Ghostbuster! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 02-25-2016, 08:28 PM

I would not know where to start a comment on this post (but congratulations would not be on the list).

Phishphood · 02-25-2016, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

I would not know where to start a comment on this post (but congratulations would not be on the list).

Well noted. I hope my responses to other comments covers what you would say. If not, then I fully welcome more of what you have to say either in this thread or via PM if you would prefer.

chancy94 · 02-25-2016, 10:53 PM

Thats a FAT slug man congrats! and enjoyed reading your story about the event!

Whizz Bang · 02-25-2016, 11:09 PM

We are all looking forward to the next 3 page epic you post on the Sheepshead or Garibaldi gaff conundrum.

Murray · 02-26-2016, 02:51 AM

Great fish and greater attitude and response to others posts. Not very often do I read someone agreeing when corrected. Thanks for your post and enjoy your catch. Now, go out and enjoy creation. It is obvious you respect it and just got caught up in the moment. You can join the rest of us regarding making mistakes. Blessings!

pingpangdang · 02-26-2016, 05:45 AM

Enjoyable post w/ detail. Hope you continue to post with as much detail w/o getting discouraged of possible critiques.

This thread possibly saved future fish w/ the critiques on how the fish was handled.

It's great we have so many anglers pationate about protecting fish especially when it comes to the BSB....keeps everything in balance.

the dude · 02-26-2016, 07:56 AM

geez...this board never lacks drama.

StinkyMatt · 02-26-2016, 08:05 AM

Congrats on a huge fish. Good eats.

I like how you handled yourself after you were told of mistakes you made. Very cool.

Everyone......everyone......on here has made many mistakes on the water.

Some mistakes regarding safety have almost cost a few kayakers their life. Some guys make judgement mistakes, some just don't know any better.

ful-rac · 02-26-2016, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Congrats on a huge fish. Good eats.

I like how you handled yourself after you were told of mistakes you made. Very cool.

Everyone......everyone......on here has made many mistakes on the water.

Some mistakes regarding safety have almost cost a few kayakers their life. Some guys make judgement mistakes, some just don't know any better.

Wow Matt that was....nice....

That's so unlike you...

Phishphood...you did handle that well...I'm impressed!

Now since you got the niceties out of the way...you are clear to tell all these assholes including me what you really think !

! And... when and where are you gonna kick jorge's ass anyway...?

Congrats on the nice fish!

govomit · 02-27-2016, 12:34 PM

Phishphood, didn't perform CPR on grandma ? Shame on you.
For the rest I'm with you all the way - hard made bait, hard to ID specimen, adrenaline, confusion, etc. Nobody is perfect in extreme situations, especially without much experience.

Big thumbs up for not having a fish-finder! How strange nobody is talking about fairness in this sport...
You love the fish so much that reviving is your primary goal ? Then leave your FF at home! FF fishing is like drone warfare - you win because of superior technology, not skill.
In the not so distant future we'll be able to just shoot them from the surface. What kind of "sport" would that be ? Like contemporary "hunters" with $$$ rifle scopes - a massacre.
For thousands of years fishing has been an (almost) fair hand-to-hand combat in the ocean. "Progress" has brought so many gizmos as to transform us in meat-harvesting cyborgs.
If you really like nature, think about balance and fairness. And resist electronics.

FullFlavorPike · 02-28-2016, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by govomit

. And resist electronics.

Electronics are best used for blasting talk radio in lineup at dawn....

nudling · 03-09-2016, 07:55 PM

Congrats on your first Phisphood and for handling the constructive criticisms like a champ. We all get excited at times and do things that aren't ideal.

I think I ran into you in Monterey in 2012 -- your kayak is distinctive and I have a pic with it in the background as you were packing up (I was the guy w/the 3 fish and yellow hobie AI).

momo fish · 02-28-2016, 09:29 PM

Word!!

We should just swim out with a knife and a rope and hunt like the good old primitive days.. Screw those people trying to make things easier.. WTF is wrong people these days!!

Let me know what day works best for you.. I'll bring a video camera.... Wait, I meant a rock and dye to write with..

Quote:

Originally Posted by govomit

Phishphood, didn't perform CPR on grandma ? Shame on you.
For the rest I'm with you all the way - hard made bait, hard to ID specimen, adrenaline, confusion, etc. Nobody is perfect in extreme situations, especially without much experience.

