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Topics - The Mad Dabber

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I have a Humminbird Helix 5 DF-GPS but I cant get it to give me a depth reading beyond 200 feet.
Can anyone recommend a unit that has the power to go 500' that's a good fit for a yak?

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For Sale / Price slashed to $500 ... Fully rigged tandem fishing yak
« on: January 25, 2020, 11:01:09 AM »
Gotta make room for the new tandem Oasis!

For sale: A broad, super stable 12'6" Ocean Kayaks Malibu 2 tandem with everything you need to get on the water catching fish this weekend, minus the price tag and hassle of setting up a new rig. Excellent starter rig for shore-fishers looking to expand their range. Features:
--Fish it single or double with full functionality either way; fish single either from the back seat for surf launches or the middle seat for harbor launches
--Livewell with timer pump. Make your own bait and keep them swimming strong
--Color Humminbird Helix 5 fishfinder/GPS unit; transponder on flexible arm to provide water temp and no breakage/snagging in kelp beds
--12V battery and charger
--Two SeaAirSports high-backed seats with two rodholders and a storage pouch each
--Rugged PVC cart with solid rubber tires
--Hull: beat up, faded, ugly but fully solid = instant dock cred. No hatches means less chance of water intrusion. Filled with about 20 pool noodles for backup flotation
--Rod holders for both single or double configuration, without interfering with your paddle stroke. THIRTEEN rod holders includes one Scotty that can be moved to fit your single or double configuration. Rod holder placement allows trolling with rods in front of you and your fishing buddy in all situations. Easily fishes three rods plus gaff single; six rods double.
--Two paddles with leashes
--Two super nice Kokotat life preservers
This is a homebrew fishing yak and would do best with an owner who doesn't care how it looks. It works great and is light enough to wheel down the path at Bluff Cove in PV, with all the features needed to fish Redondo Canyon. Dog not included. Playa del Rey

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For Sale / Tandem fishing rig - Cobra
« on: October 18, 2016, 08:29:43 PM »
Changing over to a Malibu 2 that I will mod for fishing, so I'm selling off my Cobra Tandem, which is fully rigged (DF, baitwell, rodholders, etc.) I'm down in LA (Playa del Rey) so if anyone knows SoCal anglers, this would be a great beginning yak fully rigged at an affordable price. If you could crosspost to any SoCal sites, gracias! Here's the Craigslist listing. Thanks! HappyDab http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/boa/5833036776.html

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I've done the Ocean Kayaks Malibu 2 fully rigged. (Very stable, a pig to paddle, low and wet.) I'm currently using a Cobra Tandem fully rigged (Not particularly stable, especially with two people, doesn't track well, high and dry.)

Has anyone rigged up a Malibu Pro 2? Would like your review if so.

http://www.malibukayaks.com/pro-2-tandem-fish-dive.html

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Albion 9/13
« on: September 09, 2013, 02:07:08 PM »
Headed out for the first time at Albion this Friday/Saturday. Can y'all give me the skinny on best launch spots/navigation hazards/tides/currents to be aware of? Hopefully the weather is sweet. Thanks all.
GB

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Will either do Oil Piers triangle to Rincon and back, or head out at Haskells. Anyone have thoughts on that?

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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Caples Lake 9/23
« on: September 24, 2012, 07:02:01 AM »
Did a quick troll from the really nice launch ramp (though there are lots of spots you could launch for free it looks like). Headed across lake to resort and trolled kastmasters along the gravel shoreline across the finger from the resort. Got one nice little trout. Seemed fishy, but the wind kicked up and we retired, looping around the dam and back to the ramp. Guys at the ramp had a whole bunch of fish. Most if the boats seemed centered on the middle of the lake and the cement dam on the little finger of the lake. Beautiful up there. Huffin and puffin at 8k feet.

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Gonna hit Port Sonoma 8 a.m. Then find a launch point and fish til noon. Silver 4Runner with orange Cobra tandem. Welcome all comers. My first trip there.

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Anyone have any suggestions on where to put in ... my only fishing window today is low tide. Dead low. Grrr. My high tide spots won't be available, I think.

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Weather's looking fine. Can anyone recommend an awesome place to launch for one of two things:
1)Stripers on the rivers/delta?
2)Ocean ... protected launch north of the bay area for RF/Ling/Buts?
We've explored all the local spots on the bay and love them, but want to try some new water. Any suggestions appreciated!

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Favorite fillet knife?
« on: April 20, 2012, 05:09:19 PM »
Got a gift certificate and need a great fillet knife. Recommendations?

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Cobra Kayaks / Tandem Cobra Build-Up
« on: March 13, 2012, 01:23:38 PM »
Got a tandem Cobra for a steal and have done the maiden voyage. Better weight handling than my old OK Malibu Two. Tracks less well, but that might have been because my cousin, who outweighs me by 70 pounds, was in the bow. Anyway, she's water tight and stable. Now the buildup begins. Here's the mods:

Rod holders
-Two recessed, in-deck rod holders on rear deck
-Scotty trolling mount, middle front (for whoever rides bitch)
-Scotty trolling mount, left and right, for rear paddler

Bait Tank
-On deck circulating live well with in/out hoses over the sides (4 gallon dog food container)

'Lectronics
-Eagle Cuda FF/GPS (transducer mount will be interesting. Don't want to put hatch holes in the yak, so experimenting with retractable, over the side deal. We'll see...)

Storage
-Tackle bag tie down on rear deck
-Rear seat is a Pacific Angler with the two rod holders
-Soft cooler tie downs on bow deck

Accessories
-Paddle holders (cool bungee design stolen from a some new yaks I saw)
-Anchor shuttle

Will post pix as I go ... welcome all suggestions.

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Cobra Kayaks / Cobra Tandem Rigged Up
« on: November 25, 2011, 09:02:15 PM »
Anyone fully rig a Cobra tandem for fishing yet? Rod holders/DF/bait tank? I've got all that on my Malibu 2, but I want a drier yak that can carry more weight. Anyone know of a rigged Cobra? Thanks all.

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General Fishing Tips / Question on Bay Tides...
« on: July 22, 2011, 09:50:29 AM »
So I'm two seasons into fishing the bay, and I've had spotty luck on the stripers and halibut. Sometimes WFO on stripers, still scratching for a flattie. I'm looking at the tides this weekend and they look really moderate. I've picked up from the board, etc. that the less radical tides can be better for flatties (less murk?), while the stripers can get turned on by big tides if they're hanging on structure. Anyone have any other pearls of wisdom that might help me direct my attentions this weekend? Looking for a nice long 6 hour session on the water. Haven't chosen between ARW, Brickyard and Paradise ...

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