Take another newbie fishing....what happens? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ultimatejay · 08-04-2017, 05:39 PM

If you have been fishing for two years and can't catch a YT then something is seriously wrong

FullFlavorPike · 08-04-2017, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ultimatejay

If you have been fishing for two years and can't catch a YT then something is seriously wrong

#unnecessaryburn

TJones · 08-06-2017, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FullFlavorPike

#unnecessaryburn

maybe some good ju ju will wear off on you for hooking up a buddy with your coordinates? nice report.

DanaPT · 08-06-2017, 05:55 AM

Still need a biscut!

Nice work. You are the Wayne Gretzky of BWE. You Unselfish giver.

kirkdavis · 08-06-2017, 06:59 AM

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Still need a biscut!

Nice work. You are the Wayne Gretzky of BWE. You Unselfish giver.

I'm pretty sure I was as excited as he was, and I'm getting a lot of mileage out of the story too. It's all good.

FISH11 · 08-06-2017, 09:45 AM

Seriously, it's great to bring your friends good luck, BUT if I had not caught a nice Yellow or WSB after all that time. I would focus on spending 90% of my time on the water targeting one of those and than the remaining 10% on Rock Fish. I also would leave the buddies at home until I had a little good luck on those trophy fish myself. Glad you do see that time on the water is not all about catching fish, not everyone that posts gets that!

kirkdavis · 08-06-2017, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TJones

maybe some good ju ju will wear off on you for hooking up a buddy with your coordinates? nice report.

I would hate to give you bad dope though. Before I give out coordinates, I need to verify that I, meaning ME, can catch something big that I can keep in that spot.

kirkdavis · 08-04-2017, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ultimatejay

If you have been fishing for two years and can't catch a YT then something is seriously wrong

My feeling are hurt. I need a safe space.
Seriously though, Probably the reason I haven't caught a YT is because I haven't set it as a priority. When I go to LJ, I'll spend maybe an hour targeting the big fish, then I'll go find some rockfish. I rarely go home without fish. I also avoid LJ on weekends because of the crowd. That WSB was caught in the same area I got a BSB last fall.....Not the Jewel.
In the end I go to enjoy myself, and have never failed at that. I also derived great pleasure from gaffing the big butt and wsb for the newbies, and sharing their great adventure. I earned a lot of points too.
As for Durty Curti suggesting I become a guide, I actually had the same thought very briefly. I quickly decided that in doing so I would instantly turn off whatever good JuJu that has been happening.

ultimatejay · 08-05-2017, 03:56 PM

I meant no disrespect but what I said is true. If you put in the time you should catch one pretty easily. I go out before sun comes up and down upward of 12hrs on the water because I love it. Going out for one or two hours once or twice a week is going to be tough.

kirkdavis · 08-05-2017, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ultimatejay

I meant no disrespect but what I said is true. If you put in the time you should catch one pretty easily. I go out before sun comes up and down upward of 12hrs on the water because I love it. Going out for one or two hours once or twice a week is going to be tough.

I know not everyone gets lucky and to catch YTs you have to put in some time. I get to go out about every other week for 6-8 hours. I enjoy my time no matter what I catch. I'll get mine in due time. I know I'm doing the right things since I've caught BSB and got newbies onto WSB and a big butt. I'll keep enjoying it no matter what. Hope to meet you on the water some day.

ultimatejay · 08-05-2017, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkdavis

I know not everyone gets lucky and to catch YTs you have to put in some time. I get to go out about every other week for 6-8 hours. I enjoy my time no matter what I catch. I'll get mine in due time. I know I'm doing the right things since I've caught BSB and got newbies onto WSB and a big butt. I'll keep enjoying it no matter what. Hope to meet you on the water some day.

You'll get one if you keep at it- try using lighter line and different areas. I caught 4 in one day in 200ft of water. Sometimes you just have to be at the right place at the right time but keep moving and use fresh baits. Good luck

blitzburgh · 08-05-2017, 11:32 PM

Holy crap! Nice biscuit!

08-06-2017, 05:55 AM	#4
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Kirk I'd go fishing with you... Still need a biscut! Nice work. You are the Wayne Gretzky of BWE. You Unselfish giver.

08-06-2017, 09:45 AM	#6
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Seriously, it's great to bring your friends good luck, BUT if I had not caught a nice Yellow or WSB after all that time. I would focus on spending 90% of my time on the water targeting one of those and than the remaining 10% on Rock Fish. I also would leave the buddies at home until I had a little good luck on those trophy fish myself. Glad you do see that time on the water is not all about catching fish, not everyone that posts gets that! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

08-05-2017, 11:32 PM	#12
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Holy crap! Nice biscuit! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

08-04-2017, 05:39 PM	#1
ultimatejay Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 96	If you have been fishing for two years and can't catch a YT then something is seriously wrong

08-05-2017, 03:56 PM	#9
ultimatejay Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 96	I meant no disrespect but what I said is true. If you put in the time you should catch one pretty easily. I go out before sun comes up and down upward of 12hrs on the water because I love it. Going out for one or two hours once or twice a week is going to be tough.