NPH 11-07-10

[roby]

I recently bought a 2011 Hobie Revolution. I got the kayak rigged for fishing and was anxious to take it out. I hit up NPH and wanted to make sure the fish finder, mirage drive, and rudder were all working. There was a lot of water movement with the incoming tide. I got to the harbor at 6am and fished until 12:45. I ended up with 5 spotties, 4 sandies, 2 lizard fish, and 1 sargo. I have never seen the water level so high in NPH. In the middle of the channel was about 28-30 feet of water at one point. The rocks near the coast guard were almost completely submerged as well.

A highlight of my fishing day was meeting a kayak angler named Gary out on the water that was full of information and advice. Advice to newbies fishing NPH: wave hi and say hello to people. Everyone is out to have a good time and enjoy the water. Have fun and catch (and release) fish. Don't take it too serious.

Aside: This kayak was my second Revolution in the last two months. I bought a "used" kayak from a Play It Again Sports. A month after I bought the kayak, I was informed it was stolen. I ended up returning the kayak for a full refund and got a great deal on a 2011 model.

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[Jzo]

Thx for the report, great pics and congrats on the ride. :cheers1:

[-scallywag-]

Nice report, and congrats on the new ride!

The new Hobie "olive" color looks sweat, and I bet it's much cooler in the sun.

:cheers1:

[dfroggy54]

congrats on the new boat! welcome!:you_rock:

[ful-rac]

That's a nice sargo!!!! Damn I love those things~! Thanks for the report

[wiseguy]

Very nice report bro! Congratz on the new ride.

[cjthomas]

That's cool how that sandy has some spots to fit in.

[mtnbykr2]

:reel:Congrats on the new boat, I love my Outback, I have been in this one for about 3 years now, and have been thinkin about switchin up to the Revo
I think those are a bit faster on the fly, but I don't think the loss of a few inches in width would be a problem in comparison to the advantages, you have a nice setup there, nice pics, good luck out there, I may make my way to NPH here shortly....b

[fknricter]

congrats on the ride and thnx for the report! me and newport have a love hate relationship, but its usually pretty fun. conditions look great!

[Ohana]

Nice pictures!

NPH is a great area to fish. There is so much different structure you never know what lure will catch what fish. It is one area I have never been skunked while fishing.

Kevin

[herbo]

great report, cool pics, and it looks like you got your 'yak set up real nice let's see some more reports soon.....H:sifone:

[roby]

Thanks for the warm welcome....I appreciate it.

[ggman]

:jig: Hey Roby I was the one you talked to at NPH and you asked me if i posted on any message boards well this is the first time. I have been fishing NPH for the last 6 years in my Hobie almost every weekend both days. If anyone comes up to me like you did I am always willing to give up my best baits and spots. There are plenty of fish in NPH AS LONG AS WE PRACTICE CATCH AND RELEASE.

[roby]

ggman, thanks again for all the tips/stories. I'm actually installing the turbo fins and sailing rudder on my Revolution tonight. I also plan to put some braid on three of my "harbor/bass" reels this week...take care.

[THE DARKHORSE]

I like the Sargo shot.