First Time... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SeaDog · 12-15-2008, 09:15 AM

Yesterday, I joined the ranks of kayak fishermen for the first time. I rented a Tarpon 140 from Andy at OEX and toured HH. The view was amazing down by the bridge; the whole San Gabriel range seemed close enough to touch. I didn't catch anything which is probably why I was looking at the mountains, but it was a great time. I really liked the seat in the T140, I was totally comfortable and couldn't believe how fast the day went.

dorf · 12-15-2008, 12:24 PM

Welcome.

THE DARKHORSE · 12-15-2008, 02:38 PM

I was totally comfortable and couldn't believe how fast the day went.[/quote]

Welcome to the addiction, wait until you buy a nice pair a breathable waders (Hodgman Wadelight) and see a few schools of foaming Yellowtail without a soul in sight... the day will fly by in seconds... and as soon as you get to sleep the alarm will go off at 4:30 a.m., again.

Iceman · 12-15-2008, 03:04 PM

Some call me the "Instigator", some the "Enabler"

See ya next time around SeaDog!

THE DARKHORSE · 12-15-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Some call me the "Instigator", some the "Enabler"

See ya next time around SeaDog!

First the "gateway" sensation of the paddle overcomes you, next thing you know you're straight shooting the Mirage Drive pedal

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SeaDog · 12-16-2008, 09:54 AM

So much to look forward to!! Now I just got to figure out how to get rid of this job thing that keeps getting in the way... Any suggestions?!!

I guess I'll just have to wake up early...

12-15-2008, 09:15 AM	#1
SeaDog Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 47	First Time... Yesterday, I joined the ranks of kayak fishermen for the first time. I rented a Tarpon 140 from Andy at OEX and toured HH. The view was amazing down by the bridge; the whole San Gabriel range seemed close enough to touch. I didn't catch anything which is probably why I was looking at the mountains, but it was a great time. I really liked the seat in the T140, I was totally comfortable and couldn't believe how fast the day went.

12-15-2008, 12:24 PM	#2
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	Welcome. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

12-15-2008, 02:38 PM	#3
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	I was totally comfortable and couldn't believe how fast the day went.[/quote] Welcome to the addiction, wait until you buy a nice pair a breathable waders (Hodgman Wadelight) and see a few schools of foaming Yellowtail without a soul in sight... the day will fly by in seconds... and as soon as you get to sleep the alarm will go off at 4:30 a.m., again. __________________ Last edited by THE DARKHORSE; 12-16-2008 at 10:00 AM.

12-15-2008, 03:04 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Some call me the "Instigator", some the "Enabler" See ya next time around SeaDog! __________________

12-16-2008, 09:54 AM	#6
SeaDog Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 47	So much to look forward to!! Now I just got to figure out how to get rid of this job thing that keeps getting in the way... Any suggestions?!! I guess I'll just have to wake up early...