new guy with an X factor

[lowprofile]

i just got this about two weeks ago second hand. looking for people to go fish with, but for now looks like im on my own. wich isnt always a bad thing.

Malibu X Factor




realised i needed leashes and rod holders. so i opened up the garage.









all in all it cost me about $20 to get it started. and yes i sealed all the holes.

[bubblehide]

Looks good, welcome

[Joctane]

Sup buddy. I actually just purchased a second hand x-factor as well. I'm also pretty new to yak fishing (as I've only gone out a handful of times). Heading out to La Jolla Kelp for the first time Saturday. Was thinking of heading down there around 6am as most people tend to launch there pretty early. If you are looking for someone to go out with you are more than welcome to tag along.- Jordan

[wiredantz]

Welcome to the xfactor club.

[lowprofile]

ill see if i can go saturday. i was going to try to head out friday morning but ill let you know.

also. went to Santa Monica today... this surf launching thing isnt as easy as it looks. flipped the yak and broke a rod. good thing i had everything leashed though.

[wiredantz]

Originally Posted by lowprofile

ill see if i can go saturday. i was going to try to head out friday morning but ill let you know.

also. went to Santa Monica today... this surf launching thing isnt as easy as it looks. flipped the yak and broke a rod. good thing i had everything leashed though.

Because the factor is so big it does not handle well in the surf you are going to have to learn how to store your rods inside the front hatch in the water. I learned this the hard way after many many yard sales.

[leeman]

Originally Posted by Joctane

Sup buddy. I actually just purchased a second hand x-factor as well. I'm also pretty new to yak fishing (as I've only gone out a handful of times). Heading out to La Jolla Kelp for the first time Saturday. Was thinking of heading down there around 6am as most people tend to launch there pretty early. If you are looking for someone to go out with you are more than welcome to tag along.- Jordan

im thinking of going out in la jolla saturday morning aswell! only been out there once and would like the company!

[lowprofile]

Originally Posted by wiredantz

Because the factor is so big it does not handle well in the surf you are going to have to learn how to store your rods inside the front hatch in the water. I learned this the hard way after many many yard sales.

ya it was rough. i counted the sets, 2 small, then 3 big. first big one would get far enough up on shore to grab the yak, second would keep me in the water and the third flooded the beach and made a big slack tide for about 10 seconds then pulled out and the 2 small ones would start. i got to the front, and pulled it in a bit one the first big wave, second had me in just under waist deep (I'm 6'7") then the third hit and i held on to the yak as it rod over it then hopped on and grabbed my paddle as soon as i got set it turned sideways and i didnt have time to right it straight so i hoped out and grapped the front and attempted to turn it straight and was going to use the two small waves to bring it in and try again, looked out to sea and theres a big swell comming, a 4th large wave, bigger than the rest and out of nowhere since the other sets only had 3 and 2. i didnt have time to turn it and its was a pain to turn that beast with the water sucking the tail end out toward me, 4th wave crashed pulled the boat away from me and flipped it twice leaving in washed on shore... my two rods in the back were fine, but my 10ft Med. light spinner i usually use to surf fish for perch (i brought so i could anchore outside the swells and throw into them to try for perch) came back in three pieces.

im really glad i made leashes and those hatches work.

[lowprofile]

where are you guys meeting at? what streets? and where can we get live bait?

[Phatford]

Bring a sabiki

[leeman]

We can meet on the beach right off of avenida de la playa at 6 Do you have a bait tank.if so yeah buy a sabiki rig for smelt/ Mackerol. If not maybe some frozen squid. Leg me know If your gonna Cruz out there. Names lee I'll be on a red tarpon wp.

[lowprofile]

i've got squid in the freezer, and i picked up some live sardines yesterday and put them in bags of 6, salted and froze them. and yes i have a bait tank with pump. i had to re-wire it last night but its good to go.

[lowprofile]

Originally Posted by leeman

We can meet on the beach right off of avenida de la playa at 6 Do you have a bait tank.if so yeah buy a sabiki rig for smelt/ Mackerol. If not maybe some frozen squid. Leg me know If your gonna Cruz out there. Names lee I'll be on a red tarpon wp.

its still up in the air. i want to. but my dad wants to get a kayak too and i've been lookin on CL with no luck for a stealth, Xfactor, F&D or the like for a decent price. its kinda putting a damper on my adventures right now. haha. and if anyone knows where to get a decent 12footer with seat and paddle, doesnt need all the extras just big enough to get out there and hold a 130lb girl with some camera gear and a rod. i been looking at the caper and scrambler.

[mtnbykr2]

I love new yak porn, nice rig...I like the mods on the "gator" hatch, I had an X factor, wouldn't that be a long reach for the rods though?
welcome to the addiction, I am sure you guys will have a great day, be careful out there

[fishsouthcounty]

Originally Posted by leeman

check out the icemans last thread malibu and oex are having a sale june 19th 9am -2 great prices!!

uhh unfortunately thats from last Junes sale, someone just made a new comment on a very old topic so it brought it back up. But i am sure they will plan one soon considering its been a few months now since the last one. Keep your eye out here and youll see whenever that may be.

[Willie h]

I have an x-factor, and a FJ with a Bajarack... nice rigs...

[lowprofile]

Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

I love new yak porn, nice rig...I like the mods on the "gator" hatch, I had an X factor, wouldn't that be a long reach for the rods though?
welcome to the addiction, I am sure you guys will have a great day, be careful out there

ya. i think i might take it off and attach it to a milk crate in the back like i did with the pontoon boat and put some flush mounts up there. we'll see how it works out. but with a rod in the far holder it pulls on the hatch and doesnt seem to secure. but with the rods in the center and upright its fine.

[lowprofile]

Originally Posted by Willie h

I have an x-factor, and a FJ with a Bajarack... nice rigs...

[leeman]

Originally Posted by fishsouthcounty

uhh unfortunately thats from last Junes sale, someone just made a new comment on a very old topic so it brought it back up. But i am sure they will plan one soon considering its been a few months now since the last one. Keep your eye out here and youll see whenever that may be.

Haha Just noticed that!

[Joctane]

What's up Lee. The name is Jordan. I'm gonna be there at 6am. I've got a blue X-Factor on a White F150. I'm gonna drop my yak and gear off on the beach and then go park. Hope to see you and anyone else who wants to join there.