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DESTROYER · 03-11-2009, 02:24 PM

Nice Fish

Geoffkoop · 03-11-2009, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

I needed a rest anyway and the surf cooperated during my down time for once. After a few days of playing tennis with the lady and afternoon BBQ's with friends, I was ready for some action again.

Dude, your life sounds pretty nice

Sweet fish and report as usual!

wbrewski · 03-11-2009, 04:33 PM

I fished all morning for nothing, but seeing your fish just blew my mind, very nice fish. I think I saw you pass us and head for the outer point of kelp. Again very nice yellow.

Lord Matthew34 · 03-11-2009, 04:43 PM

Right on man nice fish!

dsafety · 03-11-2009, 07:35 PM

"when I noticed a small pod of large Yellowtail cruising along in the distance."

OK, I will be the one to ask the question that dozens of people who read this post have probably asked themselves. What the hell does a small pod of large yellowtail cruising look like?

Granted I have not spent nearly enough time on the water yet but I cannot say that I have ever been able to spot fish on the surface. I know the signs for bait and birds. What are the signs of big fish that we should be looking for?

Thanks for your help.

Bob

Billy V · 03-11-2009, 07:39 PM

Right on target

-How far does that 10 ft. Calstar cast ?

-I was thinking of going this route

I can get a good discount on one....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MMAE...eature=related

Aiming @ the Kelp.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX3M0DW9x50&NR=1

yakrider · 03-11-2009, 10:11 PM

I hate work...

but I really like a warm bed and food in my tummy...
so...for now...the YT will have to fear only one Josh...
just for now, though!!!!!

looking forward to discovering what those surface fish look like...
when they're not actually boiling and foaming...
that is so cool!!!!

Matt · 03-12-2009, 05:20 AM

but ya gotta use polarized glasses!!!

Trust me on this one Josh can read the water like no one else!! The dude has put me on fish everytime I have tagged along with him, it really is amazing to witness firsthand.

THE DARKHORSE · 03-12-2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsafety

"when I noticed a small pod of large Yellowtail cruising along in the distance."

OK, I will be the one to ask the question that dozens of people who read this post have probably asked themselves. What the hell does a small pod of large yellowtail cruising look like?

Granted I have not spent nearly enough time on the water yet but I cannot say that I have ever been able to spot fish on the surface. I know the signs for bait and birds. What are the signs of big fish that we should be looking for?

Thanks for your help.

Bob

Expensive questions there, Bob.

My favorite quote from our most recent Batman movie "The dark knight" was when The Joker (Heath Ledger) said :"if you're good at something don't give it away for free".

That said, without giving too much away, if you're only looking for obvious signs of giant fish around you: huge boils, frothing schools blowing up with massive water displacement, bait jumping out of the water, diving birds etc...plan on missing plenty of opportunities. These fish weren't even making the slightest ripple on the surface and no birds were over head. If I hadn't just polished the salt crusted splash off my glasses and have the sun perfectly at my back, absolutely no chance of seeing these fish.

To answer Billy's question: How far does a Calstar 100J cast?

Without giving you exact figures as it varies from a number of variables such as wind conditions, thumb control, and jig-weight. I will simply say that either the Seeker Ulua 93H or the Castar 100J will cast two to three times farther than a typical 7' kayak rod.

h2ofishfo · 03-12-2009, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsafety

"when I noticed a small pod of large Yellowtail cruising along in the distance."

OK, I will be the one to ask the question that dozens of people who read this post have probably asked themselves. What the hell does a small pod of large yellowtail cruising look like?

Granted I have not spent nearly enough time on the water yet but I cannot say that I have ever been able to spot fish on the surface. I know the signs for bait and birds. What are the signs of big fish that we should be looking for?

Thanks for your help.

