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03-29-2010, 07:45 PM | #1 |
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First Surf Launch!
I launched at La Jolla today( my first) with my week old Hobie Pro Angler Great fun! I paddled out to the edge of the kelp beds past Alligator Point. The water was beautiful and lots of bait fish swimming around. I saw barracuda, mackerel, dolphin and what looked to be some kind of perch. Maybe some are wondering why I'm so excited. I've never been a fisherman and just seeing the fish made my day. I'll be disappointed if I don't get a WSB my next trip. Coming back in was fun also.
I talked to several Yakers while I was out there and everyone was very friendly and willing to give advise. Thanks allot |
03-29-2010, 07:57 PM | #2 |
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You've had your taste. Soon you will be hooked. There is no cure.
Welcome to our little family. Bob |
03-29-2010, 09:00 PM | #3 |
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I'm right behind ya' with my new Pro Angler too.
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03-29-2010, 10:23 PM | #4 |
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Congrats toby - I'd be excited too. I have a feeling going out there just to look at stuff is an adventure in itself. Did you spill it going out or coming back in?
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03-30-2010, 10:58 AM | #5 | |
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I didn't spill it but I did take two or three over the bow. Didn't seem to be a big deal. I had my peddles out and my rudder up so they wouldn't flip me. Tim |
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03-30-2010, 10:56 AM | #6 |
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03-30-2010, 10:55 AM | #7 | |
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I think I'm already hooked Bob. I have another kayak, a folding kayak called a Folbot. It has an aluminum tube frame which wouldn't be real sturdy launching through the surf. Its allot of fun though. The Hobie is going to be much better for fishing. Tim |
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03-29-2010, 10:39 PM | #8 |
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Congrats on the Launch, I can't wait till I can do this. Come on Arm, get better faster.
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03-29-2010, 10:53 PM | #9 |
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Glad you had a good time out there and pulled off your first launch and landing.....now buy yourself some heavier gear and get ready for some WSB and YT
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03-30-2010, 10:38 AM | #10 |
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keep trying
no fish in lj
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03-30-2010, 10:42 AM | #11 |
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We all agree to that. We just love to paddle around and have a beer.http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/i...es/biggrin.gif
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03-30-2010, 11:00 AM | #12 |
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