Passing of Keith Martin - aka CucamongaKeith - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Grego · 01-15-2024, 10:22 PM

It is with a saddened heart that I post this message that Mr. Keith Martin, aka Cucamonga Keith has passed away.

Many of you old timers will remember him from the early 2000's, 20-25 years ago when the sport was just gaining traction. He was definitely one of the Originals, and was a regular that participated in the many tournaments and organized trips up and down the coast and baja during those years. He was a pioneer in producing how-to videos for making bait tanks and the first to be seen using a kite to propel his kayak while fishing. He would also publish a Calendar for all of us so we could stay organized with our tournaments and events.

Keith was an accomplished kayak fisherman and an extremely good friend to many from this community, especially me. He loved this sport and leaves this community and world a better place because of his life.

MITCHELL · 01-16-2024, 06:31 AM

Another door opens RIP.

JohnMckroidJr · 01-16-2024, 07:08 AM

Nice Photos!

Sorry for your loss.

RIP CucamngaKeith.

katchfish · 01-16-2024, 09:33 AM

RIP Cucamonga Keith!

Great fisherman and a class act.

mrJB · 01-17-2024, 11:59 AM

Sorry to see another pioneer kayak fisherman go, RIP Keith.

BTW, the background kayaker in photo #3 is Ray Sharp, aka "Sit-Inside-Ray", a great friend who passed 8/15. Seems like only a few months ago...

Siebler · 01-17-2024, 05:59 PM

Thanks Grego for sharing and Don for putting it over on Baytubers FB where I saw. Keith was an awesome dude and made a huge inpact on this sport back when it was so fresh.

Thanks Keith for some great memories and helping pave the way for Kayak fishing to become something I have been able to spend my entire adult life doing for a living. You will be missed

Mahigeer · 01-18-2024, 08:09 AM

May he rest in light.

Any funeral information?

kurt · 01-18-2024, 02:23 PM

Sorry to hear that. RIP.

MITCHELL · 01-20-2024, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

Thanks Grego for sharing and Don for putting it over on Baytubers FB where I saw. Keith was an awesome dude and made a huge inpact on this sport back when it was so fresh.

Thanks Keith for some great memories and helping pave the way for Kayak fishing to become something I have been able to spend my entire adult life doing for a living. You will be missed

That means your constantly on the water. Was wondering if you have had any white shark incounters.

01-15-2024, 10:22 PM	#1
Grego Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 445	Passing of Keith Martin - aka CucamongaKeith It is with a saddened heart that I post this message that Mr. Keith Martin, aka Cucamonga Keith has passed away. Many of you old timers will remember him from the early 2000's, 20-25 years ago when the sport was just gaining traction. He was definitely one of the Originals, and was a regular that participated in the many tournaments and organized trips up and down the coast and baja during those years. He was a pioneer in producing how-to videos for making bait tanks and the first to be seen using a kite to propel his kayak while fishing. He would also publish a Calendar for all of us so we could stay organized with our tournaments and events. Keith was an accomplished kayak fisherman and an extremely good friend to many from this community, especially me. He loved this sport and leaves this community and world a better place because of his life. Last edited by Grego; 01-15-2024 at 10:32 PM.

01-16-2024, 06:31 AM	#2
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,277	Where one door closes Another door opens RIP. __________________ Duke Mitchell

01-17-2024, 11:59 AM	#5
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	RIP Keith Sorry to see another pioneer kayak fisherman go, RIP Keith. BTW, the background kayaker in photo #3 is Ray Sharp, aka "Sit-Inside-Ray", a great friend who passed 8/15. Seems like only a few months ago... __________________ "I Brake for Halibut"

01-17-2024, 05:59 PM	#6
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Thanks Grego for sharing and Don for putting it over on Baytubers FB where I saw. Keith was an awesome dude and made a huge inpact on this sport back when it was so fresh. Thanks Keith for some great memories and helping pave the way for Kayak fishing to become something I have been able to spend my entire adult life doing for a living. You will be missed __________________ CJ Siebler Last edited by Siebler; 01-18-2024 at 11:20 AM.

01-18-2024, 02:23 PM	#8
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 503	Sorry to hear that. RIP. __________________ "All I got was a rock"

01-16-2024, 07:08 AM	#3
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,945	Nice Photos! Sorry for your loss. RIP CucamngaKeith.

01-16-2024, 09:33 AM	#4
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	RIP Cucamonga Keith! Great fisherman and a class act.

01-18-2024, 08:09 AM	#7
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	May he rest in light. Any funeral information?