Hooping isn't the only way to a monstah! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

joeblo · 10-14-2010, 11:56 AM

Great report!

Looks like I'm gonna have to try to get out there and freedive for them at night when I get brave enough

mo2vation · 10-14-2010, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by joeblo

Great report!

Looks like I'm gonna have to try to get out there and freedive for them at night when I get brave enough

We're grabbing them between 60 and 85 FSW.

Thanks, guys. She's a regular lurker here - its gonna crack her up to see her pic here as soon as she logs in tonight or tomorrow!

-K

Deamon · 10-15-2010, 04:56 AM

Sweet bug. I was lucky enough to nail a big bug free diving a ways back. I was told if you ever get a big one, flip it around and let it hug your stomach/rib cage and it'll cling onto to you and settle down. Worked to perfection...then was able to swim it to my buddy who opened the game bag wide and slipped it in. Good job!

Gino · 10-15-2010, 02:02 PM

The best report Ive read on here all year. Awsome!

How much did that beast weigh?

mo2vation · 10-18-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Gino

The best report Ive read on here all year. Awsome!

How much did that beast weigh?

This one weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces.

Thanks

-Ken

Riskey Water · 10-18-2010, 11:37 AM

Congrats on the monster !!!! I like the bug huggin technique ,will have to try it the next time I am confronted with one of that magnitude. My best was 9lb 2 oz ,the beast was in a tide pool 4'x8' and 2' deep on a minus tide as I was heading out for my freedive ,pulled it out and went home ,saw no reason to go any farther felt like I was picking it out at the fish market.

hbdivegirl · 10-21-2010, 08:26 PM

The best buddy in the world is a) highly skilled, b) fiercely competitive, and c) someone you hate to lose to.

And winning feels very very good.

Of course the next two times, my personal bug shopper limited while I could only cheer from the nearly empty-bagged sidelines and offer to "Carry your bag to the car?"

This was the bug of my life... so far.

There was no room in my freezer for Monstro so not only did buddy help me bag this gorgeous beasty, he took it home with him for the Big Ice Nap, weighed it.... AND returned it to me later, in a total drug-deal hand-off in the parking lot of Macy's.

Step back, girls. I saw him first.

I still hate to lose.

Which is a good thing!

~~~~
Claudette

10-14-2010, 11:56 AM	#1
joeblo Junior Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 23	Great report! Looks like I'm gonna have to try to get out there and freedive for them at night when I get brave enough

10-15-2010, 04:56 AM	#3
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Sweet bug. I was lucky enough to nail a big bug free diving a ways back. I was told if you ever get a big one, flip it around and let it hug your stomach/rib cage and it'll cling onto to you and settle down. Worked to perfection...then was able to swim it to my buddy who opened the game bag wide and slipped it in. Good job!

10-15-2010, 02:02 PM	#4
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	The best report Ive read on here all year. Awsome! How much did that beast weigh?

10-18-2010, 11:37 AM	#6
Riskey Water Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: On the water ofcourse Posts: 142	Congrats on the monster !!!! I like the bug huggin technique ,will have to try it the next time I am confronted with one of that magnitude. My best was 9lb 2 oz ,the beast was in a tide pool 4'x8' and 2' deep on a minus tide as I was heading out for my freedive ,pulled it out and went home ,saw no reason to go any farther felt like I was picking it out at the fish market.

10-21-2010, 08:26 PM	#7
hbdivegirl Dive or Paddle :-) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 2	The best buddy in the world is a) highly skilled, b) fiercely competitive, and c) someone you hate to lose to. And winning feels very very good. Of course the next two times, my personal bug shopper limited while I could only cheer from the nearly empty-bagged sidelines and offer to "Carry your bag to the car?" This was the bug of my life... so far. There was no room in my freezer for Monstro so not only did buddy help me bag this gorgeous beasty, he took it home with him for the Big Ice Nap, weighed it.... AND returned it to me later, in a total drug-deal hand-off in the parking lot of Macy's. Step back, girls. I saw him first. I still hate to lose. Which is a good thing! ~~~~ Claudette