Sting of the WSB PA17T (pro angler 17t) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wiredantz · 05-14-2018, 01:50 PM

The Sting of the WSB PA17T

The window to go fishing has been plagued with terrible surf and wind from the four corners of the earth. The season is ripe to go White Sea Bass hunting... ocean water is warm and the fish are active.... The window to go kayak fishing has been short.... and viscious and plagued with high surf.

My schedule has been a bit hectic... due to spending alot more time with the kids... But i managed to get out for a bit Saturday night.

I unloaded my kayak from the trailer... i now use two kayak carts.... Just makes it easier to roll... to the car when im alone...just a big tougher to turn...

I head out into the open water in 3-5mph... the swell has calmed down alot this evening and i head out...

I believe i am the only soul in these open water... I finally arrive at the fishing grounds.. to find four boats diving for white sea bass.

I put my go to lure... the superman glow in the dark iron with some dead squid....

Not even 30 secs later.... im on ....

Fighting this fish for 20 mins...

then this story has been cut short... to be continued

Picture of my current Setup

the sting of the WSB

STUPID STING RAY

kirkdavis · 05-14-2018, 04:48 PM

Looks like you snagged somebody's old boot.

h2ofishfo · 05-14-2018, 08:56 PM

Ama’s In a 17t ? Isn’t that thing stable enough ?

King Saba · 05-14-2018, 09:01 PM

Looks like you've added quite a few gadgets since I've last seen you.

tak100 · 05-15-2018, 04:10 AM

You probably got a good pull at least. I am sure it got your heart pounding.

The two times I thought I was on a legal WSB they were both bat rays!

Chuck D · 05-15-2018, 07:42 AM

Kayak hoarder....

wiredantz · 05-15-2018, 08:17 AM

Outriggers are to keep bow from plowing into waves when under motor power.... And the Xi5 trolling motor on the bow didn't help.

Also, at night... I cant see nothing... so I feel a bit safer when a sudden swell sneaks up from only God knows where.

Whenever I think about leaving them behind... I think about my Good friend/ Friend who know hates me.... who capsized his PA14 while hooping.

skrilla · 05-15-2018, 02:26 PM

Ladies and gents... the entire Hobie catalog.

JohnMckroidJr · 05-15-2018, 04:25 PM

How many batteries to you have for the motor, and where do you store them ?

wiredantz · 05-16-2018, 07:32 AM

the PA17t has enough room to bout a 100 amp 12v lithium battery, in a specially designed battery holder in the stern of the kayak... and as far as spare batteries for the torqeedo i just tie them to the H bar...so they don't float away

ultimatejay · 05-16-2018, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skrilla

Ladies and gents... the entire Hobie catalog.

LMAO!

toadstoadsonly · 05-16-2018, 01:39 PM

You could buy a 17' Boston Whaler for cheaper than what it cost for your rig, have you ever surf launched that beast?

TJones · 05-16-2018, 07:02 PM

you could get a boat for cheaper than what we spend on our rigs.

radastaff · 05-17-2018, 11:21 AM

bet you wont be huffin that down the hill at la piedra beach

NICKWORN · 05-17-2018, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck D

Kayak hoarder....

Chuckie My thoughts exactly, looks like the prius of a coworker who hoards everything.

WTF is that thing?

katchfish · 05-17-2018, 12:34 PM

Good gravy Marie

wiredantz · 05-17-2018, 03:03 PM

Well... You can buy a cheap boat... Or you can buy an expensive kayak...

Its like when your dating... you can choose to marry an expensive model... or you can buy a working model... or you can just date infected ones... or you can work all your life and not get an expensive model...

I can pedal... Motor... Sail... Sleep.... Poop... Car top it... Trailer... It... Beach launch.... Fish it at lakes..... All with no oil and gas....
Cook some fish tacos... Make out... Shower... Sun bathe in the nude... Have a fireplace ... Stand up and Fish... Walk to the Bow... Walk to the Stern.... microwave my hotdogs... take my son out to have a good time... All while eating hot noodles.

Fits what I want to do with it....

One kayak... One purpose... To get out and fish...

PA17t is not for everyone....

As a father... I see the value....

If your content with your small things... well that fine too

Dannowar · 05-18-2018, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiredantz

Its like when your dating... you can choose to marry an expensive model... or you can buy a working model... or you can just date infected ones... or you can work all your life and not get an expensive model...

Do you have a newsletter i could subscribe to?

Scoot · 05-18-2018, 07:08 AM

That thing is bad ass!! Do you peddle or paddle
When you beach launch?

