Makobob needs HELP - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

summers in kuwait · 08-01-2016, 06:56 AM

Sorry to hear the news Bob.

My father recently lost his big toe, but they saved his leg.
But we are stilly watching the foot.

Before I bought my revo 13, I was leading to towards the following:

Stealth evolution
Viking pro fish reload

I liked the kraken 13.5 for the seat and live bait setup, but the additional weight was a factor. I fractured a couple of vertebrae and had some shoulder issues, so I went with the revo 13. There are days I wish I had a simple, light paddle kayak.

Best of luck on the decision. And very interested to see the stealth on the water.

PapaDave · 08-01-2016, 07:35 AM

Sorry to hear about the feet.

Your feet, my knees.

I will crawl to the launch site if necessary!

Harry Hill · 08-01-2016, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by PapaDave

Sorry to hear about the feet.

Your feet, my knees.

I will crawl to the launch site if necessary!

I had both my knees replaced it is so worth it, my problem now is plantars fasciitis , but it won't keep me off the water. As long as I don't have to walk on water it won't be a problem.

makobob · 08-01-2016, 08:55 AM

I hear you Dave, keep the weight down, and just do it as long as you can. And YOU are right, crawl if you have too. To many guy's just give up because they can't be as good as they once were, so how good were they anyway? Tight Lines.

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Originally Posted by PapaDave

Sorry to hear about the feet.

Your feet, my knees.

I will crawl to the launch site if necessary!

MrPukaShell · 08-01-2016, 08:59 AM

Mako, what rack are you going with? Did you get to check some out? Any thoughts on having one made at a fabrication shop? Bet you could get one built in Mexico on the cheap if you looked around, just a thought.

makobob · 08-01-2016, 09:09 AM

I picked up the RacOne thru Home Depot, it is MUCH better designed and stronger that the Thule it is replacing. Now all I have to do is install it, oh well maybe this afternoon after it cools off some. Will take longer to take the old one off than install the new!!! Leaving for Lodi early Thursday to pick up the Stealth Pro Fisha 525. Then it is down to Gonzaga for a few days to check it out. Tight Lines.

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Originally Posted by MrPukaShell

Mako, what rack are you going with? Did you get to check some out? Any thoughts on having one made at a fabrication shop? Bet you could get one built in Mexico on the cheap if you looked around, just a thought.

toomeymd · 08-01-2016, 09:24 AM

Awesome Bob, can't wait to see it in action! Sucks about your feet, but I understand pushing through pain no matter what.
Tight lines

Zed · 08-01-2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Leaving for Lodi early Thursday to pick up the Stealth Pro Fisha 525. Then it is down to Gonzaga for a few days to check it out. Tight Lines.

Ive seen lots of fish and fish pictures but you better take pix of the 525 and POST THEM!

Go Bob!

speedydk · 08-01-2016, 10:33 AM

Sorry if someone else already mentioned this but Wilderness used to make a tarpon 120 ultra lite. Might be worth looking into... I took one for a demo ride once. Light and fast but not a wide stable boat by any stretch of the imagination. Stable enough most could probably fish it but doubt anyone would be standing in one. Good luck in your quest!
Darren

makobob · 08-01-2016, 10:52 AM

DAMN, you know me and pictures................... So you and John are just going to have to set up a play day and meet me at Oceanside or Lj one afternoon and and have a go at it. BTW that invite is open to any BWE members. Just contact me and bring a 6 pk of COLD A&W Cream Sodas, your OWN pfd and paddle. Troy YOU bring your camera and then you can post them all. I know people will want to see them, it is a modified fish/ski that is fast, pretty stable, and has a gigantic storage area for rods and big fish........... AND handles surf launches and landings with MY eyes closed. Not built for bait fishermen, but I am not a masterbaiter. Tight Lines.

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Originally Posted by Zed

Ive seen lots of fish and fish pictures but you better take pix of the 525 and POST THEM!

Go Bob!

Holy Mackerel · 08-01-2016, 08:41 AM

Sorry about your health situation. Check out WS Tarpon 100 or 120. I use a Tarpon 100 it supports me at 200lbs. But the 120 paddles much better, pop up seat is nice and convenient too.

08-01-2016, 06:56 AM	#1
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Sorry to hear the news Bob. My father recently lost his big toe, but they saved his leg. But we are stilly watching the foot. Before I bought my revo 13, I was leading to towards the following: Stealth evolution Viking pro fish reload I liked the kraken 13.5 for the seat and live bait setup, but the additional weight was a factor. I fractured a couple of vertebrae and had some shoulder issues, so I went with the revo 13. There are days I wish I had a simple, light paddle kayak. Best of luck on the decision. And very interested to see the stealth on the water. Last edited by summers in kuwait; 08-01-2016 at 07:04 AM.

08-01-2016, 07:35 AM	#2
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	Sorry to hear about the feet. Your feet, my knees. I will crawl to the launch site if necessary! __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

08-01-2016, 08:59 AM	#5
MrPukaShell Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura COunty Posts: 521	Mako, what rack are you going with? Did you get to check some out? Any thoughts on having one made at a fabrication shop? Bet you could get one built in Mexico on the cheap if you looked around, just a thought.

08-01-2016, 09:24 AM	#7
toomeymd Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Lake Havasu, AZ Posts: 34	Awesome Bob, can't wait to see it in action! Sucks about your feet, but I understand pushing through pain no matter what. Tight lines

08-01-2016, 10:33 AM	#9
speedydk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County Ca. Posts: 99	Sorry if someone else already mentioned this but Wilderness used to make a tarpon 120 ultra lite. Might be worth looking into... I took one for a demo ride once. Light and fast but not a wide stable boat by any stretch of the imagination. Stable enough most could probably fish it but doubt anyone would be standing in one. Good luck in your quest! Darren

08-01-2016, 08:41 AM	#11
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Sorry about your health situation. Check out WS Tarpon 100 or 120. I use a Tarpon 100 it supports me at 200lbs. But the 120 paddles much better, pop up seat is nice and convenient too.