OEX Saying Farewell! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

JohnMckroidJr · 12-12-2024, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lamb

Given all other SoCal kayak fishing websites are no longer around, I feel we should try hard to keep BWE on-line. There's a ton of history here. There is a ton of great dope shared here, all first hand. These annoying ads provide just about enough $$ to pay for hosting; I'll keep doing my best to keep it up and running.

Thank you for maintaining the site. Lots of nostalgia here -- historical accomplishments and great memories! The annoying adds serve a good purpose. Perhaps Baytubers should do the same.

https://www.baytubers.com/index.php

MITCHELL · 12-13-2024, 10:38 AM

I posted alot there before BWE.
I believe Sonny was the moderator. It came to an end I heard Sonny moved to Hawaii but I could be wrong.

Mahigeer · 12-17-2024, 09:16 AM

I just saw this.

I agree with all the thanks from the above posts.

I always felt welcomed to the shop and given help and reasonable prices.

Wishing all the best to everyone that made this site possible. I hope it continues.

With my deepest regards,

Hashem AKA Mahigeer

Oolie · 12-17-2024, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the kayak!

Pat · 01-17-2025, 12:56 PM

Andy & Brent,

Thanks for everything you guys did to introduce me and many others to this incredible sport.

And thanks Adi for keeping this site alive, so many great memories and fishing accomplishments to celebrate on this site.

steveooo · 01-26-2025, 06:26 AM

Bitter sweet. End of an irreplaceable era for sure, but I know you guys are stoked for your next chapters in life.

Andy, I?m blessed with the time we spent together on the water, the other misc adventures we had, and many great conversations. I?m very thankful for you brother. I was a lost kid in my 20?s when I got into this, and kayak fishing kept me grounded and out of trouble (for the most part). You had a big part in that, and were a great example of what a stand up guy looks like. There are a lot of guys that ended up fishing from Tupperware that owe a lot to you.

Best to all of you. Thanks for keeping it rolling.

Grego · 01-29-2025, 07:04 AM

Andy and Brent, thanks for the ride and memories! Those times were filled with such excitement and fun....just figuring out this "kayak fishing" thing....making things for our yaks that didn't exist in a store like "Rod Leashes" made from TELEPHONE HANDSET CORDS (when we still had land lines in the house and we could go to the store and buy a replacement telephone cord), CRIMPS, AND CARABINERS!!!! LOL

The arguments about WADERS!!!!!

The "how to's" like gluing a transponder to the bottom of your yak!!! bahahahahaaa

You guys down in SD always made me feel welcome when I came down to fish the "pond"... one of the invading L.A. guys at the time...LOL

Hey...you forgot about the website KayakFishingSport and the arguments with Jas' KayakSportFishing site....LOL

I still have my two REAL Kayaks (with paddles) in my backyard...my son asks when we'll go out in them...one day again....

Memories....

12-13-2024, 10:38 AM	#2
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,282	Also kayak fishing addicts... I posted alot there before BWE. I believe Sonny was the moderator. It came to an end I heard Sonny moved to Hawaii but I could be wrong. __________________ Duke Mitchell

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12-17-2024, 09:16 AM	#3
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,908	I just saw this. I agree with all the thanks from the above posts. I always felt welcomed to the shop and given help and reasonable prices. Wishing all the best to everyone that made this site possible. I hope it continues. With my deepest regards, Hashem AKA Mahigeer

01-17-2025, 12:56 PM	#5
Pat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 284	Andy & Brent, Thanks for everything you guys did to introduce me and many others to this incredible sport. And thanks Adi for keeping this site alive, so many great memories and fishing accomplishments to celebrate on this site.

01-26-2025, 06:26 AM	#6
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Bitter sweet. End of an irreplaceable era for sure, but I know you guys are stoked for your next chapters in life. Andy, I?m blessed with the time we spent together on the water, the other misc adventures we had, and many great conversations. I?m very thankful for you brother. I was a lost kid in my 20?s when I got into this, and kayak fishing kept me grounded and out of trouble (for the most part). You had a big part in that, and were a great example of what a stand up guy looks like. There are a lot of guys that ended up fishing from Tupperware that owe a lot to you. Best to all of you. Thanks for keeping it rolling.

01-29-2025, 07:04 AM	#7
Grego Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 446	Andy and Brent, thanks for the ride and memories! Those times were filled with such excitement and fun....just figuring out this "kayak fishing" thing....making things for our yaks that didn't exist in a store like "Rod Leashes" made from TELEPHONE HANDSET CORDS (when we still had land lines in the house and we could go to the store and buy a replacement telephone cord), CRIMPS, AND CARABINERS!!!! LOL The arguments about WADERS!!!!! The "how to's" like gluing a transponder to the bottom of your yak!!! bahahahahaaa You guys down in SD always made me feel welcome when I came down to fish the "pond"... one of the invading L.A. guys at the time...LOL Hey...you forgot about the website KayakFishingSport and the arguments with Jas' KayakSportFishing site....LOL I still have my two REAL Kayaks (with paddles) in my backyard...my son asks when we'll go out in them...one day again.... Memories....