Bunko Bugs 12-2-08 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sherm · 12-03-2008, 08:25 AM

The wife had all the ladies over for bunko last night so I was being kicked out of the house. It was a great excuse for getting out after some bugs.

I hit SI launch around 3pm. Loaded up and on the water at 3:30. The tide was moving out and it made for a nice paddle out of the bay. I arrived at my spot an hour later and set the hoops for the coming sunset. There wasn't much wind and no fog. Things were looking good.

There were a bunch of guys out last night and I met a cool guy named "Stretch" who was hooping solo on his skiff. He and I fished the same area and shot the shit for a while. He was already set in the area and I came up and asked to share some space. Didn't wan't to crowd anyone.

After setting my 1st string an osprey lands on a pole close by me. The bird then plunges into the water right infront of the yak and comes up with a small fish. The bird of prey then returns to the same pole and waits another couple of minutes. SPLASH!!! again it hits the water right infront of the yak and comes up eating again. Very cool way to start the night.

The 1st pull yielded a bunch of shorts and one just barely. A good sign. The next couple of hours was throwing back shorts and finding one that was a keeper. Ended the night around 8pm. The wind was coming up and I still had over three miles of paddling ahead of me.

The tide was moving in hard and it was a quick paddle back. Made the 3miles in 40 minutes. Hit the beach and went to get a well deserved carne asada burrito.

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BT · 12-03-2008, 08:44 AM

Good job sherm!

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I need to get back out there!

BT

Sherm · 12-03-2008, 09:57 AM

Forgot to mention the

. Another Padron bites the dust. Looking at the tides and weather for next week. I'll get back to you on a day.

Handymansd · 12-03-2008, 11:13 AM

At least someone is killing 'em!

BT · 12-03-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherm

Forgot to mention the

. Another Padron bites the dust.

Oh there was no doubt in my mind!

jscott · 12-03-2008, 09:02 PM

Hey...gotta know...what is 'bunko'?

I have visions of a lady pajama party and pillow fight

Better yet....don't tell me and ruin the vision.

Sherm · 12-04-2008, 07:50 AM

I won't ruin it for you then. Come to think of it........they kick me out of the house once a month when it's bunko night. who knows what happens.

12-03-2008, 08:25 AM	#1
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Bunko Bugs 12-2-08 The wife had all the ladies over for bunko last night so I was being kicked out of the house. It was a great excuse for getting out after some bugs. I hit SI launch around 3pm. Loaded up and on the water at 3:30. The tide was moving out and it made for a nice paddle out of the bay. I arrived at my spot an hour later and set the hoops for the coming sunset. There wasn't much wind and no fog. Things were looking good. There were a bunch of guys out last night and I met a cool guy named "Stretch" who was hooping solo on his skiff. He and I fished the same area and shot the shit for a while. He was already set in the area and I came up and asked to share some space. Didn't wan't to crowd anyone. After setting my 1st string an osprey lands on a pole close by me. The bird then plunges into the water right infront of the yak and comes up with a small fish. The bird of prey then returns to the same pole and waits another couple of minutes. SPLASH!!! again it hits the water right infront of the yak and comes up eating again. Very cool way to start the night. The 1st pull yielded a bunch of shorts and one just barely. A good sign. The next couple of hours was throwing back shorts and finding one that was a keeper. Ended the night around 8pm. The wind was coming up and I still had over three miles of paddling ahead of me. The tide was moving in hard and it was a quick paddle back. Made the 3miles in 40 minutes. Hit the beach and went to get a well deserved carne asada burrito. Attached Thumbnails

12-03-2008, 08:44 AM	#2
BT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Carlos Posts: 202	Good job sherm! += I need to get back out there! BT __________________ if your brain had fists, you could only hurt yourself!

12-03-2008, 11:13 AM	#4
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	At least someone is killing 'em! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

12-03-2008, 09:57 AM	#3
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Forgot to mention the . Another Padron bites the dust. Looking at the tides and weather for next week. I'll get back to you on a day.

12-03-2008, 09:02 PM	#6
jscott Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 138	Hey...gotta know...what is 'bunko'? I have visions of a lady pajama party and pillow fight Better yet....don't tell me and ruin the vision.

12-04-2008, 07:50 AM	#7
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	I won't ruin it for you then. Come to think of it........they kick me out of the house once a month when it's bunko night. who knows what happens.