Thank You BigGameJames - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

rossman · 07-28-2014, 06:40 PM

I just wanted to give a public thank you to my new Redondo Beach buddy, Big Game James. A little over a month ago the Baytubers held a tournament at Redondo beach and the results were very impressive. So much so that I have been making the trek up there once a week to fish the area. On my first trip I met James at the hand launch and he was a wealth of knowledge about the area. After I had my Yak all loaded up and equipment stowed, James came running to the parking lot with my paddle that I had left at the launch.
Fast forward a couple weeks and I went up there again, and again I left my paddle on the dock. This time I did not realize it and James was not at the launch when I landed. He did land a few minutes later just in time to see an SUP guy walking off with my paddle. He stops him and says "that the paddle belongs to a friend and give it to me". Now with my paddle in hand he goes through the process of trying to locate me by searching my previous posts and finding a phone number that was unfortunately out of service. He finally contacted the Iceman who pointed gave him directions to PM me. So last Wednesday I got a PM from BigGameJames asking me if I had left my paddle at the launch. Mind you, I still did not realize that I had done it. A quick check behind my truck seat and sure enough; no paddle. I hooked up with him today to get my wayward paddle.

Thanks so much for watching out for me James. You Da Man!

The Rossman

makobob · 07-28-2014, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rossman

I just wanted to give a public thank you to my new Redondo Beach buddy, Big Game James. A little over a month ago the Baytubers held a tournament at Redondo beach and the results were very impressive. So much so that I have been making the trek up there once a week to fish the area. On my first trip I met James at the hand launch and he was a wealth of knowledge about the area. After I had my Yak all loaded up and equipment stowed, James came running to the parking lot with my paddle that I had left at the launch.
Fast forward a couple weeks and I went up there again, and again I left my paddle on the dock. This time I did not realize it and James was not at the launch when I landed. He did land a few minutes later just in time to see an SUP guy walking off with my paddle. He stops him and says "that the paddle belongs to a friend and give it to me". Now with my paddle in hand he goes through the process of trying to locate me by searching my previous posts and finding a phone number that was unfortunately out of service. He finally contacted the Iceman who pointed gave him directions to PM me. So last Wednesday I got a PM from BigGameJames asking me if I had left my paddle at the launch. Mind you, I still did not realize that I had done it. A quick check behind my truck seat and sure enough; no paddle. I hooked up with him today to get my wayward paddle.

Thanks so much for watching out for me James. You Da Man!

The Rossman

Nice looking out James, karma goes both ways. You guys are both great role models for BWE.

rodbuster · 07-28-2014, 07:10 PM

All I can say is "James, you have a butt load of good Karma coming"

And if I were you Rossman I would buy a lotto ticket

Great post

White bearded Rodbuster

Dannowar · 07-28-2014, 08:00 PM

Stop losing your paddle.

rossman · 07-28-2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

Stop losing your paddle.

Been yak fishin for about 15 years now and have never left anything behind. (except a couple rods in the surf) To have it happen twice in a couple weeks is almost unfathomable. My dad used to tell me that there is no educational value in the second kick from the Mule. Looks like I should have listened a little better.

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Saba Slayer · 07-28-2014, 08:43 PM

As if James needs more good karma to catch Halibut?
I see a 50 pounder in the Lucky Pigs future!
Jim / Saba Slayer

rossman · 07-28-2014, 09:04 PM

Not that James but the odds are good that the Luckypig will present us with a 50 lb door mat one of these days.

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Tern n' Burn · 07-28-2014, 10:49 PM

Right on. It's good to hear people watching out for each other. This community is a good one to be a part of.

theluckypig · 07-28-2014, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

As if James needs more good karma to catch Halibut?
I see a 50 pounder in the Lucky Pigs future!
Jim / Saba Slayer

thanks jim! but i would have kept the paddle...

anyhow, it's nice to be associated (at least by name...hey, saba slayer too...) to big game james! way to look out for a brother! congrats getting your paddle back rossman! put a leash on it!

makobob · 07-29-2014, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tern n' Burn

Right on. It's good to hear people watching out for each other. This community is a good one to be a part of.

Welcome aboard, we really are a great community. Come on out and fish with us.

07-28-2014, 06:40 PM	#1
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	Thank You BigGameJames I just wanted to give a public thank you to my new Redondo Beach buddy, Big Game James. A little over a month ago the Baytubers held a tournament at Redondo beach and the results were very impressive. So much so that I have been making the trek up there once a week to fish the area. On my first trip I met James at the hand launch and he was a wealth of knowledge about the area. After I had my Yak all loaded up and equipment stowed, James came running to the parking lot with my paddle that I had left at the launch. Fast forward a couple weeks and I went up there again, and again I left my paddle on the dock. This time I did not realize it and James was not at the launch when I landed. He did land a few minutes later just in time to see an SUP guy walking off with my paddle. He stops him and says "that the paddle belongs to a friend and give it to me". Now with my paddle in hand he goes through the process of trying to locate me by searching my previous posts and finding a phone number that was unfortunately out of service. He finally contacted the Iceman who pointed gave him directions to PM me. So last Wednesday I got a PM from BigGameJames asking me if I had left my paddle at the launch. Mind you, I still did not realize that I had done it. A quick check behind my truck seat and sure enough; no paddle. I hooked up with him today to get my wayward paddle. Thanks so much for watching out for me James. You Da Man! The Rossman __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

07-28-2014, 07:10 PM	#3
rodbuster Junior Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Placentia, North O.C. Posts: 16	Thank You BigGameJames All I can say is "James, you have a butt load of good Karma coming" And if I were you Rossman I would buy a lotto ticket Great post White bearded Rodbuster

07-28-2014, 08:00 PM	#4
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Stop losing your paddle. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

07-28-2014, 08:43 PM	#6
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,855	lucky pig As if James needs more good karma to catch Halibut? I see a 50 pounder in the Lucky Pigs future! Jim / Saba Slayer

07-28-2014, 09:04 PM	#7
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	Not that James but the odds are good that the Luckypig will present us with a 50 lb door mat one of these days. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

07-28-2014, 10:49 PM	#8
Tern n' Burn Junior Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: West Covina Posts: 2	Right on. It's good to hear people watching out for each other. This community is a good one to be a part of.