First Post - Coming out of Lurk Status, DP 5/31

[Jaysuuun]

Hello fellow yakkers! My wife and I picked up a Hobie Tandem Mirage a couple of months ago. It's an older one, not an Outfitter or Oasis, but it's in really good shape. It was pretty plain when we got it, so I've been slowly rigging it for fishing. So far I've got a few GearTracs on it and a couple of Ram Tube rod holders. I also just got an Elite 4 HDI that I'll be installing soon. I'll post before and after pics once everything is rigged. Still plain Jane right now.

Since we got our kayak, we've done most of our fishing in the harbors (NPH,LAB). On Saturday we finally got the cajones to venture out and hit some local kelp for the first time. We ended up with 1 Calico, 2 Sandies and some missed bites bouncing the swimmies. One of the Sandies was a fattie 20inches. We fished for about an hour and a half before we started to get the feeling that we were going to lose our breakfast LOL. That's when we decided to head back.

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I've been lurking on the site looking for answers to a lot of questions that have already been asked and so far it's been an awesome resource. My goals for us on the yak is to start off on some local kelp for bass/rockfish and gradually get my wife on her first Yellow. We're slowly getting our feet wet and still learning the ropes. Still have yet to attempt the dreaded surf launch! LOL We hope to meet and fish with some of you sometime soon.

:reeling:
Jason

[YakDout]

Nice first one,

Thanks for starting to post and you're definitely in the right place to learn the sport


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[chris138]

Rad post. So great to see a couple out enjoying kayak fishing together. I hope to get there soon:) build up some sea legs, come down to LJ and get her on a yellow!!

[chris138]

Also you only joined in April so I wouldn't say you are lurk status. I was on this site a year before I posted haha

[WildernessWanker]

Love it, great post and awesome story!

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[Cadillyak]

Jaysuuun, I am glad u finally came out. I've been following u and Tess for a while. SWAT king and surf guru. Glad to see you here. If U are ever down here in SD, hit me up.

[addicted2sp33d]

Welcome to the party! :party:

[octico]

Welcome! I am thinking of getting a tandem for the wife so we can fish the harbors. We have a tandem road bike ... why not a tandem yak?

As far as the nausea stuff ... it will get better. If not take drugs, Bonine works without all the grogginess. Or you can do the natural stuff and chew on ginger or some Nabisco crackers.

[blitzburgh]

Cool first post! Welcome :cheers1:

[primosurf]

nice sandy! :reeling:

[Jaysuuun]

Rad post. So great to see a couple out enjoying kayak fishing together. I hope to get there soon:) build up some sea legs, come down to LJ and get her on a yellow!!

We know that's where the big fish are so we hope our sea legs develop sooner rather than later.

Jaysuuun, I am glad u finally came out. I've been following u and Tess for a while. SWAT king and surf guru. Glad to see you here. If U are ever down here in SD, hit me up.

I thought your SN looked familiar. I'm glad we now have an option to surf fishing especially when conditions aren't ideal. We'll keep you in mind if we ever hit SD.

Welcome! I am thinking of getting a tandem for the wife so we can fish the harbors. We have a tandem road bike ... why not a tandem yak?

As far as the nausea stuff ... it will get better. If not take drugs, Bonine works without all the grogginess. Or you can do the natural stuff and chew on ginger or some Nabisco crackers.

Thanks! Yes, you should get a tandem! It'll give you more oppurtunity to get out on the water if you bring her along rather than leaving her at home. And if fishing is not her thing, she can bring a book or just enjoy the scenery while you fish. You'll get a better approval if you say "Honey, do you wanna go kayaking with me tomorrow?" as opposed to "Honey, can I go fishing tomorrow?"LOL

I would say the only drawback of our tandem is the minimal storage space and lack of maneuverability compared to a single. Sometimes I break out the paddle when I need to turn on a dime.

I've heard good things about the Nabisco Ginger Snaps. Maybe I should pack those instead of Cheetos next time. LOL


Thanks to everyone else for the warm welcomes! I've got more gear that I've been wanting to test out so I'm hoping to give them a try soon. I'll keep ya'll updated.

Jason

[FISH11]

Welcome aboard! You might want to get your own Fish Grip. It just doesn't look right with you in the Picture. Tight Lines

[DESTROYER]

Tubby Sand Bass....Great First Report!:cheers1:

[ryanr0cks]

Welcome Jaysuuun!! I've seen a bunch of yours and your wifes posts on FNN good stuff you guys!!!

[dlmoo]

Nice sandie Jason. See you out there soon bro:D