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Old 08-04-2015, 08:40 PM   #1
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3rd times the charm

I launched at 5:30, in the dark, at LaJolla on Aug. 3rd. As usual, I unleashed my paddle as a launched so as not create a hazard in the vent of a flip. I get out a little wet, but intact. I do not, however, put my leash back on my paddle.

Anywhoo....I meet up with SDfishin..Alex right after launching. And since he is the veteran, and one hell of a nice guy, he lets the new guy tag along with him.
Make a few spanish macs at the kelp line and begin to cover some distance in search of some fish.
At 10:30 the sun burns thru the clouds, and my reel starts, "ZZZ....ZZZZZZZZZZZZ!" And just like that I am fish on. Forgot my gaff, so I have to thank Alex for the gaff.

In the middle of the short fight with the fish, I was so stoked about the fish and the post-gaff elation of having actually caught a yellow that didn't notice that I lost my Hobie paddle over the side of my PA14. Bummer!

This made for poor control during my landing, and I got dumped. I saw that one coming, and stowed my gear beforehand. Only lost my Oakley polarized glasses that I was wearing.

This was my first yellowtail off the yak, and I consider it a small price to pay to the sea for the chance to have caught this beauty.

Thanks again, Alex. When you can, can you forward me the on-the-water pic, please.

And If anyone comes across a Hobie paddle, it might be mine!

Tight lines,
James
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Old 08-04-2015, 08:44 PM   #2
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Congrats on your first !

The yaker community seems to be one tight-knit helpful group!

WTG!

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Old 08-04-2015, 09:09 PM   #3
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Congrats on your first. It will be the one you remember best and will taste the sweetest.
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Old 08-04-2015, 09:12 PM   #4
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Old 08-04-2015, 09:22 PM   #5
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Congratulations! Don't the paddles float?
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Old 08-04-2015, 10:33 PM   #6
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I had a pa for years and never touched the paddle. It's a crutch. Use the mirage drive. Nice fish.
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Old 08-04-2015, 10:54 PM   #7
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Haha I was there heading out that day. That's my blue hobie in the back ground . Congrats btw!
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Old 08-05-2015, 08:14 AM   #8
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I had a pa for years and never touched the paddle. It's a crutch. Use the mirage drive. Nice fish.
That being said, one should never be on a Hobie mirage drive kayak without a complete paddle. The mirage drive is pretty reliable, but they do fail
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Old 08-05-2015, 08:19 AM   #9
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Congrats on the nice tail!
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Old 08-05-2015, 08:29 AM   #10
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Old 08-05-2015, 08:30 AM   #11
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wow, James

What a great story. Congrats on your first fish!! I'm
sure that memory will be with for a long time.

Glad you hooked up with Alex, a true gentleman.
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Old 08-05-2015, 12:55 PM   #12
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great story. sorry about the equipment, im sure not the last thing you'll lose.
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Old 08-05-2015, 02:52 PM   #13
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Nice yellow! Alex is the man! Fun dude to fish with for sure!
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Old 08-05-2015, 04:20 PM   #14
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Wait Hobies have paddles?
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Old 08-05-2015, 04:28 PM   #15
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Do what you have to do .

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That being said, one should never be on a Hobie mirage drive kayak without a complete paddle. The mirage drive is pretty reliable, but they do fail
Replace it with a good paddle . Worse case senerio on a pa is the mirage drive fails . And then your putting your money on a stock hobie paddle to get you home . . It will let you down . Congrats on fish .
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Old 08-06-2015, 06:56 PM   #16
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Hey buddy congrats again on the fish was nice fishing with you..if you could pm me your number so I could send you the pics
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