SOLO SKIFF PROGRESS THREAD - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Harry Hill · 01-26-2021, 01:34 PM

Did you catch that butt while hooping?

NICKWORN · 01-26-2021, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

Did you catch that butt while hooping?

Yep, in between sets, drop shot with a red n black fluke. 15lb test, caught a ton of Sandra n calico too. Fun night, towed an Outback out to the spot too, trying to load video of it.

Harry Hill · 01-26-2021, 05:27 PM

Very nice I hoop the bay but next time out I'm going to take a rod

FISH11 · 01-26-2021, 05:43 PM

Very nice Nick. That Hali makes up for not getting a lobster limit late in the season. Tight Lines!

NICKWORN · 01-26-2021, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

Very nice Nick. That Hali makes up for not getting a lobster limit late in the season. Tight Lines!

She tasted sooooooo good in this garlic, lemon caper sauce!!!

NICKWORN · 01-26-2021, 05:50 PM

Yea Mark this was pretty cool especially since I’ve been targeting and only catching shorts. The bugs have this time a year are always solid size so I’m cool with three!

FISH11 · 01-26-2021, 05:51 PM

YUMMMMMMM..............! Looks super good!

AlwaysFishing · 02-12-2021, 09:36 AM

I finally had a chance to take my Solo Skiff out for a test run last Sunday. Man this thing is so much fun. Loading and unloading was tough but I think it will get easier the more I do it.
I launched out of the South Shore boat ramp in Long Beach and took it all the way to the oil platform outside of the breakwall. The water was like glass so I had a smooth ride.

Since I bought it used, I changed all the fluids, the fuel filter and spark plug.
The motor oil was nasty but the lower gear unit oil was still clean. I will probably going to change out the prop as well since there are some nicks on the blades. The gas tank and fuel line are still in good conditions.

The riggings I have done so far was putting a Railblaza stern and bow nav lights. added two Hobie 21" rails on each side. Marine Mat is on order. Still waiting for the Hobie plate to install the transducer. Still debating where to mount the Garmin EchoMap Plus 74cv, forward or to the side. Added a tiller extender but it's too long and it prevents me from making big left turns because it hits the seat. I have to swing the seat left to make room for the tiller extension so I can turn left.

Top speed with the Tohatsu 5hp was 14.7mph on smooth water.
Next project will be to copy Mark's winch and ramp set up to make loading and unloading easier on my back.

-Quang

01-26-2021, 01:34 PM	#1
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	Did you catch that butt while hooping? __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

01-26-2021, 05:27 PM	#3
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	Very nice I hoop the bay but next time out I'm going to take a rod __________________ you can't eat it if you release it

01-26-2021, 05:43 PM	#4
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Very nice Nick. That Hali makes up for not getting a lobster limit late in the season. Tight Lines! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

01-26-2021, 05:50 PM	#6
NICKWORN Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SANTUCKET Posts: 629	No limit but..... Yea Mark this was pretty cool especially since I’ve been targeting and only catching shorts. The bugs have this time a year are always solid size so I’m cool with three!

01-26-2021, 05:51 PM	#7
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	YUMMMMMMM..............! Looks super good! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

02-12-2021, 09:36 AM	#8
AlwaysFishing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: On the water Posts: 198	Got my Solo! I finally had a chance to take my Solo Skiff out for a test run last Sunday. Man this thing is so much fun. Loading and unloading was tough but I think it will get easier the more I do it. I launched out of the South Shore boat ramp in Long Beach and took it all the way to the oil platform outside of the breakwall. The water was like glass so I had a smooth ride. Since I bought it used, I changed all the fluids, the fuel filter and spark plug. The motor oil was nasty but the lower gear unit oil was still clean. I will probably going to change out the prop as well since there are some nicks on the blades. The gas tank and fuel line are still in good conditions. The riggings I have done so far was putting a Railblaza stern and bow nav lights. added two Hobie 21" rails on each side. Marine Mat is on order. Still waiting for the Hobie plate to install the transducer. Still debating where to mount the Garmin EchoMap Plus 74cv, forward or to the side. Added a tiller extender but it's too long and it prevents me from making big left turns because it hits the seat. I have to swing the seat left to make room for the tiller extension so I can turn left. Top speed with the Tohatsu 5hp was 14.7mph on smooth water. Next project will be to copy Mark's winch and ramp set up to make loading and unloading easier on my back. -Quang