YT and calico CPR - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

pingpangdang · 03-30-2016, 01:21 PM

Was the only one on the water for most of the early morning. ..not even a pb. Caught two nice calicos...One looked just like the toad I posted a few weeks ago...same spot too...released both. Didn't take any photos because I was on a mission to catch a YT.

Then redemption...my first YT... learned so much on BWE the last couple of weeks and put a lot of time on the water. Came along way from a fish breaking my undergunned pole and rod back in January. Have been broke off or spit out many of times since then. My tackle is honed in now along with the knowledge maneuvering these beautiful fish. I kept the YT to feed my family and close neighbors. The kids had a blast cleaning the fish. ...time for a nap I feel exhausted

Caught it on my penn jigmaster...i don't have a gaff as I release most of my fish....i just kung fu gripped his mouth with my hand and pulled him in nice and easy.

kayakfisherman · 03-30-2016, 01:25 PM

Great story, beautiful fish!!

Geno Machino · 03-30-2016, 01:26 PM

Nice work!!!

What did you catch it on?

Thanks for sharing!

Geno

pingpangdang · 03-30-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Geno Machino

Nice work!!!

What did you catch it on?

Thanks for sharing!

Geno

Caught the bass with a 6xjr...YT on the fly with a greeny

dillpick · 03-30-2016, 02:31 PM

Yes great story. Way to stay with it and land a toad! How was the waves this morning launching wise.

Druko · 03-30-2016, 02:59 PM

Congrats! Cant wait toget my first YT on the kayak

pingpangdang · 03-30-2016, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Druko

Congrats! Cant wait toget my first YT on the kayak

I'm hoping it will be a hot year...dodos and tuna would be nice

pingpangdang · 03-30-2016, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dillpick

Yes great story. Way to stay with it and land a toad! How was the waves this morning launching wise.

Not too bad but I've gotten used to the last couple of weeks of bigger surf. Just charged straight out not caring and had a wave knock my fishfinder off its clamp...just stuck it back on. Knee High actual not backside with no power. Coming in was nice didn't even catch a wave. Talked to one guy heading out who rolled and lost his pole.

easyday · 03-30-2016, 03:45 PM

Was that you I talked to this morning out on the water? I was in a blue an black camo thresher.

Chrahum · 03-30-2016, 01:29 PM

Awesome catch!

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ceruleandrms · 03-30-2016, 08:09 PM

Congrats amigo

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got2fishsd · 03-30-2016, 08:16 PM

If you want a gaff let me know. I will make you a bamboo one for a couple of beers.

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maquinapescado · 03-30-2016, 10:20 PM

Stoked for you. Like I said before, jog masters been getting it done for a long time in SoCal and will continue to for some many more.

pingpangdang · 03-31-2016, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by maquinapescado

Stoked for you. Like I said before, jog masters been getting it done for a long time in SoCal and will continue to for some many more.

It may have been you who recommended the jigmaster when I was trying to get set up a little while ago. ..i love the star drag and simplicity of it. I also have a tiger rod that looks and feels like it could take a beating. Both affordable. ..i just ordered a tld15 that should come in today...never used a lever drag before but I learn fast.

Aaron&Julie · 03-30-2016, 10:18 PM

Nice fish! Experience goes a long way.

TJones · 03-31-2016, 04:37 AM

Good for you .

fresh to salt · 03-31-2016, 07:13 AM

Nice work! Redemption!!!

03-30-2016, 01:21 PM	#1
pingpangdang Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 228	YT and calico CPR Was the only one on the water for most of the early morning. ..not even a pb. Caught two nice calicos...One looked just like the toad I posted a few weeks ago...same spot too...released both. Didn't take any photos because I was on a mission to catch a YT. Then redemption...my first YT... learned so much on BWE the last couple of weeks and put a lot of time on the water. Came along way from a fish breaking my undergunned pole and rod back in January. Have been broke off or spit out many of times since then. My tackle is honed in now along with the knowledge maneuvering these beautiful fish. I kept the YT to feed my family and close neighbors. The kids had a blast cleaning the fish. ...time for a nap I feel exhausted Caught it on my penn jigmaster...i don't have a gaff as I release most of my fish....i just kung fu gripped his mouth with my hand and pulled him in nice and easy. Attached Images

03-30-2016, 01:26 PM	#3
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 552	Very Nice! Nice work!!! What did you catch it on? Thanks for sharing! Geno __________________

03-30-2016, 03:45 PM	#9
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	Was that you I talked to this morning out on the water? I was in a blue an black camo thresher. __________________

03-30-2016, 10:20 PM	#13
maquinapescado Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 326	Stoked for you. Like I said before, jog masters been getting it done for a long time in SoCal and will continue to for some many more. __________________ Climb, Surf, Fish, Repeat

03-30-2016, 10:18 PM	#15
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Nice fish! Experience goes a long way. __________________ "Never say die"

03-30-2016, 01:25 PM	#2
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Great story, beautiful fish!!

03-30-2016, 02:31 PM	#5
dillpick fisha Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: carlsbad Posts: 47	Yes great story. Way to stay with it and land a toad! How was the waves this morning launching wise.

03-30-2016, 02:59 PM	#6
Druko Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 205	Congrats! Cant wait toget my first YT on the kayak

03-30-2016, 01:29 PM	#10
Chrahum Junior Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 6	Awesome catch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-30-2016, 08:09 PM	#11
ceruleandrms Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: OC Posts: 80	Congrats amigo Sent from my HTC Desire 610 using Tapatalk

03-30-2016, 08:16 PM	#12
got2fishsd got2fishsd Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oceanside Posts: 13	If you want a gaff let me know. I will make you a bamboo one for a couple of beers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-31-2016, 04:37 AM	#16
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	Reel squared away Good for you .

03-31-2016, 07:13 AM	#17
fresh to salt Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 53	Nice work! Redemption!!!