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Old 09-04-2020, 02:31 PM   #1
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Talking SOLO SKIFF LJ CPR (catch, photograph and release) YELLOWTAIL 9-3-2020

Finally landed a nice Yellowtail on my Solo Skiff. Been trying for weeks and as slow as the Yellowtail fishing has been, I kept getting Bonitos, Rock Fish, Barracudas and Calicos, none of which I keep. Yesterday went out just after first light and looked for bait, it was not easy to find but so much easier covering more water in a short time. Along with some Spanish and one greeback, I caught a Sardine. From experience I know they don't last in the live wells, so I pinned it on right away while still moving around looking for more and better greenbacks. Kept having to stop and clean off kelp tangles due to so much floating and even suspended lower in the water collum. Just after the sun started to break through, I thought I had a Sea lion playing with my bait. Had several pulls on the clicker but no run. After a little more pull, I turned around in time to see the Yellowtail nail it on the surface and finally start the run. I guess he hit it and came back for it after killing it. That's not how I've had them hook on before. After letting it run a few second I engaged the Avet in gear and had it making runs and pulling drag. Man, I love that sound of peeling drag and the rod shaking from the head shakes. After some fun, I got him to color and once I had it close, I decided not to gaff it, get some photos and release it to get bigger. I estimated it to be 18-20 lbs and a nice size but I felt happy to get the first one on the Solo Skiff and celebrated by releasing it. And of course having another Tecate.
https://youtu.be/Dti2dox3jOI
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Old 09-04-2020, 02:43 PM   #2
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classy -- way to make the most of a single sardine
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Old 09-04-2020, 03:08 PM   #3
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Nice!

Based on the amount of sardines I’ve seen lately diving in the reserve I’m not surprised!
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Old 09-04-2020, 03:41 PM   #4
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Way to put some good juju on the Solo Skiff.
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Old 09-04-2020, 08:38 PM   #5
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what is all that secondary noise? Is that your bait tank and pump? Nice catch, he's lucky you caught him, I would be eating that.
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Old 09-04-2020, 10:56 PM   #6
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When the engine was not running, the noise transmitted through the hull and picked up by the gopros in the water proof cases I think was the bass off the music playing through my Ecogear water proof speaker. Just like a kayak the inside of the hull become a giant sound box, that can be heard underwater. It has never been a problem in scaring fish, but I do try to keep the volume down some. I noticed that also, it is more pronounced then when I used it on my other kayaks. I might switch over to bluetooth earbuds.
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Old 09-05-2020, 05:01 AM   #7
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thanks, I thought it was your bait tank pump sucking air
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Glad you found em! Nice talking to you on the shore.
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Old 09-05-2020, 07:04 AM   #9
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Nice catch ... and release! It must be tough decision to release such a nice fish after successfully getting it on the clip. Best wishes for catching an even bigger one next time out!
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Old 09-05-2020, 07:26 AM   #10
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Glad you found em! Nice talking to you on the shore.
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Yeah it was nice meeting you, Todd. I though you looked familiar and I know I've seen you at events before, but as soon as you said your name, it came to me who you where.
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Old 09-05-2020, 01:38 PM   #11
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Classy move. It's obvious your initial intention was to keep the fish, but something changed your mind. Very satisfying to release him I'm sure.
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Old 09-05-2020, 04:54 PM   #12
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Nice fish! Great video!!
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Old 09-05-2020, 06:18 PM   #13
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Nice fish! Great video!!
Thanks Yanni.
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Old 09-05-2020, 08:06 PM   #14
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congrats on your first skiff yellow. very nice
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Old 09-06-2020, 08:50 AM   #15
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Release

Super cool bonding moment with our prey. Nice work!
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Nice catch on the Solo. I can see you were thinking that one through on whether to release it or not. Nice CPR.
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Nice, Congratulations!
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Very cool
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