Blessed... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yakfishin · 08-25-2013, 04:36 PM

Where is this mythical location you pull fruit from the sea

ful-rac · 08-25-2013, 04:54 PM

Yeah we a caught a few....when you have a sewage spill IN your area your bound to kill a fish or two...

lamb · 08-25-2013, 05:25 PM

La Jolla is overrated...

You guys kicked some serious buttttt!

And a few yella's to boot!!!

BAD ASS DAY!!!!

The faces were all familiar - it was great to finally get to meet some of you in person. It was my pleasure to be your photo biatch! The pics turned out super cool - that little added height above the water makes a big difference! I can already see some on the cover of major kayak fishing publications!

As slow as it can be, you've got to love fishing for halibut when you know they're there fo' sho... It DOES NOT suck to know exactly where!

They always seem to eventually move in on the squid beds, but with all the squid up and down the coast, it's been tough to pin them down any given day... At least it was for us, this year.... Up until recently.

And once you find them, it's amazing how stacked up they can be!

We didn't do well on quantity, but made up with one quality species. For the 1st time in about 15 years that I've been pounding South CA sand, I broke 40!!! I lost count of how many > 30lbs halibut I caught long time ago... I caught longer, I caught wider...
But never caught a fatter one.

43 and a change!

We left a gaping hole in the ocean that day!!!

kobra · 08-25-2013, 06:16 PM

Congrats to all of you guys!!! Great day of pillaging.

wade · 08-25-2013, 06:32 PM

Holy Smokes nice haul guys!!!!!

Adi, nice 1!! Beautiful pict colors all still lit up!

RobFish · 08-25-2013, 06:56 PM

First off...well done amigos!
So, before anybody goes out, trying to equal this session, y'all must know that the recon for this trip was exhausting and expensive.
Between all those involved, it was approaching 100+ hours of time on the water, 2 bottles of talcum powder for chaffed derrières, 3 bottles of sunscreen, an absolute metric sh!t-ton of fluorocarbon, hooks, and weights, the incorporation of a spare Mirage Drive (Hobie makes an amazing product no doubt - even Toyotas need some repair after 100,000 miles, right?), and going a bit cross-eyed from staring at FF's while charting bathymetry, things finally paid off.
To those that think that you will just launch your kayak, pedal/paddle for 10 minutes, drop a line, and come home with these kinds of trophies...well that's called luck.
This is called dedication, devotion, sacrifice, and should be applauded.

Dannowar · 08-25-2013, 07:03 PM

I was so tired the second day in a row of two work shifts into all nighter paddle outs, that I fell asleep on the water that morning. I don't even know how I made the ridiculous drive home. I went in as everyone was scoring. Way stoked for you guys. Came up surprisingly empty on day one. I'm due for an epic day coming up here.

08-25-2013, 07:10 PM

I leave for ONE day Jim and you murder it. I'm losing tire tread chasing these bites with you, but it's nice to get out of our local water and avoid the summer parades in La Jolla.

You're killing it Jim, and you sewer boys are cute as hell

Deamon · 08-25-2013, 07:23 PM

Adi!...

Rob...

Team Sewer and Team Lollipop

I can only base my perceptions on real experiences and I do know these guys fish very, very hard, pounding hours on the water, traveling miles (both on the water and on the road) and are ready with the right gear and knowledge. Rarely are they ever chasing a bite but crave to find the bite. This incredible day was definitely well earned but the experience of hammering it once it was located, kicked into high gear that I just can't describe in writing. AND at the same time...this won't be a permanent way point in any our FF's. Merely a random wad of butts found by 10 fanned out yakkers who then knew how to work it VERY hard and tight in unison. Synchronized fisherman? Next week, we'll all probably be spread out working different areas again....it literally began as a day to hang with each other because there wasn't much going on...

Jim

GregAndrew · 08-25-2013, 06:44 PM

Adi, watching you guys work your boat fish is nothing short of perfection. Then to go to the lengths of calling guys in for bait and photo ops is way beyond the call of duty. Thanks for all you do here and out there. The Fox was definitely in the hen house this weekend. Always a pleasure fishing with you other goofs, and you know who we... I mean you are. I think that angry guy at the landing needs a new cart that won't roll away? And maybe some gaffing lessons. BTW, the next guy that paddles up to me and catches my fish is.....not going to go hungry.

08-25-2013, 04:54 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Yeah we a caught a few....when you have a sewage spill IN your area your bound to kill a fish or two... __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog. Last edited by ful-rac; 08-25-2013 at 08:08 PM.

