NorthWest Kayak Anglers

Not Necessarily Kayak Fishing => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: foyboy on October 01, 2018, 06:25:02 PM

Title: New to kayak fishing
Post by: foyboy on October 01, 2018, 06:25:02 PM

Hi I've been in Olympia area for less then two years, bought my first kayak at Costco about a year ago and have only been at few local lakes. Would like to do some bottom fishing in South sound, maybe salmon?
Any local people have any ideas?
Thanks.

Title: Re: New to kayak fishing
Post by: ballardbrad on October 01, 2018, 06:33:24 PM

Welcome! There are endless freshwater and saltwater opportunities.  You may need a law degree to understand our regulations.  Depending on your comfort level, there is a Salmon Slay Ride Derby/Meet up on Oct 27th at Hoodsport and a Sturgeon Slay Ride event in Portland, OR in December.

Cold weather is on it's way so be sure your dressed properly for safety sake.  A couple of groups on Facebook to check out are Seattle Kayak Anglers, Lower Columbia Anglers and Tri City Kayak Anglers.

Title: Re: New to kayak fishing
Post by: foyboy on October 01, 2018, 06:44:08 PM

Thank you. That's  a whole new topic for me, dressing for icy water. Not prepared to fall in the cold cold saltwater !

Title: Re: New to kayak fishing
Post by: ballardbrad on October 01, 2018, 08:19:18 PM

Here's an article I wrote a couple of years ago https://kokatat.com/blog/fish-longer-by-staying-warmer

Also, a great video testing different types of outerwear. A dry suit is always the best option as that it will keep you dry and buoyant when used with a PFD.

Mind you, it all depends on how quickly you can get back into the kayak.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtgYP3Xrhdo

Title: Re: New to kayak fishing
Post by: foyboy on October 02, 2018, 01:33:41 PM

Thanks that was good information