|
Home | Forum | Online Store | Information | LJ Webcam | Gallery | Register | FAQ | Community | Calendar | Today's Posts | Search |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
08-04-2015, 09:40 PM | #1 |
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 |
08-04-2015, 09:44 PM | #2 |
"Relax"
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: O'side
Posts: 553
|
Congrats on your first !
The yaker community seems to be one tight-knit helpful group! WTG! Geno |
08-04-2015, 10:09 PM | #3 |
Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla
Posts: 2,643
|
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, 10:12 PM | #4 |
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, 10:22 PM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Carlsbad
Posts: 163
|
Congratulations! Don't the paddles float?
|
08-04-2015, 11:33 PM | #6 |
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 |
08-05-2015, 09:30 AM | #7 |
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, 01:55 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: South OC
Posts: 1,606
|
great story. sorry about the equipment, im sure not the last thing you'll lose.
|
08-05-2015, 03:52 PM | #9 |
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, 05:20 PM | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Otay
Posts: 704
|
Wait Hobies have paddles?
|
|
|