LJ Sunday - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kailolo · 10-02-2011, 07:58 PM

Parking was easy. Car was there when I got back.
Red tide. Lots of bait surfacing at dawn. However, my Saltist would not shift out of gear, so to cast I had to loosen the drag all the way, cast, then tighten before cranking. (Note to self--check gear the night before; occassionly open and clean reels). Trolled forever. One "hit" turned out to be a courmorant. I pulled him to within a rod's length of the yak, but he would not let go! I yelled, and splashed water with the rod tip, to no avail. Finally I won the tug of war. The rather large mack did not fair so well. That courmornat tracked me for about 1/2 mile, staying 10 feet way, diving to within one foot of the mack suspended over the water as I peddled away. He left when I release the mack.
Saw a female yakker take a 10-15 lb YT--about 5 other yakkers were skunked.
Otherwise a gorgeous day on the water. Oh---except for the small buoys littering the trolling lanes. Had to cut my way thru most of them. (just kidding)

The Kid · 10-02-2011, 08:02 PM

Sharon were onto you. Your cover is blown now! Better upgrade though you've got some worrying to do

Handymansd · 10-02-2011, 08:11 PM

What ever happened to the common curtsey of letting other fishermen decide whether they want it known that they caught a fish or not? Thanks for the report, but please be courteous to the other fishermen out there and let them tell their own stories. Especially when they pay to enter a tournament and it may give other anglers an edge over her by knowing what and what size fish she caught... (probably not)... but it's her catch, her fish, her, story, and her call to post or not, if she so chooses. It has long been an unspoken rule here on BWE to let others post their stories as they see fit.

OK, sorry, rant off, and thanks for the report!

The Kid · 10-02-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Handymansd

What ever happened to the common curtsey of letting other fishermen decide whether they want it known that they caught a fish or not? Thanks for the report, but please be courteous to the other fishermen out there and let them tell their own stories. Especially when they pay to enter a tournament and it may give other anglers an edge over her by knowing what and what size fish she caught... (probably not)... but it's her catch, her fish, her, story, and her call to post or not, if she so chooses. It has long been an unspoken rule here on BWE to let others post their stories as they see fit.

OK, sorry, rant off, and thanks for the report!

So right

hook1fred · 10-03-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Handymansd

What ever happened to the common curtsey of letting other fishermen decide whether they want it known that they caught a fish or not? Thanks for the report, but please be courteous to the other fishermen out there and let them tell their own stories. Especially when they pay to enter a tournament and it may give other anglers an edge over her by knowing what and what size fish she caught... (probably not)... but it's her catch, her fish, her, story, and her call to post or not, if she so chooses. It has long been an unspoken rule here on BWE to let others post their stories as they see fit.

OK, sorry, rant off, and thanks for the report!

gotta be the worst reason to give a guy crap ever. He didn't use a name, just some female kayak girl that you assumed was whoever. You need to relax

courtesy not curtsey

Tandem Assassin · 10-03-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hook1fred

gotta be the worst reason to give a guy crap ever. He didn't use a name, just some female kayak girl that you assumed was whoever. You need to relax

courtesy not curtsey

Agreed - This used to be a site where information was exchanged freely. Now everyone thinks they are like the long range fleet and have to be in a code group. "Roger That"

Handymansd · 10-04-2011, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by hook1fred

courtesy not curtsey

I hate Spell check, I rely on it... as I cannot spell myself!

Sorry if my post offended some of you, that was not my intent, I was just attempting to say to some of the newer members of the boards that it is kind of rude to post others catches, with out their knowledge. It is also rude to troll in front of someones path, and rude to troll over their lines, and a number of other things that people need to learn etiquette about. They won't learn if no one helps to point out the right way; especially as there are more and more people out there. It should be our responsibility, as the more experienced kayak anglers, to help them learn these things, show them the ropes about more than what leader and hook size! it's called constructive criticism... that 's it, that's all, nothing more sinister, like giving someone crap, or secret codes, or open reporting ethics, or whatever conspiracy you can come up with. You guys are correct it could have been anyone, (including Dan

), and I did not state that it was anyone in particular, (read it and I think you will see that I drew no inferences as to who it may or may not have been) only that who ever it was, should have the ability to report their own fish, their own story, plain and simple. If we all reported every fish we personally saw landed it would be a mess to say the least... Did you ever wonder why the web cam is pointed off to one side a bit? Maybe so that those that wanted anonymity could get it? I don't see most of the old timers landing on the north side with their prizes... I wonder why? We need to respect each other, what ever your posting belief is... if ya want to post, then post, if ya don't, then don't, but give other angler's the room to practice their own belief, and post their own reports if they choose to!
This horse has been beaten for so long, and so many threads over the years, it is not worthy of popcorn anymore, even out of a bed pan! Shit, pass the beer, or even the vodka.