Bob

DONT ALWAYS THINK BREEZERS ARE A EASY CATCH WHEN U FIND THEM THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN I HAVE FOUND BREEZERS & FOLLOWED THEM FOR CLOSE TO A HOUR & THREW EVERTHING IN THE TACKLE BOX @ THEM FOR NO PLAY SOMETIMES THERE FINICKY .I REALLY DONT LIKE FISHING WITH SOMEONE ON THE WATER CAUSE U CAN EASILY BE MISSING A SUTTLE SPLASH OF A FINNING YT IN THE DISTANCE CAUSE U ARE 2 BUSY CHATTIN IT UP W/YOUR BUDDY .GOTTA BE STEALTH & THAT HOBIE SURE DOES HELP. CAUSE THAT STROKING OF THE PADDLE DOES KILL SOME OF THE SURROUNDING NOISE

cabojohn · 03-12-2009, 01:03 PM

saweeet

dorado50 · 03-12-2009, 01:42 PM

On the other hand, don't yellowtail also like commotion in the water?. I remember last summer fishing LJ,I was flylining baits and everytime this small outboard boat went zooming by me the yellows would bite! Couldn't wait for his passes... Thus, inboards,outboards,paddles going through the water excite yellows and others in the tuna family.

esdees · 03-12-2009, 08:32 PM

Gotta love the quiet days. A solid fish just makes it that much better.

frugalfisher · 03-14-2009, 01:07 AM

Way to go Josh.

ezcompany · 03-16-2009, 09:28 AM

another quality fish...but whats new for Josh right

thanks for the report!

03-12-2009, 05:20 AM	#28
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	but ya gotta use polarized glasses!!! Trust me on this one Josh can read the water like no one else!! The dude has put me on fish everytime I have tagged along with him, it really is amazing to witness firsthand. __________________ Thanks Matt F.

03-14-2009, 01:07 AM	#34
frugalfisher Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 190	Kick Ass! Nice Fish! Way to go Josh. __________________ James Caldwell Yellow Prowler

03-11-2009, 02:24 PM	#21
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	Nice Fish

03-11-2009, 04:33 PM	#23
wbrewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 334	I fished all morning for nothing, but seeing your fish just blew my mind, very nice fish. I think I saw you pass us and head for the outer point of kelp. Again very nice yellow.

03-11-2009, 04:43 PM	#24
Lord Matthew34 Mad Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 38	Right on man nice fish!

03-11-2009, 07:35 PM	#25
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	"when I noticed a small pod of large Yellowtail cruising along in the distance." OK, I will be the one to ask the question that dozens of people who read this post have probably asked themselves. What the hell does a small pod of large yellowtail cruising look like? Granted I have not spent nearly enough time on the water yet but I cannot say that I have ever been able to spot fish on the surface. I know the signs for bait and birds. What are the signs of big fish that we should be looking for? Thanks for your help. Bob

03-11-2009, 07:39 PM	#26
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Right on target -How far does that 10 ft. Calstar cast ? -I was thinking of going this route I can get a good discount on one.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MMAE...eature=related Aiming @ the Kelp. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX3M0DW9x50&NR=1

03-11-2009, 10:11 PM	#27
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	I hate work... but I really like a warm bed and food in my tummy... so...for now...the YT will have to fear only one Josh... just for now, though!!!!! looking forward to discovering what those surface fish look like... when they're not actually boiling and foaming... that is so cool!!!!

03-12-2009, 01:03 PM	#31
cabojohn PROBATION Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 656	saweeet

03-12-2009, 01:42 PM	#32
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	On the other hand, don't yellowtail also like commotion in the water?. I remember last summer fishing LJ,I was flylining baits and everytime this small outboard boat went zooming by me the yellows would bite! Couldn't wait for his passes... Thus, inboards,outboards,paddles going through the water excite yellows and others in the tuna family.

03-12-2009, 08:32 PM	#33
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Gotta love the quiet days. A solid fish just makes it that much better.

03-16-2009, 09:28 AM	#35
ezcompany Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 30	another quality fish...but whats new for Josh right thanks for the report!