Most people Christen their boat with Champagne.... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Chuck D · 10-19-2014, 01:07 PM

I don't like to clean up glass, I prefer to use fish blood. Haven't been on the water for at least 2 months due to life stuff. First day out fishing on the new yak, get my bait on and on the water by 8:30, troll around for about 45 min and get greenback slammed on the fly. Midway through my bendo the "Sea Adventure" with 60 or so passengers see my rod and proceed to anchor right next to me. Get one fish in, move south and drop another mac out and before I can let it out all the way get slammed again. About 8 kelp beds later I get number 2 in and head on home.
Great way to break in the new Outback, which I love. A few small things I appreciated about the new yak that I noticed on the water. New cupholders accommodate my Nalgene and a beer bottle perfectly, no little water puddles either warming up my cold beverage. Rudder up and down system way more ergonomic when needing to use quickly. Bait tank sits nice and low in the new design, better stability it seems. Lastly of course the seat is so $$$$, best seat ever!
On a final note the size of the tow fish were both at aprox 20lbs. The meat color was way different though, one really dark and one nice and white. What determines the difference in color? Same with Lobster sometimes too... Anyways fun and super stoked on the investment, worth it for sure. Got some nice Poke, Smoked and Sashimi out of the deal.

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 10-19-2014, 01:58 PM

Nice going on the YT! I have a Revo which I like alot. But stability wise, if I ever get another Yak, it will probably be an outback!

Color of the meat, huh, don't know. Guess its what they are eating?

J

Iceman · 10-19-2014, 02:55 PM

some boats are just FISHY right out of the mold

nice pair!

DanaPT · 10-19-2014, 04:00 PM

looks like that pair requires a lot of work after the catch. I like that long cutting board you have. That thing looks handy.

Irishman · 10-19-2014, 05:15 PM

Score!! I am stoked for you! Spent all last night checking the wind and at 11pm with gusts still out here in La Mesa decided to stay at home. My wife was more upset than me this morning because she had to deal with me all day.
I will say that my last tail was left on ice for about 28hrs...the difference in flavor and meat texture was very noticeable.
Great to see two more wonderful fish headed to the table!

Big Wave Dave · 10-19-2014, 05:45 PM

Strong work. Thanks for sharing. I am going to get a peddler one of these days.

Caden · 10-20-2014, 07:25 PM

Good chit

10-19-2014, 01:07 PM	#1
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	Most people Christen their boat with Champagne.... I don't like to clean up glass, I prefer to use fish blood. Haven't been on the water for at least 2 months due to life stuff. First day out fishing on the new yak, get my bait on and on the water by 8:30, troll around for about 45 min and get greenback slammed on the fly. Midway through my bendo the "Sea Adventure" with 60 or so passengers see my rod and proceed to anchor right next to me. Get one fish in, move south and drop another mac out and before I can let it out all the way get slammed again. About 8 kelp beds later I get number 2 in and head on home. Great way to break in the new Outback, which I love. A few small things I appreciated about the new yak that I noticed on the water. New cupholders accommodate my Nalgene and a beer bottle perfectly, no little water puddles either warming up my cold beverage. Rudder up and down system way more ergonomic when needing to use quickly. Bait tank sits nice and low in the new design, better stability it seems. Lastly of course the seat is so $$$$, best seat ever! On a final note the size of the tow fish were both at aprox 20lbs. The meat color was way different though, one really dark and one nice and white. What determines the difference in color? Same with Lobster sometimes too... Anyways fun and super stoked on the investment, worth it for sure. Got some nice Poke, Smoked and Sashimi out of the deal. Attached Images

10-19-2014, 01:58 PM	#2
janines.fishtales@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 555	WTG! Nice going on the YT! I have a Revo which I like alot. But stability wise, if I ever get another Yak, it will probably be an outback! Color of the meat, huh, don't know. Guess its what they are eating? J __________________ Fishtales

10-19-2014, 02:55 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	some boats are just FISHY right out of the mold nice pair! __________________

10-19-2014, 04:00 PM	#4
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	looks like that pair requires a lot of work after the catch. I like that long cutting board you have. That thing looks handy.

10-19-2014, 05:15 PM	#5
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Score!! I am stoked for you! Spent all last night checking the wind and at 11pm with gusts still out here in La Mesa decided to stay at home. My wife was more upset than me this morning because she had to deal with me all day. I will say that my last tail was left on ice for about 28hrs...the difference in flavor and meat texture was very noticeable. Great to see two more wonderful fish headed to the table!

10-19-2014, 05:45 PM	#6
Big Wave Dave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 137	Strong work. Thanks for sharing. I am going to get a peddler one of these days.

10-20-2014, 07:25 PM	#7
Caden Homeless will fish 4 food Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rosemead Posts: 171	Good chit