8/28 Newport. A dedication to JeffB - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakAttak · 08-28-2013, 12:55 PM

Since my first trip which had been remarked with flips and losing gears, I got very discouraged in kayak fishing and thought of giving up. But through this forum, I get to know a lot of great, kind and generous people I would like to call friends, some I've never met, whom made me felt blessed to see there are still so many people out there who still cared for a stranger. To these people, there isn't a word in my mind I can find to show how grateful I am to your helps, support, experiences, and quality spared gears. And I would like to dedicate all my future kayak trips to you guys, whom got me back in the water. If you don't mind, I will post your name & picture of your gifts on my trips as I got them set up.

Another failed trip

Launched early in the morning out of kids beach in newport. Equipped light with just a few swimbaits, jigs, and one set up given to me by JeffB, a custom wrap Phenix X12, this is my all time favorite rod, not because it's looks and performs wonderful. It was wrapped by Jeff himself. What a wonderful gift.
My initial plan was to target bay bass around the bay and was hitting the docks with a jig. Got a few tap here and there but nothing stick. At one point I got pushed by the wave & wind too close to the dock so I used the paddle to push my kayak out. Crack. Only fished for 30 minutes and after a few paddles I'm left with half a blade on one side of my paddle. So much for free paddle that came with the yak. Anyway,

in with what's left of the paddle, packed up and hit the nearby jetty.

Caught this fish with the gift from Jeff from the sand with a LC 110sp. Didn't have a ruler, didn't matter since I'm releasing it anyway, may be a barely legal, who knows

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A dedication to you Jeff, thank you bro. Such a sweet rod.

makobob · 08-28-2013, 01:08 PM

Nice, glad you made it back on the water. As you fish, it will get better, looks like you are going to need another paddle. I've got a spare, pm me.

rieffer · 08-28-2013, 05:05 PM

That's a nice read!!! Congrats on the hali... they all count!
Maybe we can hook up, I go out of Newport mostly. Jim

YakAttak · 08-28-2013, 07:44 PM

Thank you Bob

I couldn't. You've given me too many stuffs to help me to get back on the water. I can manage a new paddle this time

. Thanks

Rieffer: Sure, would love too. Let's set something up

Hondatom · 08-28-2013, 08:23 PM

Yo Yakattack. I will be in newport this weekend. Give me a call and we can hook up. I got an xtra paddle for you

Smthtnnr · 08-28-2013, 08:51 PM

Nice fish! Haven't been seeing enough halibut coming out of that area, good to know they are there

YakAttak · 08-28-2013, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hondatom

Yo Yakattack. I will be in newport this weekend. Give me a call and we can hook up. I got an xtra paddle for you

Maybe after this weekend Tom. I'm going to colorado river this friday and will spend 2 days there camping

. Thanks for the offer

JeffB · 08-28-2013, 10:22 PM

Very cool! I'm going to post that pic on my web page. I'm glad you like the rod!

Amish Ed · 08-28-2013, 11:05 PM

What a great tribute. Thanks for the report.

Hunters Pa · 08-29-2013, 08:19 AM

Nice chevron wrap. I did one similar on a Shikari a couple years back.

http://www.kayaksportfishing.com/php...hlight=rolling

Really like how it turned out. Looking forward to getting back into bulding.

And way to set up a buddy with quality!

kaya_one · 08-29-2013, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffB

Very cool! I'm going to post that pic on my web page. I'm glad you like the rod!

So share the site with me, please. I'd love to check it out. Props to you - u r a good man for helpin a brotha out.

YakAttak · 08-29-2013, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffB

Very cool! I'm going to post that pic on my web page. I'm glad you like the rod!

How could anyone not like that beautiful piece of art Jeff? I loved it. thanks again

dorado50 · 08-31-2013, 09:38 PM

Being "accident prone" is OK.

08-28-2013, 12:55 PM	#1
YakAttak Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 82	8/28 Newport. A dedication to JeffB Since my first trip which had been remarked with flips and losing gears, I got very discouraged in kayak fishing and thought of giving up. But through this forum, I get to know a lot of great, kind and generous people I would like to call friends, some I've never met, whom made me felt blessed to see there are still so many people out there who still cared for a stranger. To these people, there isn't a word in my mind I can find to show how grateful I am to your helps, support, experiences, and quality spared gears. And I would like to dedicate all my future kayak trips to you guys, whom got me back in the water. If you don't mind, I will post your name & picture of your gifts on my trips as I got them set up. Another failed trip Launched early in the morning out of kids beach in newport. Equipped light with just a few swimbaits, jigs, and one set up given to me by JeffB, a custom wrap Phenix X12, this is my all time favorite rod, not because it's looks and performs wonderful. It was wrapped by Jeff himself. What a wonderful gift. My initial plan was to target bay bass around the bay and was hitting the docks with a jig. Got a few tap here and there but nothing stick. At one point I got pushed by the wave & wind too close to the dock so I used the paddle to push my kayak out. Crack. Only fished for 30 minutes and after a few paddles I'm left with half a blade on one side of my paddle. So much for free paddle that came with the yak. Anyway, in with what's left of the paddle, packed up and hit the nearby jetty. Caught this fish with the gift from Jeff from the sand with a LC 110sp. Didn't have a ruler, didn't matter since I'm releasing it anyway, may be a barely legal, who knows . A dedication to you Jeff, thank you bro. Such a sweet rod.

08-28-2013, 01:08 PM	#2
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Nice, glad you made it back on the water. As you fish, it will get better, looks like you are going to need another paddle. I've got a spare, pm me. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

08-28-2013, 10:22 PM	#8
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Very cool! I'm going to post that pic on my web page. I'm glad you like the rod! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

08-28-2013, 11:05 PM	#9
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	What a great tribute. Thanks for the report. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

08-28-2013, 05:05 PM	#3
rieffer Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 91	That's a nice read!!! Congrats on the hali... they all count! Maybe we can hook up, I go out of Newport mostly. Jim

08-28-2013, 07:44 PM	#4
YakAttak Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 82	Thank you Bob I couldn't. You've given me too many stuffs to help me to get back on the water. I can manage a new paddle this time . Thanks Rieffer: Sure, would love too. Let's set something up

08-28-2013, 08:23 PM	#5
Hondatom Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 113	Yo Yakattack. I will be in newport this weekend. Give me a call and we can hook up. I got an xtra paddle for you

08-28-2013, 08:51 PM	#6
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	Nice fish! Haven't been seeing enough halibut coming out of that area, good to know they are there

08-29-2013, 08:19 AM	#10
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,360	Nice chevron wrap. I did one similar on a Shikari a couple years back. http://www.kayaksportfishing.com/php...hlight=rolling Really like how it turned out. Looking forward to getting back into bulding. And way to set up a buddy with quality!

08-31-2013, 09:38 PM	#13
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Being "accident prone" is OK.