kite fishing ?

excavator · 03-25-2009, 03:16 PM

when deploying my SFE kite it tends to have a very
irratic side to side motion, but once I get it to go out
it fly's fine. I have checked the bridal to see if it was
wraped around the spurs or tips. Any suggestions would
be great.

weekley rehab · 03-25-2009, 07:45 PM

adjust bridle, also put small split shot on left corner string 1 at a time till it calms down and pulls to left slightly only. if you run a second kite put weights on top right to pull it to right slightly .

excavator · 03-25-2009, 08:23 PM

Thanks for the tip. I am new to the forum, so it is taking me a little time to figure out.

lcosta02 · 03-25-2009, 09:12 PM

The kite flies a bit wierd when it's really close to the boat, but once it gets "clean" wind, it should fly calmly.

The split shots are very important. Also, make sure the kite is COMPLETELY dry. People say the SFEs can fly damp or wet, but the kite flies better when it is completely dry.

Bonnie&Clyde · 03-25-2009, 11:29 PM

Costa is correct i always carry spares on the boat. They must be dry...

WhItEoUt 23 · 03-26-2009, 12:24 AM

If the Bridle's right the kite should go straight up with out a problem it takes a while to to learn just were it goes in different wind conditions.

WhItEoUt 23 · 03-26-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weekley rehab

adjust bridle, also put small split shot on left corner string 1 at a time till it calms down and pulls to left slightly only. if you run a second kite put weights on top right to pull it to right slightly .

Only reason to put split shots on the kite is if your flying more then one.

excavator · 03-26-2009, 06:15 AM

Thank's guys all the info should help. One more quick question do you put the snap shots on the bridel or the edge of the kite?

lcosta02 · 03-26-2009, 11:59 AM

on the edge of the kite!

Fish Pig · 03-26-2009, 12:40 PM

Make sure you spray down with fresh water and let it dry after each use as well. If there is any salt spray on the kite it will be squirrely. The only other thing to check is when you attach kite make sure the barrel swivel is in correct position and not tangled.

ameristrat · 03-26-2009, 02:21 PM

If it ever is erratic for us, it's always about the clean air flow. We have a walkaround Grady White, so a lot of wind around the helm gets misdirected. I usually have to get on the front to get it to go up easily. Try to get in that uniform stream of wind. From what you have said, this is your problem. Good Luck!
Ameristrat

weekley rehab · 03-26-2009, 08:53 PM

I put the split shot on the bridle not the kite, it is mainly only to help when flying two Kites , but does seem to settle them down a bit, Ameristat said it best get clean air to fly the kite, i had this problem when I first started . I even went and purchased the rings to launch from a outrigger to get it in clean air. this worked awsome , but was a pain in my arse. once I got it down stopped using it .

Pourbaix22 · 03-27-2009, 10:11 AM

In my not so professional opinion some one should make a high powered t-shirt launcher and adapt it to a kite rod/reel that way you dont have to worry about launching the kite...you simply aim for the heavens and fire!! When the kite peels off a certain amount of line or gets the the first clip there can be some kind of stopper pull chord system that opens the self locking kite and BOOM your flying!! Wadaya think???

excavator · 03-27-2009, 10:12 AM

Thanks guys, I guess we will try it on monday. That is if the blow stops.

ameristrat · 03-27-2009, 10:13 AM

GOod luck and let us know how you do!

03-25-2009, 03:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
excavator Lines In Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, Wedgefield Boat: Assured Thang 32 Mirage Twin Volvo's Occupation: Land Development Posts: 23	kite fishing ? when deploying my SFE kite it tends to have a very irratic side to side motion, but once I get it to go out it fly's fine. I have checked the bridal to see if it was wraped around the spurs or tips. Any suggestions would be great.

