vhf, whistle and strong paddling skills are the best safety features you can have. Also going out with a buddy is a good way to keep safe until you feel confident to go out on your own.

05-13-2015, 12:29 AM	#1
Ozstriker22 Junior Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 12	Easy day, that's funny.... I drove to Newport to BUY my kayak. Lol What's the fishing like up there??? Last edited by Ozstriker22; 05-13-2015 at 12:30 AM. Reason: Add question

05-13-2015, 02:51 AM	#2
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	It can be decent, I've had some great days in the harbor there. Really can't beat SD or Mission bay, but it's close to home for me. Lake Irvine is also another overlooked spot. There is some BIG cats being caught there. __________________

05-13-2015, 10:54 AM	#3
Kayak_Bernie Live Watersports ProStaff Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rolando Village Posts: 224	practice, practice, practice.... go to the bay in shallow water and intentionally flip out of your boat, and practice getting back in. Make sure you have your life vest on as it is different. Self rescue is the most important thing, especially offshore. That said, a good pfd, floating waterproof vhf, whistle and strong paddling skills are the best safety features you can have. Also going out with a buddy is a good way to keep safe until you feel confident to go out on your own. __________________ Heroes on the Water SoCal Chapter Safety Director