New Toy Testing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 05-28-2011, 05:35 PM

I got an early Father's Day gift from my wife and I had to try it out.

I tried going with that wet mount design that I have seen others use and honestly did not like the results so I get to tinker with it some more. Otherwise the GPS was dead on and I loved the graphics.

Paddled over toward North Island and realized there was little to no tide movement at all. The wind created enough movement for it to be somewhat fun. Landed this one about 30 minutes into my trip.

This one came on the next drop

Both Halis were between 13 to 16 inches. After that the bite was no where to be found until about 12:00 LordMatt and his cousin offered to pick up some dines that I would pay them for. So I took a couple of small scoops from them and happily paid them.
Then the lizard fest began, needless to say those are not swimming anymore, they became lobster food, or whatever chooses to eat them.

I landed a nice Sandy that went 15" and due using the Stinger hook on the large dines this fish took the hook into its belly so I brought that one home. Didn't really want to but why not.

Then this guy came to play

The wind was really rough out there today and the boaters weren't much nicer either. I felt like I was constantly having to fend off wakes. No worries it's good practice for La Jolla.

All in all it was a fair day fishing, I got bit by the targeted fish, Halibut, but they didn't want to play much after those two. 2 short Halis, 2 Bass, about 5 Lizards, and got to test out a new Fish Finder/GPS.

Thanks for reading.

flydigital · 05-28-2011, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the report... sounds like fun and a very cool gift!

wade · 05-28-2011, 05:42 PM

Nice Jimmy!!!!! thanks for sharin..i have the hds and my ducer is just gooped. I have been side by side to other boats with their hds in the water, wet mount, ect ect and if its done right, there is little to no difference from the good powerful units...

give em' a double dose of butta!!!!!!!!!!

Jimmyz123 · 05-28-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wade

Nice Jimmy!!!!! thanks for sharin..i have the hds and my ducer is just gooped. I have been side by side to other boats with their hds in the water, wet mount, ect ect and if its done right, there is little to no difference from the good powerful units...

give em' a double dose of butta!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Wade, I like the gooped to the hull method myself so I think I am going to remount the ducer that way. That just means I have to test it out again after doing so.

I also noticed this thing sucks more power than my old FF did.

mtnbykr2 · 05-28-2011, 08:08 PM

uh oh Jimmy looks like your gonna be the lead man now, cograts on the new meter

Jimmyz123 · 05-28-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

uh oh Jimmy looks like your gonna be the lead man now, cograts on the new meter

Thanks man, but I have a long way to go before I'll be the lead man.

05-28-2011, 05:35 PM	#1
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	New Toy Testing I got an early Father's Day gift from my wife and I had to try it out. I tried going with that wet mount design that I have seen others use and honestly did not like the results so I get to tinker with it some more. Otherwise the GPS was dead on and I loved the graphics. Paddled over toward North Island and realized there was little to no tide movement at all. The wind created enough movement for it to be somewhat fun. Landed this one about 30 minutes into my trip. This one came on the next drop Both Halis were between 13 to 16 inches. After that the bite was no where to be found until about 12:00 LordMatt and his cousin offered to pick up some dines that I would pay them for. So I took a couple of small scoops from them and happily paid them. Then the lizard fest began, needless to say those are not swimming anymore, they became lobster food, or whatever chooses to eat them. I landed a nice Sandy that went 15" and due using the Stinger hook on the large dines this fish took the hook into its belly so I brought that one home. Didn't really want to but why not. Then this guy came to play The wind was really rough out there today and the boaters weren't much nicer either. I felt like I was constantly having to fend off wakes. No worries it's good practice for La Jolla. All in all it was a fair day fishing, I got bit by the targeted fish, Halibut, but they didn't want to play much after those two. 2 short Halis, 2 Bass, about 5 Lizards, and got to test out a new Fish Finder/GPS. Thanks for reading. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

05-28-2011, 05:42 PM	#3
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	Nice Jimmy!!!!! thanks for sharin..i have the hds and my ducer is just gooped. I have been side by side to other boats with their hds in the water, wet mount, ect ect and if its done right, there is little to no difference from the good powerful units... give em' a double dose of butta!!!!!!!!!! __________________

05-28-2011, 05:42 PM	#2
flydigital Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 192	Thanks for the report... sounds like fun and a very cool gift!

05-28-2011, 08:08 PM	#5
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	uh oh Jimmy looks like your gonna be the lead man now, cograts on the new meter