50lb. Kayak White - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Aaron&Julie · 05-16-2006, 10:58 PM

Following Iceman's success yesterday, I decided to try a PM run to La Jolla while Julie was in school.

Very sloppy out there, but do-able. Made 5 greenies and 3 spanish just outside the 1st yellow can to the south. Paddled straight out to deeper water, while putting out 2 fly-lined greenbacks. Passed by Ken (katchfish), said hi and told him he was on the spot where I got my yellow last week. Then I went south in front of the "big condo". Started angling away from shore. A couple minutes later my back bait is bit good. When I went to load, it didn't seem like anything was there. I put it back into clicker mode, paddled a couple of strokes and the clicker makes a chirp. Thinking I'm stuck on kelp or got a calico, I wind on it. The fish gets bigger and bigger. Finally I know it's not a calico when it spins the kayak around. I start to think white, then it makes a few powerful runs that had me thinking yellow. Nah, the runs aren't sustained, again I'm thinking white. It puts up a pretty good fight all the same, cutting through a bunch of kelp easily with the spectra, then finally surfaces 10 feet away. After a little thrashing I drag it alongside and sink the gaff home.

Here's my first 50lb white:

Thanks very much Ken for snapping and sending me the photos.

My day is made and I make for the barn. Called Julie at home, she met me at La Jolla. We ran to Encinitas to have fish prints done by Jim Van Evera. Very, very cool work. He's putting the final touches on them and we will pick one up this weekend. The fish is in our bathtub now surrounded by 80lb of ice. It wouldn't fit in our 120 quart cooler.

MKNOTT · 05-17-2006, 05:08 AM

Awsome Aaron, that is a nice fish. I bet Julie was wishing she went with you. MKNOTT

Iceman · 05-17-2006, 05:24 AM

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The fish is in our bathtub now surrounded by 80lb of ice.

Nice Aaron. Sounds like you have a shot at 3rd in the derby!

lamb · 05-17-2006, 07:01 AM

Aaron, you guys own 06!! 8)

Sweet!!!

Holy Mackerel · 05-17-2006, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron&Julie

The fish is in our bathtub now surrounded by 80lb of ice. It wouldn't fit in our 120 quart cooler.

That is a great idea, I was wondering what to do with my 60lb WSB, I am gonna catch tonight...want to keep it fresh for the hubbs competition! :lol: I am dreaming! :P Congrats Aaron, you passed me up, with a big

I had two strikes last night, one crushed head, the other a good zzzzzz, raked bait, by the time I picked up my rod, it dropped the bait. See everyone tonight, for the 8th straight day or night of fishing! :shock:

Chris

PS: Aaron are you in the Hubbs May WSB competition? Has the bar been raised to over 50 lbs for placement? :shock:

Dupree · 05-17-2006, 09:05 AM

Y'all be Tearin' It Up.

Only slightly jealous of your success(s):mrgreen:

Ryan The Sealion · 05-17-2006, 09:07 AM

Ur the man Aaron!!

Dennis · 05-17-2006, 09:11 AM

DAYYUM! Nice going Aaron!

nmbrinkman · 05-17-2006, 09:26 AM

i got the no-go from the old lady last weekend, watch our son during the week, and spending the weekend riding in the desert for dad-in-laws birthday. In all cases, I'd rather be fishing.

:cry:
yous that are catching the fish are making me jealous :!:

T-Rex · 05-17-2006, 03:53 PM

Aaron,
Nice upgrade on the WSB!!! (Although I was a expecting to see you post another nice flatty for the slam!)

katchfish · 05-17-2006, 05:06 PM

Aaron, nice mulligan!

You made quick work of that beast!!

Ken

ski · 05-17-2006, 07:44 PM

Nicely done! That's a beauty!

05-16-2006, 10:58 PM	#1
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	50lb. Kayak White Following Iceman's success yesterday, I decided to try a PM run to La Jolla while Julie was in school. Very sloppy out there, but do-able. Made 5 greenies and 3 spanish just outside the 1st yellow can to the south. Paddled straight out to deeper water, while putting out 2 fly-lined greenbacks. Passed by Ken (katchfish), said hi and told him he was on the spot where I got my yellow last week. Then I went south in front of the "big condo". Started angling away from shore. A couple minutes later my back bait is bit good. When I went to load, it didn't seem like anything was there. I put it back into clicker mode, paddled a couple of strokes and the clicker makes a chirp. Thinking I'm stuck on kelp or got a calico, I wind on it. The fish gets bigger and bigger. Finally I know it's not a calico when it spins the kayak around. I start to think white, then it makes a few powerful runs that had me thinking yellow. Nah, the runs aren't sustained, again I'm thinking white. It puts up a pretty good fight all the same, cutting through a bunch of kelp easily with the spectra, then finally surfaces 10 feet away. After a little thrashing I drag it alongside and sink the gaff home. Here's my first 50lb white: Thanks very much Ken for snapping and sending me the photos. My day is made and I make for the barn. Called Julie at home, she met me at La Jolla. We ran to Encinitas to have fish prints done by Jim Van Evera. Very, very cool work. He's putting the final touches on them and we will pick one up this weekend. The fish is in our bathtub now surrounded by 80lb of ice. It wouldn't fit in our 120 quart cooler. __________________ "Never say die"

05-17-2006, 05:08 AM	#2
MKNOTT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Persian Gulf Posts: 263	Awsome Aaron, that is a nice fish. I bet Julie was wishing she went with you. MKNOTT __________________ When I grow up I want to be, One of the harvesters of the sea, <O I think before my days are done, I want to be a fisherman.

05-17-2006, 07:01 AM	#4
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Aaron, you guys own 06!! 8) Sweet!!! __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

05-17-2006, 09:05 AM	#6
Dupree Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 78	Congrats Aaron! Y'all be Tearin' It Up. Only slightly jealous of your success(s):mrgreen: __________________ Rock me on the water ...

05-17-2006, 09:07 AM	#7
Ryan The Sealion Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 308	Ur the man Aaron!!

05-17-2006, 09:11 AM	#8
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	DAYYUM! Nice going Aaron!

05-17-2006, 09:26 AM	#9
nmbrinkman Work Sucks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 559	i got the no-go from the old lady last weekend, watch our son during the week, and spending the weekend riding in the desert for dad-in-laws birthday. In all cases, I'd rather be fishing. :cry: yous that are catching the fish are making me jealous :!:

05-17-2006, 03:53 PM	#10
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Aaron, Nice upgrade on the WSB!!! (Although I was a expecting to see you post another nice flatty for the slam!)

05-17-2006, 05:06 PM	#11
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 847	Aaron, nice mulligan! You made quick work of that beast!! Ken

05-17-2006, 07:44 PM	#12
ski Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Cajon Posts: 273	Nicely done! That's a beauty!