first report and intro - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jephs422 · 06-01-2008, 08:33 PM

hey guys, I signed up a bit ago, but never like to give an intro without a report, so here ya go.

took my kayak out for the first time to do some trolling for T's. I've caught more than my share from a boat, but I don't think I have EVER experienced fishing like this before. getting towed on a kayak is awesome.

Since the water was still a bit angry from the winds, my buddy Mike and I decided to make a run up the coast and try to find a secluded location to launch. we found a nice little beach with little to no surf, and launched out at around 9am. My first knock down was about 2 hours after making bait, but then it went dang near wide for the rest of the day. Steady pickings for the both of us.

total count was 6; all on macs. Some were caught on the drift, some on the troll. Heck, I picked one off the bottom drifting for Halibut on a Sardine.
I decided to keep one since I didn't keep any last year, and I probably won't keep anymore this year. But this was a first on the kayak for me.
I am officially addicting to this kayaking thing.

toadstoadsonly · 06-01-2008, 11:28 PM

I don't get to kayak fish too often but been wanting to tie into a big thresher for the last 3 years and have not succeeded. Was wondering if you would be kind enough to share your spot. I will not post about your spot I just want to get one of those bruisers. I got a awsome calico spot I would share also If you like. Thanks, -jonathan-

Shorty · 06-02-2008, 04:41 AM

Welcome to the forum, great introduction and photos,,,

Take it easy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

bajadog · 06-02-2008, 05:11 AM

Welcome.

Some guys have all the fun.

dorf · 06-02-2008, 05:41 AM

Welcome. That is some intro.

Catching a T from a kayak puts a whole new perspective on the fish doesn't it? Compared to catching one from the relative safety of a boat with higher sides. Puts you up close and personal with the buggers. What a rush!

Again, welcome.

lambadmin · 06-02-2008, 06:47 AM

NICE!!!!

Great report and pics!

Welcome to BWE!

frugalfisher · 06-02-2008, 09:08 AM

Nice Thresher. I just landed my first ever anywhere anyway. I'm also addicted but only have good eating fish and a credit card balance to show for it. Way better than crack.

jephs422 · 06-02-2008, 09:28 AM

thanks guys, talk about a maiden voyage, LOL. I got tired of maintenance and gas bills, so I traded my boat for a yak. this was the maiden trip for it.

So I gotta know, will I always have this kind of luck? lol

steveooo · 06-02-2008, 11:08 AM

Awesome pics and report!!!

spooky007 · 06-02-2008, 01:17 PM

Jeph, I want my Kayak back!!!! Congrats again bro!!!

Handymansd · 06-02-2008, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jephs422

So I gotta know, will I always have this kind of luck? lol

undoubtedly...........No. But nice catch anyway!

metalbob · 06-02-2008, 04:05 PM

nice fish!

chunkymunky80 · 06-02-2008, 04:10 PM

nice shark

what type of gear did you use and what size line i always end up breaking off at the last minute ,maybe im doing something wrong

jephs422 · 06-02-2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spooky007

Jeph, I want my Kayak back!!!! Congrats again bro!!!

no, no, no!!!!! LOL...

Chunky, I always use steel leaders. T's will almost always break you off without it. Some just use 150lb mono, but anytime I don't use a steel leader, I get cut off by the tail. Usually a 6' leader, but this trip I went shorter.

SNEEKEE · 06-03-2008, 07:51 AM

Nice Jeph didnt think you fished much thought you just killed more predators then me

jephs422 · 06-03-2008, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SNEEKEE

Nice Jeph didnt think you fished much thought you just killed more predators then me

LOL....I only have 2 seasons. Hunting season and fishing season. Oh, I got your message by the way, but my phone broke and I don't have your number anymore. PM me so I can take care of those for you.

Useful Idiot · 06-03-2008, 08:37 AM

Nice shark, congrats.

06-01-2008, 08:33 PM	#1
jephs422 Junior Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 20	first report and intro hey guys, I signed up a bit ago, but never like to give an intro without a report, so here ya go. took my kayak out for the first time to do some trolling for T's. I've caught more than my share from a boat, but I don't think I have EVER experienced fishing like this before. getting towed on a kayak is awesome. Since the water was still a bit angry from the winds, my buddy Mike and I decided to make a run up the coast and try to find a secluded location to launch. we found a nice little beach with little to no surf, and launched out at around 9am. My first knock down was about 2 hours after making bait, but then it went dang near wide for the rest of the day. Steady pickings for the both of us. total count was 6; all on macs. Some were caught on the drift, some on the troll. Heck, I picked one off the bottom drifting for Halibut on a Sardine. I decided to keep one since I didn't keep any last year, and I probably won't keep anymore this year. But this was a first on the kayak for me. I am officially addicting to this kayaking thing. Last edited by jephs422; 06-01-2008 at 09:01 PM.

06-02-2008, 04:41 AM	#3
Shorty Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Wild West, Australia Posts: 65	Welcome to the forum, great introduction and photos,,, Take it easy,,,,,,,,,,,,,, __________________ Proudly sponsored by Team No Fish and Instant Noodles Highly respected member of T.A.A (Tackle Addicts Annonymous)

06-02-2008, 05:11 AM	#4
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Welcome. Some guys have all the fun. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

06-02-2008, 05:41 AM	#5
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	Welcome. That is some intro. Catching a T from a kayak puts a whole new perspective on the fish doesn't it? Compared to catching one from the relative safety of a boat with higher sides. Puts you up close and personal with the buggers. What a rush! Again, welcome. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

06-02-2008, 06:47 AM	#6
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,374	NICE!!!! Great report and pics! Welcome to BWE! __________________

06-01-2008, 11:28 PM	#2
toadstoadsonly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 149	I don't get to kayak fish too often but been wanting to tie into a big thresher for the last 3 years and have not succeeded. Was wondering if you would be kind enough to share your spot. I will not post about your spot I just want to get one of those bruisers. I got a awsome calico spot I would share also If you like. Thanks, -jonathan-

06-02-2008, 09:08 AM	#7
frugalfisher Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 190	Welcome Nice Thresher. I just landed my first ever anywhere anyway. I'm also addicted but only have good eating fish and a credit card balance to show for it. Way better than crack. __________________ James Caldwell Yellow Prowler

06-02-2008, 09:28 AM	#8
jephs422 Junior Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 20	thanks guys, talk about a maiden voyage, LOL. I got tired of maintenance and gas bills, so I traded my boat for a yak. this was the maiden trip for it. So I gotta know, will I always have this kind of luck? lol

06-02-2008, 11:08 AM	#9
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Awesome pics and report!!!

06-02-2008, 01:17 PM	#10
spooky007 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 56	Jeph, I want my Kayak back!!!! Congrats again bro!!!

06-02-2008, 04:05 PM	#12
metalbob King of Constipation Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Park Posts: 56	nice fish!

06-02-2008, 04:10 PM	#13
chunkymunky80 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: whittier california Posts: 3	nice shark what type of gear did you use and what size line i always end up breaking off at the last minute ,maybe im doing something wrong

06-03-2008, 07:51 AM	#15
SNEEKEE Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bend OR Posts: 5	Nice Jeph didnt think you fished much thought you just killed more predators then me __________________ *GIT-R-DONE* *24 BEER'S 24 HOUR'S* *BULLSHIT!!*

06-03-2008, 08:37 AM	#17
Useful Idiot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 286	Nice shark, congrats. __________________