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Hi,

I have fished for awhile now, but am new to kayak fishing. I am really looking to get involved in this. I have been surf/pier fishing in the so cal area for a few years. The last month I took out my float tube for lake fishing during the flat spells and caught a Giant Sea Bass and had a blast with it. So now I need to get the kayak and gear to get out there for real. I am hoping to get some info and ideas on this site to help me start as well as some other people who would like to go and fish from kayaks.. Thank you

Hello, "BlackSeaBass", welcome to the board, but going to start off and say that isn't the best handle to choose around here. I'm sure you know it's a protected species and held in high regard in all fishing forums. It's a sensitive subject area because we've all seen a number of accidental catches with subsequent mishandling for "photo opportunities". Nobody likes seeing the Gentle "King" Giant harmed.

It's exciting to accidentally catch one because you're hoping for something you can keep and eat, but the first thing that should come to mind as soon as you see it hooked to your line is "Oh crap! I hope I don't kill this thing! I gotta get the hook out with very minimal handling (if any) and make sure it swims away! If it's floating when I get the hook out I gotta stick around and help resuscitate it or call for help on the radio or nearby fisherman! I gotta make sure the frick'n seals don't have him for dinner!"

With all that being said, I will save you and the board from future drama and ridicule by changing your handle.... You can PM me with a new username that you would like so I can update it, or you can stick with "PinkSeaBass"