Again, Kailolo, thanks for the report! If I sounded to harsh then I apologize, but I stand by what I said, it is just a matter of courtesy, (not curtsey). and I am sorry for the brutal

viral thread jacking, it was not my intention either.
Cheers,

pchen911 · 10-02-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kailolo

-except for the small buoys littering the trolling lanes. Had to cut my way thru most of them. (just kidding)

Yea... My fishing season always ends at the beginning of lobster season because of this.

ctfphoto · 10-02-2011, 08:24 PM

I caught a cormorant with a sabaki rig the firrt time I used it. I caught two large sardines and the cormorant ate one of them. Three Hooks got in the bird. Another kayaker said grab the bird by the neck, which I then did and proceeded to remove all the hooks.

driftwood · 10-02-2011, 08:40 PM

Good job in removing the hooks ctfphoto. I never leave a hook in a birds mouth... bad carma. The best way to calm down a bird while trying to remove the hook is to blindfold him. Just throw a t-shirt on his face and then quickly grab his beek. And remove the hook carefully.

ChefT · 10-02-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kailolo

---Saw a female yakker take a 10-15 lb YT---

Nothing going on here....just move along.....

Tandem Assassin · 10-03-2011, 04:49 AM

Exited the fwy at Mission Beach at 5:30 am only to find all 3 laucnh ramps were closed due to a triathalon and would not open until 10:00.

Burned $75 in gas for the 3 hour tour.

Aaron&Julie · 10-03-2011, 05:58 AM

Kailolo, don't sweat your reporting of a female kayaker catching a yellowtail. As long as your not naming names, it IS a good report to let the rest of us know what's going on in all of OUR jewel. Those contest people have their reasons for not reporting (or the greedy other reasons people don't report within a week of their catch), but they are not the only kayak fisherpeople out there, the other 50% or more us not doing the contest appreciate timely reporting to find out what's going on, and maybe plan a trip, to catch the tail end of a good bite.
Your's was a very good report, keep 'em coming and thanks.
For all anybody else knows it could have been my Julie that caught the yellow, or some other woman besides Sharon, as she's not the only female kayaker fisherwoman. If you see 2 white Cobra Fish 'n Dives fishing side by side, and one of them has a woman on board feel free to post whatever you want about us (Aaron&Julie). We've got nothing to hide.
Aaron

Kailolo · 10-03-2011, 06:17 AM

A&J--thanks, I needed that!

Weird thing about the cormorant was that it was not hooked--just persistent and fearless.

gcsasher · 10-03-2011, 07:54 AM

I also hooked a cormorant the other day, Well not hooked, he downed an 8inch mac hook first, so as I got it to the side of my kayak he hacked it up and gave me that look, Like "Fine take your damb bait I didn't want it anyway"! then he turned and swam away, I was kind of shock that he didn't get the hook stuck. The Mac looked like it was in shock so as I set it free and giant squid came up and nailed it. Oh well

Podaker · 10-03-2011, 08:12 AM

I don't get it, the guy said he saw sombody catch a fish. the last time I went out I saw fish landed as well. It's no big secret that people are catching fish. get over it!

Regor · 10-03-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kailolo

One "hit" turned out to be a courmorant. I pulled him to within a rod's length of the yak, but he would not let go! I yelled, and splashed water with the rod tip, to no avail. Finally I won the tug of war. The rather large mack did not fair so well. That courmornat tracked me for about 1/2 mile, staying 10 feet way, diving to within one foot of the mack suspended over the water as I peddled away. He left when I release the mack.

I can tell you after some first hand experience - after 4 Macs, they are full and will leave you alone.

sharonkayak · 10-03-2011, 05:35 PM

ha.
for the record I did also see this chick fight a yt. but i am pretty sure it was bigger than 10-15lbs.

crazy thing is I didnt see a fish finder on her yak. I just dont get it???

driftwood · 10-03-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sharonkayak

ha.
for the record I did also see this chick fight a yt. but i am pretty sure it was bigger than 10-15lbs.

crazy thing is I didnt see a fish finder on her yak. I just dont get it???

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Kailolo · 10-03-2011, 07:00 PM

Sharon,

The real "crazy" thing is that I had just trolled thru that area only moments before!

I could not size her fish from where I was, but it looked smallish and she yelled out "it's about 10 lbs" amongst a lot of other yells!!

Kinda like golf--even seeing one of your playing partners hit a great shot kinda motivates you to keep trying!

