Lost my Mirage drive... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

trob · 03-09-2008, 02:34 PM

ouch that sucks, il keep my eyes open. how'd they fall out?

Dave I. · 03-09-2008, 03:52 PM

I got my first "Flip job" while trying to beach. they were out of the slot and bungee'd down, they came out.

I wasn't the only one, when i went back at low tide another guy was out there looking for his, too. So post up if smeone finds a set with standards fins on it.

peguinpower · 03-09-2008, 04:01 PM

I dont take mine out for landing. Even on rocky beaches, they hold their own. A few scratches here and there dont make a diff. When I do take them out, like in thick kelp beds, I have them rigged to attach to my paddle leash.

Sorry to hear of your loss. Hope you get them back.

/bing

dorf · 03-09-2008, 07:20 PM

That Sucks
I know how that feels.

trob · 03-09-2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave I.

I wasn't the only one, when i went back at low tide another guy was out there looking for his, too. So post up if smeone finds a set with standards fins on it.

thats 800 bucks worth of drive systems at the launch, i need to get a snorkel and fins

dorf · 03-09-2008, 08:01 PM

Standard drive is about $350.00
Not to mention rods and reals I have seen lost out there.
I have talked to divers who find loads of fishing gear at La Jolla. Talk about a gold mine.

Dave I. · 03-09-2008, 08:52 PM

Looks like I'm going snorkeling after work tomorrow. Got to get my stuff back and hopefully help out the other guy too.

Dave

Ed · 03-10-2008, 07:22 AM

Mirage drives are very easy to leash to your yak. Problem solved. I don't leave my drive in when landing on rocky beaches. I do some very rough Central Coast launches that would rip the crap out of a drive system. I made a drive mount on my Adventure by putting the main pin on the drive into the sail mount hole with the fins forward. I permanently attached 2 bungees with hooks (HOOK1) to strap the drive down. It looks like a factory drive mount.

dorf · 03-10-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed

Mirage drives are very easy to leash to your yak. Problem solved. I don't leave my drive in when landing on rocky beaches. I do some very rough Central Coast launches that would rip the crap out of a drive system. I made a drive mount on my Adventure by putting the main pin on the drive into the sail mount hole with the fins forward. I permanently attached 2 bungees with hooks (HOOK1) to strap the drive down. It looks like a factory drive mount.

I would like to see some pics of that please.

03-09-2008, 07:20 PM	#4
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	That Sucks I know how that feels. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

03-09-2008, 08:01 PM	#6
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	Standard drive is about $350.00 Not to mention rods and reals I have seen lost out there. I have talked to divers who find loads of fishing gear at La Jolla. Talk about a gold mine. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

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03-09-2008, 02:34 PM	#1
trob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos (now idaho) Posts: 231	ouch that sucks, il keep my eyes open. how'd they fall out?

03-09-2008, 03:52 PM	#2
Dave I. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 51	I got my first "Flip job" while trying to beach. they were out of the slot and bungee'd down, they came out. I wasn't the only one, when i went back at low tide another guy was out there looking for his, too. So post up if smeone finds a set with standards fins on it.

03-09-2008, 04:01 PM	#3
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	I dont take mine out for landing. Even on rocky beaches, they hold their own. A few scratches here and there dont make a diff. When I do take them out, like in thick kelp beds, I have them rigged to attach to my paddle leash. Sorry to hear of your loss. Hope you get them back. /bing

03-09-2008, 08:52 PM	#7
Dave I. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 51	Looks like I'm going snorkeling after work tomorrow. Got to get my stuff back and hopefully help out the other guy too. Dave

03-10-2008, 07:22 AM	#8
Ed Fringe Head Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Drippin Chicken Water Ranch Posts: 140	Mirage drives are very easy to leash to your yak. Problem solved. I don't leave my drive in when landing on rocky beaches. I do some very rough Central Coast launches that would rip the crap out of a drive system. I made a drive mount on my Adventure by putting the main pin on the drive into the sail mount hole with the fins forward. I permanently attached 2 bungees with hooks (HOOK1) to strap the drive down. It looks like a factory drive mount.