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LocoKayako
02-20-2008, 07:07 PM
Well I had debated going to LJ on monday, but I had promised my nephew I would take him out on his new kayak.
In preparation for the March tournament, I took my nephew to Irvine Lake. My nehphew, Matt, is only 6 years old and he got a Mini X for his birthday and has been dying to get out on the water.
Here he is ready to go.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/570/DSC00176.JPG
So I told him on the way to the lake, you have to get used to your kayak. If we're lucky enough to catch a fish, then great. Then before I know it, he's paddling away.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/570/DSC00178.JPG
I was surprised at how well he did. We paddled almost the whole perimeter of the lake. We only stoppped once as we tied up together and had PB&J sandwiches.
We trolled little rapalas in firetiger and gold 'n yellow from 5 feet of water to 40 feet of water at different speeds for nada the whole trip. Here is Matty trolling for trout.
http://www.youtube.com/user/locokayako
Anyways, Matt is asking me when we're going again and if we could go and get some halibut, butwe might just hit up LJ in 2 weeks. Can you guys tell the WSB to stay and play until then.
gabe

wavster
02-20-2008, 08:42 PM
Your nephew will remember that day for the rest of his life. You did the right
thing...

...there's only one 1st time. :cheers1:

lamb
02-20-2008, 08:45 PM
Awesome Gabe! :cheers1:

Matt is a natural, you can tell how he paddles.

norrinradd12
02-20-2008, 09:47 PM
your nephew paddles better than i do!!!!!!!! way to go uncle!

Tman
02-21-2008, 10:11 AM
Well, if ya don't have one of your own, borrow...lol

Way to go Gabe. Can't wait til we get the boys fishing together again, this time on their own yaks.:you_rock:

cabojohn
02-21-2008, 12:33 PM
Right on Gabe!!!
This is the kinda report I like.;)
I hope you bring your nephew Matt to the PN tourney at Irvine Lake.
I know there are fish in Irvine Lake...they do a great job stocking, its just getting lucky to be at the right place at the right time with bait in the water.

Good kayak for Matt.
I see he gets to carry your beer / bait?

:) :) :)

Holy Mackerel
02-21-2008, 12:41 PM
Gabe, keep up the good work with your nephew, he looks like a natural, watch out WCW 2025! :)

chris :cool:

Iceman
02-21-2008, 12:52 PM
Clay and Matt, Team Mini X.......very cool Gabe:luxhello:

LocoKayako
02-21-2008, 07:14 PM
Thnks guys.

Matt and I are planning on entering the Irvine Lake kayak tournament.

He really enjoyed it and he'll be coming on more and more trips with me.

gabe