Newbie here some may know me from a few other boards

Howdy all I have never Kayak fished before but after seeing them in San Diego while long range fishing I have to get one. I have a lot to learn so hope I don't bore ya with questions.

Welcome to the cure !!!!! Oh, and thanks for the reel, it works great. I just can't figure out how to reel with my right and control the rod with my left

You'll find that all of your questions will be answered many times over with this group.

Jay

Welcome Hoggemin.  Answers are elusive, but I can share my mistakes all day long. 

See you on the water.

DC

Welcome to the cure !!!!! Oh, and thanks for the reel, it works great. I just can't figure out how to reel with my right and control the rod with my left

You'll find that all of your questions will be answered many times over with this group.

Jay

Jay I feel your pain in the opposite hand........LOL

Hoggeman,

Where are you located?  If you're in the Portland area and want to give it a try first, I have a couple extra kayaks as well as spare pfds and paddle.  Alternatively, a lot of kayak shops will rent kayaks first and then deduct the rental price from a purchase of a kayak.

Brian

Welcome Hoggemin,

This is a great place to get information on kayak fishing.  I just started last summer and this forum has been a great source of help and information.  A really nice group of people.  Hope you enjoy it - Alan

Hoggeman,

Where are you located?  If you're in the Portland area and want to give it a try first, I have a couple extra kayaks as well as spare pfds and paddle.  Alternatively, a lot of kayak shops will rent kayaks first and then deduct the rental price from a purchase of a kayak.

Brian

Brian yes I am Portland and very willing to learn.

Welcom Hoggeman!  These guys can bring you up the learning curve quickly. 

Hey All,
I bought a reel from Hoggemin not too long ago. He's a salty dog and will probably have a few words of wisdom for the big blue pond...

Welcome to the cure !!!!!
Jay

This cure can be a WHOLE lot easier on gas too!  (Unless your chasing Albacore and in that case its just a WHOLE lot more fun!)

Happy Birthday!!!