3rd times the charm - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

h-james · 08-04-2015, 08:40 PM

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

Geno Machino · 08-04-2015, 08:44 PM

Congrats on your first

!

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

WTG!

Geno

FISH11 · 08-04-2015, 09:09 PM

Congrats on your first. It will be the one you remember best and will taste the sweetest.

Matt_Magnone · 08-04-2015, 09:12 PM

Awesome dude!

Rav3n805 · 08-04-2015, 09:22 PM

Congratulations! Don't the paddles float?

Dannowar · 08-04-2015, 10:33 PM

I had a pa for years and never touched the paddle. It's a crutch. Use the mirage drive. Nice fish.

kayakfisherman · 08-05-2015, 08:30 AM

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.

DanaPT · 08-05-2015, 12:55 PM

great story. sorry about the equipment, im sure not the last thing you'll lose.

surfisher · 08-05-2015, 02:52 PM

Nice yellow! Alex is the man! Fun dude to fish with for sure!

captnblood34 · 08-05-2015, 04:20 PM

Wait Hobies have paddles?

08-04-2015, 08:40 PM	#1
h-james Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 51	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 Attached Images

08-04-2015, 09:09 PM	#3
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,629	Congrats on your first. It will be the one you remember best and will taste the sweetest. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

08-04-2015, 09:12 PM	#4
Matt_Magnone Junior Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Winchester, Ca Posts: 21	Awesome dude! __________________ Last Chance Bait and Tackle 3356 Wentworth Dr Hemet, CA 92545 (951) 658-7410

08-04-2015, 10:33 PM	#6
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	I had a pa for years and never touched the paddle. It's a crutch. Use the mirage drive. Nice fish. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

08-04-2015, 08:44 PM	#2
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 552	Congrats on your first ! The yaker community seems to be one tight-knit helpful group! WTG! Geno

08-04-2015, 09:22 PM	#5
Rav3n805 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 163	Congratulations! Don't the paddles float?

08-05-2015, 08:30 AM	#7
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	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.

08-05-2015, 12:55 PM	#8
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	great story. sorry about the equipment, im sure not the last thing you'll lose.

08-05-2015, 02:52 PM	#9
surfisher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 388	Nice yellow! Alex is the man! Fun dude to fish with for sure!

08-05-2015, 04:20 PM	#10
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	Wait Hobies have paddles?