Irvine Lake 2/18/2008 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

LocoKayako · 02-20-2008, 07:07 PM

Well I had debated going to LJ on monday, but I had promised my nephew I would take him out on his new kayak.
In preparation for the March tournament, I took my nephew to Irvine Lake. My nehphew, Matt, is only 6 years old and he got a Mini X for his birthday and has been dying to get out on the water.
Here he is ready to go.

So I told him on the way to the lake, you have to get used to your kayak. If we're lucky enough to catch a fish, then great. Then before I know it, he's paddling away.

I was surprised at how well he did. We paddled almost the whole perimeter of the lake. We only stoppped once as we tied up together and had PB&J sandwiches.
We trolled little rapalas in firetiger and gold 'n yellow from 5 feet of water to 40 feet of water at different speeds for nada the whole trip. Here is Matty trolling for trout.
http://www.youtube.com/user/locokayako
Anyways, Matt is asking me when we're going again and if we could go and get some halibut, butwe might just hit up LJ in 2 weeks. Can you guys tell the WSB to stay and play until then.
gabe

wavster · 02-20-2008, 08:42 PM

Your nephew will remember that day for the rest of his life. You did the right
thing...

...there's only one 1st time.

lamb · 02-20-2008, 08:45 PM

Awesome Gabe!

Matt is a natural, you can tell how he paddles.

norrinradd12 · 02-20-2008, 09:47 PM

your nephew paddles better than i do!!!!!!!! way to go uncle!

Tman · 02-21-2008, 10:11 AM

Well, if ya don't have one of your own, borrow...lol

Way to go Gabe. Can't wait til we get the boys fishing together again, this time on their own yaks.

cabojohn · 02-21-2008, 12:33 PM

Right on Gabe!!!
This is the kinda report I like.

I hope you bring your nephew Matt to the PN tourney at Irvine Lake.
I know there are fish in Irvine Lake...they do a great job stocking, its just getting lucky to be at the right place at the right time with bait in the water.

Good kayak for Matt.
I see he gets to carry your beer / bait?

Holy Mackerel · 02-21-2008, 12:41 PM

Gabe, keep up the good work with your nephew, he looks like a natural, watch out WCW 2025!

chris

Iceman · 02-21-2008, 12:52 PM

Clay and Matt, Team Mini X.......very cool Gabe

LocoKayako · 02-21-2008, 07:14 PM

Thnks guys.

Matt and I are planning on entering the Irvine Lake kayak tournament.

He really enjoyed it and he'll be coming on more and more trips with me.

gabe

02-20-2008, 07:07 PM	#1
LocoKayako Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 91	Irvine Lake 2/18/2008 Well I had debated going to LJ on monday, but I had promised my nephew I would take him out on his new kayak. In preparation for the March tournament, I took my nephew to Irvine Lake. My nehphew, Matt, is only 6 years old and he got a Mini X for his birthday and has been dying to get out on the water. Here he is ready to go. So I told him on the way to the lake, you have to get used to your kayak. If we're lucky enough to catch a fish, then great. Then before I know it, he's paddling away. I was surprised at how well he did. We paddled almost the whole perimeter of the lake. We only stoppped once as we tied up together and had PB&J sandwiches. We trolled little rapalas in firetiger and gold 'n yellow from 5 feet of water to 40 feet of water at different speeds for nada the whole trip. Here is Matty trolling for trout. http://www.youtube.com/user/locokayako Anyways, Matt is asking me when we're going again and if we could go and get some halibut, butwe might just hit up LJ in 2 weeks. Can you guys tell the WSB to stay and play until then. gabe __________________

02-20-2008, 08:45 PM	#3
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Awesome Gabe! Matt is a natural, you can tell how he paddles. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

02-21-2008, 10:11 AM	#5
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Well, if ya don't have one of your own, borrow...lol Way to go Gabe. Can't wait til we get the boys fishing together again, this time on their own yaks. __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

02-21-2008, 12:52 PM	#8
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Clay and Matt, Team Mini X.......very cool Gabe __________________

02-21-2008, 07:14 PM	#9
LocoKayako Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 91	Thnks guys. Matt and I are planning on entering the Irvine Lake kayak tournament. He really enjoyed it and he'll be coming on more and more trips with me. gabe __________________

02-20-2008, 08:42 PM	#2
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Your nephew will remember that day for the rest of his life. You did the right thing... ...there's only one 1st time.

02-20-2008, 09:47 PM	#4
norrinradd12 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: paradise hills Posts: 13	your nephew paddles better than i do!!!!!!!! way to go uncle!

02-21-2008, 12:33 PM	#6
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	Right on Gabe!!! This is the kinda report I like. I hope you bring your nephew Matt to the PN tourney at Irvine Lake. I know there are fish in Irvine Lake...they do a great job stocking, its just getting lucky to be at the right place at the right time with bait in the water. Good kayak for Matt. I see he gets to carry your beer / bait?

02-21-2008, 12:41 PM	#7
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Gabe, keep up the good work with your nephew, he looks like a natural, watch out WCW 2025! chris