A Red Day at the Harbor - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

landwhale · 04-24-2009, 10:30 AM

Got to OEX Sunset early Andy couldn't fish this morning and the Yellow 160 wasn't in the rack so I paddled the RED 140 Tarpon instead. Got to say it is as nice to paddle and glides through the water just not as fast as the 160. Trolled a crankbait on the way to the bridge area that got knocked down hard a couple of times though nothing stuck. Started the morning throwing larger baits and the blade with no results so switched back to the Uni Buttered up Reebs and Flukes. The weather was much colder today had to wear the sweatshirt and pants to fight off the chill. Could not find any fish in the shallows found a few on the channel edges.

This giant

This halibut hit the Fluke harder than any of the other fish today

The biggest fish of the day was a sandie that broke off at the kayak

Holy Mackerel · 04-24-2009, 12:41 PM

Steve, thanks for the report. I don't think I have been on the 140 ever, what is the difference in Primary (initial) stability over the 160?

thanks,

chris

SeaDog · 04-24-2009, 12:43 PM

What a difference a day makes in the temp out there!! It totally caught me off guard. Looks like it was a pretty good morning overall. I got to get back over there one of these mornings.

04-24-2009, 02:08 PM

nice fish landwhale

landwhale · 04-24-2009, 03:56 PM

Chris the 140 is a little wider and the initial stability is better though I am just as comfortable in the 160. The 140 paddles just as well just a little slower. I used the 140 for a couple of months before I tried the 160 the main reason I switched is the speed. The seating area is a few inches shorter in the footwell and I don't really notice.

speedydk · 04-25-2009, 08:24 PM

Nice to see the local report I'll be heading out with the boys tomorrow morning to Alamitos bay. I was at NPH Thursday afternoon and had one short halibut and a pencilcuda both on the Yozuri crystal minnow also one nice chunky spotted bay on the cream soda big hammer wish he was around a few weeks ago could have saved me the skunk. Oh and looks like the bait receiver is back. Anyway water temp at NPH was 62 degrees come on summer fishin' season!
Darren

Tman · 04-25-2009, 09:08 PM

Steve,

Now quit pissing us off....first the 'now that I'm retired' posts, next the 'and the Yellow 160 wasn't in the rack so I paddled the RED 140 Tarpon instead' post...

I know, I know, envy is a green monster...

Appreciate your posts nonetheless, more so your comparisons of the T140 vs the T160.

Q though...you said the seating area is a few inches shorter in the footwell and I don't really notice...is the 140 shorter, or is it the 160?

I ain't going for speed anymore, just the nap factor...

Keep 'em comin'.....

landwhale · 04-26-2009, 03:56 AM

Hey Tman my feet are closer to the front end though do not reach it still extremly comfy dosed off a few time no problem

04-24-2009, 10:30 AM	#1
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	A Red Day at the Harbor Got to OEX Sunset early Andy couldn't fish this morning and the Yellow 160 wasn't in the rack so I paddled the RED 140 Tarpon instead. Got to say it is as nice to paddle and glides through the water just not as fast as the 160. Trolled a crankbait on the way to the bridge area that got knocked down hard a couple of times though nothing stuck. Started the morning throwing larger baits and the blade with no results so switched back to the Uni Buttered up Reebs and Flukes. The weather was much colder today had to wear the sweatshirt and pants to fight off the chill. Could not find any fish in the shallows found a few on the channel edges. This giant This halibut hit the Fluke harder than any of the other fish today The biggest fish of the day was a sandie that broke off at the kayak __________________

04-24-2009, 03:56 PM	#5
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Chris the 140 is a little wider and the initial stability is better though I am just as comfortable in the 160. The 140 paddles just as well just a little slower. I used the 140 for a couple of months before I tried the 160 the main reason I switched is the speed. The seating area is a few inches shorter in the footwell and I don't really notice. __________________

04-25-2009, 09:08 PM	#7
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Steve, Now quit pissing us off....first the 'now that I'm retired' posts, next the 'and the Yellow 160 wasn't in the rack so I paddled the RED 140 Tarpon instead' post... I know, I know, envy is a green monster... Appreciate your posts nonetheless, more so your comparisons of the T140 vs the T160. Q though...you said the seating area is a few inches shorter in the footwell and I don't really notice...is the 140 shorter, or is it the 160? I ain't going for speed anymore, just the nap factor... Keep 'em comin'..... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

04-26-2009, 03:56 AM	#8
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Hey Tman my feet are closer to the front end though do not reach it still extremly comfy dosed off a few time no problem __________________

04-24-2009, 12:41 PM	#2
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Steve, thanks for the report. I don't think I have been on the 140 ever, what is the difference in Primary (initial) stability over the 160? thanks, chris

04-24-2009, 12:43 PM	#3
SeaDog Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 47	What a difference a day makes in the temp out there!! It totally caught me off guard. Looks like it was a pretty good morning overall. I got to get back over there one of these mornings.

04-24-2009, 02:08 PM	#4
NextBite Guest Posts: n/a	nice fish landwhale

04-25-2009, 08:24 PM	#6
speedydk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County Ca. Posts: 99	Nice to see the local report I'll be heading out with the boys tomorrow morning to Alamitos bay. I was at NPH Thursday afternoon and had one short halibut and a pencilcuda both on the Yozuri crystal minnow also one nice chunky spotted bay on the cream soda big hammer wish he was around a few weeks ago could have saved me the skunk. Oh and looks like the bait receiver is back. Anyway water temp at NPH was 62 degrees come on summer fishin' season! Darren