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wavster · 08-10-2007, 12:13 AM

Last week I took the family to San Quintin with hopes of hooking into some nice fish.

As indicated by my post about that trip, I didn't get to fish much...

...this week I decided to try something different...

I took off for my first solo trip to Baja. I left Wednesday morning around 3am. Arrived
in SQ around 7:45 and headed out to the point via my 4x4. I really didn't want to
paddle 8+ miles again (like last week).

Light wind and tide pushed me to the point at a nice pace, while I made bait and enjoyed
a couple of whales.

-until they got awfully close.
This whale came within 20 feet of my kayak.

I decided I had enough bait and paddled to the point. Trolled live bait for over an hour while
the wind steadily increased.

I decided to get closer to the shore to avoid some wind and try for some 'butts.
I found this little 5+lb. guy within the first few minutes.

Eventually the wind got too much, as it was blowing over 20kts. I paddled against
the wind for about 1 hour and 40 minutes until I made my way
back to my car
on the east point and crashed for a couple of hours.

At the Old Mill, I ran into Adam. I helped pull him out of the sand at LJ one morning and
he must have recognized my truck. He stopped and said hello and we decided to
fish together in the morning.

That evening, I did some recon work to find a different spot to fish than the point. I found some thick kelp
and decided I would fish there in the morning.
In the morning, the wind was calm and the surf was small, so I launched out to the kelp.

After about an hour of trolling different lures and live bait rigs, I got hit.
Immediately, my lines were tangled, but I was able to free the active line quickly. The line
when slack, and I was bummed for a second, but then realized I was still hooked.
I was getting towed and the feel was different, so I was hopeful for the right kind.
I still don't have the FF hooked up to the new yak, so I didn't know what was below
me. I kept a light drag and let him run, as I've lost fish with an overtightened drag.

After 3 or 4 deep runs and 2 360s, I brought this guy to color.

Easily, my happiest single moment fishing.

I've finally broken the WSB barrier - this was my first WSB.
Now the problem is that it'll be a tough one to beat.
This weighed in at 48.8 lbs. on the OEX Certified Scale.

This trip was a personal best for me - 1st WSB, 1st fish close to 50lbs., biggest halibut.

Matt · 08-10-2007, 04:35 AM

Congrats man! That is a hell of a nice fish!! I repeat on HELL of a NICE FISH!!
Matt

aguachico · 08-10-2007, 05:28 AM

That is one hell of a fish!!!! Good job.

WCW Moderator · 08-10-2007, 06:12 AM

Now that it how it is done! certified weight for the jackpot(no WSB jackpot Dave?), tape shot(s)

and the big fish on yo lap for the sub.

Helluva fish! Congrats!!!

Dennis · 08-10-2007, 06:13 AM

... Damn, finally Dave. Nice work there.

amsurferoceanbeach · 08-10-2007, 07:08 AM

Nice first WSB

LocoKayako · 08-10-2007, 07:12 AM

Yeah Dave good job. Nice fish.

And you didn't have to drive all the way to punta baja.

gabe

jscott · 08-10-2007, 07:20 AM

Awesome!

h2ofishfo · 08-10-2007, 07:28 AM

sweeeeeeeeeeet fish yet to fish baja in tha yak

FISHIONADO · 08-10-2007, 07:32 AM

Redemption finally! Beautiful fish! Loco solo pescador!

dgax65 · 08-10-2007, 07:36 AM

Good job Dave. That thing is a monster.

Sherm · 08-10-2007, 07:59 AM

Sweeet Fish!!! Nicely done

lamb · 08-10-2007, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wavster

Easily, my happiest single moment fishing.

'nuff said.

That's a bleater.
Great job Dave!

ratdog · 08-10-2007, 08:21 AM

Congrats, nice beast of a fish

Dan · 08-10-2007, 08:27 AM

Great first Seabass. Solo in mex. Can't beat that.

steamroll · 08-10-2007, 08:42 AM

Nice fish Wavster! Congrats on the cherry popping.

zeelaagee · 08-10-2007, 08:44 AM

Nice Dave!!! Your persistence is admirable!

tylerdurden · 08-10-2007, 08:53 AM

Corey · 08-10-2007, 09:28 AM

NICE!!!

