Late report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

aguachico · 06-04-2008, 08:07 AM

Where did the line snap?

lamb · 06-04-2008, 08:46 AM

ouch. Sorry to hear that.

For a long time, I was sticking with 30# spectra. My logic was it was strong enough to keep up with the majority of big fish we get opportunity to deal with... And I theorized that the lower profile/thinner spectra will slice through the kelp better.

I had one situation like yours, and I decided to move up to 40#. I figured thinner spectra has got to be more likely to be weaken by dings in the line, which are inevitable when loading your gear... or those friggen spectra backlashes...

I know a lot of folks that go with even stronger spectra. Something to consider.

Dennis · 06-04-2008, 08:46 AM

Matt? Was that you cussing up a storm?

gary sullivan · 06-04-2008, 09:39 AM

I heard someone cussing 150 yards away. That's how I found the bite.

bajadog · 06-04-2008, 09:59 AM

Bummer....

fishdude · 06-05-2008, 08:56 AM

Yep that was me. I must have sounded like the kid from A Christmas Story when he was beating the crap out of the bully.

I dont get out much on the water and that is the third toad I have lost since Feb. due to freaky shit, well one was my fault,

but really just bummed me out.
The Thresher on B day was cool, but still searching for the first yellow or white for the year.

Dennis · 06-05-2008, 02:29 PM

No worries Matt. You'll get them next time. I managed to lose some hefty fish that day. I did manage a 17lber. I have some for you, if you like. You still fish Tuesdays, or have your fishing days changed. See you on the water.
-D

Holy Mackerel · 06-05-2008, 02:43 PM

Thanks for the report, barries, and bonitos still fun to catch!

I went from #65 to #80 spectra, I hate losing fish!

chris

06-04-2008, 08:46 AM	#2
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	ouch. Sorry to hear that. For a long time, I was sticking with 30# spectra. My logic was it was strong enough to keep up with the majority of big fish we get opportunity to deal with... And I theorized that the lower profile/thinner spectra will slice through the kelp better. I had one situation like yours, and I decided to move up to 40#. I figured thinner spectra has got to be more likely to be weaken by dings in the line, which are inevitable when loading your gear... or those friggen spectra backlashes... I know a lot of folks that go with even stronger spectra. Something to consider. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

06-04-2008, 08:46 AM	#3
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Matt? Was that you cussing up a storm? __________________ Hmmmm.....

06-04-2008, 09:59 AM	#5
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Bummer.... __________________ Please release bill-fish.

06-05-2008, 02:29 PM	#7
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	No worries Matt. You'll get them next time. I managed to lose some hefty fish that day. I did manage a 17lber. I have some for you, if you like. You still fish Tuesdays, or have your fishing days changed. See you on the water. -D __________________ Hmmmm.....

06-04-2008, 08:07 AM	#1
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	Where did the line snap?

06-04-2008, 09:39 AM	#4
gary sullivan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: spring valley Posts: 192	I heard someone cussing 150 yards away. That's how I found the bite.

06-05-2008, 08:56 AM	#6
fishdude Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a house Posts: 79	Yep that was me. I must have sounded like the kid from A Christmas Story when he was beating the crap out of the bully. I dont get out much on the water and that is the third toad I have lost since Feb. due to freaky shit, well one was my fault, but really just bummed me out. The Thresher on B day was cool, but still searching for the first yellow or white for the year.

06-05-2008, 02:43 PM	#8
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Thanks for the report, barries, and bonitos still fun to catch! I went from #65 to #80 spectra, I hate losing fish! chris