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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / BROKe my Hobie CF Paddle

« on: September 13, 2018, 10:42:37 AM »

BROKe my CF Paddle coming into Linda Mar beach after a good salmon trip. What is it they call that beach - “The Market” ?
Well anyway I was trying to see if Hobie would take care of it for me - no go. They won’t even sell me a separate blade or that half section. I need to spring for a new paddle. Any recommendations? Anyone else have a CF paddle problem?

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Safety First / Re: HMB- boats and kayaks

« on: November 27, 2014, 07:28:46 PM »

Thank you for all your perspectives. It scares me a bit to hear that a boat caused one of you to go into the water and they didn't check on you. That's terrible!

I understand that the mouth is an area that all kayakers should be very cautious and it seems like common sense to stay closer to the jetty and heave way. It's my first full kayak fishing season so I'm learning the ropes.

It makes sense that the buoys are markers for some sort of lane but there's a whole ocean out there and it seemed like a lot of boaters like to purposely come close to the kayakers as if to make a pt. I just wanted to see if there are some unspoken animosity that boaters have towards the kayakers. I do wave to them and I respect their size and wake. You never know when you will be needing their help...
Caution caution caution .

Be safe!

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Safety First / HMB- boats and kayaks

« on: November 27, 2014, 10:17:47 AM »

Hi All,
Just wanted to see what everyone's take is but I noticed a lot of boats don't really care about slowing down or taking a different path while around kayaks.
Any one else have the same experience?
Here's a few scenarios:
A buddy of mine and I were fishing south of the first green buoy - almost every boat came around that buoy about 20-30ft next to us at pretty much full speed. Maybe this is a no fish zone? Or a designated path for boats? Idk but I though it was pretty reckless so we left and crabbed the rest of the day closer to shore.

Then I noticed Tuesday a lot of boats plowing out of the mouth at full speed in the no wake zone - what gives?
I would say mostly rec fishing boats and less the commercial guys. Is this a HMB thing?!

Ken

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Banks Board - Model I vs II for towing

« on: November 17, 2014, 01:53:20 PM »

Hey JasonB- thanks for the insight. Good to know about the buoy tangle. Do you think one non-collapsible trap would be OK?
Not sure u remember but I was the guy in the tandem outback - I really like the setup !

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Banks Board - Model I vs II for towing

« on: November 14, 2014, 10:07:52 AM »

Thanks all for the reply - very helpful.
@Antonio - is the hatch easy to access on the ocean?
Like the abalone pic!

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Raymarine Dragonfly, Wowed today.

« on: November 14, 2014, 09:03:31 AM »

I too am looking to purchase the dragonfly gold - I saw it online from a place in FL. No tax. I believe they are - Baron USA - anyone have any experience with them? So far great communication.

I'm a newbie here to Kayak fishing - what is the water bath transducer method install?

Thanks,
Ken

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Banks Board - Model I vs II for towing

« on: November 14, 2014, 08:51:34 AM »

Hi All,
Was in HMB crabbing - this past Sunday.
And I saw this kayaker towing what looked to be a mini yak behind him - with gear on it. I thought it was a pretty neat idea.
So I looked into it (looked to be a Banks Board)- now I can't decide which one to get - version I or version II. Does anyone here have any experience with them?

Does it cause much drag (I'm on a mirage outback tandem)? Can I put a crab pot (not folding version) on top of it without it tipping?

I was thinking version I would be better as it is a little smaller and has a nice hatch in front for dry storage. Just would like a little more room as the Outback tandem has little space.

Happy Fishing,
Ken

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General Talk / Re: Hey what's in season now?

« on: January 03, 2014, 08:31:22 AM »

Thanks for the input- will really need to study up on the rockfish. Maybe get me a laminate card.
Thanks Crash for the repost!

Holy crap things are a lot more complicated than when fishing with my dad about 30 years ago!

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General Talk / Hey what's in season now?

« on: January 02, 2014, 12:33:53 PM »

Hi all,
Newbie here.
I wanted to do a second run at HMB - not sure what's catch-able and "in season" at this point. It sounds like rock fish are out. Maybe CA halibut and perch - does anyone perch fish from their kayak?
I am thinking about dropping a crab pot. Any tips on where in HMB or anywhere else?
Last week I dropped it near the outer jetty off to the left as you exit the HMB harbor. Nothing but small dungeness and a few rock crab.

Thanks for the tips!
Ken

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Outfitter Hobie - hard to turn starboard

« on: January 02, 2014, 11:36:22 AM »

Thanks for the tips !

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Outfitter Hobie - hard to turn starboard

« on: December 24, 2013, 12:40:34 AM »

I took my kayak out to HMB- she seems to favor port rudder.
Starboard is not as sharp.
Has anyone else has this problem ?
At first I thought I had fixed it by pulling down my rudder a second time but it still does not work as well as port.
Tips?
Ken

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Splash Jacket

« on: December 24, 2013, 12:34:08 AM »

Hey does anyone low where the NRA. Splash jackets are made in?
My Kokatat gear is made in china - would like to find gear made in USA.... If possible?
I know it's probably not possible. There are some quality products from China but would like to try to keep it in country.
Thanks for tips!

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Kayak Sailing / Re: Hobie furler

« on: December 24, 2013, 12:22:07 AM »

Has anyone used one of these yet - fishing?
Price?
Worth it?

Thanks

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Introductions / Newbie - close to HMB

« on: December 23, 2013, 02:29:54 PM »

Hi All,
I'd like to say I just got my kayak but its been about 2 years and I am finally getting around to making my first post!
Hi to all the NCKA people!
I've met a few guys that were really helpful in getting me in the water.
Shouts to Stu and Ariel a.sea.
I just met Jon fiver. Thanks for safety tips.

My first outing was yesterday in HMB - got there early. Turns out sunrise was at 7:30am - solstice made it the shortest day of the year. Just my luck. Ended up with no crab - fishing close to the jetty.
No fish - trying for perch and Cod.
Nothing.
Tips?

Thanks,
Ken

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Gearing Up and Rigging Up / BROKe my Hobie CF Paddle

Safety First / Re: HMB- boats and kayaks

Safety First / HMB- boats and kayaks

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Banks Board - Model I vs II for towing

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Banks Board - Model I vs II for towing

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Raymarine Dragonfly, Wowed today.

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Banks Board - Model I vs II for towing

General Talk / Re: Hey what's in season now?

General Talk / Hey what's in season now?

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Outfitter Hobie - hard to turn starboard

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Outfitter Hobie - hard to turn starboard

Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Splash Jacket

Kayak Sailing / Re: Hobie furler

Introductions / Newbie - close to HMB