Boat vs. Kayak Fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Smthtnnr · 02-24-2014, 02:19 PM

Well, I now appreciate kayak fishing more than ever. Before I took for granted the ability to pull on yellowtail all alone, in the peace of your own kayak. Not to mention, these are big 30+ pounders.

Two weeks ago I spent a nice day on the kayak down at the Jewel, and the Jewel proved its name. With no one in sight, I caught a beauty. Excuse my face that was a damn heavy fish!

And finally, I got one on video.

from Tanner Smith on Vimeo.

And I got a sweet bendo shot of my new Seeker, courtesy of the Darkhorse.

Oh, and did I mention that there was no one out there!!

Then, the next weekend I saw the Malihini had a sweet count the day before (Sunday), so I thought I would give the kayak a rest and go for it with my cousin on the boat. Long story short, the whole boat essentially skunked, with 4 yellows for 50 guys. Sure, a bunch of people caught rockfish, but who cares? That being said, I was lucky enough to pick up one yellow, but it was only 20 pounds.

It was really frustrating for me to make the 2 hour drive down south, pay $130 for one little fish. I don't even want to know how pissed the other people that didn't catch anything were. But hey, better than a day at school!

02-24-2014, 02:19 PM	#1
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	Boat vs. Kayak Fishing Well, I now appreciate kayak fishing more than ever. Before I took for granted the ability to pull on yellowtail all alone, in the peace of your own kayak. Not to mention, these are big 30+ pounders. Two weeks ago I spent a nice day on the kayak down at the Jewel, and the Jewel proved its name. With no one in sight, I caught a beauty. Excuse my face that was a damn heavy fish! And finally, I got one on video. from Tanner Smith on Vimeo. And I got a sweet bendo shot of my new Seeker, courtesy of the Darkhorse. Oh, and did I mention that there was no one out there!! Then, the next weekend I saw the Malihini had a sweet count the day before (Sunday), so I thought I would give the kayak a rest and go for it with my cousin on the boat. Long story short, the whole boat essentially skunked, with 4 yellows for 50 guys. Sure, a bunch of people caught rockfish, but who cares? That being said, I was lucky enough to pick up one yellow, but it was only 20 pounds. It was really frustrating for me to make the 2 hour drive down south, pay $130 for one little fish. I don't even want to know how pissed the other people that didn't catch anything were. But hey, better than a day at school!