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General Talk / BANANA ARTICLE
« on: July 20, 2006, 04:56:57 PM »
I came across this article in SEA magazine, March 2006 edition page75. This is the article as it is written.
Title : Hold the Bananas!
Try bringing a banana aboard a fishing boat, and you might be left at the dock! Why? Bananas are considered bad luck. While nobody knows for certain how this ancient superstition began, some interesting theories abound.
One notion dates back to the era of the sailing ships. To prevent scurvy, fruit was brought aboard. Because bananas spoil quickly, bug larvae would spread to other fruit. In fact, the entire ship could become infested.
Another version has it that bananas carried aboard ships often hosted black widow spiders and tarantulas. Sailors on ships so plagued often never returned from sea.

I guess when planting one on a yak the riper the better!!!!!

9437
I am still trying to locate the post about matching boats. Guess I will need more room than I thought!

9438
Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: Elk Derby Signup
« on: July 19, 2006, 08:07:45 PM »
Jackson ( CHUB ), Becky and I are ALL IN!!! Hope we have room to bring home all those prizes!!!!

9439
Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: Official 2006 Elk info thread
« on: July 19, 2006, 07:45:31 AM »
If we come with 2 kayakers out of 3 in the group how much will registration be?

9440
Fishing Tournaments and Events / Re: Elk Scheduled!
« on: July 19, 2006, 07:42:36 AM »
There is rudimentary camping by the beach at the mouth of the Navarro River. The next closest place is north at Albion. They do have showers and normal bathroom facilities at Albion too.

9441
Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: HMB tourney
« on: July 18, 2006, 06:35:11 AM »
John Hog~

I have to say that I am pissed just reading your thread. The majority of we kayakers take safety VERY seriously. It is literally our lives on the line when we are out there.
I would be willing to bet if you wrote a letter or two to the right people you would get a free kayak. Especially since they KNEW it was defective and still sold it to you. . Mistakes do happen. But this is more than just a mistake. If you bought a 230 cm paddle and they accidentally gave you a 220 cm paddle, that's a mistake. This is not a mistake. This is pure negligence and they should be more than happy to give you a free kayak.
Replacing your gear is the right thing to do, but they need to make up for their negligence too.
All of us on the board either saw or read what happened and we are all waiting for a positive outcome for you. Bring this to their attention and settle for nothing less that a free kayak.

9442
Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: HMB tourney
« on: July 17, 2006, 08:09:01 PM »
Great pics everyone!!
I need some help answering a question between CHUB and I.
Anyone who saw the firepit has to admit it was a pretty cool design. My question is : Did the fire ring represent waves or fire???
Help end this debate please.
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9443
Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: HMB tourney
« on: July 16, 2006, 08:05:37 PM »
Hopefully this is the missinf photo

9444
Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Re: HMB tourney
« on: July 16, 2006, 08:03:52 PM »
To give you an idea of what it was like out there I have 3 photos taken in succession. Kind of a "now you see'em now you don't" because of the swells. These are all from the same perspective too. Sorry if it is a little blurred, there was a drop of water on the lens. Look closely and you can see a bunch of kayakers in not too far away.


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Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / HMB tourney
« on: July 16, 2006, 07:43:10 PM »
Arrived at the parking lot around 7pm Saturday. Two hours later than expected thanks to the logger jam  they call the Bay Bridge.
A group of us walked over the the Brewery and had good food and brew and a great time at the table. Headed back the the parking lot where we geared up the yaks and put them on the beach. Nice bonfire with Ben ( Guitarzan ) providing the entertainment then Jackson ( CHUB ) taking over for a little bit too.
Launched a little after 6am into slightly foggy conditions. As I was launching it looked like someone fell out of their kayak right next to shore and was swimming it to the beach, maybe about 15 feet away when I saw him. Then I realized his yak was sinking!!!I When he puled his yak onto the beach I could see the waterline on the INSIDE of his kayak was almost to the top. I do not know who this happened to but I would like to hear the story.
My 1st time to HMB we paddled out of the harbor and followed the jetty rocks north. Decided to look for deeper water. Pretty intimidating looking at the big breaks that were in front of us, but after watching them for a little bit I chose my line and CHUB and I made it through cleanly only to find everyone else on the other side of the breaks too.
Fishing was slowwww. I got a big fat zero. Really had to watch the water with all the breakers around, but as the day went on it actually got nicer.
Headed back to the launch spot while CHUB fished the rocks on the inside of the harbor. He ended up scoring 4 small rockfish. I think Mooch got a pic of one of them.
I have to say it was the most fun I have ever had getting skunked. GREAT people, good food afterwards and quite a lot of nice raffle prizes too.
I avoided the Bay Bridge on the drive home and took Hwy 92 to 880, then 580 to 680 then 80 to 50. Only 11 miles longer than going over the Bay Bridge but shaved 2 hours off my time.

9446
Kayak Diving and Spearfishing / Re: just starting
« on: July 16, 2006, 07:23:14 PM »
Welcome aboard.
I use tanks, freedive, ab dive, spearfish, pole fish, and just go for a leisurely cruises on my kayak. Do whatever floats your boat.
Not sure what your budget is; but realistically if you wanted to fully gear up you can expect to pay around $1500 if you went with all new stuff.
You can go lower or higher depending on the gear you buy. You can get a low end reasonable paddle for around $60 or you could go all out and spend $600 for a carbon fiber paddle. Shop around. If you figure $750- $1100 for a new kayak, another $100 or so for a paddle, $80 for a good paddling jacket $100 for a seat, $15 for a paddle leash.
You can get what you need for a lot less if you look for something used that is already geared up. there are a lot of deals out there, just have to be patient and persistent on checking.

9447
Thanks for taking me to Alaska with that report.
Seeing you fishing at 11pm is amazing. When the action is that hot for that long when do you find time to sleep????

9448
Gearing Up and Rigging Up / Re: Let the pimping begin...
« on: July 15, 2006, 06:42:15 AM »
I do not know why they couldn't make it the same diameter as PVC pipe. Would be sooo much easier.
If you have a grinder it takes about 10 seconds to sand it down, but be careful. Don't want to do too much too fast.

9449
Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) / Sunday 7-16
« on: July 15, 2006, 06:26:11 AM »
Anyone want to fish Half Moon Bay on Sunday?? Will be launching around 6am near California Canoe and Kayak. :smt023

9450
Is there a tailgater in the parking lot the night before? A slight change in plans has me and CHUB camping i the parkin glot the night before the tournament. Should arive around 5pm or so.

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