Harry Hill · 05-18-2018, 08:36 AM

Now I see why you need to carts. That boat is loaded

05-14-2018, 01:50 PM	#1
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Sting of the WSB PA17T (pro angler 17t) The Sting of the WSB PA17T The window to go fishing has been plagued with terrible surf and wind from the four corners of the earth. The season is ripe to go White Sea Bass hunting... ocean water is warm and the fish are active.... The window to go kayak fishing has been short.... and viscious and plagued with high surf. My schedule has been a bit hectic... due to spending alot more time with the kids... But i managed to get out for a bit Saturday night. I unloaded my kayak from the trailer... i now use two kayak carts.... Just makes it easier to roll... to the car when im alone...just a big tougher to turn... I head out into the open water in 3-5mph... the swell has calmed down alot this evening and i head out... I believe i am the only soul in these open water... I finally arrive at the fishing grounds.. to find four boats diving for white sea bass. I put my go to lure... the superman glow in the dark iron with some dead squid.... Not even 30 secs later.... im on .... Fighting this fish for 20 mins... then this story has been cut short... to be continued Picture of my current Setup the sting of the WSB STUPID STING RAY __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

05-14-2018, 04:48 PM	#2
kirkdavis Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SD County Posts: 360	Interesting...... Looks like you snagged somebody's old boot.

05-14-2018, 08:56 PM	#3
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	Ama’s In a 17t ? Isn’t that thing stable enough ? __________________ GABE<@)((((>€~~~~team ?????uuuh it's fishing

05-14-2018, 09:01 PM	#4
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Looks like you've added quite a few gadgets since I've last seen you. __________________ Baitfish catcher extraordinaire

05-15-2018, 08:17 AM	#7
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Outriggers are to keep bow from plowing into waves when under motor power.... And the Xi5 trolling motor on the bow didn't help. Also, at night... I cant see nothing... so I feel a bit safer when a sudden swell sneaks up from only God knows where. Whenever I think about leaving them behind... I think about my Good friend/ Friend who know hates me.... who capsized his PA14 while hooping. __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it Last edited by wiredantz; 05-15-2018 at 08:23 AM.

05-15-2018, 04:10 AM	#5
tak100 Recruit Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 153	You probably got a good pull at least. I am sure it got your heart pounding. The two times I thought I was on a legal WSB they were both bat rays!

05-15-2018, 07:42 AM	#6
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	Kayak hoarder....

05-15-2018, 02:26 PM	#8
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Ladies and gents... the entire Hobie catalog. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

05-15-2018, 04:25 PM	#9
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,945	How many batteries to you have for the motor, and where do you store them ?

05-16-2018, 07:32 AM	#10
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	the PA17t has enough room to bout a 100 amp 12v lithium battery, in a specially designed battery holder in the stern of the kayak... and as far as spare batteries for the torqeedo i just tie them to the H bar...so they don't float away __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

05-16-2018, 01:39 PM	#12
toadstoadsonly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 149	You could buy a 17' Boston Whaler for cheaper than what it cost for your rig, have you ever surf launched that beast?

05-16-2018, 07:02 PM	#13
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	ironic aint it you could get a boat for cheaper than what we spend on our rigs.

05-17-2018, 11:21 AM	#14
radastaff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 314	bet you wont be huffin that down the hill at la piedra beach

05-17-2018, 12:34 PM	#16
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	Good gravy Marie

05-17-2018, 03:03 PM	#17
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Well... You can buy a cheap boat... Or you can buy an expensive kayak... Its like when your dating... you can choose to marry an expensive model... or you can buy a working model... or you can just date infected ones... or you can work all your life and not get an expensive model... I can pedal... Motor... Sail... Sleep.... Poop... Car top it... Trailer... It... Beach launch.... Fish it at lakes..... All with no oil and gas.... Cook some fish tacos... Make out... Shower... Sun bathe in the nude... Have a fireplace ... Stand up and Fish... Walk to the Bow... Walk to the Stern.... microwave my hotdogs... take my son out to have a good time... All while eating hot noodles. Fits what I want to do with it.... One kayak... One purpose... To get out and fish... PA17t is not for everyone.... As a father... I see the value.... If your content with your small things... well that fine too __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it Last edited by wiredantz; 05-17-2018 at 03:26 PM.

05-18-2018, 07:08 AM	#19
Scoot Scoot Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Menifee Posts: 164	Sweet That thing is bad ass!! Do you peddle or paddle When you beach launch?

05-18-2018, 08:36 AM	#20
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	Now I see why you need to carts. That boat is loaded __________________ you can't eat it if you release it