Wide Open YT and Crazy Hammerhead Sleigh-ride - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chris138 · 08-24-2015, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Curti

Great report and video.

On my FF (lowrance elite 4x DSI) I don't get the arches so it can really be tricky identifying big fish from bait. But what I noticed after yesterday was that by changing the setting from 800 Khz to 455 Khz definitely gave me a better look at what is down there.

Great work.

A school of yellows in 200' looks a lot like a school of greenbacks in 90'. The size of the return is relative to the overall scale of the "cone".

surfisher · 08-24-2015, 03:31 PM

I agree, releasing a yellowtail is just as good of a feeling as catching it! The power of their kick as they swim away is mesmerizing.

Greg Macker · 08-24-2015, 05:56 PM

Hey Chris. Good to meet you. Glad I could make a cameo appearance in the video. I was trying to scamper away so there was no chance of a tangle, but didn't realize you had that fish so close to your boat at that point.

Great video. Incredible the amount of speed generated and documented there. Towed out to sea by a hammerhead shark!!

So damn cool that you are releasing these fish. I released one as well on Saturday. Keep arm paddling!

chris138 · 08-24-2015, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg Macker

Hey Chris. Good to meet you. Glad I could make a cameo appearance in the video. I was trying to scamper away so there was no chance of a tangle, but didn't realize you had that fish so close to your boat at that point.

Great video. Incredible the amount of speed generated and documented there. Towed out to sea by a hammerhead shark!!

So damn cool that you are releasing these fish. I released one as well on Saturday. Keep arm paddling!

Good to meet you as well Greg. Nice job on the release! Homeguards are made, not born(:

You were fine on the positioning. The only time you have to be careful is when somebody first hooks up and its up on the surface. Once it sounds, and im right over it, you can work circles around me and be ok as long as you don't let too much line out.

That's not to say people should just go in doing hot-laps around a guy who's hooked up... Only with permission! Come in at a distance, assess the situation, say "whats up", and do a wide circle giving plenty of room.

Shoot... i basically lurked your fish when i got my 2nd one. I was offering Greg a friendly OTW photo after he had just stuck a nice 20+# yt , and low and behold...

lbsurf2ca · 08-24-2015, 07:05 PM

That's the right way to get out to the tuna grounds. lol

Greg Macker · 08-24-2015, 08:23 PM

Mine

Thanks for offering up the "on the water" picture. Too cool

bigbarrels · 08-24-2015, 08:33 PM

Released 3 YT today

FISH11 · 08-24-2015, 08:51 PM

I totally agree with that releasing a yellowtail that is large enough to usually keep, is as much fun if not more fun than gaffing it to take home. Don't get me wrong, I love to eat Yellowtail, but when you still have some in the freezer why harvest every fish you land. At least be selective in what you keep. A year ago, I would have thought that was crazy. I guess that is one more lesson I have learned. There is a lot of pleasure to watch the yellowtail swim away, because you chose to release it. I hope more guys feel confident enough to release some an keep the fishery strong. Really well done Chris, loved the video. I wish I had gotten a sleigh ride like that the last time out with the hammer that took my line 3 different times. I guess I just pulled too hard the first time was a 5 minute fight and he towed me some but the hard pull on my part made him go deep and finally cut the 40lb fluoro. The best sleigh ride I have ever got, was a large Thresher last year and he towed me around in circles and then for almost a mile before using his tail in mid air to cut my 65lb braid. That was awesome. Tight lines, Chris

08-24-2015, 05:56 PM	#3
Greg Macker Junior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego / Clairemont Posts: 12	Hey Chris. Good to meet you. Glad I could make a cameo appearance in the video. I was trying to scamper away so there was no chance of a tangle, but didn't realize you had that fish so close to your boat at that point. Great video. Incredible the amount of speed generated and documented there. Towed out to sea by a hammerhead shark!! So damn cool that you are releasing these fish. I released one as well on Saturday. Keep arm paddling! Last edited by Greg Macker; 08-24-2015 at 06:04 PM.

08-24-2015, 07:05 PM	#5
lbsurf2ca Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Encinitas Posts: 395	That's the right way to get out to the tuna grounds. lol __________________

08-24-2015, 08:23 PM	#6
Greg Macker Junior Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego / Clairemont Posts: 12	Mine Thanks for offering up the "on the water" picture. Too cool Attached Images

08-24-2015, 08:33 PM	#7
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Released 3 YT today __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

08-24-2015, 08:51 PM	#8
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	I totally agree with that releasing a yellowtail that is large enough to usually keep, is as much fun if not more fun than gaffing it to take home. Don't get me wrong, I love to eat Yellowtail, but when you still have some in the freezer why harvest every fish you land. At least be selective in what you keep. A year ago, I would have thought that was crazy. I guess that is one more lesson I have learned. There is a lot of pleasure to watch the yellowtail swim away, because you chose to release it. I hope more guys feel confident enough to release some an keep the fishery strong. Really well done Chris, loved the video. I wish I had gotten a sleigh ride like that the last time out with the hammer that took my line 3 different times. I guess I just pulled too hard the first time was a 5 minute fight and he towed me some but the hard pull on my part made him go deep and finally cut the 40lb fluoro. The best sleigh ride I have ever got, was a large Thresher last year and he towed me around in circles and then for almost a mile before using his tail in mid air to cut my 65lb braid. That was awesome. Tight lines, Chris __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

08-24-2015, 03:31 PM	#2
surfisher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 388	I agree, releasing a yellowtail is just as good of a feeling as catching it! The power of their kick as they swim away is mesmerizing.