Tis the Season - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Smthtnnr · 04-26-2014, 12:20 PM

Ahh, spring is in the air. The boater mafia is still consumed with the Coronados, and we have been lucky to have much of the coastline to ourselves.

While I will admit that most of my time recently has been spent in the kelp looking for some tankers, there is no other song like the one a yellow can sing. They don't know giving up, and have more than just one run in them.

This was especially true for this fish. This thing kicked my ass, after a long day of looking and not seeing anything I liked, it finally happened. This fight was long lived, and as fun as it gets. A sleigh ride around the pacific, in deep water, with no kelp or dogs around, just me against the fish. And though at times I didn't think I would, I won.

This guy earned my respect, especially on the table. As you can see in the picture, this thing had some shoulders and was a very fatty fish that made unbelievably good table fare. Normally it takes me a week or so to finish off a fish, but my family and I made quick work of this guy, and no, the neighbors didn't get any of this one!

A little side note about this fish, I hooked him at 6:45 at night. This was a busy day on the water with at least 30 other guys out there, and everyone was gone by 1. No, it wasn't wide open, but there were chances to be had out there. While many aren't lucky enough to have the highschool weekend schedule that I have, I have had this happen multiple times, a tough day where sticking around really has paid off. I find that I have to do this, or I will literally be filled with regret the rest of the school week, knowing how easily I could have left biting fish.

Cbad Mike · 04-26-2014, 12:38 PM

Beautiful fish..... Nice job.

RookieYakker · 04-26-2014, 01:23 PM

Good to see the dedication paid off! What a beast!

Bert Vega · 04-26-2014, 02:00 PM

Awesome fish. You put the work in and you collect the reward for efforts. Well done.

DanaPT · 04-26-2014, 02:27 PM

envy

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addicted2sp33d · 04-26-2014, 06:01 PM

LDO10 · 04-27-2014, 09:31 AM

Congrats on seeing the fruits of your labor and time....

Smthtnnr · 04-27-2014, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Cbad Mike

Beautiful fish..... Nice job.

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Originally Posted by RookieYakker

Good to see the dedication paid off! What a beast!

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Originally Posted by addicted2sp33d

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Originally Posted by LDO10

Congrats on seeing the fruits of your labor and time....

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Bert Vega

Awesome fish. You put the work in and you collect the reward for efforts. Well done.

Thanks Bert! I think this was actually the same day you got yours.

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

Use Envy in a sentence
en·vy

[en-vee] Show IPA
noun, plural en·vies. 1. a feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages, success, possessions, etc.

This one made me laugh! Thanks man

kaya_one · 04-27-2014, 01:57 PM

Looks like you are up there with cbadmike in the YT count. How many in the past 6 months...5+. Congrats on another great one.

blitzburgh · 04-28-2014, 06:58 AM

DOOOD!

dpasinli · 04-28-2014, 09:50 AM

Sick once Tanner! WTG bro!

04-26-2014, 12:20 PM	#1
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	Tis the Season Ahh, spring is in the air. The boater mafia is still consumed with the Coronados, and we have been lucky to have much of the coastline to ourselves. While I will admit that most of my time recently has been spent in the kelp looking for some tankers, there is no other song like the one a yellow can sing. They don't know giving up, and have more than just one run in them. This was especially true for this fish. This thing kicked my ass, after a long day of looking and not seeing anything I liked, it finally happened. This fight was long lived, and as fun as it gets. A sleigh ride around the pacific, in deep water, with no kelp or dogs around, just me against the fish. And though at times I didn't think I would, I won. This guy earned my respect, especially on the table. As you can see in the picture, this thing had some shoulders and was a very fatty fish that made unbelievably good table fare. Normally it takes me a week or so to finish off a fish, but my family and I made quick work of this guy, and no, the neighbors didn't get any of this one! A little side note about this fish, I hooked him at 6:45 at night. This was a busy day on the water with at least 30 other guys out there, and everyone was gone by 1. No, it wasn't wide open, but there were chances to be had out there. While many aren't lucky enough to have the highschool weekend schedule that I have, I have had this happen multiple times, a tough day where sticking around really has paid off. I find that I have to do this, or I will literally be filled with regret the rest of the school week, knowing how easily I could have left biting fish.

04-26-2014, 12:38 PM	#2
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Beautiful fish..... Nice job. __________________ [SIGPIC]

04-27-2014, 01:57 PM	#9
kaya_one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Encinitas Posts: 257	# Looks like you are up there with cbadmike in the YT count. How many in the past 6 months...5+. Congrats on another great one.

04-28-2014, 06:58 AM	#10
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	DOOOD! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

04-26-2014, 01:23 PM	#3
RookieYakker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 129	Good to see the dedication paid off! What a beast!

04-26-2014, 02:00 PM	#4
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Awesome fish. You put the work in and you collect the reward for efforts. Well done.

04-26-2014, 02:27 PM	#5
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	envy Use Envy in a sentence en·vy [en-vee] Show IPA noun, plural en·vies. 1. a feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages, success, possessions, etc.

04-26-2014, 06:01 PM	#6
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774

04-27-2014, 09:31 AM	#7
LDO10 Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 30	Congrats on seeing the fruits of your labor and time....

04-28-2014, 09:50 AM	#11
dpasinli Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Clemente Posts: 118	Sick once Tanner! WTG bro!