My first Halibut of 2009!!!!

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Well the BigYak is my first kayak, so I really don't have anything to compare it to...seems great to me!!

It was economical, came with two flush mounted rod holders, one Scotty, a seat and paddle, and a life-time warranty from LL Bean...

It is light and short enough for me to pick up and carry easily...it seems super stable OTW and that is good cuz I am kinda big and wobbly!!

I don't have any "inside" storage, and am sure other yaks are easier/smoother to paddle...

BUT it is working great for what I wanted it for: to be able to go out fishing as often as possible without having to rent a boat and regardless of friends who more often than not would flake at the last minute...

Most of the fishing I have done/am doing is right here in Capitola/Santa Cruz and I have had no problem getting out there and having a blast...

As I get more experienced I hope to be able to get out and explore other areas, but right now family/work/time/$$ are keeping me close to home and the BigYak is working great!!!

Sincerely,

Jim

I think that is called "HOW ITS DONE"!

great before, after, & after-after pics!

    Consider this incentive to do much better. Them halibut be tasty they are.
 Congrats.

Congrads and WTPost another QUALITY report!!  It goes to show...share some love with the fellas and you WILL be REWARDED!!
Thanks for the FishOnaDishFollow-up too.....makes for a complete&filling report!

I just ate and I'm hungry again after looking at that tasty dine...Great report and pics Jim...WTG thx...

spectacular ducomentation bigjim
thanks

Thanks again guys...

Glad you liked the report and pics...I sure had a great time yesterday and am happy that I got to share the experience (albeit virtually) with folks who appreciate it!!!!!

Sincerely,
Jim

Nicely done.

'09 the year of the halibut.

WTG Jim!!! Great report on your well deserved flatness.