The Solo's are coming. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

makobob · 10-06-2017, 12:31 PM

On the 9th of October our solos are due to arrive at OEX Mission Bay. After a long wait mine arrives.

As I understand it there is only one not pre-paid. So if you are on the fence, you might want to grab it up. If not there should be 5 more shipping soon. Tight Lines. BTW the Boonedox landing gear have been Baja tested and they PASSED. Make sure you get the wheeleze tire model for the Solo.

kayakfisherman · 10-06-2017, 12:38 PM

Bob, can't wait to hear more about your experiences with the Solo. By the way, I checked out Mako-Ville, very cool, can't wait to see which Baja pic you're going to put up on the top of the front page!

SDROB · 10-06-2017, 12:59 PM

Im ready. You said were gonna fish the islands. Im a hold you to it Homeboy!

Baja_Traveler · 10-06-2017, 01:21 PM

I took my Solo out last Saturday to fish Zuniga jetty and launched from the beach next to the closed Shelter Island ramp. Pulling it across the parking lot, down the sand and into the water was super easy.

Pulling it back up the steep sand, over the sandstone berm and back to the truck was much more difficult, but after stopping several times to catch my breath wasn't much harder than pulling on a PA14 I guess.

The sand tires and the new struts worked flawlessly.

Now the only outstanding issue I have is when returning back to the beach, getting the wheels down and in place is a serious struggle doing it alone. I have an engineering solution in my mind - just have to obtain the materials and put it together for test...

Met CON KSO out there with his fly rod, but it was tough fishing on opening day of lobster season...

Mahigeer · 10-06-2017, 04:58 PM

I thought you already had one.

Baja_Traveler · 10-06-2017, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I thought you already had one.

One of the benefits of a well planned retirement - He's got the bucks to buy two...

makobob · 10-06-2017, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I thought you already had one.

One for Baja and one for California, then for special trips like Mag Bay I could take both so a friend could have the use of one. Tight Lines amigos.

Kai, pay the house off early, save for retirement and LIVE life. Or better yet hit the lottery? LOVE the life you live or, LIVE the life you LOVE.

makobob · 10-06-2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kayakfisherman

Bob, can't wait to hear more about your experiences with the Solo. By the way, I checked out Mako-Ville, very cool, can't wait to see which Baja pic you're going to put up on the top of the front page!

Trying to figure out how to change to one of my pictures. Soon I hope.

SDROB, You mean after all these years YOU are going to FISH with me? About time amigo.

10-06-2017, 12:31 PM	#1
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	The Solo's are coming. On the 9th of October our solos are due to arrive at OEX Mission Bay. After a long wait mine arrives. As I understand it there is only one not pre-paid. So if you are on the fence, you might want to grab it up. If not there should be 5 more shipping soon. Tight Lines. BTW the Boonedox landing gear have been Baja tested and they PASSED. Make sure you get the wheeleze tire model for the Solo. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

10-06-2017, 12:59 PM	#3
SDROB Malibu Stealth 12 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hollywood, San Diego, Gonzaga Bay Posts: 512	Im ready. You said were gonna fish the islands. Im a hold you to it Homeboy! __________________ She will keep you warm in the winter and give you shade in the summer (Rossman) I'm telling ya, you have to keep these suckers on a game clip until just before you drop them in the frying pan.(Rossman)

10-06-2017, 12:38 PM	#2
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Bob, can't wait to hear more about your experiences with the Solo. By the way, I checked out Mako-Ville, very cool, can't wait to see which Baja pic you're going to put up on the top of the front page!

10-06-2017, 01:21 PM	#4
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	I took my Solo out last Saturday to fish Zuniga jetty and launched from the beach next to the closed Shelter Island ramp. Pulling it across the parking lot, down the sand and into the water was super easy. Pulling it back up the steep sand, over the sandstone berm and back to the truck was much more difficult, but after stopping several times to catch my breath wasn't much harder than pulling on a PA14 I guess. The sand tires and the new struts worked flawlessly. Now the only outstanding issue I have is when returning back to the beach, getting the wheels down and in place is a serious struggle doing it alone. I have an engineering solution in my mind - just have to obtain the materials and put it together for test... Met CON KSO out there with his fly rod, but it was tough fishing on opening day of lobster season...

10-06-2017, 04:58 PM	#5
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	I thought you already had one.