NPH 11-07-10 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

roby · 11-08-2010, 09:21 PM

I recently bought a 2011 Hobie Revolution. I got the kayak rigged for fishing and was anxious to take it out. I hit up NPH and wanted to make sure the fish finder, mirage drive, and rudder were all working. There was a lot of water movement with the incoming tide. I got to the harbor at 6am and fished until 12:45. I ended up with 5 spotties, 4 sandies, 2 lizard fish, and 1 sargo. I have never seen the water level so high in NPH. In the middle of the channel was about 28-30 feet of water at one point. The rocks near the coast guard were almost completely submerged as well.

A highlight of my fishing day was meeting a kayak angler named Gary out on the water that was full of information and advice. Advice to newbies fishing NPH: wave hi and say hello to people. Everyone is out to have a good time and enjoy the water. Have fun and catch (and release) fish. Don't take it too serious.

Aside: This kayak was my second Revolution in the last two months. I bought a "used" kayak from a Play It Again Sports. A month after I bought the kayak, I was informed it was stolen. I ended up returning the kayak for a full refund and got a great deal on a 2011 model.

Jzo · 11-09-2010, 01:08 AM

Thx for the report, great pics and congrats on the ride.

-scallywag- · 11-09-2010, 08:04 AM

Nice report, and congrats on the new ride!

The new Hobie "olive" color looks sweat, and I bet it's much cooler in the sun.

dfroggy54 · 11-09-2010, 08:07 AM

congrats on the new boat! welcome!

ful-rac · 11-09-2010, 09:42 AM

That's a nice sargo!!!! Damn I love those things~! Thanks for the report

wiseguy · 11-09-2010, 10:57 AM

Very nice report bro! Congratz on the new ride.

cjthomas · 11-09-2010, 11:12 AM

That's cool how that sandy has some spots to fit in.

mtnbykr2 · 11-09-2010, 11:59 AM

Congrats on the new boat, I love my Outback, I have been in this one for about 3 years now, and have been thinkin about switchin up to the Revo
I think those are a bit faster on the fly, but I don't think the loss of a few inches in width would be a problem in comparison to the advantages, you have a nice setup there, nice pics, good luck out there, I may make my way to NPH here shortly....b

fknricter · 11-09-2010, 02:25 PM

congrats on the ride and thnx for the report! me and newport have a love hate relationship, but its usually pretty fun. conditions look great!

Ohana · 11-09-2010, 04:27 PM

Nice pictures!

NPH is a great area to fish. There is so much different structure you never know what lure will catch what fish. It is one area I have never been skunked while fishing.

Kevin

herbo · 11-09-2010, 05:33 PM

great report, cool pics, and it looks like you got your 'yak set up real nice let's see some more reports soon.....H

roby · 11-09-2010, 09:22 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome....I appreciate it.

ggman · 11-11-2010, 08:55 AM

Hey Roby I was the one you talked to at NPH and you asked me if i posted on any message boards well this is the first time. I have been fishing NPH for the last 6 years in my Hobie almost every weekend both days. If anyone comes up to me like you did I am always willing to give up my best baits and spots. There are plenty of fish in NPH AS LONG AS WE PRACTICE CATCH AND RELEASE.

roby · 11-11-2010, 08:24 PM

ggman, thanks again for all the tips/stories. I'm actually installing the turbo fins and sailing rudder on my Revolution tonight. I also plan to put some braid on three of my "harbor/bass" reels this week...take care.

THE DARKHORSE · 11-11-2010, 08:47 PM

I like the Sargo shot.

11-08-2010, 09:21 PM	#1
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	NPH 11-07-10 I recently bought a 2011 Hobie Revolution. I got the kayak rigged for fishing and was anxious to take it out. I hit up NPH and wanted to make sure the fish finder, mirage drive, and rudder were all working. There was a lot of water movement with the incoming tide. I got to the harbor at 6am and fished until 12:45. I ended up with 5 spotties, 4 sandies, 2 lizard fish, and 1 sargo. I have never seen the water level so high in NPH. In the middle of the channel was about 28-30 feet of water at one point. The rocks near the coast guard were almost completely submerged as well. A highlight of my fishing day was meeting a kayak angler named Gary out on the water that was full of information and advice. Advice to newbies fishing NPH: wave hi and say hello to people. Everyone is out to have a good time and enjoy the water. Have fun and catch (and release) fish. Don't take it too serious. Aside: This kayak was my second Revolution in the last two months. I bought a "used" kayak from a Play It Again Sports. A month after I bought the kayak, I was informed it was stolen. I ended up returning the kayak for a full refund and got a great deal on a 2011 model. Last edited by roby; 11-09-2010 at 12:40 PM.

11-09-2010, 01:08 AM	#2
Jzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 344	Thx for the report, great pics and congrats on the ride. Last edited by Jzo; 11-09-2010 at 07:17 AM.

11-09-2010, 08:07 AM	#4
dfroggy54 Rolly Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 245	congrats on the new boat! welcome! __________________ I Fish. I catch. I Eat.

11-09-2010, 05:33 PM	#11
herbo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canyon Country, Ca. Posts: 116	great report, cool pics, and it looks like you got your 'yak set up real nice let's see some more reports soon.....H __________________ mellow yellow malibu eXtreme

11-11-2010, 08:55 AM	#13
ggman Junior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: huntinton beach califorina Posts: 1	NPH Hey Roby I was the one you talked to at NPH and you asked me if i posted on any message boards well this is the first time. I have been fishing NPH for the last 6 years in my Hobie almost every weekend both days. If anyone comes up to me like you did I am always willing to give up my best baits and spots. There are plenty of fish in NPH AS LONG AS WE PRACTICE CATCH AND RELEASE.

11-09-2010, 08:04 AM	#3
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	Nice report, and congrats on the new ride! The new Hobie "olive" color looks sweat, and I bet it's much cooler in the sun.

11-09-2010, 09:42 AM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	That's a nice sargo!!!! Damn I love those things~! Thanks for the report

11-09-2010, 10:57 AM	#6
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	Very nice report bro! Congratz on the new ride.

11-09-2010, 11:12 AM	#7
cjthomas Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 108	That's cool how that sandy has some spots to fit in.

11-09-2010, 11:59 AM	#8
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Congrats on the new boat, I love my Outback, I have been in this one for about 3 years now, and have been thinkin about switchin up to the Revo I think those are a bit faster on the fly, but I don't think the loss of a few inches in width would be a problem in comparison to the advantages, you have a nice setup there, nice pics, good luck out there, I may make my way to NPH here shortly....b

11-09-2010, 02:25 PM	#9
fknricter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: redlands, ca Posts: 118	congrats on the ride and thnx for the report! me and newport have a love hate relationship, but its usually pretty fun. conditions look great!

11-09-2010, 04:27 PM	#10
Ohana Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coto de Caza, CA Posts: 155	Nice pictures! NPH is a great area to fish. There is so much different structure you never know what lure will catch what fish. It is one area I have never been skunked while fishing. Kevin

11-09-2010, 09:22 PM	#12
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	Thanks for the warm welcome....I appreciate it.

11-11-2010, 08:24 PM	#14
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	ggman, thanks again for all the tips/stories. I'm actually installing the turbo fins and sailing rudder on my Revolution tonight. I also plan to put some braid on three of my "harbor/bass" reels this week...take care.

11-11-2010, 08:47 PM	#15
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Nice photos. I like the Sargo shot. __________________