This Weekend - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Waterâ€™s Edge

Bert Vega · 08-04-2014, 07:34 AM

Got one day of fishing in July. So I was chomping at the bit to get on the water. Went Saturday with Lipripper. Had a tuff time getting greenbacks. Made a handful and started trolling. It was raining all morning. Dang dogs got all my greenbacks in no time. Was frustrated wet and out of greenbacks. Decided we just weren't feeling it and decided to leave. On way back saw some surface action. Threw my brand new jig stick and reel. Got them for my 40th bday last Wednesday. First cast ever with new setup. And get hit by a 4-5# bonito. So no skunk. Released it and continued in. Upset with myself for quitting and going home empty handed. I woke up Sunday called my buddy salty pirate and talked him into going out. We met up on the drive down to the launch. Unloaded on water around 9am. We don't make it a 100 yards and his cable breaks on his mirage drive. A sign of things to come. So he heads in and runs to fast lane. Shop is closed till noon. Lucky for Eli there was someone there getting there yak ready to go fishing. So new cables in hand Eli heads back to launch. We meet up out off the point. Continue hunting for greenbacks. After making a another handful. We set off and start fishing. I get to the southern most end of the area. And my mirage drive breaks. So I give Eli my greenbacks. Keeping one for myself. I start to paddle my PA14 with stock paddle back in. Since I am so far south I figured might as well drag a bait. Put my last greenback on and dumped the water out my tank. And got going toward the launch. I got about a 3rd of the way back in. When my reel starts sounding off. I let that fish take his time eating my bait. Figured this was my one chance for the weekend. Didn't not want to mess it up. Set hook drag peels. Give out a good hell yeah. Then start fighting fish. It was quite different no havering my pedals in. Couldn't move the yak like normal. Anyway I get the fish to the boat. Stick him with gaff and continue paddle in. Fish was 27# weight by fish and game. Took forever to get back to launch. It was a real adventure this weekend capped off by a good fish.

Bert Vega · 08-04-2014, 07:36 AM

Picture of broken drive.

blitzburgh · 08-04-2014, 07:47 AM

Oh snap! At least you were rewarded for your hard work

Nice fish!

flemdogg · 08-04-2014, 08:08 AM

Bummer on the drive, hell yeah on the yellow. Should have gone out with you, i could have towed you in, vessel assist style. Nice job Bert

Ricsen · 08-04-2014, 08:53 AM

Wow. That's the first one I've seen snapped like that. Way to stay with it and glad it paid off.

Smthtnnr · 08-04-2014, 08:54 AM

Hell yeah Bert! Right on.. Don't think I coulda done that! Good job

WildernessWanker · 08-04-2014, 09:59 AM

If I'm not mistaken that makes your second drive issue, correct? You've not had the best luck in regards to drive issues but you're killing it with fish, congrats!

tamddo714 · 08-04-2014, 10:11 AM

Way to stick it out! Nice job out there

salty pirate · 08-04-2014, 10:13 AM

I could hear you yelling from a half mile away! Glad you scored a good fish.

Cant believe the drive broke like that. I found my spare parts on top of my other kayak at home and will not leave them behind again! Probably bring the extra drive too.

Eli

Bert Vega · 08-04-2014, 01:20 PM

Yes it is my second issue. The first one I lost the drive. On my first surf landing. This is my first break. Plan on getting another drive and carry spare cable, masts, etc. Also getting a better paddle. But the whole situation made that

all the more special.

Aaron&Julie · 08-04-2014, 01:30 PM

Too bad about Murphy's law ruling, but at least he took a break so you could catch a nice yellow. We think we saw you guys when you were out on Saturday.

Lipripper92592 · 08-04-2014, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bert Vega

Yes it is my second issue. The first one I lost the drive. On my first surf landing. This is my first break. Plan on getting another drive and carry spare cable, masts, etc. Also getting a better paddle. But the whole situation made that

all the more special.

I'd have to think it's the torque you put on those drives.....a 14' PA at 4.5mph steady all day...you're a beast!
Told you....as soon as I'm not around......hook up........freak my luck!

Widgeon · 08-04-2014, 04:43 PM

Awesome!
Totally awesome!

kaya_one · 08-05-2014, 10:18 AM

So how many YTs you got for 2014 now?
I nominate you for rookie of the year...right on!!

User name · 08-05-2014, 10:51 AM

Nice YT!

Bert Vega · 08-07-2014, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron&Julie

Too bad about Murphy's law ruling, but at least he took a break so you could catch a nice yellow. We think we saw you guys when you were out on Saturday.

That was us. Congrats on your double.

