Sad Day in LJ - Lost Mirage Drive - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Phishphood · 06-09-2018, 11:36 AM

There is a Facebook group called la Jolla Shores lost and found. Try there and with the lifeguards too

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fresh to salt · 06-09-2018, 11:51 AM

Thanks! I requested to join the FB group.

fourtogo · 06-10-2018, 12:35 AM

Mirage Drive that a expensive morining . I sure hope that drive turns up for you .

da22y · 06-10-2018, 06:11 AM

1. Do not use cheap plastic clip that will easily break.

2. Use 2 strong para cords with 2 anchor point for the added peace of mind.

The newest mirage drive 180 turbo are $836 plus shipping, I can feel your pain....

https://www.austinkayak.com/products...urbo-Fins.html

Dannowar · 06-10-2018, 08:51 AM

Still will never understand why guys dont launch and land with your drives in.

TJones · 06-10-2018, 09:09 AM

Hobie lease shortened and loop created and sewn back together by professional. Secured to drive . Brass buckle fastened to secure location on kayak . Chance of loosing drive almost nil.

f'nsabiki · 06-10-2018, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

Still will never understand why guys dont launch and land with your drives in.

I agree!! I've had the same drive for 15 years and countless crashes.

TJones · 06-11-2018, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by f'nsabiki

I agree!! I've had the same drive for 15 years and countless crashes.

Countless , upon countless

FISH11 · 06-10-2018, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

Still will never understand why guys dont launch and land with your drives in.

X2

WARRIORMIKE · 06-11-2018, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

Still will never understand why guys dont launch and land with your drives in.

I tried that once. Busted the rods on my fins.

JohnMckroidJr · 06-11-2018, 02:18 PM

Sorry to read about your loss -- Overconfidence is a killer. Last time I lost some stuff in the surf, I grabbed my swim goggles thinking I would see it, but murky conditions prevented that. I finally found the stuff by walking around until I bumped into it with my feet. I bet next time you will have a good leash on your mirage.

YTHunter · 06-13-2018, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WARRIORMIKE

I tried that once. Busted the rods on my fins.

minor detail... you need to be in at least 2 ft of water.

makobob · 06-14-2018, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WARRIORMIKE

I tried that once. Busted the rods on my fins.

When I do it that way I bungie them up tight against the hull.

makobob · 06-14-2018, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

Still will never understand why guys dont launch and land with your drives in.

I second that thought. Works for me, much easier and safer too. Tight Lines amigos.

06-10-2018, 12:35 AM	#3
fourtogo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 140	Mirage Drive that a Mirage Drive that a expensive morining . I sure hope that drive turns up for you .

06-10-2018, 06:11 AM	#4
da22y Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 265	Expensive lesson 1. Do not use cheap plastic clip that will easily break. 2. Use 2 strong para cords with 2 anchor point for the added peace of mind. The newest mirage drive 180 turbo are $836 plus shipping, I can feel your pain.... https://www.austinkayak.com/products...urbo-Fins.html Last edited by da22y; 06-10-2018 at 01:36 PM.

06-10-2018, 08:51 AM	#5
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Still will never understand why guys dont launch and land with your drives in. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

06-10-2018, 09:09 AM	#6
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Plastic clip removed Hobie lease shortened and loop created and sewn back together by professional. Secured to drive . Brass buckle fastened to secure location on kayak . Chance of loosing drive almost nil.

06-09-2018, 11:36 AM	#1
Phishphood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 346	There is a Facebook group called la Jolla Shores lost and found. Try there and with the lifeguards too Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

06-09-2018, 11:51 AM	#2
fresh to salt Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 53	Thanks! I requested to join the FB group.

06-11-2018, 02:18 PM	#11
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,960	Sorry to read about your loss -- Overconfidence is a killer. Last time I lost some stuff in the surf, I grabbed my swim goggles thinking I would see it, but murky conditions prevented that. I finally found the stuff by walking around until I bumped into it with my feet. I bet next time you will have a good leash on your mirage.