Makobob needs HELP - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rock Hopper · 08-02-2016, 04:07 PM

Bob, I've never met you, but have been reading of your kayak adventures for years. Good luck on your search for a new kayak.

Dan is THE MAN and a long time supporter of NCKA. While you're there be sure to test paddle an Eddyline Caribbean 14. They fit your criteria. I have two and love them....as do the crew of the Islander.

makobob · 08-02-2016, 06:31 PM

Guy's seeing I am making the trip anyway, do you want me to pick up an extra one for you two to fight over, or should I bring back one for each of you. Let's see, leave tomorrow night, drive to Lodi, have appointment with Dan at 10 am, purchase yak, load and hopefully be on the road back by noon. Arrive Vista 7-8 pm, finish groceries, hit the sack, get up at 2 am, truck already loaded and on the way to Gonzaga by 3 am. Cross border by 6 am, breakfast at Taco's Poblanos by 8:30, then Gonzaga before 11am. Play time!!!!!!!

This is WHAT I do to keep motivated, stay busy, no reason to get down in the dumps, take your lemons and make lemon pie, you deserve it. Quit your bellyaching and complaining, DO something for yourself. Make plans, post them, by posting you force your self to make them happen. Live EVERYDAY to it's fullest!!! You are the only one responsible for your attitude iand contentment it is ALL in your hands. Only YOU can make yourself HAPPY. If you are still having a problem with this, step back and look at it from a different direction, there is always a way. If all else fails, just take a friend fishing. Tight Lines.

kaya_one · 08-02-2016, 09:52 PM

Bob,
I have a Tarpon 140 I could let you borrow and try out. It is a circa '05 model. If you like it, take it. Good karma for me. You do a lot for this community and I haven't done much so... Daemon can vouch for the awesome orange color. Pick up in Encinitas.
Its pretty narrow, but I loved it as my first kayak.

PM sent.

Deamon · 08-03-2016, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kaya_one

Bob,
I have a Tarpon 140 I could let you borrow and try out. It is a circa '05 model. If you like it, take it. Good karma for me. You do a lot for this community and I haven't done much so... Daemon can vouch for the awesome orange color. Pick up in Encinitas.
Its pretty narrow, but I loved it as my first kayak.

PM sent.

Next in line for free beautiful orange kayak...same Karma. Jim

tunaseeker · 08-03-2016, 06:53 AM

Sorry to hear about the feet Bob.... Hope you feel better soon!
You are a great inspiration to all of us!
Cheers!

Todd

monstahfish · 08-19-2016, 10:05 AM

Just a few other options for you Bob if you want to go thermoform.
Eddyline caribbean 14 50lbs,
hurricane skimmer 140 58lbs,
tarpon 120 ultralite 43 lbs
good luck with the new boat. I'll be glad to help get you down to the water in october.

chris138 · 08-19-2016, 10:17 AM

Cuda LT is around 60 lbs

toomeymd · 08-02-2016, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by makobob

Let's see, leave tomorrow night, drive to Lodi, have appointment with Dan at 10 am, purchase yak, load and hopefully be on the road back by noon. Arrive Vista 7-8 pm, finish groceries, hit the sack, get up at 2 am, truck already loaded and on the way to Gonzaga by 3 am. Cross border by 6 am, breakfast at Taco's Poblanos by 8:30, then Gonzaga before 11am. Play time!!!!!!!

So...I missed the part in there where you go to the wine shop and clean out the shelves...lol

makobob · 08-03-2016, 09:13 AM

No way, I do not want to be stranded in Lodi. Kaya_one, thank you for your selfless offer. My money is on the Stealth Pro Fisha 525. However a great, world famous, yaker by the name of Deamon Jim would put it to good use. Or you might want to donate is to HOW, as it is a good hull, I had one a few years ago. Jeff, I don't know, as that is a lot of get up and go, your miata might not be able to catch up. Tight Lines.

