Finally got the X-Factor wet (Mission Bay)

[dbarnett66]

I had it our for a couple of hours in Mission Bay next to the Bahia. My friend helped a little with the basics. I brought 1 rod with me just to troll behind me with no expectation. I managed a small 6-8 inch Spottie.

I had 350 pounds of me, gear, battery box, fish finder, and water in the bait tank. The Kayak handled it very well. The experience was a little awkward getting in the kayak and getting out. I felt much better after the 2 hours experience. I also was expecting a little less tippy, but I realized that I needed to relax a little and let the body rock with the boat.

I had a good time. I have hit a plateau with my weight. I have lost 78 pounds so far, but I know that losing weight can only enhance my experience. I want to thank all of you for the advice and experiences shared on this board. I hope to get out more often now. I have most of what I need to be in the bays and local lakes. I want a goal of hitting open water by the middle of summer if possible. In the mean time, I will keep the training wheels on for a while. It was a great day, very peaceful.

I did have a couple of powerboats cruise by that cause some water to come over the bow. I learned real fast to point the bow into the wake and not take it broadside. I only had a few drops of water inside the hull from where the water must have enter through the seam on the gator hatch.

Danodog