LJ 8/22...the Force was with me! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

DarthFisherman · 08-27-2012, 07:30 PM

First, let me apologize for posting my report almost a week late. Between work, school, wife, and an optometrist appointment, I have been absolutely beat! Now that the apology is out of the way...on with the report.

I had the privilege to enlist the services of Josh Pruitt this past Wednesday August 22nd. Given that I am still relatively new to the kayak scene, let alone fishing in general, I figured it best to heed the advice of many BWE members who highly recommend his service's for someone in my situation. Let me start by confirming every positive thing that his been said about him; knowledge, experience, ability to coach/teach, etc., it is all true.

Wednesday proved to be a pretty challenging but highly rewarding day. Bait was extremely difficult to come by, but the pieces that we (I really mean Josh) made were put to very good use. We hit the water by about 6 am with the first real bite of the day coming well into the afternoon, far past all other yakers leaving the scene. My first epic fish battle with a real non-batray-in-the-bay fish produced this guy below, MAN WAS I PUMPED!!!
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The next bite came a few hours later. This monster will probably be my PB for quite sometime. It is unfortunate that I didn't have a scale for an 'official' weight, but several have said high 30# low 40#. This was the fish that I have dreamed and obsessed about since I discovered the wonders of kayak fishing and the La Jolla scene. I really never thought that I would be one of those guys in the image gallery or sharing a post with this species, let alone this caliber. I am super proud of myself for staying on target, keeping in the fight, and getting this guy to the boats. That said, thank you big time Josh for putting me on this gorgeous fish that I will never forget. My first yellowtail and a whopper at that!
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Journeyman · 08-27-2012, 07:46 PM

Nice job man!

Having been out with Josh a couple of times, I know you worked for those fish! You and your freezer have to be stoked on the two species day.

A nice WSB is the next on my list, unless a chance for a Dorado comes up.

Cbad Mike · 08-27-2012, 07:56 PM

AWSOME! Good for you! Congratulations! I don't think you can really ask for or expect a better day on the water! Nice job!

Mike

roby · 08-27-2012, 08:59 PM

"Fish you are holding is nice."

...in my yoda voice of course.

ful-rac · 08-27-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roby

"Fish you are holding is nice."

...in my yoda voice of course.

I think.....yoda would say more like..."nice....is the fish you are holding...is."

Gigafish · 08-27-2012, 10:05 PM

2 of the right kind. Nice Kodak moment.

drseiler · 08-28-2012, 06:11 AM

Nice work. Congrats. You had a killer day out there.

wiredantz · 08-28-2012, 07:12 AM

Damn the FORCE!!! its not working for me anymore

blitzburgh · 08-28-2012, 07:48 AM

Darthfisherman teams up with the Darkhorse = epic catches. Congrats!!!

Dirty Curti · 08-28-2012, 08:16 AM

Well done my man, well done!

DarthFisherman · 08-28-2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

Damn the FORCE!!! its not working for me anymore

Just make sure that you are staying away from that sissy light side crap. It's only good for losing your temple and getting your friends killed!

Aaron&Julie · 08-28-2012, 01:28 PM

Great double catch! That'll load up the freezer quick.

Sully1 · 08-31-2012, 12:54 PM

Epic yellow, what a fish! Great double species day!

bellcon · 08-31-2012, 01:42 PM

A couple of beautiful fish right there

And no need to apologize about the "late" report
Most of us don't care if it is a "timely" report
some even prefer a well aged fishing story

Thanks for sharing

kobra · 08-31-2012, 05:18 PM

Most excellent! Great double.

08-27-2012, 07:30 PM	#1
DarthFisherman Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 74	LJ 8/22...the Force was with me! First, let me apologize for posting my report almost a week late. Between work, school, wife, and an optometrist appointment, I have been absolutely beat! Now that the apology is out of the way...on with the report. I had the privilege to enlist the services of Josh Pruitt this past Wednesday August 22nd. Given that I am still relatively new to the kayak scene, let alone fishing in general, I figured it best to heed the advice of many BWE members who highly recommend his service's for someone in my situation. Let me start by confirming every positive thing that his been said about him; knowledge, experience, ability to coach/teach, etc., it is all true. Wednesday proved to be a pretty challenging but highly rewarding day. Bait was extremely difficult to come by, but the pieces that we (I really mean Josh) made were put to very good use. We hit the water by about 6 am with the first real bite of the day coming well into the afternoon, far past all other yakers leaving the scene. My first epic fish battle with a real non-batray-in-the-bay fish produced this guy below, MAN WAS I PUMPED!!! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The next bite came a few hours later. This monster will probably be my PB for quite sometime. It is unfortunate that I didn't have a scale for an 'official' weight, but several have said high 30# low 40#. This was the fish that I have dreamed and obsessed about since I discovered the wonders of kayak fishing and the La Jolla scene. I really never thought that I would be one of those guys in the image gallery or sharing a post with this species, let alone this caliber. I am super proud of myself for staying on target, keeping in the fight, and getting this guy to the boats. That said, thank you big time Josh for putting me on this gorgeous fish that I will never forget. My first yellowtail and a whopper at that! . . . . . . . . .

08-28-2012, 07:12 AM	#8
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Damn the FORCE!!! its not working for me anymore __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

08-28-2012, 07:48 AM	#9
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Darthfisherman teams up with the Darkhorse = epic catches. Congrats!!! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

08-28-2012, 08:16 AM	#10
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	Well done my man, well done! __________________

08-28-2012, 01:28 PM	#12
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Great double catch! That'll load up the freezer quick. __________________ "Never say die"

08-27-2012, 07:46 PM	#2
Journeyman Junior Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lake Elsinore Posts: 25	Nice job man! Having been out with Josh a couple of times, I know you worked for those fish! You and your freezer have to be stoked on the two species day. A nice WSB is the next on my list, unless a chance for a Dorado comes up.

08-27-2012, 07:56 PM	#3
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	AWSOME! Good for you! Congratulations! I don't think you can really ask for or expect a better day on the water! Nice job! Mike

08-27-2012, 08:59 PM	#4
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	"Fish you are holding is nice." ...in my yoda voice of course.

08-27-2012, 10:05 PM	#6
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 309	2 of the right kind. Nice Kodak moment.

08-28-2012, 06:11 AM	#7
drseiler Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 30	Nice work. Congrats. You had a killer day out there.

08-31-2012, 12:54 PM	#13
Sully1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 274	Epic yellow, what a fish! Great double species day!

08-31-2012, 01:42 PM	#14
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	A couple of beautiful fish right there And no need to apologize about the "late" report Most of us don't care if it is a "timely" report some even prefer a well aged fishing story Thanks for sharing __________________

08-31-2012, 05:18 PM	#15
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Most excellent! Great double.