03-25-2009, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
weekley rehab Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deerfield Beach Boat: Weekley Rehab contender 33T Best Catch: 250 lb sword , 20lb mutton, 18lb black grouper Occupation: General Manager Posts: 972	adjust bridle, also put small split shot on left corner string 1 at a time till it calms down and pulls to left slightly only. if you run a second kite put weights on top right to pull it to right slightly . __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

03-25-2009, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
lcosta02 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Boat: Cabo 35' Exp; 33' Invincible Occupation: Operations Manager Posts: 270	The kite flies a bit wierd when it's really close to the boat, but once it gets "clean" wind, it should fly calmly. The split shots are very important. Also, make sure the kite is COMPLETELY dry. People say the SFEs can fly damp or wet, but the kite flies better when it is completely dry. __________________ Costa Oil--- www.costaoil.com 2007 33 Invincible "All I know is that I know nothing." -Socrates

03-26-2009, 12:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
WhItEoUt 23 Grander Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pompano bch Boat: dusky 23 Best Catch: 160 lb swordfish 52 ib rooster fish Occupation: self employed Posts: 2,400	If the Bridle's right the kite should go straight up with out a problem it takes a while to to learn just were it goes in different wind conditions. __________________ TIGHT LINES AND SHARP HOOK'S

03-26-2009, 11:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
lcosta02 Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Boat: Cabo 35' Exp; 33' Invincible Occupation: Operations Manager Posts: 270	on the edge of the kite! __________________ Costa Oil--- www.costaoil.com 2007 33 Invincible "All I know is that I know nothing." -Socrates

03-25-2009, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
excavator Lines In Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, Wedgefield Boat: Assured Thang 32 Mirage Twin Volvo's Occupation: Land Development Posts: 23	Thanks for the tip. I am new to the forum, so it is taking me a little time to figure out.

03-25-2009, 11:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bonnie&Clyde Hooked Up Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Broward Best Catch: 78" sword Posts: 220	Costa is correct i always carry spares on the boat. They must be dry...

03-26-2009, 06:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
excavator Lines In Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, Wedgefield Boat: Assured Thang 32 Mirage Twin Volvo's Occupation: Land Development Posts: 23	Thank's guys all the info should help. One more quick question do you put the snap shots on the bridel or the edge of the kite?

03-26-2009, 12:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fish Pig Lines In Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami Beach Occupation: recruiting Posts: 47	Make sure you spray down with fresh water and let it dry after each use as well. If there is any salt spray on the kite it will be squirrely. The only other thing to check is when you attach kite make sure the barrel swivel is in correct position and not tangled.

03-26-2009, 02:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
ameristrat Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Beach Boat: Grady White Sailfish 28 Best Catch: 1 pound Goggle Eye Occupation: A Student at Wake Forest University Posts: 902	If it ever is erratic for us, it's always about the clean air flow. We have a walkaround Grady White, so a lot of wind around the helm gets misdirected. I usually have to get on the front to get it to go up easily. Try to get in that uniform stream of wind. From what you have said, this is your problem. Good Luck! Ameristrat __________________ "I've gotta live life real good because when it's over and I'm dead, I'm screwed. God is gonna kick my ass."

03-26-2009, 08:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
weekley rehab Hooked Up Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deerfield Beach Boat: Weekley Rehab contender 33T Best Catch: 250 lb sword , 20lb mutton, 18lb black grouper Occupation: General Manager Posts: 972	I put the split shot on the bridle not the kite, it is mainly only to help when flying two Kites , but does seem to settle them down a bit, Ameristat said it best get clean air to fly the kite, i had this problem when I first started . I even went and purchased the rings to launch from a outrigger to get it in clean air. this worked awsome , but was a pain in my arse. once I got it down stopped using it . __________________ God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

03-27-2009, 10:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
Pourbaix22 Lines In Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami Boat: 26 SeaVee/1900 Pathfinder Best Catch: Square Grouper Occupation: V.P. of C.E.S. Posts: 94	In my not so professional opinion some one should make a high powered t-shirt launcher and adapt it to a kite rod/reel that way you dont have to worry about launching the kite...you simply aim for the heavens and fire!! When the kite peels off a certain amount of line or gets the the first clip there can be some kind of stopper pull chord system that opens the self locking kite and BOOM your flying!! Wadaya think???

03-27-2009, 10:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
excavator Lines In Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, Wedgefield Boat: Assured Thang 32 Mirage Twin Volvo's Occupation: Land Development Posts: 23	Thanks guys, I guess we will try it on monday. That is if the blow stops.

03-27-2009, 10:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
ameristrat Hooked Up Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delray Beach Boat: Grady White Sailfish 28 Best Catch: 1 pound Goggle Eye Occupation: A Student at Wake Forest University Posts: 902	GOod luck and let us know how you do! __________________ "I've gotta live life real good because when it's over and I'm dead, I'm screwed. God is gonna kick my ass."

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