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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports 12-19-2015, 05:26 AM

Replies: 13 Short Dana Pt report, 12-18-15 Views: 6,504 Posted By Montesdad I have that happen to me on occasion at Dana... I have that happen to me on occasion at Dana Point - A whole great big ocean to fish, one or two other kayakers show up later in my area and they want to fish right on top of me, and I got to my...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 06-02-2015, 10:18 AM

Replies: 3 Caveat Vendor Views: 2,131 Posted By Montesdad Caveat Vendor Let the seller beware - I have a Hobie PA 12 for sale over in the classifieds along with all the accessories for a good price - it's also on Craigslist. Was contacted by a buyer who was going...

Forum: Buy, Sell, or Trade Kayak Fishing Gear 06-01-2015, 02:13 PM

Replies: 1 Hobie Pro Angler 12 Views: 2,758 Posted By Montesdad Still have the Yak in my garage, all PM's and... Still have the Yak in my garage, all PM's and emails replied to - Lots of interest - - - This is a nice setup, bait tank, wheels, fish finder - save yourself a bundle over new, come get it, put...

Forum: Buy, Sell, or Trade Kayak Fishing Gear 05-25-2015, 04:16 PM

Replies: 1 Hobie Pro Angler 12 Views: 2,758 Posted By Montesdad Hobie Pro Angler 12 Just in time for the summer fishing season - $ SOLD 2012 Hobie Pro Angler kayak for sale with wheels, Hobie Bait tank (new West Marine switch installed) battery and charger, paddle, mirage peddles,...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 05-22-2015, 05:12 AM

Replies: 20 Hobie PA 12 Minn Kota motor build Views: 8,465 Posted By Montesdad I remember seeing a picture of your motor before... I remember seeing a picture of your motor before starting - gave me some ideas on my project. I wanted an internal battery - just too many times out on the ocean on a bad in my revo, surf...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 05-20-2015, 05:18 AM

Replies: 20 Hobie PA 12 Minn Kota motor build Views: 8,465 Posted By Montesdad I had one of those little screws break off when... I had one of those little screws break off when it seized up on me - I had to move one of the small stainless units to that spot where my two wires are attached and trashed the other as I couldn't...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 05-19-2015, 07:24 PM

Replies: 20 Hobie PA 12 Minn Kota motor build Views: 8,465 Posted By Montesdad Not certain that will happen as I also put a... Not certain that will happen as I also put a screw and nylon washer on the forward part of the cassette right at the hull line and it's a snug fit - when the motor is pushing forward, the stainless...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 05-19-2015, 01:21 PM

Replies: 20 Hobie PA 12 Minn Kota motor build Views: 8,465 Posted By Montesdad I went over to an auto parts store and picked up... I went over to an auto parts store and picked up a cheapie set of jumper cables with size 8 wiring for my internal wires from the circuit breaker to the battery. Replaced the big clamps with some...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 05-19-2015, 01:12 PM

Replies: 20 Hobie PA 12 Minn Kota motor build Views: 8,465 Posted By Montesdad A little something I added to keep the prop in... A little something I added to keep the prop in line with the bottom of the hull as it angles back slightly when under load - ...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 05-19-2015, 01:08 PM

Replies: 20 Hobie PA 12 Minn Kota motor build Views: 8,465 Posted By Montesdad I didn't want to run the power cables directly... I didn't want to run the power cables directly thru to the battery - so I picked up a black cutting board at Bed Bath and Beyond which had a very convenient hole in just the right place. Cut a piece...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 05-19-2015, 12:58 PM

Replies: 20 Hobie PA 12 Minn Kota motor build Views: 8,465 Posted By Montesdad Now for the electronics - I cut the wires down... Now for the electronics - I cut the wires down the same amount of the post removal, put fresh connections on them and rewired so there wouldn't be so much left over. Drilled a fresh hole for the top...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 05-19-2015, 12:53 PM

Replies: 20 Hobie PA 12 Minn Kota motor build Views: 8,465 Posted By Montesdad So, now we shorten the post so it sits lower to... So, now we shorten the post so it sits lower to the water and is out of the way for fishing - after eyeballing and doing this cutting, I would have left the post about two inches longer but, it still...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 05-19-2015, 12:49 PM