Ojos_raros · 08-10-2007, 11:40 AM

thats A GREAT photo! who took that? I cant get a program working here to resize my photo. working on it... mine weighed in at 55 lbs on the digital

08-10-2007, 12:13 AM	#1
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Return to Cabo San Quintin Last week I took the family to San Quintin with hopes of hooking into some nice fish. As indicated by my post about that trip, I didn't get to fish much... ...this week I decided to try something different... I took off for my first solo trip to Baja. I left Wednesday morning around 3am. Arrived in SQ around 7:45 and headed out to the point via my 4x4. I really didn't want to paddle 8+ miles again (like last week). Light wind and tide pushed me to the point at a nice pace, while I made bait and enjoyed a couple of whales. -until they got awfully close. This whale came within 20 feet of my kayak. I decided I had enough bait and paddled to the point. Trolled live bait for over an hour while the wind steadily increased. I decided to get closer to the shore to avoid some wind and try for some 'butts. I found this little 5+lb. guy within the first few minutes. Eventually the wind got too much, as it was blowing over 20kts. I paddled against the wind for about 1 hour and 40 minutes until I made my way back to my car on the east point and crashed for a couple of hours. At the Old Mill, I ran into Adam. I helped pull him out of the sand at LJ one morning and he must have recognized my truck. He stopped and said hello and we decided to fish together in the morning. That evening, I did some recon work to find a different spot to fish than the point. I found some thick kelp and decided I would fish there in the morning. In the morning, the wind was calm and the surf was small, so I launched out to the kelp. After about an hour of trolling different lures and live bait rigs, I got hit. Immediately, my lines were tangled, but I was able to free the active line quickly. The line when slack, and I was bummed for a second, but then realized I was still hooked. I was getting towed and the feel was different, so I was hopeful for the right kind. I still don't have the FF hooked up to the new yak, so I didn't know what was below me. I kept a light drag and let him run, as I've lost fish with an overtightened drag. After 3 or 4 deep runs and 2 360s, I brought this guy to color. Easily, my happiest single moment fishing. I've finally broken the WSB barrier - this was my first WSB. Now the problem is that it'll be a tough one to beat. This weighed in at 48.8 lbs. on the OEX Certified Scale. This trip was a personal best for me - 1st WSB, 1st fish close to 50lbs., biggest halibut.

08-10-2007, 04:35 AM	#2
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Congrats man! That is a hell of a nice fish!! I repeat on HELL of a NICE FISH!! Matt Last edited by Matt; 08-10-2007 at 04:52 AM.

08-10-2007, 06:13 AM	#5
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	... Damn, finally Dave. Nice work there. __________________ Hmmmm.....

08-10-2007, 07:08 AM	#6
amsurferoceanbeach Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ocean Beach San Diego Ca Posts: 110	Nice Nice first WSB

08-10-2007, 07:12 AM	#7
LocoKayako Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 91	Yeah Dave good job. Nice fish. And you didn't have to drive all the way to punta baja. gabe __________________

08-10-2007, 05:28 AM	#3
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	That is one hell of a fish!!!! Good job.

08-10-2007, 06:12 AM	#4
WCW Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 461	Now that it how it is done! certified weight for the jackpot(no WSB jackpot Dave?), tape shot(s) and the big fish on yo lap for the sub. Helluva fish! Congrats!!!

08-10-2007, 07:20 AM	#8
jscott Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 138	Awesome!

08-10-2007, 07:28 AM	#9
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	sweeeeeeeeeeet fish yet to fish baja in tha yak

08-10-2007, 07:32 AM	#10
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	Redemption finally! Beautiful fish! Loco solo pescador!

08-10-2007, 07:36 AM	#11
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Good job Dave. That thing is a monster. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

08-10-2007, 07:59 AM	#12
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Sweeet Fish!!! Nicely done

08-10-2007, 08:21 AM	#14
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	Congrats, nice beast of a fish

08-10-2007, 08:27 AM	#15
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	Great first Seabass. Solo in mex. Can't beat that.

08-10-2007, 08:42 AM	#16
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	Nice fish Wavster! Congrats on the cherry popping. __________________

08-10-2007, 08:44 AM	#17
zeelaagee Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 37	Nice Dave!!! Your persistence is admirable! __________________ Totally addicted!!!

08-10-2007, 08:53 AM	#18
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	__________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

08-10-2007, 09:28 AM	#19
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	NICE!!! __________________

08-10-2007, 11:40 AM	#20
Ojos_raros Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 123	thats A GREAT photo! who took that? I cant get a program working here to resize my photo. working on it... mine weighed in at 55 lbs on the digital