Almost lost all hope

[Greg Macker]

It aint easy fishing out there. There are plenty of good fisherman that get skunked everyday out there. I would think that guys aren't necessarily creating posts when they go out and don't get any fish, so don't beat your self up over it. Enjoy just being out on the water and you won't get disappointed.

[chuckt]

I don't know about you, but I always enjoy being out there catching fish or not.
Well.. fishing is not my job, I don't get fired if I am not catching.

[Ohiostreetz]

I enjoy being out there and just experiencing new things and kayak fishing 2-3 miles off shore was one I couldn't pass up. The experience is everything for me but I'm getting fish fever and would love to score one I guess when I do it will be that much more sweeter. Like I said I just needed to rant about my bad luck the past month or so. It can only get better from here. Thanks guys

[Rufus]

It comes down to time on the water.

[FISH11]

Not every guy that goes out, catches anything every time. It took me quite a few trips to catch my intended species. I had decided early on after getting my kayak and trying in out on lakes and the bays, that I wanted to catch yellowtail. I caught small spotties, rays, sharks, but wanted to get yellows. It took me a year of kayak fishing and about 25 times out to La Jolla before I landed my first. I had plenty of hook ups, but seemed to loose them in the kelp to broken mono fishing line, etc. What I realized is that every trip I learned something new. The more time you spend on the water the more you learn. Read as much as you can in all these posts and in the info article in the "information links above". The satisfaction you will have of having done it yourself and not just taking lessons from a guide, is priceless. I always just try to have a good time and try to relax, otherwise why do it. Taking a six pack of beer with me, helps! Tight Lines.

[jorluivil]

Try some of this stuff.......................it worked for me.