NPH 11-07-10 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

roby · 11-08-2010, 09:21 PM

I recently bought a 2011 Hobie Revolution. I got the kayak rigged for fishing and was anxious to take it out. I hit up NPH and wanted to make sure the fish finder, mirage drive, and rudder were all working. There was a lot of water movement with the incoming tide. I got to the harbor at 6am and fished until 12:45. I ended up with 5 spotties, 4 sandies, 2 lizard fish, and 1 sargo. I have never seen the water level so high in NPH. In the middle of the channel was about 28-30 feet of water at one point. The rocks near the coast guard were almost completely submerged as well.

A highlight of my fishing day was meeting a kayak angler named Gary out on the water that was full of information and advice. Advice to newbies fishing NPH: wave hi and say hello to people. Everyone is out to have a good time and enjoy the water. Have fun and catch (and release) fish. Don't take it too serious.

Aside: This kayak was my second Revolution in the last two months. I bought a "used" kayak from a Play It Again Sports. A month after I bought the kayak, I was informed it was stolen. I ended up returning the kayak for a full refund and got a great deal on a 2011 model.

Jzo · 11-09-2010, 01:08 AM

Thx for the report, great pics and congrats on the ride.

-scallywag- · 11-09-2010, 08:04 AM

Nice report, and congrats on the new ride!

The new Hobie "olive" color looks sweat, and I bet it's much cooler in the sun.

dfroggy54 · 11-09-2010, 08:07 AM

congrats on the new boat! welcome!

ful-rac · 11-09-2010, 09:42 AM

That's a nice sargo!!!! Damn I love those things~! Thanks for the report

wiseguy · 11-09-2010, 10:57 AM

Very nice report bro! Congratz on the new ride.

ggman · 11-11-2010, 08:55 AM

Hey Roby I was the one you talked to at NPH and you asked me if i posted on any message boards well this is the first time. I have been fishing NPH for the last 6 years in my Hobie almost every weekend both days. If anyone comes up to me like you did I am always willing to give up my best baits and spots. There are plenty of fish in NPH AS LONG AS WE PRACTICE CATCH AND RELEASE.

roby · 11-11-2010, 08:24 PM

ggman, thanks again for all the tips/stories. I'm actually installing the turbo fins and sailing rudder on my Revolution tonight. I also plan to put some braid on three of my "harbor/bass" reels this week...take care.

THE DARKHORSE · 11-11-2010, 08:47 PM

I like the Sargo shot.

11-08-2010, 09:21 PM	#1
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	NPH 11-07-10 I recently bought a 2011 Hobie Revolution. I got the kayak rigged for fishing and was anxious to take it out. I hit up NPH and wanted to make sure the fish finder, mirage drive, and rudder were all working. There was a lot of water movement with the incoming tide. I got to the harbor at 6am and fished until 12:45. I ended up with 5 spotties, 4 sandies, 2 lizard fish, and 1 sargo. I have never seen the water level so high in NPH. In the middle of the channel was about 28-30 feet of water at one point. The rocks near the coast guard were almost completely submerged as well. A highlight of my fishing day was meeting a kayak angler named Gary out on the water that was full of information and advice. Advice to newbies fishing NPH: wave hi and say hello to people. Everyone is out to have a good time and enjoy the water. Have fun and catch (and release) fish. Don't take it too serious. Aside: This kayak was my second Revolution in the last two months. I bought a "used" kayak from a Play It Again Sports. A month after I bought the kayak, I was informed it was stolen. I ended up returning the kayak for a full refund and got a great deal on a 2011 model. Last edited by roby; 11-09-2010 at 12:40 PM.

11-09-2010, 01:08 AM	#2
Jzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 344	Thx for the report, great pics and congrats on the ride. Last edited by Jzo; 11-09-2010 at 07:17 AM.

11-09-2010, 08:07 AM	#4
dfroggy54 Rolly Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 245	congrats on the new boat! welcome! __________________ I Fish. I catch. I Eat.

11-11-2010, 08:55 AM	#7
ggman Junior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: huntinton beach califorina Posts: 1	NPH Hey Roby I was the one you talked to at NPH and you asked me if i posted on any message boards well this is the first time. I have been fishing NPH for the last 6 years in my Hobie almost every weekend both days. If anyone comes up to me like you did I am always willing to give up my best baits and spots. There are plenty of fish in NPH AS LONG AS WE PRACTICE CATCH AND RELEASE.

11-11-2010, 08:47 PM	#9
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Nice photos. I like the Sargo shot. __________________

11-09-2010, 08:04 AM	#3
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	Nice report, and congrats on the new ride! The new Hobie "olive" color looks sweat, and I bet it's much cooler in the sun.

11-09-2010, 09:42 AM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	That's a nice sargo!!!! Damn I love those things~! Thanks for the report

11-09-2010, 10:57 AM	#6
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	Very nice report bro! Congratz on the new ride.

11-11-2010, 08:24 PM	#8
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	ggman, thanks again for all the tips/stories. I'm actually installing the turbo fins and sailing rudder on my Revolution tonight. I also plan to put some braid on three of my "harbor/bass" reels this week...take care.

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