Replies: 20 Hobie PA 12 Minn Kota motor build Views: 8,465 Posted By Montesdad Ok - we have a problem here. Getting the thing... Ok - we have a problem here. Getting the thing in and out is going to be an issue. It won't maneuver properly with the seat in place - this is going to be a pain. ...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 05-19-2015, 12:45 PM

Replies: 20 Hobie PA 12 Minn Kota motor build Views: 8,465 Posted By Montesdad Checking the preliminary fit - ... Checking the preliminary fit - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/Southpaw1/Hobie%20Pro%20Angler%2012%20Motor%20Build/IMG_4333_zpshonnmbca.jpg ...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 05-19-2015, 12:40 PM

Replies: 20 Hobie PA 12 Minn Kota motor build Views: 8,465 Posted By Montesdad Hobie PA 12 Minn Kota motor build Thought I'd post some pics of my motor build for a Hobie PA 12 with a West Marine Minn Kota 40 motor. I used a standard Hobie plug, installed some aluminum plates for support and encountered some...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 03-23-2015, 07:42 AM

Replies: 25 Hobie PA - propulsion system Views: 14,134 Posted By Montesdad Hobie PA - propulsion system I remember seeing some Hobie PA's with external electric drives, both in the front and steered by a long flexible rod and a rear unit or two, not long ago at LJ. I've had to move over to a PA from...

Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports 11-09-2014, 04:46 AM

Replies: 23 Hali's return to OC Views: 6,673 Posted By Montesdad Well done Wayne - I was out the day after... Well done Wayne - I was out the day after in one of our other areas and scored but not nearly a big and hefty as yours. Ya gotta take what the ocean gives ya and you were given much. ...

Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion 09-09-2014, 01:41 PM

Replies: 14 Allbright knot or Spro swivel Views: 7,455 Posted By Montesdad I've been running my spectra (50# - 65#'s... I've been running my spectra (50# - 65#'s depending on the rig), a boat length of 30 and 40 pound Izor XXX topshot, then fluorocarbon leader - keep 17, 20 and 30 pound with me and usually run...

Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports 07-05-2014, 08:42 AM

Replies: 3 4th Views: 3,006 Posted By Montesdad Thanks for the report - it'll happen soon. Thanks for the report - it'll happen soon.

Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports 05-22-2014, 11:27 AM

Replies: 5 DP 5-17/18 Views: 3,195 Posted By Montesdad you can't catch em if your not fishing - good... you can't catch em if your not fishing - good going dave and thanks for the report

Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports 11-21-2013, 05:17 AM

Replies: 27 Dana Point - Wednesday 11/20 Views: 8,196 Posted By Montesdad Dana Point - Wednesday 11/20 On Wednesday, November 20, 2013, Neil Travisano had a good day kayak fishing out of Dana Point - - - ...

Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports 07-20-2013, 07:37 AM

Replies: 17 DP Thresher Views: 5,630 Posted By Montesdad GreaT job Wayne, I shoulda gone fishing... GreaT job Wayne, I shoulda gone fishing with you guys

Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports 02-02-2013, 06:08 AM

Replies: 20 Dana Pt. Views: 7,878 Posted By Montesdad It would be best to check with Tim Boyer, owner... It would be best to check with Tim Boyer, owner of Dana Point Jet Ski before parking and/or launching at his facility. As JB stated, there is no public dock or parking there. The boat yard next...

Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports 07-04-2012, 06:14 AM

Replies: 64 THANKS BWE ADMINS Views: 23,719 Posted By Montesdad Thank you Mods - appreciate your contribution to... Thank you Mods - appreciate your contribution to the site and our sport.

Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports 07-02-2012, 01:53 PM

Replies: 18 Monster Yellow Saturday Views: 5,328 Posted By Montesdad Congrats and well done - I had a day somewhat... Congrats and well done - I had a day somewhat like that last December, two bait, two fish - total fishing time was about 2 minutes. The rest of the time I was getting worked over. Thank you for...

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