Big thumbs up for not having a fish-finder! How strange nobody is talking about fairness in this sport...
You love the fish so much that reviving is your primary goal ? Then leave your FF at home! FF fishing is like drone warfare - you win because of superior technology, not skill.
In the not so distant future we'll be able to just shoot them from the surface. What kind of "sport" would that be ? Like contemporary "hunters" with $$$ rifle scopes - a massacre.
For thousands of years fishing has been an (almost) fair hand-to-hand combat in the ocean. "Progress" has brought so many gizmos as to transform us in meat-harvesting cyborgs.
If you really like nature, think about balance and fairness. And resist electronics.

Pinhead · 02-29-2016, 04:10 PM

GOVOMIT: .....Like contemporary "hunters" with $$$ rifle scopes - a massacre.

Careful here........we ethical kayak'ers can be hunters / conservationists too.

Even with my $$$ rifle scopes - I've never seen a *massacre* on any of my rifle or archery hunts. I hunt ethically, follow the game laws and it's always fair chase hunting, not getting, slaughtering, massacring etc....

Remember unity. Anti's are likely trolling our Forum and already poke at us enough without division among the ranks.

Pinhead Out!

02-25-2016, 10:53 PM	#3
chancy94 Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 62	Thats a FAT slug man congrats! and enjoyed reading your story about the event! __________________ Explore More http://voidventure.blogspot.com/

02-25-2016, 11:09 PM	#4
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	No worries We are all looking forward to the next 3 page epic you post on the Sheepshead or Garibaldi gaff conundrum.

02-26-2016, 07:56 AM	#7
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	geez...this board never lacks drama. __________________ The dude abides.

02-27-2016, 12:34 PM	#10
govomit Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 77	fairness Phishphood, didn't perform CPR on grandma ? Shame on you. For the rest I'm with you all the way - hard made bait, hard to ID specimen, adrenaline, confusion, etc. Nobody is perfect in extreme situations, especially without much experience. Big thumbs up for not having a fish-finder! How strange nobody is talking about fairness in this sport... You love the fish so much that reviving is your primary goal ? Then leave your FF at home! FF fishing is like drone warfare - you win because of superior technology, not skill. In the not so distant future we'll be able to just shoot them from the surface. What kind of "sport" would that be ? Like contemporary "hunters" with $$$ rifle scopes - a massacre. For thousands of years fishing has been an (almost) fair hand-to-hand combat in the ocean. "Progress" has brought so many gizmos as to transform us in meat-harvesting cyborgs. If you really like nature, think about balance and fairness. And resist electronics.

02-25-2016, 08:28 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I would not know where to start a comment on this post (but congratulations would not be on the list).

02-26-2016, 02:51 AM	#5
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	Great fish and greater attitude and response to others posts. Not very often do I read someone agreeing when corrected. Thanks for your post and enjoy your catch. Now, go out and enjoy creation. It is obvious you respect it and just got caught up in the moment. You can join the rest of us regarding making mistakes. Blessings!

02-26-2016, 05:45 AM	#6
pingpangdang Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 228	Enjoyable post w/ detail. Hope you continue to post with as much detail w/o getting discouraged of possible critiques. This thread possibly saved future fish w/ the critiques on how the fish was handled. It's great we have so many anglers pationate about protecting fish especially when it comes to the BSB....keeps everything in balance.

02-26-2016, 08:05 AM	#8
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Congrats on a huge fish. Good eats. I like how you handled yourself after you were told of mistakes you made. Very cool. Everyone......everyone......on here has made many mistakes on the water. Some mistakes regarding safety have almost cost a few kayakers their life. Some guys make judgement mistakes, some just don't know any better.

03-09-2016, 07:55 PM	#12
nudling Junior Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1	Congrats on your first Phisphood and for handling the constructive criticisms like a champ. We all get excited at times and do things that aren't ideal. I think I ran into you in Monterey in 2012 -- your kayak is distinctive and I have a pic with it in the background as you were packing up (I was the guy w/the 3 fish and yellow hobie AI).

02-29-2016, 04:10 PM	#14
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 177	GOVOMIT: .....Like contemporary "hunters" with $$$ rifle scopes - a massacre. Careful here........we ethical kayak'ers can be hunters / conservationists too. Even with my $$$ rifle scopes - I've never seen a massacre on any of my rifle or archery hunts. I hunt ethically, follow the game laws and it's always fair chase hunting, not getting, slaughtering, massacring etc.... Remember unity. Anti's are likely trolling our Forum and already poke at us enough without division among the ranks. Pinhead Out!