Cody, I just fished Haskells last night for the first time. I paddled out to the first kelp beds and got blown around so I made it a short trip. A little too windy. I too have bought a small kayak and have been fishing off of it. It was my 4th time out in it. I live in Carp but work in Goleta and I bring my boat once in a while, so let me know when you are thinking of going.