new to open water kayking.....tuna anyone? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sheephead · 08-02-2016, 05:13 PM

Probably a no brainer but make sure you got gear for a tuna. Assuming you don't have a boat like most kayakers and only fish bays buying gear for tuna can get pricey. I also agree with waiting till next year if you start going in the ocean now. Try paddling in/ out of SD bay from SI peir to beyond the mouth. If you can do that 3 times on a bad current day without getting exhausted you know your ready!

taggermike · 08-03-2016, 07:34 AM

I respect your Stoke n ambition but , IMO and experience, yakking involves a learning curve to master. Move step by step to longer trips, bigger fish, and more demanding surf launch/landings. You can skip ahead and often be fine but you can also find yourself out if your depth and in trouble fast.

Going out with a more experienced yakker is a good idea but you can't expect that person to guide you. Mike

08-02-2016, 05:13 PM	#1
Sheephead Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	Probably a no brainer but make sure you got gear for a tuna. Assuming you don't have a boat like most kayakers and only fish bays buying gear for tuna can get pricey. I also agree with waiting till next year if you start going in the ocean now. Try paddling in/ out of SD bay from SI peir to beyond the mouth. If you can do that 3 times on a bad current day without getting exhausted you know your ready!

08-03-2016, 07:34 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I respect your Stoke n ambition but , IMO and experience, yakking involves a learning curve to master. Move step by step to longer trips, bigger fish, and more demanding surf launch/landings. You can skip ahead and often be fine but you can also find yourself out if your depth and in trouble fast. Going out with a more experienced yakker is a good idea but you can't expect that person to guide you. Mike