Bert Vega · 08-07-2014, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaya_one

So how many YTs you got for 2014 now?
I nominate you for rookie of the year...right on!!

Thanks for the nomination!

Beever · 08-07-2014, 09:53 PM

Nice Yellow!!

08-04-2014, 07:34 AM	#1
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	This Weekend Got one day of fishing in July. So I was chomping at the bit to get on the water. Went Saturday with Lipripper. Had a tuff time getting greenbacks. Made a handful and started trolling. It was raining all morning. Dang dogs got all my greenbacks in no time. Was frustrated wet and out of greenbacks. Decided we just weren't feeling it and decided to leave. On way back saw some surface action. Threw my brand new jig stick and reel. Got them for my 40th bday last Wednesday. First cast ever with new setup. And get hit by a 4-5# bonito. So no skunk. Released it and continued in. Upset with myself for quitting and going home empty handed. I woke up Sunday called my buddy salty pirate and talked him into going out. We met up on the drive down to the launch. Unloaded on water around 9am. We don't make it a 100 yards and his cable breaks on his mirage drive. A sign of things to come. So he heads in and runs to fast lane. Shop is closed till noon. Lucky for Eli there was someone there getting there yak ready to go fishing. So new cables in hand Eli heads back to launch. We meet up out off the point. Continue hunting for greenbacks. After making a another handful. We set off and start fishing. I get to the southern most end of the area. And my mirage drive breaks. So I give Eli my greenbacks. Keeping one for myself. I start to paddle my PA14 with stock paddle back in. Since I am so far south I figured might as well drag a bait. Put my last greenback on and dumped the water out my tank. And got going toward the launch. I got about a 3rd of the way back in. When my reel starts sounding off. I let that fish take his time eating my bait. Figured this was my one chance for the weekend. Didn't not want to mess it up. Set hook drag peels. Give out a good hell yeah. Then start fighting fish. It was quite different no havering my pedals in. Couldn't move the yak like normal. Anyway I get the fish to the boat. Stick him with gaff and continue paddle in. Fish was 27# weight by fish and game. Took forever to get back to launch. It was a real adventure this weekend capped off by a good fish. Attached Images Last edited by Bert Vega; 08-07-2014 at 09:16 AM.

08-04-2014, 07:36 AM	#2
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Picture of broken drive. Attached Images

08-04-2014, 07:47 AM	#3
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Oh snap! At least you were rewarded for your hard work Nice fish! __________________ â€The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.â€ ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

08-04-2014, 08:08 AM	#4
flemdogg Island Blood Join Date: May 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 237	Bummer on the drive, hell yeah on the yellow. Should have gone out with you, i could have towed you in, vessel assist style. Nice job Bert __________________ These are my express opinions derived from my experiences - I know less than most and half as much as some!

08-04-2014, 01:30 PM	#11
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Too bad about Murphy's law ruling, but at least he took a break so you could catch a nice yellow. We think we saw you guys when you were out on Saturday. __________________ "Never say die"

08-04-2014, 08:53 AM	#5
Ricsen Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 65	Wow. That's the first one I've seen snapped like that. Way to stay with it and glad it paid off.

08-04-2014, 08:54 AM	#6
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	Hell yeah Bert! Right on.. Don't think I coulda done that! Good job

08-04-2014, 09:59 AM	#7
WildernessWanker WildernessWanker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 345	If I'm not mistaken that makes your second drive issue, correct? You've not had the best luck in regards to drive issues but you're killing it with fish, congrats!

08-04-2014, 10:11 AM	#8
tamddo714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 273	Way to stick it out! Nice job out there

08-04-2014, 10:13 AM	#9
salty pirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: where the hell is Temecula Posts: 268	I could hear you yelling from a half mile away! Glad you scored a good fish. Cant believe the drive broke like that. I found my spare parts on top of my other kayak at home and will not leave them behind again! Probably bring the extra drive too. Eli

08-04-2014, 01:20 PM	#10
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Yes it is my second issue. The first one I lost the drive. On my first surf landing. This is my first break. Plan on getting another drive and carry spare cable, masts, etc. Also getting a better paddle. But the whole situation made that all the more special.

08-04-2014, 04:43 PM	#13
Widgeon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Clairemont Posts: 175	Awesome! Totally awesome!

08-05-2014, 10:18 AM	#14
kaya_one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Encinitas Posts: 257	how many for 2014? So how many YTs you got for 2014 now? I nominate you for rookie of the year...right on!!

08-05-2014, 10:51 AM	#15
User name Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 42	Nice YT!

08-07-2014, 09:53 PM	#18
Beever Junior Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 19	Nice Yellow!!