NEWBY NEEDS HELP

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by SHILOHVGT

Hello, My name is Shiloh and even though I know I will get flamed, I hope I will get some help. I fish regularly, and after reading this site and seeing plenty of kayak fishing shows I had mentioned to my wife I'd like to try that. One day a sun dolphin 10' fishing kayak shows up at my door, (my wifes surprise). Note: I have never been on a Kayak. So first trip my wife helps me load, carry and launch. Mission Bay (mariner's Basin). I stroll out with just a single baitcasting reel for a couple hours. Feels unstable but I felt i got the hang of it. Trip two (today) by myself, difficult keeping kayak on dolly (PITA in the sand). Finally ready to launch. 2 small tackle boxes, 3 poles, bait, gaff, small anchor. dressed in dry pants, hoodie, water boot etc. Head out same place. Get out to the point, turn around and BAAMMM, flipped right over. got my life vest on, and furiously trying to gather my stuff as alot of it doesnt have leashes yet. got back on etc. but honestly, I fished for a couple hours hoping i didn't catch anything because I couldn't fathom how I could land it. Trip 3 next week. Any pointers/info? DIY outriggers? Hoping to to be able to get out of the bay for real fishing.

Thanks for any info.

I think maybe more time getting stable before you get really serious. I don't know the sun dolphin line so I don't know what you are dealing with. I would suggest you search around for a good cart. I made a DIY from Palmetto Fishing sight and put balloon tires on it for the soft sand, that made a big difference. There are lots of helpful people on BWE so I'm sure someone will have better advice than what I'm giving but I don't think you'll get flamed. Keep at it though, this is a great way to spend your hobby time,