10-02-2011, 07:58 PM	#1
Kailolo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 64	LJ Sunday Parking was easy. Car was there when I got back. Red tide. Lots of bait surfacing at dawn. However, my Saltist would not shift out of gear, so to cast I had to loosen the drag all the way, cast, then tighten before cranking. (Note to self--check gear the night before; occassionly open and clean reels). Trolled forever. One "hit" turned out to be a courmorant. I pulled him to within a rod's length of the yak, but he would not let go! I yelled, and splashed water with the rod tip, to no avail. Finally I won the tug of war. The rather large mack did not fair so well. That courmornat tracked me for about 1/2 mile, staying 10 feet way, diving to within one foot of the mack suspended over the water as I peddled away. He left when I release the mack. Saw a female yakker take a 10-15 lb YT--about 5 other yakkers were skunked. Otherwise a gorgeous day on the water. Oh---except for the small buoys littering the trolling lanes. Had to cut my way thru most of them. (just kidding)

10-02-2011, 08:11 PM	#3
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	What ever happened to the common curtsey of letting other fishermen decide whether they want it known that they caught a fish or not? Thanks for the report, but please be courteous to the other fishermen out there and let them tell their own stories. Especially when they pay to enter a tournament and it may give other anglers an edge over her by knowing what and what size fish she caught... (probably not)... but it's her catch, her fish, her, story, and her call to post or not, if she so chooses. It has long been an unspoken rule here on BWE to let others post their stories as they see fit. OK, sorry, rant off, and thanks for the report! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

10-03-2011, 04:49 AM	#12
Tandem Assassin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 290	At least you got to fish Exited the fwy at Mission Beach at 5:30 am only to find all 3 laucnh ramps were closed due to a triathalon and would not open until 10:00. Burned $75 in gas for the 3 hour tour.

10-03-2011, 05:58 AM	#13
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Kailolo, don't sweat your reporting of a female kayaker catching a yellowtail. As long as your not naming names, it IS a good report to let the rest of us know what's going on in all of OUR jewel. Those contest people have their reasons for not reporting (or the greedy other reasons people don't report within a week of their catch), but they are not the only kayak fisherpeople out there, the other 50% or more us not doing the contest appreciate timely reporting to find out what's going on, and maybe plan a trip, to catch the tail end of a good bite. Your's was a very good report, keep 'em coming and thanks. For all anybody else knows it could have been my Julie that caught the yellow, or some other woman besides Sharon, as she's not the only female kayaker fisherwoman. If you see 2 white Cobra Fish 'n Dives fishing side by side, and one of them has a woman on board feel free to post whatever you want about us (Aaron&Julie). We've got nothing to hide. Aaron __________________ "Never say die"

10-02-2011, 08:02 PM	#2
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	Sharon were onto you. Your cover is blown now! Better upgrade though you've got some worrying to do

10-02-2011, 08:24 PM	#9
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	I caught a cormorant with a sabaki rig the firrt time I used it. I caught two large sardines and the cormorant ate one of them. Three Hooks got in the bird. Another kayaker said grab the bird by the neck, which I then did and proceeded to remove all the hooks.

10-02-2011, 08:40 PM	#10
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Good job in removing the hooks ctfphoto. I never leave a hook in a birds mouth... bad carma. The best way to calm down a bird while trying to remove the hook is to blindfold him. Just throw a t-shirt on his face and then quickly grab his beek. And remove the hook carefully.

10-03-2011, 06:17 AM	#14
Kailolo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 64	A&J--thanks, I needed that! Weird thing about the cormorant was that it was not hooked--just persistent and fearless.

10-03-2011, 07:54 AM	#15
gcsasher Junior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 27	I also hooked a cormorant the other day, Well not hooked, he downed an 8inch mac hook first, so as I got it to the side of my kayak he hacked it up and gave me that look, Like "Fine take your damb bait I didn't want it anyway"! then he turned and swam away, I was kind of shock that he didn't get the hook stuck. The Mac looked like it was in shock so as I set it free and giant squid came up and nailed it. Oh well

10-03-2011, 08:12 AM	#16
Podaker Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: la jolla shores Posts: 86	I don't get it, the guy said he saw sombody catch a fish. the last time I went out I saw fish landed as well. It's no big secret that people are catching fish. get over it!

10-03-2011, 05:35 PM	#18
sharonkayak Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 217	ha. for the record I did also see this chick fight a yt. but i am pretty sure it was bigger than 10-15lbs. crazy thing is I didnt see a fish finder on her yak. I just dont get it???

10-03-2011, 07:00 PM	#20
Kailolo Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 64	Sharon, The real "crazy" thing is that I had just trolled thru that area only moments before! I could not size her fish from where I was, but it looked smallish and she yelled out "it's about 10 lbs" amongst a lot of other yells!! Kinda like golf--even seeing one of your playing partners hit a great shot kinda motivates you to keep trying!