This....

Nice fish!

nice way to break in your kayak with a salmon. Bright one at that too

Congrats on a nice fish on your new kayak!    That passport looks like fun!

Nicely done

Nice job man! Do you live in the area?

I live in Benicia and have been out for salmon this year I don't know how many times.... not even a nibble lol

Way to go!

That is an impressive first time. What’s next, WSB, halibut, sturgeon, BFT, other?

Fishing has been so slow from the shore this year, and two bad years of salmon as well.  I think that was a blessing in disguise actually.  It was the motivation I needed to take the leap from shore into the yak.  I am a pretty decent fisherman from shore, so a lot of that knowledge transfers over.  I know what salmon like, so not hard to figure out a set up trolling.  Inside the Carquinez I can use two rods, so doubling my chances right there made sense to take advantage of that.  I am very happy with the Hobie Passport.  Very light and easy to get around. Very stable... and I am somewhat of a minimalist, hence the yak.  I also like the quiet stealthy nature of the yak.  No motor... and no exhaust fumes. I was really surprised how efficient the pedal drive actually is.  I think it is less effort to go travel a mile on flat water than it would be walking.  I don't even have the turbo fins... so not sure I will need them unless I spend a lot of time in the ocean.... out the gate etc.  The exercise is good as well.  Very relaxing and nice being out there. 

Looking forward to doing some crabbing here soon.  I have some ideas on that I am excited to experiment with as well.