6-8-06 Crew in brig; 6-9-06 Captain kayaking in Newport.

[StocktonDon]

Crew (aka darn cat) meditating.

[StocktonDon]

Steve and Den just AFTER halibut release.

[PerryC]

SD,
So you like the Adventure and most aspects of kayak fishing I take it I have yet to peddle a hobie, but the day is coming. Are you test paddling other kayaks or did you just go out for the day and see what you thought of the sport?

PerryC.

BTW: Crew does look like an ass kicker

[StocktonDon]

PerryC

After about 6 months of denial, Captain had to admit his search to replace his canoe was sabotaged by the Hobie Adventure kayak. That ‘yak brought together sailing (which Captain had done but not found appealing in a canoe) paddling, touring (Captain’s real love), and pedaling (which Captain was already doing for exercise on land).

Prior experience with whitewater kayaking and one kayak tour, all in sit-inside kayaks, left no fond memories. Sit on top – ah, a different thing. Trips to dealers to fondle the merchandise followed. Captain looked at Ocean Kayaks, and many other brands, but the darn Hobie Adventure just crowded them out of contention.

Newport was Captain’s maiden saltwater voyage. Surf was too rough to try, apparently, but the large swells and fishing turned out to just whet Captain’s appetite for saltwater touring and fishing.


Here's some morepictues from the trip: fire boats in Newport Harbor 6-9-06

[PerryC]

SD,
Hobie's are really nice kayaks and one of the best made there is IMHO. Their attention to the details speak volumes, and their finishes look high quality like Old Town Canoes or Wilderness Systems. Very high quality products Lemme know next time you're down my way and we'll see if we can wet a line. TC&TL,
Perry

[StocktonDon]

Might be down your way in the July 1-5 timeframe. Not set yet. Would love to get together and learn some more about SoCal saltwater fishing and 'yaking. Thanks.