La Jolla 6/18/2021 on the Solo Skiff and another PB Homeguard. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FISH11 · 06-19-2021, 10:52 PM

La Jolla 6/18/2021, I did not expect to turn out like it did. I thought since it took 7 years to top my PB Homeguard Yellowtail, that it would be a while. Not 13 days later, in almost the identical spot, void of any structure and shallow compared to how I normally fish. Learned I need to add alternative mount points for the Reliable Fish Bag, for when carrying a large fish (ie, Homeguard, 30-40 lb Yellowfin Tuna, ect.) the bow won't rise as high and cuts through the chop more. It still goes good, but it just splashes more and you get wetter. It will plane better if the weight is more over the bait tank, instead of all the way forward. Normal conditions or non really big fish are never a problem. Watch the video to find out the funny circumstances just before hook up. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Fish Porn!

PS: Just added a still from the landing. I took it using the GoPro9 and for some reason I could not find it when I was posting first. .

JohnMckroidJr · 06-19-2021, 11:54 PM

40lbs is an impressive milestone, Congratulations on your new PB!!

FISH11 · 06-20-2021, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnMckroidJr

40lbs is an impressive milestone, Congratulations on your new PB!!

Thank you. The new PB is really appreciated as a new milestone and man those collars grilled to were the flesh was just falling off the bones was amazing!

tunaseeker · 06-20-2021, 05:45 AM

Awesome! Thats a great fish! Love seeing the Solo!

katchfish · 06-20-2021, 06:27 AM

Congrats on the fatty Mark!

AlwaysFishing · 06-20-2021, 06:36 AM

Congrats on the PB Mark!

FISH11 · 06-20-2021, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tunaseeker

Awesome! Thats a great fish! Love seeing the Solo!

Thanks Todd, good luck on the sale of the PA 14 and your knee getting better.

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Originally Posted by katchfish

Congrats on the fatty Mark!

Thanks Katchfish.

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Originally Posted by AlwaysFishing

Congrats on the PB Mark!

Thanks Quang.

Gflann · 06-20-2021, 09:50 AM

Congrats on yet another great homeguard!

FISH11 · 06-20-2021, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gflann

Congrats on yet another great homeguard!

Thanks I guess I was in the right place at the right time.

Gflann · 06-20-2021, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

Thanks I guess I was in the right place at the right time.

Success is where preparation and opportunity meet! That fish has probably broken off several anglers over its lifetime. Maybe even a few on here...

FISH11 · 06-20-2021, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Gflann

Success is where preparation and opportunity meet! That fish has probably broken off several anglers over its lifetime. Maybe even a few on here...

Or I also thought, that could have been one of the 11 under 25 lbs Yellowtail I caught and released during 2018-2020. At least it feel like it finally paid me back with good fish JuJu.

kayakfisherman · 06-21-2021, 09:12 AM

You're on fire Mark!! Loved the video!!

FISH11 · 06-21-2021, 10:16 AM

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You're on fire Mark!! Loved the video!!

Thanks Yanni. I guess it will give me a chance to try some more of your recipes and have a little more variety of how I prepare my delicious Yellowtail. See you out there soon.

blitzburgh · 06-22-2021, 10:38 AM

“Tighten up the drag a little bit…(reel screams)..oooh $hit!” Lol

That’s a pig sir!

Nice work!

FISH11 · 06-22-2021, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by blitzburgh

“Tighten up the drag a little bit…(reel screams)..oooh $hit!” Lol

That’s a pig sir!

Nice work!

Thanks, yeah as soon as I tightened he really took off and slightly burned my palm and index finger. It is all worth it.

06-19-2021, 10:52 PM	#1
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,629	La Jolla 6/18/2021 on the Solo Skiff and another PB Homeguard. La Jolla 6/18/2021, I did not expect to turn out like it did. I thought since it took 7 years to top my PB Homeguard Yellowtail, that it would be a while. Not 13 days later, in almost the identical spot, void of any structure and shallow compared to how I normally fish. Learned I need to add alternative mount points for the Reliable Fish Bag, for when carrying a large fish (ie, Homeguard, 30-40 lb Yellowfin Tuna, ect.) the bow won't rise as high and cuts through the chop more. It still goes good, but it just splashes more and you get wetter. It will plane better if the weight is more over the bait tank, instead of all the way forward. Normal conditions or non really big fish are never a problem. Watch the video to find out the funny circumstances just before hook up. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Fish Porn! PS: Just added a still from the landing. I took it using the GoPro9 and for some reason I could not find it when I was posting first. . Attached Images __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids ) Last edited by FISH11; 06-22-2021 at 03:23 PM.

06-20-2021, 09:50 AM	#8
Gflann Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: San Diego Posts: 59	Congrats on yet another great homeguard! __________________ Vibe Shearwater 125 (Tsunami Red)

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blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	“Tighten up the drag a little bit…(reel screams)..oooh $hit!” Lol That’s a pig sir! Nice work! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

06-19-2021, 11:54 PM	#2
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,857	40lbs is an impressive milestone, Congratulations on your new PB!!

06-20-2021, 05:45 AM	#4
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 651	Awesome! Thats a great fish! Love seeing the Solo!

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katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 846	Congrats on the fatty Mark!

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AlwaysFishing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: On the water Posts: 198	Congrats on the PB Mark!

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kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	You're on fire Mark!! Loved the video!!