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Originally Posted by toomeymd

So...I missed the part in there where you go to the wine shop and clean out the shelves...lol

cabojohn · 08-19-2016, 09:04 AM

bump bump

Hola Bob,
Still waiting for pics and a paddle report...

tsugg · 08-19-2016, 09:30 AM

I left the hobie PA14(dark side) because of the weight and I love my Eddyline C-135. It's fast and light and tracks so straight that a rudder isn't needed. And a great seat. $2100.

Mr_Fixit · 08-19-2016, 09:32 AM

My Outback does not track very straight at all even with a rudder. Its actually fairly frustrating. This is my one complaint.

_Obed · 10-26-2016, 08:24 AM

Hello im currently in the market for a Stealth profisha 525 or 575.
I would highly appreciate if i could take you up on your offer about trying out the kayak. I've been talking to headwaters and plan on getting one soon. Only problem is i can't try one in surf conditions up there.. or at all until i make the trip to lodi.
If your available i am at your disposal ten min away from lj.
Thank you in advance and good luck with your situation

08-02-2016, 06:31 PM	#2
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	John and Troy Guy's seeing I am making the trip anyway, do you want me to pick up an extra one for you two to fight over, or should I bring back one for each of you. Let's see, leave tomorrow night, drive to Lodi, have appointment with Dan at 10 am, purchase yak, load and hopefully be on the road back by noon. Arrive Vista 7-8 pm, finish groceries, hit the sack, get up at 2 am, truck already loaded and on the way to Gonzaga by 3 am. Cross border by 6 am, breakfast at Taco's Poblanos by 8:30, then Gonzaga before 11am. Play time!!!!!!! This is WHAT I do to keep motivated, stay busy, no reason to get down in the dumps, take your lemons and make lemon pie, you deserve it. Quit your bellyaching and complaining, DO something for yourself. Make plans, post them, by posting you force your self to make them happen. Live EVERYDAY to it's fullest!!! You are the only one responsible for your attitude iand contentment it is ALL in your hands. Only YOU can make yourself HAPPY. If you are still having a problem with this, step back and look at it from a different direction, there is always a way. If all else fails, just take a friend fishing. Tight Lines. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

08-02-2016, 09:52 PM	#3
kaya_one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Encinitas Posts: 257	Tarpon 140 Bob, I have a Tarpon 140 I could let you borrow and try out. It is a circa '05 model. If you like it, take it. Good karma for me. You do a lot for this community and I haven't done much so... Daemon can vouch for the awesome orange color. Pick up in Encinitas. Its pretty narrow, but I loved it as my first kayak. PM sent. Last edited by kaya_one; 08-02-2016 at 09:59 PM.

08-02-2016, 04:07 PM	#1
Rock Hopper Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 62	Bob, I've never met you, but have been reading of your kayak adventures for years. Good luck on your search for a new kayak. Dan is THE MAN and a long time supporter of NCKA. While you're there be sure to test paddle an Eddyline Caribbean 14. They fit your criteria. I have two and love them....as do the crew of the Islander.

08-03-2016, 06:53 AM	#5
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	Sorry to hear about the feet Bob.... Hope you feel better soon! You are a great inspiration to all of us! Cheers! Todd

08-19-2016, 10:05 AM	#6
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 423	Just a few other options for you Bob if you want to go thermoform. Eddyline caribbean 14 50lbs, hurricane skimmer 140 58lbs, tarpon 120 ultralite 43 lbs good luck with the new boat. I'll be glad to help get you down to the water in october.

08-19-2016, 10:17 AM	#7
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Cuda LT is around 60 lbs

08-19-2016, 09:04 AM	#10
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 657	bump bump Hola Bob, Still waiting for pics and a paddle report...

08-19-2016, 09:32 AM	#12
Mr_Fixit Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 130	My Outback does not track very straight at all even with a rudder. Its actually fairly frustrating. This is my one complaint.

10-26-2016, 08:24 AM	#13
_Obed Bird nest master Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 110	Hello im currently in the market for a Stealth profisha 525 or 575. I would highly appreciate if i could take you up on your offer about trying out the kayak. I've been talking to headwaters and plan on getting one soon. Only problem is i can't try one in surf conditions up there.. or at all until i make the trip to lodi. If your available i am at your disposal ten min away from lj. Thank you in advance and good luck with your situation