Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
07-24-2020, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 81,387
End of an era
Adi,
Thanks for formal explanation. Appreciated - and will miss - direct view of launch and game of "who's car is on the beach now" for so many years.
Hope all's well with you.
Avery
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
05-27-2020, 12:13 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 22,303
Congrats!
Kevin,
Many of us so-called "old-timers" don't bother posting much anymore, but as one of the many who've known you as a "kid" from years and years of on-the-water contact, am really glad to hear...
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
12-26-2018, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 21,114
... Vito ...
I started kayak fishing in LJ in 2001. On one of my earliest outings I start chatting to a guy on the water and, after sharing names, we realized we knew each other from school-related work more...
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
09-18-2018, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 114
Views: 63,896
Deep Sorrow
Was a time when the kayak fishing community was smaller and tighter, but a tragedy such as this brings out our collective sadness and shared feelings of sorrow. Kind of you, John, to take a moment...
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
07-31-2018, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 12,201
smoked fish(ermen)
Plan to head to Silver/Gull lakes next week, but wondering if the smoke/fire situation impeded things for you at all. Virginia lake looks interesting too - have 21' trailer. Roads/campsites up...
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Forum: Buy, Sell, or Trade Kayak Fishing Gear
06-13-2018, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,688
Malibu II
Sorry for delayed reply. Because I didn't get notices of response from BWE, the Malibu II is still available. Rolling thru responses now.
Call me if interested.
Avery Ellisman
(760)...
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Forum: Buy, Sell, or Trade Kayak Fishing Gear
06-13-2018, 04:51 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,688
Hobie Adventure Hull
Not sure, but it is before the click and go.
Sorry for delayed response - wasn't notified of PM by BWE.
Avery Ellisman
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
05-15-2018, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,819
Not fond of hammerheads ...
Episode from a few years back:
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=27019&highlight=celebrity+hammerhead
Avery
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Forum: Buy, Sell, or Trade Kayak Fishing Gear
05-15-2018, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,688
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
05-14-2018, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 9,339
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
01-01-2018, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,294
Paging Leonard Tobey!
Yo Tobey!
Reminded today of your yak YT on 1/1 so many years ago (you swearing up a storm, and me going primal on the seal that came up with your fish in its mouth). That story's be told and...
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
07-14-2016, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,010
Long lost (and sadly-missed) tradition
I'm regressing to the old-school habit of posting recent LJ conditions (yesterday) - catch or no catch.
Wind/waves - minimal.
Live squid in LJ? Yes - smallish and hitting hoochie-type sabiki...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
06-16-2016, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 8,517
A Fond Farewell
Expressed apologies to Val for being unable to join my kayak fishing buddies in the fitting salute to Rod - one of our sport's most positive spirits. Glad this is happening, sad not to be with you...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
05-28-2016, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 10,076
Best Advice ..
Best advice I ever received re. a fish finder (15 yrs ago from Johnny Ceviche) was to do the research then buy whatever I felt was best with a credit card. It was explained that most issuing banks...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
05-28-2016, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 12,721
Count me in
Jim,
Please let me know via PM or email the date/time of the paddle out and the spreading of his ashes at LJ. Deeply saddened by this loss and appreciate opportunity to join you and others in a...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
05-27-2016, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 12,721
Deep sadness
One didn't need to be part of the "old guard" to know Rod, although many of us have had the true pleasure for years (15 in my case). I won't run through the history or tell tales of great times and...
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
01-30-2016, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 27,657
Well earned!
Not as if it was your fist time out ..., but bet your eyes still got wide when that thing came to color. Still fun after all these years, ain't it! WTG!
Avery
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
10-09-2015, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,546
Never gets old ...
A wise man once said:
The insecure light their stogies only after their fish is landed, bled and stowed.
The cocky light them after hook-up.
The self-assured light them while trolling.
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
09-24-2015, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,809
Bump in the night ...
As much as I appreciate the attention given by (and to) our Celebrity Hammerhead, I'm none-too-keen on a private night-time encounter.
My usual wing man has something called "work" tomorrow, so...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
09-24-2015, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,293
Bump in the night ...
As much as I appreciate the attention given by (and to) our Celebrity Hammerhead (http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=27019&highlight=celebrity+hammerhead), I'm none-too-keen on a...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
09-14-2015, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,346
... what it's all about ...
Paul,
First, a big thanks to you and your family, followed by bravos to Andy, Sammons and all who stepped up to realize this tribute.
That sponsors came to you - rather than the other way...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
09-11-2015, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 123
Views: 69,406
#50
Uh, just noticed #50.
Hell just froze over ....
Avery
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
09-11-2015, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,310
20 secs
Yes, a choice made to hang over and bleed rather than bleed in the boat. No BS about 20 secs. Frickin' amazing!
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Forum: Kayak Fishing Reports
09-11-2015, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 8,310
NEW LESSONS
15 years kayak fishing LJ - Over 400 go outs yet ...
New lessons learned two days ago!
Bonito at LJ these days can be really big (I'm talking 12-15 lbs) and fight like - well, really big...
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Forum: General Kayak Fishing Discussion
09-10-2015, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 14,577
New lessons
15 years fishing LJ - over 400 go outs.
New lessons learned yesterday:
Bonito at LJ these days can be really big (I'm talking 12-15 lbs) and fight like - well, really big bonito (They're...
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