Out of the shadows ! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tsugg · 03-22-2014, 07:06 AM

I've been lurking and learning on this site for a long time.
BUT LAST NIGHT I BOUGHT A USED PA 14 !!!! I'm not sure where to begin! LOL
I have a long list of things I need to round up at the Hobie shop, starting with a drain plug(one is missing) and a PFD !
When I loaded it up in the tacoma I quickly realized I need some kind of bed extender out behind the tailgate.LOL
I'm chopping at the bit for the store to open !(9:00am)
It came with the hobie bait tank,hobie wheels,elite 4 dsi,drift chute,running lts. on the bow,LEDs under the mounting boards,batteries,charger and some other things.
I have a activities card for lake san marcos and that place is loaded with bass, I wonder if I'll make it there this weekend?oh well, one can only hope.
You guys are going to roll on the floor laughing at this next statement but I feel like a 10 yr old on Christmas morning(I'm 61 yrs.old!!)
I'm dying to take it empty of all things to the beach and learn how to surf launch it and come back in without crashing and burning. The ultimate goal is to fish at La Jolla.

tamddo714 · 03-22-2014, 08:27 AM

Congrats!!

Rambo · 03-22-2014, 08:48 AM

congrats on purchasing the fishing kayak beast. it'll serve you well, luxury on the water.

MrPatrick · 03-22-2014, 10:04 AM

Take to the bay's first. Get you're bearings.

And yes, it is normal to feel like a 10 year old on Christmas morning.

FISH11 · 03-22-2014, 07:03 PM

The enthusiasm if one of the biggest reasons we love Kayak fishing. There is a lot one can learn from all the posts. Great idea to play around in the bay to get to know your Kayak and how it handles, there will be a lot more to learn in the surf especially the landing part. Good Luck.

kaya_one · 03-22-2014, 10:16 PM

right on. glad to hear of all the enthusiasm. 61 yo kid in the candy store.

Cadillyak · 03-23-2014, 05:59 AM

Congrats on the PA. I don't know if you are still looking for a bed extender, but I have one I can give you for a good price if u are interested. I'm thinking $30. Lifetime warranty.

tsugg · 03-23-2014, 07:36 AM

Thanks, I found one at harbor freight.Can anyone tell me a good way to remove light scratches from the sides of the PA14?

03-22-2014, 07:06 AM	#1
tsugg LOWSPARK Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CARLSBAD Posts: 251	Out of the shadows ! I've been lurking and learning on this site for a long time. BUT LAST NIGHT I BOUGHT A USED PA 14 !!!! I'm not sure where to begin! LOL I have a long list of things I need to round up at the Hobie shop, starting with a drain plug(one is missing) and a PFD ! When I loaded it up in the tacoma I quickly realized I need some kind of bed extender out behind the tailgate.LOL I'm chopping at the bit for the store to open !(9:00am) It came with the hobie bait tank,hobie wheels,elite 4 dsi,drift chute,running lts. on the bow,LEDs under the mounting boards,batteries,charger and some other things. I have a activities card for lake san marcos and that place is loaded with bass, I wonder if I'll make it there this weekend?oh well, one can only hope. You guys are going to roll on the floor laughing at this next statement but I feel like a 10 yr old on Christmas morning(I'm 61 yrs.old!!) I'm dying to take it empty of all things to the beach and learn how to surf launch it and come back in without crashing and burning. The ultimate goal is to fish at La Jolla.

03-23-2014, 05:59 AM	#7
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Congrats on the PA. I don't know if you are still looking for a bed extender, but I have one I can give you for a good price if u are interested. I'm thinking $30. Lifetime warranty. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

03-23-2014, 07:36 AM	#8
tsugg LOWSPARK Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: CARLSBAD Posts: 251	bed extender Thanks, I found one at harbor freight.Can anyone tell me a good way to remove light scratches from the sides of the PA14?

03-22-2014, 08:27 AM	#2
tamddo714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 273	Congrats!!

03-22-2014, 08:48 AM	#3
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	congrats on purchasing the fishing kayak beast. it'll serve you well, luxury on the water.

03-22-2014, 10:04 AM	#4
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Take to the bay's first. Get you're bearings. And yes, it is normal to feel like a 10 year old on Christmas morning.

03-22-2014, 07:03 PM	#5
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,636	The enthusiasm if one of the biggest reasons we love Kayak fishing. There is a lot one can learn from all the posts. Great idea to play around in the bay to get to know your Kayak and how it handles, there will be a lot more to learn in the surf especially the landing part. Good Luck.

03-22-2014, 10:16 PM	#6
kaya_one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Encinitas Posts: 257	right on. glad to hear of all the enthusiasm. 61 yo kid in the candy store.