La Jolla Kayak Fishing 4-2-17

[John M]

To keep your arm from getting tired rest the grip of rod on your knee and "rail rod" the fish. Tip of rod will probably be in water but that does not matter.
You can put more pressure on the fish this way and land them faster.

[FISH11]

Originally Posted by John M

To keep your arm from getting tired rest the grip of rod on your knee and "rail rod" the fish. Tip of rod will probably be in water but that does not matter.
You can put more pressure on the fish this way and land them faster.

Definately, I was doing that later in the fight. I think it's on some of the video. Thanks for the tip. Too bad I couldn't get the shots of the tail up against the kayak with half of it out of the water. Those tails are quite impressive.

[Geno Machino]

[GTboosted]

Woah Mark, your new kayak has probably got more action in the few shorts months you own it than others do in years!

[FISH11]

Originally Posted by GTboosted

Woah Mark, your new kayak has probably got more action in the few shorts months you own it than others do in years!

Yeah Beto that's the X Factor I got from you. It seems to have some good fish JUJU! I love the super stability and it help me work out my arms that don't get that exercise when I use my Hobie Revo. Although this last Sunday they got a lot more work out then I was expecting. After getting towed out farther south and west then I intended, the extra approx. 3 additional miles of padding back on top of the arm tiring 40 minute fight with the Thresher, gave me a big arm work out. Thanks

[GTboosted]

Originally Posted by FISH11

Yeah Beto that's the X Factor I got from you. It seems to have some good fish JUJU! I love the super stability and it help me work out my arms that don't get that exercise when I use my Hobie Revo. Although this last Sunday they got a lot more work out then I was expecting. After getting towed out farther south and west then I intended, the extra approx. 3 additional miles of padding back on top of the arm tiring 40 minute fight with the Thresher, gave me a big arm work out. Thanks

I bet it was all worth it though! BTW I still have the other stealth and xfactor kayaks. Maybe you can give me the one with the JUJU back. My PA is not optimal for surf. Or do you want to get rid of the revo? hint hint

[FISH11]

Originally Posted by GTboosted

I bet it was all worth it though! BTW I still have the other stealth and xfactor kayaks. Maybe you can give me the one with the JUJU back. My PA is not optimal for surf. Or do you want to get rid of the revo? hint hint

Ha ha ha! I do like the X Factor better in the surf landing and the extra stability, but the Revo is good going out and a little faster. I was surprised when I first got the Revo that I could pedal the Kayak for 7 or more hours and not have dead legs. They each have their strength and that is the beauty I can switch around which one to use. If anyone is looking for a great kayak they should hit you up for either the X Factor or the Stealth. Although If I were you I would provably switch out the PA for the X Factor. The PA's are a beast to have to haul around, load up on top of a truck or car and as you said when it comes to surfing in, well, let just say it's an experience.