Maiden Voyage Bloody Mess - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

toadstoadsonly · 02-19-2013, 09:57 PM

Just got rid of my PA 14 and Purchased a PA 12 and decided to take it out for my maiden voyage this past Sunday and had 1 bite and made it count, my buddy Jim paddled over and dropped down where I hooked up and we had a double going.

Both fish were landed we stuck it out until about 4pm to see if we could hook tie into another but when the wind and whitecaps showed up we had to call it a day.

ToadsToadsOnly

Go Big or Go Home

kobra · 02-19-2013, 10:04 PM

Now that's the way to break in a new yak. Congrats.

blitzburgh · 02-19-2013, 10:34 PM

Alright!

Ggiannig89 · 02-20-2013, 05:59 AM

Now that's a score! Was it on the iron?

yakaholic · 02-20-2013, 01:10 PM

Thanks for posting and it was awesome to be part of the DOUBLE!

Let's do it again this weekend!

Beach shot added

Biggameaddict · 02-20-2013, 02:07 PM

Nice yak, so this one has yt juju now?

jorluivil · 02-20-2013, 02:38 PM

It was cool seeing you guys get hooked up. I lost my last fish just after you landed your fish, I was the one that asked you if you had lost it.

What a day!!!!

roby · 02-20-2013, 07:37 PM

Great job out there....it was a nice day indeed.

Caden · 02-20-2013, 09:45 PM

good shit Johnatan

toadstoadsonly · 02-20-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

It was cool seeing you guys get hooked up. I lost my last fish just after you landed your fish, I was the one that asked you if you had lost it.

What a day!!!!

It was sick seeing a Toad Yellow sticking out of each side of your yak and to see you get bent again priceless.

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Nice yak, so this one has yt juju now?

I am going to cross my fingers that it has yellow and seabass juju this year.

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Originally Posted by kobra

Now that's the way to break in a new yak. Congrats.

Thanks, fish were not caught on the

just put that logo in there to throw you guys off.

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Originally Posted by Caden

good shit Johnatan

Thanks Tiny we will fish again soon.

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Originally Posted by yakaholic

Thanks for posting and it was awesome to be part of the DOUBLE!

Let's do it again this weekend!

Beach shot added

Lets do this round two this weekend, my week at work is going so slow because of the anticipation.

Fish Taco · 02-21-2013, 01:38 PM

Was hoping when I clicked on your post that I might hear a little bit about how you like your PA 12 over the PA 14... It'd be great to hear a review from someone like you that has pedaled both. (or maybe it's too soon yet?)

If you've got a moment... would love to hear your comments on the pros & cons of each vessel?

Thanks in advance...

- Ken

Sully1 · 02-22-2013, 01:41 PM

great buy!!!

toadstoadsonly · 02-24-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish Taco

Was hoping when I clicked on your post that I might hear a little bit about how you like your PA 12 over the PA 14... It'd be great to hear a review from someone like you that has pedaled both. (or maybe it's too soon yet?)

If you've got a moment... would love to hear your comments on the pros & cons of each vessel?

Thanks in advance...

- Ken

Based on my personal observation the the pro's and cons between the two kayaks are:

PA 14- If I were 6' tall 180 + lbs I would of kept this kayak but I am not I am 5'6'' so this kayak was way to heavy for me. On the water it rode perfectly the stability on this kayak is unmatched. As you guys seen on my previous seabass post I could Stand on the PA14 with two huge seabass without even feeling a wobble. I could be wrong but it seem like the steering is better on the 14. I like the center bin on this yak better than the one on the 12, with a 2 extra ft the front hatch has much better storage. If this kayak was not so heavy to me I would of not upgraded.

Now for the PA12 with the new model there are a few upgrades to the yak. First off the seat is extremely comfortable you could adjust the seat like a car seat to your own comfort. The rear flush rod holders angle outwards which is a huge PLUS when it comes to trolling opposed to the old 14 rod holders goes straight up, there are pre cut holes in the hull/plugs with specific size slots to suit different size wires for different fish finders, there is a slot on the bottom of the PA there is a slot for your transducer a better reading/cover so you do not damage your transducer, drainage plugs in the front and rear of the kayak opposed to just the rear on the old 14, the 12 have 4 rod storage places in the hull of the kayak, the steering column has been moved so you could lay your rods better on both sides of the yak, you also have steering on the left and right side.

The stability on this yak is still amazing but not as good as the 14, the 12 is shorter, narrower, and lighter. I could actually paddle and maneuver this kayak with a paddle while landing, I had a very tough time doing this with the 14 and end up surfing in sideways.

Hope this will help you and anyone else that is in decision about a old 14 or new 12 and or 14.

Oh yea 1 last thing this one catches yellowtail lol

lets see how it works with the

undrH2Ohntr · 02-25-2013, 08:10 AM

Sweet.

Sully1 · 02-28-2013, 02:49 PM

That drive from West Covina was definitely worth it.

02-19-2013, 09:57 PM	#1
toadstoadsonly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 149	Maiden Voyage Bloody Mess Just got rid of my PA 14 and Purchased a PA 12 and decided to take it out for my maiden voyage this past Sunday and had 1 bite and made it count, my buddy Jim paddled over and dropped down where I hooked up and we had a double going. Both fish were landed we stuck it out until about 4pm to see if we could hook tie into another but when the wind and whitecaps showed up we had to call it a day. ToadsToadsOnly Go Big or Go Home Last edited by toadstoadsonly; 02-24-2013 at 08:02 PM.

02-19-2013, 10:34 PM	#3
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Alright! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

02-20-2013, 01:10 PM	#5
yakaholic Junior Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 15	Thanks for posting and it was awesome to be part of the DOUBLE! Let's do it again this weekend! Beach shot added Attached Images

02-20-2013, 02:07 PM	#6
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Nice yak, so this one has yt juju now? __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

02-20-2013, 02:38 PM	#7
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	It was cool seeing you guys get hooked up. I lost my last fish just after you landed your fish, I was the one that asked you if you had lost it. What a day!!!! __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-19-2013, 10:04 PM	#2
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Now that's the way to break in a new yak. Congrats.

02-20-2013, 05:59 AM	#4
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	Now that's a score! Was it on the iron?

02-20-2013, 07:37 PM	#8
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	Great job out there....it was a nice day indeed.

02-20-2013, 09:45 PM	#9
Caden Homeless will fish 4 food Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rosemead Posts: 171	good shit Johnatan

02-21-2013, 01:38 PM	#11
Fish Taco Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 164	PA 12 versus the PA 14 Was hoping when I clicked on your post that I might hear a little bit about how you like your PA 12 over the PA 14... It'd be great to hear a review from someone like you that has pedaled both. (or maybe it's too soon yet?) If you've got a moment... would love to hear your comments on the pros & cons of each vessel? Thanks in advance... - Ken Last edited by Fish Taco; 02-21-2013 at 01:49 PM.

02-22-2013, 01:41 PM	#12
Sully1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 274	great buy!!!

02-25-2013, 08:10 AM	#14
undrH2Ohntr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	Sweet.

02-28-2013, 02:49 PM	#15
Sully1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 274	That drive from West Covina was definitely worth it.