08-25-2013, 05:25 PM	#3
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	La Jolla is overrated... You guys kicked some serious buttttt! And a few yella's to boot!!! BAD ASS DAY!!!! The faces were all familiar - it was great to finally get to meet some of you in person. It was my pleasure to be your photo biatch! The pics turned out super cool - that little added height above the water makes a big difference! I can already see some on the cover of major kayak fishing publications! As slow as it can be, you've got to love fishing for halibut when you know they're there fo' sho... It DOES NOT suck to know exactly where! They always seem to eventually move in on the squid beds, but with all the squid up and down the coast, it's been tough to pin them down any given day... At least it was for us, this year.... Up until recently. And once you find them, it's amazing how stacked up they can be! We didn't do well on quantity, but made up with one quality species. For the 1st time in about 15 years that I've been pounding South CA sand, I broke 40!!! I lost count of how many > 30lbs halibut I caught long time ago... I caught longer, I caught wider... But never caught a fatter one. 43 and a change! We left a gaping hole in the ocean that day!!! __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

08-25-2013, 06:32 PM	#5
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	Holy Smokes nice haul guys!!!!! Adi, nice 1!! Beautiful pict colors all still lit up! __________________

08-25-2013, 06:56 PM	#6
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	First off...well done amigos! So, before anybody goes out, trying to equal this session, y'all must know that the recon for this trip was exhausting and expensive. Between all those involved, it was approaching 100+ hours of time on the water, 2 bottles of talcum powder for chaffed derrières, 3 bottles of sunscreen, an absolute metric sh!t-ton of fluorocarbon, hooks, and weights, the incorporation of a spare Mirage Drive (Hobie makes an amazing product no doubt - even Toyotas need some repair after 100,000 miles, right?), and going a bit cross-eyed from staring at FF's while charting bathymetry, things finally paid off. To those that think that you will just launch your kayak, pedal/paddle for 10 minutes, drop a line, and come home with these kinds of trophies...well that's called luck. This is called dedication, devotion, sacrifice, and should be applauded. __________________

08-25-2013, 07:03 PM	#7
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	I was so tired the second day in a row of two work shifts into all nighter paddle outs, that I fell asleep on the water that morning. I don't even know how I made the ridiculous drive home. I went in as everyone was scoring. Way stoked for you guys. Came up surprisingly empty on day one. I'm due for an epic day coming up here. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

08-25-2013, 04:36 PM	#1
yakfishin Junior Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 22	Where is this mythical location you pull fruit from the sea

08-25-2013, 06:16 PM	#4
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Congrats to all of you guys!!! Great day of pillaging.

08-25-2013, 07:10 PM	#8
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I leave for ONE day Jim and you murder it. I'm losing tire tread chasing these bites with you, but it's nice to get out of our local water and avoid the summer parades in La Jolla. You're killing it Jim, and you sewer boys are cute as hell

08-25-2013, 07:23 PM	#9
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Adi!... Rob... Team Sewer and Team Lollipop I can only base my perceptions on real experiences and I do know these guys fish very, very hard, pounding hours on the water, traveling miles (both on the water and on the road) and are ready with the right gear and knowledge. Rarely are they ever chasing a bite but crave to find the bite. This incredible day was definitely well earned but the experience of hammering it once it was located, kicked into high gear that I just can't describe in writing. AND at the same time...this won't be a permanent way point in any our FF's. Merely a random wad of butts found by 10 fanned out yakkers who then knew how to work it VERY hard and tight in unison. Synchronized fisherman? Next week, we'll all probably be spread out working different areas again....it literally began as a day to hang with each other because there wasn't much going on... Jim __________________ Recreational Fisherman's Catch...2% Commercial Fisherman's Catch- 98% Recreational Fishing Kayakers Catch- .00001% "The reality is that the wall was built to keep all Asians ~specifically Japanese and those that think they're japanese~ out of the U.S"

08-25-2013, 06:44 PM	#10
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Adi, watching you guys work your boat fish is nothing short of perfection. Then to go to the lengths of calling guys in for bait and photo ops is way beyond the call of duty. Thanks for all you do here and out there. The Fox was definitely in the hen house this weekend. Always a pleasure fishing with you other goofs, and you know who we... I mean you are. I think that angry guy at the landing needs a new cart that won't roll away? And maybe some gaffing lessons. BTW, the next guy that paddles up to me and catches my fish is.....not going to go hungry.