Hey guys! New around here, so wanted to introduce myself. Have been reading all of your posts since January when I first started looking into a Kayak. Well today was the day! Wanted a "beginner kayak" to get used to it, so picked up the Field & Stream 12' on sale. All of the reviews were great for a guy my size, with only one common problem: needing to upgrade the seat.
About me and where I fish:
Been a fisherman for a long time, and at 27 now have a semi-decent resume. Dad was a marine, so after being born in NJ, have spearfished/fished in Japan and Hawaii, and went to high school and college in NC, with some great fishing on the coast. Met my girlfriend, and live in Northern VA outside of DC now, but her family has a beach house way down south in Stone Harbor we get to every other weekend in summer.
Sorry for the long post, but look forward to more tips from you guys. Will definitely be active in posting my success (now that I am off the hit or miss Avalon jetty) and share my catches from my kayak. I will typically fish between Ocean City south to Wildwood, so if anyone is in area let me know!
Also picked up my girlfriend a used Ocean Kayak 10' for $250, so we will be on this adventure together.
Look forward to talking with you guys and hopefully fishing with you someday!
