Thanks for the reply guys, was very insightful. So far i've been out twice from blackrock and started to feel quite comfortable out in the sea. The navitonic app was rather mind blowing with all the depth and what not so ill make sure to use that. I think i'll finally got my sounder working for the ...

So i went out recently and realised that i have no clue to what I am doing. So ill ask a silly question on how do you fish from the yak? do i just float on the ocean surface and throw hook line and sinker and drift about or burley up and pitch a tent in one place? Where do u even choose to anchor? t...

probably have 2 rods out for the most part. 1 jig and i plastic. to be honest, im not exactly sure of "how" to fish from the yak so im not sure myself anymore

does anyone have a recommendation for installing a rod holder? a bit scared to drill a hole into the yak What type of fishing do you normally do? Soft plastics, baits?? Cheaterparts can make up some rod holders to fit a prowler without drilling... I love my setup but it's pretty custom for bait fis...

does anyone have a recommendation for installing a rod holder? a bit scared to drill a hole into the yak

the snowboard jacket is really light and not really bulky. its wind resistant and water proof and have these underarm zippers that i can open to let air in. ill just give it a shot and if it works great. if it doesnt than well, ill get something else i think ill try tomorrow from elwood boat ramp in...

yup perfect sense. i thought that if i kept it unplugged, then it will sink. but it seems that it does the opposite

right got the kayak today, was very interesting to have a big yak on a small car. so when i was having a look, there were total 6 holes 2 on the back, another 2 on where the seat is and 2 at the front. the ones under the seat have these plastic fill in things so im assuming i also need to get stoppe...

wow thanks guys for all the reply. clothing should be fine as i have clothes that i used for snowboarding. i think ill first try going to brighton pier and have a bit of a paddle, get wet a bit and see if its enough clothing and also try reentering. ill probably hold of fishing for a bit until i see...

at what condition would it be considered dangerous for a newbie to head out? im sure its rather subjective and vary depending on the person but some rough ideas