Huntington Harbor 7-26 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

spottie_slayer · 07-26-2014, 03:13 PM

Loaded up the hot rod (not as early as i would have like) and headed to HH for some "testing" every time I take it down that long stretch and the yak doesn't fly off I get more confident for longer hauls

was on ab epic dink tap but managed to scratch out 2 small ones

and one more

Fish were caught on AA babypus on Owner 1/4" stand up jig heads

spottie_slayer · 07-26-2014, 03:17 PM

I guess I need to figure out the photo hosting here.Looked fine in the preview

ronbo613 · 07-26-2014, 04:30 PM

If you tie a rope from the nose of the kayak to the front bumper and another from the rear of the kayak to the back bumper, you shouldn't have any worries about the kayak flying off you car.

The car might get airborne at higher speeds but then you'll get better gas mileage.

spottie_slayer · 07-26-2014, 04:56 PM

too hard on the paint. I'm sure it's fine, I'm just a freak

spottie_slayer · 07-26-2014, 04:57 PM

25 mpg
yewww

ronbo613 · 07-26-2014, 07:38 PM

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too hard on the paint. I'm sure it's fine, I'm just a freak

You can use a pool noodle, sponge or rag to protect your paint. The rain gutters getting ripped off your car might cause some paint damage as well.

Amish Ed · 07-26-2014, 10:53 PM

I'd be nervous driving around like that too. Where's the front strap?

spottie_slayer · 07-27-2014, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

I'd be nervous driving around like that too. Where's the front strap?

through the scupper holes

tacmik · 07-27-2014, 08:27 AM

Don't think I would strap it down thru the scupper holes. Run to large of a chance of cracking them and having them fail at the wrong time and fill your yak with water. Scupper holes are not the strongest part of the yak.

07-26-2014, 03:13 PM	#1
spottie_slayer Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 50	Huntington Harbor 7-26 Loaded up the hot rod (not as early as i would have like) and headed to HH for some "testing" every time I take it down that long stretch and the yak doesn't fly off I get more confident for longer hauls was on ab epic dink tap but managed to scratch out 2 small ones and one more Fish were caught on AA babypus on Owner 1/4" stand up jig heads Last edited by spottie_slayer; 07-26-2014 at 03:24 PM.

07-26-2014, 04:30 PM	#3
ronbo613 Waterman At Large Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On the Water Posts: 199	If you tie a rope from the nose of the kayak to the front bumper and another from the rear of the kayak to the back bumper, you shouldn't have any worries about the kayak flying off you car. The car might get airborne at higher speeds but then you'll get better gas mileage. __________________ Kayak Fishing Photos and Video

07-26-2014, 10:53 PM	#7
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	I'd be nervous driving around like that too. Where's the front strap? __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

07-27-2014, 08:27 AM	#9
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Don't think I would strap it down thru the scupper holes. Run to large of a chance of cracking them and having them fail at the wrong time and fill your yak with water. Scupper holes are not the strongest part of the yak. __________________

07-26-2014, 03:17 PM	#2
spottie_slayer Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 50	I guess I need to figure out the photo hosting here.Looked fine in the preview

07-26-2014, 04:56 PM	#4
spottie_slayer Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 50	too hard on the paint. I'm sure it's fine, I'm just a freak

07-26-2014, 04:57 PM	#5
spottie_slayer Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 50	25 mpg yewww