advice on fishing threshers - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Siebler · 04-06-2011, 07:21 AM

Sounds like you guys are saying these things are getting thick again, Awesome.

Ive been trying for almost 10 years to get one on the kayak without even a single hook up. Got them on the boat but still not even a knockdown on yak. How I do it I have no clue. Ive even accidentally caught YT while trying.

Ive decided this is my year. Anybody with a Bigger yak want to go sometime soon and help me kill one? I figure given the time ive put in I deserve to eat it when I do catch it but my 160 isnt really the best boat to paddle a shark in. Itll likely be a few weeks before I can make it out (unless they come in Stupid thick, then ill sneak away). Who's in?

Jimmyz123 · 04-06-2011, 07:39 AM

I wouldn't mind joinging you on this.

Siebler · 04-06-2011, 07:45 AM

Sounds good Jimmy.
I guess I could always take a 140 or a WS Ride instead but I love the 160 so its hard to get off of it. Im thinking just a bait tube 2 rods and a small pelican box with some hooks. Keep the boat light and deck clear.

Jimmyz123 · 04-06-2011, 07:50 AM

Are you looking for a weekday or weekend? Weekends are easier for me, but we'll see what I can do. Let me know fully what your plan is and we'll see what we can do. Sure would be fun to pull on one of those.

Siebler · 04-06-2011, 08:01 AM

No idea, Im off from OEX Thurs-Sat but I am working with Capt Ron on the Point Loma 2-3 days a week as well. My days off are few and far between right now. Really kind of depends on our Charter Schedule and stuff.

Plan is basically launch, get a few baits, troll around, hope to kill a shark, hit beach and Fillet it then grill it. Simple huh?

WahooUSMA · 04-06-2011, 09:03 AM

Having C & R'd a 'few' of these dudes, here are some good guidelines to follow.

Jimmyz123 · 04-06-2011, 09:52 AM

Sounds fun to me. Keep me posted as to when you have time, and I'll try to make that time also.

old_rookie · 04-06-2011, 10:30 AM

Sounds like C&R is strongly suggested from the document Wahoo provided.

paintnfish · 04-07-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

Sounds good Jimmy.
I guess I could always take a 140 or a WS Ride instead but I love the 160 so its hard to get off of it. Im thinking just a bait tube 2 rods and a small pelican box with some hooks. Keep the boat light and deck clear.

C.J you can take the General Lee for a hunk of shark !

Jimmyz123 · 04-07-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by paintnfish

C.J you can take the General Lee for a hunk of shark !

Where's the 01 and the flag on this thing?

Nic D · 04-07-2011, 04:31 PM

Siebler, im down. Let me know before friday for the following week.

taggermike · 04-08-2011, 07:45 AM

I try to avoid the damn things but hook them occationaly when I'm trolling live macks for YT. I don't use wire so they usually bite off. The few that haven't did give a good fight. Be careful with them. They are powerful, much faster than they look, and that tail f'n hurts. Mike

rooster707 · 04-08-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Siebler

Sounds like you guys are saying these things are getting thick again, Awesome.

Ive been trying for almost 10 years to get one on the kayak without even a single hook up. Got them on the boat but still not even a knockdown on yak. How I do it I have no clue. Ive even accidentally caught YT while trying.

Ive decided this is my year. Anybody with a Bigger yak want to go sometime soon and help me kill one? I figure given the time ive put in I deserve to eat it when I do catch it but my 160 isnt really the best boat to paddle a shark in. Itll likely be a few weeks before I can make it out (unless they come in Stupid thick, then ill sneak away). Who's in?

Really clifton? Ive nailed a few at LJ, released them, but my god what a fun ride. I just picked up my hobie so let me know when you want to go and im game.

AquaticHunter · 04-08-2011, 10:47 PM

Troll a Rapalla CD 11 in blue mac or flyline with a live mac with a clipped tail. Trolling speed is perfect in a kayak.

I use 25-30# tied directly to the lure or hook. Any more than that gets bit less and anything lighter than that will take too long to bring in and you will kill the shark by heart attack eliminating the option of a release.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZvoOR3cpoc

04-06-2011, 07:21 AM	#1
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Sounds like you guys are saying these things are getting thick again, Awesome. Ive been trying for almost 10 years to get one on the kayak without even a single hook up. Got them on the boat but still not even a knockdown on yak. How I do it I have no clue. Ive even accidentally caught YT while trying. Ive decided this is my year. Anybody with a Bigger yak want to go sometime soon and help me kill one? I figure given the time ive put in I deserve to eat it when I do catch it but my 160 isnt really the best boat to paddle a shark in. Itll likely be a few weeks before I can make it out (unless they come in Stupid thick, then ill sneak away). Who's in? __________________ CJ Siebler

04-06-2011, 07:39 AM	#2
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I wouldn't mind joinging you on this. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

04-06-2011, 07:45 AM	#3
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Sounds good Jimmy. I guess I could always take a 140 or a WS Ride instead but I love the 160 so its hard to get off of it. Im thinking just a bait tube 2 rods and a small pelican box with some hooks. Keep the boat light and deck clear. __________________ CJ Siebler

04-06-2011, 07:50 AM	#4
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Are you looking for a weekday or weekend? Weekends are easier for me, but we'll see what I can do. Let me know fully what your plan is and we'll see what we can do. Sure would be fun to pull on one of those. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

04-06-2011, 08:01 AM	#5
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	No idea, Im off from OEX Thurs-Sat but I am working with Capt Ron on the Point Loma 2-3 days a week as well. My days off are few and far between right now. Really kind of depends on our Charter Schedule and stuff. Plan is basically launch, get a few baits, troll around, hope to kill a shark, hit beach and Fillet it then grill it. Simple huh? __________________ CJ Siebler

04-06-2011, 09:52 AM	#7
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Sounds fun to me. Keep me posted as to when you have time, and I'll try to make that time also. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

04-06-2011, 10:30 AM	#8
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	Sounds like C&R is strongly suggested from the document Wahoo provided.

04-07-2011, 04:31 PM	#11
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	Siebler, im down. Let me know before friday for the following week. __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

04-08-2011, 07:45 AM	#12
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I try to avoid the damn things but hook them occationaly when I'm trolling live macks for YT. I don't use wire so they usually bite off. The few that haven't did give a good fight. Be careful with them. They are powerful, much faster than they look, and that tail f'n hurts. Mike

04-08-2011, 10:47 PM	#14
AquaticHunter Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park Posts: 51	Troll a Rapalla CD 11 in blue mac or flyline with a live mac with a clipped tail. Trolling speed is perfect in a kayak. I use 25-30# tied directly to the lure or hook. Any more than that gets bit less and anything lighter than that will take too long to bring in and you will kill the shark by heart attack eliminating the option of a release. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZvoOR3cpoc __________________ CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 1 DECLARATION OF RIGHTS Section 25. The people shall have the right to fish upon and from the public lands of the State and in the waters thereof... Last edited by AquaticHunter; 04-08-2011 at 10:59 PM.