Learning Curves - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sully1 · 03-25-2014, 11:19 AM

Nice Job Tim. Looks like you went for a proper Fishing Education, and reaped the rewards! Hold on to thos new Saltist BG's!

FISH11 · 03-25-2014, 11:59 AM

Let me start by saying Thank You for your service and sacrifice! I appreciate you taking the time to go into detail all the reasons why it's invaluable to learn from a professional guide. I like the way they teach you to find and catch trophy fish. I think just as important is they teach you to only keep a small amount and release the rest safely, so as to enjoy the fight but keep the fishery strong. Catching the trophy and watching it swim away can be even more rewarding. I can tell in every picture the enjoyment and the smiles need no other explanation. Thank You for sharing. Tight Lines. Mark

bellcon · 03-25-2014, 12:26 PM

Wow
First thanks for your service, we are all owe you big time!
Great write up and pics!

I have head of this Josh guy for awhile, going to have to look him up some day

blitzburgh · 03-26-2014, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bellcon

Wow
First thanks for your service, we are all owe you big time!
Great write up and pics!

This!!!

Smthtnnr · 03-26-2014, 08:53 AM

Ahhh the Darkhorse is good as it gets. Congrats on the sweet fish and knowledge!

lamb · 03-26-2014, 10:06 AM

Great report, great going!

Josh sure does a good job putting his clients on the fish out there.
No doubt that hiring a guide can shorten up the learning curve.
It's great to hear that you've been able to keep scoring on your own - you are either a fast learner, or you have plenty of time to spend out there

Do keep in mind - while a lot of principles stays the same, the things do change. From my experience, every year seems to be somewhat different story. What gives guides the advantage is the time they spend on the water. They are more likely to be keyed on whatever is going on (or not going on) at any given time of the year.

There's something to be said about figuring it all out on your own...

And nothing beats time on the water, for lucky folks that can afford it.

Smthtnnr · 03-27-2014, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lamb

Great report, great going!

Josh sure does a good job putting his clients on the fish out there.
No doubt that hiring a guide can shorten up the learning curve.
It's great to hear that you've been able to keep scoring on your own - you are either a fast learner, or you have plenty of time to spend out there

Do keep in mind - while a lot of principles stays the same, the things do change. From my experience, every year seems to be somewhat different story. What gives guides the advantage is the time they spend on the water. They are more likely to be keyed on whatever is going on (or not going on) at any given time of the year.

There's something to be said about figuring it all out on your own...

And nothing beats time on the water, for lucky folks that can afford it.

I agree, guides do always know what is going on. That being said, Josh does do a lot of things that no one else knows about or does, hence the ridiculous amount of fish he and his clients catch.

03-25-2014, 11:19 AM	#1
Sully1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 297	Nice Job Tim. Looks like you went for a proper Fishing Education, and reaped the rewards! Hold on to thos new Saltist BG's! __________________

03-25-2014, 12:26 PM	#3
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Wow First thanks for your service, we are all owe you big time! Great write up and pics! I have head of this Josh guy for awhile, going to have to look him up some day __________________

03-26-2014, 10:06 AM	#6
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Great report, great going! Josh sure does a good job putting his clients on the fish out there. No doubt that hiring a guide can shorten up the learning curve. It's great to hear that you've been able to keep scoring on your own - you are either a fast learner, or you have plenty of time to spend out there Do keep in mind - while a lot of principles stays the same, the things do change. From my experience, every year seems to be somewhat different story. What gives guides the advantage is the time they spend on the water. They are more likely to be keyed on whatever is going on (or not going on) at any given time of the year. There's something to be said about figuring it all out on your own... And nothing beats time on the water, for lucky folks that can afford it. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

03-25-2014, 11:59 AM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Let me start by saying Thank You for your service and sacrifice! I appreciate you taking the time to go into detail all the reasons why it's invaluable to learn from a professional guide. I like the way they teach you to find and catch trophy fish. I think just as important is they teach you to only keep a small amount and release the rest safely, so as to enjoy the fight but keep the fishery strong. Catching the trophy and watching it swim away can be even more rewarding. I can tell in every picture the enjoyment and the smiles need no other explanation. Thank You for sharing. Tight Lines. Mark

03-26-2014, 08:53 AM	#5
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	Ahhh the Darkhorse is good as it gets. Congrats on the sweet fish and knowledge!