Entering my first yak tourney

[Wave Loudly]

As you know, it has been a long road for me to get out on the water in the kayak. But, as you also know, I am not the type to let being blind be an excuse.So, here's an update on my progress...

I met up with a fellow that lives down the street that recently lost his wife and is looking for things to do. He's seen the yaks in the driveway, and saw me out cleaning the boats one day after my wife and I hit the water on one of our "training cruises". He stopped and we chatted. I found out that he loved to fish, had only experience fishing the fly in rivers, but wanted to learn to fish the salt and had time on his hands. I told him that I was willing to show him what I knew about fishing the brine in a kayak, that we would have to start off with conventional tackle because I'm not ready to attempt fly casting in a tandam. He put the time in putting a hitch and wiring on his car to haul the yak, and we have been learning for a few weeks now. He has been learning to handle the yak, the electronics, and having a blind nut aas a fishing partner.

I found out about a local kayak fishing club holding a tourney at the end of the month, so we are now entered in it. The competetion is a fund raiser for the organization "Healing Waters", a group that works with disabled war vetrans. Some fantastic prizes, a nice gathering offered at the end... Sounds like fun. (Hey, they have a yak up for grabs in each of the targeted species divisions. Redfish, Trout, Flounder and Striper. Plus I think there will be one for biggest over all fsh and one in hte raffle. Not bad!) So far my rial runs have not netted me anything that would win, heck I haven't been able to catch anything the law would let me take home, but I'm happy to say I'm getting on the water.

So there you have it, the reason I haven't been around too much. Been trying to get my butt on the water, and ppass along the joys of fishing the salt with an elderly gentleman that has a hole in his life to fill. Wish us luck in hte tourne. I'll let you know how we do. (Of course the real winners will be the chaity. Our guys that got disabled for our freedom deserve a great deal.)

[carom]

Wave, gezzzzzzuuuuusssss H!...you never quit surprising me....i like a lot to read your posts....good luck in the tourny, hope you catch'em up good....i like to think that life gives you back in good what you give to others....keep up tthe good work...both in the water and in your community...good thing you're doing here for the ol'man

[Deep C]

Well hello Wave! I know. No need to shout, but I'm excited not only to see you back but to hear you are doing well and advancing in your pass time. Man! That is good to know. I hope you give em hell. You are truly an inspiration to us all...

[gottaflylee]

Wave, a piece of work you are. I've been wondering where you have been. I figures it was no good...should have known that it had to do with fishing. Good luck with the tournament and we want pictures... big smile.
Now, new homework for you...your new friend MUST join the site and soon...don't flunk this assignment! LOL

[SeaBiscuit]

The Wave loudly team has already won, as far as I'm concerned. Great to hear from you. Enjoy you new friend and hobby.
SeaBiscuit

[JMS-ILM]

this is so cool. keep us up to date and spare no details. good luck!

[anthony]

This is great...you're getting to do what you love and have developed a mutually beneficial relationship with a gentleman who needed a friend. And to put icing on the cake, you're fishing a tourney to benefit our fine men and women in uniform....I am speechless. And I feel as if there is no way I am going to accomplish nearly what I should today to keep up with you....you are a inspiration to all of us.

[POON MAN]

Wave Best of luck in the tourney ,,I know it is for a good cause but Kick Some SFC Butt

[WAHOONBOX]

WAVE..........WAVE WAVE WAVE MY MAN........WOW

I JUST CAME INTO THE HOUSE WITH A LONG DROOPY FROWN , DISGUSTED, AND A BIT ANGRY AT MYSELF FOR JUST RIPPING OFF THE ENTIRE RT SIDE OF MY HEMI ON A SAFETY POLE AT THE BANK TELLER MACHINE.............

AND THEN I CLICK ON AND SEE YOU JUST POSTED..........

THANKS.....THANK BIG DOG FOR MAKING ME SMILE....THANKS BIG DOG FOR JUST BEING YOU.....THANKS FOR BEING THE KINDLED SPIRIT OF SPORTFISHERMEN.COM!!!!!!!

I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT YOU WILL COMPLETE THIS ADVENTURE OF YOURS!! YOU HAVE ALREADY WON ....SO NOW GO AND FINISH THE DANG THING AND PADDLE YOUR ASS OFF!

ARE YOU ACCEPTING PLEDGE DONATIONS FOR YOUR YAK-CHARITY EVENT?

LET US KNOW WITHOUT FAIL HOW WE CAN HELP WITH THIS TOURNY !!!!

I WANT TO READ THAT YOU HAD THE SAME GRIT AND DETERMINATION I SEEN ON YOU IN THE CHAIR OF THE RUN-OFF FIGHTING THAT SLOB BLUEFIN!!!

ROCK ON WAVE....ROCK ON

[matey8941]

WAVE..........WAVE WAVE WAVE MY MAN........WOW

I JUST CAME INTO THE HOUSE WITH A LONG DROOPY FROWN , DISGUSTED, AND A BIT ANGRY AT MYSELF FOR JUST RIPPING OFF THE ENTIRE RT SIDE OF MY HEMI ON A SAFETY POLE AT THE BANK TELLER MACHINE.............

AND THEN I CLICK ON AND SEE YOU JUST POSTED..........

THANKS.....THANK BIG DOG FOR MAKING ME SMILE....THANKS BIG DOG FOR JUST BEING YOU.....THANKS FOR BEING THE KINDLED SPIRIT OF SPORTFISHERMEN.COM!!!!!!!

I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT YOU WILL COMPLETE THIS ADVENTURE OF YOURS!! YOU HAVE ALREADY WON ....SO NOW GO AND FINISH THE DANG THING AND PADDLE YOUR ASS OFF!

ARE YOU ACCEPTING PLEDGE DONATIONS FOR YOUR YAK-CHARITY EVENT?

LET US KNOW WITHOUT FAIL HOW WE CAN HELP WITH THIS TOURNY !!!!

I WANT TO READ THAT YOU HAD THE SAME GRIT AND DETERMINATION I SEEN ON YOU IN THE CHAIR OF THE RUN-OFF FIGHTING THAT SLOB BLUEFIN!!!

ROCK ON WAVE....ROCK ON

was it one of those moving poles box?


This is Awesome! just plain awesome wave, now go catch them up and win the damn thang


oh yea and get him signed up on the site, im sure he will love it here