2013 Islander 2.5 Day Trip - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

DanaPT · 06-24-2013, 07:56 PM

Jorge- Thank you. That is my best butt to date. Priceless to have it on film. That thing was in 153 ft of water. I need to work on my preparedness (don't drop the gaff and have a game clip open and ready).

It's no wonder I lost a good fish later that day. It was in 50 ft of water and it had plenty of life (me not so much I was on the water for 13 hours straight). A good gaff, but my game clip was not ready. Not sure why I tried to bonk in on the head before it was clipped but, after one bonk on the head... a flip ... a flop... off the gaff... in the yak...then back in the water before I could react. Always learning.

Thanks for the video and pics, not only are you a hell of a fisherman, you take good pics too!

jorluivil · 06-24-2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

Jorge- Thank you. That is my best butt to date. Priceless to have it on film. That thing was in 153 ft of water. I need to work on my preparedness (don't drop the gaff and have a game clip open and ready).

It's no wonder I lost a good fish later that day. It was in 50 ft of water and it had plenty of life (me not so much I was on the water for 13 hours straight). A good gaff, but my game clip was not ready. Not sure why I tried to bonk in on the head before it was clipped but, after one bonk on the head... a flip ... a flop... off the gaff... in the yak...then back in the water before I could react. Always learning.

Thanks for the video and pics, not only are you a hell of a fisherman, you take good pics too!

It was disappointing to watch you lose that fish, as soon as you dropped your head down low I knew it was time for me to give you a minute so I went away.

jorluivil · 06-24-2013, 10:37 PM

First of two Yellowtail for the day

FishNinjaY · 06-25-2013, 12:16 AM

exciting video.. some good tips in there.

I like how you rigged your trap hooks. So do you always prefer to catch fresh bait? vs the sardines and 'chovys from the boat? I have that Teramar rod also, but with a small Avet .. (so I guess the problem is not my equipment, right?!

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Nice meeting you, and congrats on some great catching.
-J

jorluivil · 06-25-2013, 12:59 AM

Yellowtail 2 of 2

06-24-2013, 07:56 PM	#1
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	Jorge- Thank you. That is my best butt to date. Priceless to have it on film. That thing was in 153 ft of water. I need to work on my preparedness (don't drop the gaff and have a game clip open and ready). It's no wonder I lost a good fish later that day. It was in 50 ft of water and it had plenty of life (me not so much I was on the water for 13 hours straight). A good gaff, but my game clip was not ready. Not sure why I tried to bonk in on the head before it was clipped but, after one bonk on the head... a flip ... a flop... off the gaff... in the yak...then back in the water before I could react. Always learning. Thanks for the video and pics, not only are you a hell of a fisherman, you take good pics too! Attached Images

06-24-2013, 10:37 PM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	First of two Yellowtail for the day __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

06-25-2013, 12:59 AM	#5
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Yellowtail 2 of 2 __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

06-25-2013, 12:16 AM	#4
FishNinjaY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 428	exciting video.. some good tips in there. I like how you rigged your trap hooks. So do you always prefer to catch fresh bait? vs the sardines and 'chovys from the boat? I have that Teramar rod also, but with a small Avet .. (so I guess the problem is not my equipment, right?! ) Nice meeting you, and congrats on some great catching. -J