First year with a Yak Section

[toddonbi]

Rol-
How are ya' brother! Good to hear from you. I guess we're the only two who Yak on this board eh-lol. I just sent Dave an e-mail the other day trying to find out what dates would work for you guys....hopefully we won't have huge seas this year Hope the holidays were good for you, I quit smoking on Turkey day so it was hit or miss throughout the holidays for me-lol....only went bonkers a few times.
Let me know ballpark dates that would work for you and Dave when you get a chance and I'll talk to you soon.

Todd

[Kevin M]

I know there's more than 3 guys yakkin on this site.

Kevin

[nightfighter]

Kevin,
I got a T140 this past year through DonM, and got into a number of areas I couldn't access from shore. Loved it. Nice site you guys put together. I see you just got it up and running in December '06?

Additions to the gear list for this year include a gel seat, a rudder, and boga grip...

[Hobie Wan]

Todd:

Besides the smoking part, sounds like you are doing well. Great to hear from you. With regards to this fall...

My wife is pregnant and we are expecting at the end of June. I'm still working on her to get the okay. I don't want to push it considering we'll have an infant screaming his/her head off. But there is a possibility she may get her sister to stay with her. If that's the case, I'm in. Just need to make sure it's cool with her. I'll keep you posted. If I have any say, my buddy Kevin (who posted in this thread) will be joining us too.

By the way, stop in and say hello at our new site. It'll be a good way for you and I to keep in touch.

Nightfighter...Kev and I do a lot of fishing in those parts. Keep in touch.

HW

[Kevin M]

Todd: I look forward to meeting and fishing with you, I've heard nothing but good things.

Nightfighter: Thanks for the nice words. Yes, the site is brand new and will only get better as we add more and more information. Please stay in touch so we can get together this season.

Kevin

[toddonbi]

Rol-I hear ya.' We could always pen the ladies up and go fishing That would go over sooo well-lol.

Kevin M- come on out whenever you can and we'll hit the water for some fish just give me a ring.

I'm just waiting a a few more calls and then I should have the dates posted for the tourney...I'd say Monday at the latest.

[Thermoklein]

Hi fellas -

I'm a noob in a few ways. New to this site, and new to 'yakkin. I bought the Hobie SUV last November and had to hang it up in the garage for the year the same day, but I plan to be out on teh saltwater by June.

But I'm not a noob when it comes to stripers. I grew up surf and rock-casting Narreagansett, Jamestown, Point Judith and the breachways though I haven't fished RI much since about 1980. I'm back, though, and ready to learn everything I can about kayak fishing.

Can anyone point me to a good single source that will tell me:
* How to set up a new 'yak with lights, depthfinder, etc.
* What tackle works best
* How to handle a fish from a 'yak

...and so forth. I really need to get with some experienced dudes and spend a couple of hours shooting the ship, so to speak.