Making bait... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

THE DARKHORSE · 03-27-2010, 12:03 PM

I took a quick trip out of the bushes to make some bait and was quickly reminded why we bring five rods on a kayak. To stay focused on the current treasures of the kelp, I've been bringing minimal gear (two spectra set-ups and a bait rod). Well, bringing minimal gear definitely helps one stick with a plan, but that feeling of not being prepared is something I've learned to avoid.

I made a decision years ago that I'd never launch without a jig-stick...no matter the season

. And yesterday I got caught with my pants down. It sucked! While making bait I ran up on a free-swimming school of Yellowtail. They were just cruising in the clear blue water, easily visible, even if you absolutely suck at sight fishing.

The first school passed like a flagellant in the wind, but I quickly tied on a surface-iron to one of my spectra set-ups. Absolutely not the right stick for casting a surface-iron, a seven foot Calstar with spectra, to a swivel with a long leader then my iron. My casting range was less than a fifth of my jig-stick...

I guess once in a blue moon, that's far enough.

deepdvr · 03-27-2010, 12:12 PM

Lucky bastard

Rob929 · 03-27-2010, 01:22 PM

I don't think lucky is the right word when it comes to Josh catching fish..

I know that school would have passed me by with smirks on their faces. I have a hard enough time casting iron with my jig stick, let alone on a 7 ft rod with spectra and a long leader. That's where the skills come into play..

driftwood · 03-27-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob929

I don't think lucky is the right word when it comes to Josh catching fish..

I know that school would have passed me by with smirks on their faces. I have a hard enough time casting iron with my jig stick, let alone on a 7 ft rod with spectra and a long leader. That's where the skills come into play..

I agree, I have been practicing casting my 8ft rod from my kayak for the the last 5 years and I do ok. every time Josh cast my jig stick it goes flying almost out of site without a trace of bird nest. And don't know how he does it, but that dude can flat out blast the cast!

kurt · 03-27-2010, 02:27 PM

So did you get any bait?

fishes · 03-27-2010, 03:21 PM

I read through before scrolling down and literally muttered, "I hate this guy" because I knew the story was going to be accompanied with a picture of something special.

Good going, man. (I don't really hate you.)

THE DARKHORSE · 03-28-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kurt

So did you get any bait?

Surprisingly enough, bait has been the most challenging part of the day lately. I guess it depends on what type of bait you're looking for. I managed about five more pieces before I returned to the kelp.

Sherm · 03-28-2010, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob929

I don't think lucky is the right word when it comes to Josh catching fish..

I know that school would have passed me by with smirks on their faces. I have a hard enough time casting iron with my jig stick, let alone on a 7 ft rod with spectra and a long leader. That's where the skills come into play..

Skill and a boat load of practice. I bet you Josh has well over a couple million casts under his belt. When you do domething often enough you get very good at it. Like his ability to spot fish. I've been on the water a lot and Josh can spot fish better than anyone i've met.

Yakking101 · 03-28-2010, 08:27 AM

Awesome!!! I bet you wont be forgetting that jigstick for awhile!

THE DARKHORSE · 03-29-2010, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sherm

Skill and a boat load of practice. I bet you Josh has well over a couple million casts under his belt. When you do domething often enough you get very good at it. Like his ability to spot fish. I've been on the water a lot and Josh can spot fish better than anyone i've met.

Sherm's right. Sure, I can cast, but so can just about any ol' deckhand. Speaking of which, the deck of a sportboat is probably the best place to learn how to throw the plug...and for most guys, probably the best place to brush up on your sight fishing skills, too.

Once you impove and are confident in your swing, it easily translates to the kayak. The fact of the matter is, I'm just a regular guy.

Anyone can do it!...practice, practice, practice.

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Oh yeah, I was prepared today!

dsafety · 03-29-2010, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

The fact of the matter is, I'm just a regular guy.

Anyone can do it!...practice, practice, practice.

Oh yeah, I was prepared today!

Yeah, right and Tiger is just a regular golfer. Then again, I bet he also spent a bit of time practicing back in the day.

Josh, we all know that you are just a regular guy who puts his pants on the same way as the rest of us. When you get out on the water, however you cease to be ordinary.

You have earned these complements along with our respect and envy.

Bob

Pescavore1 · 03-27-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

My casting range was less than a fifth of my jig-stick....

Hey, that's just about my casting range with my jig stick. You mean even I caught of caught that?

Whizz Bang · 03-28-2010, 04:46 PM

03-27-2010, 12:03 PM	#1
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Making bait... I took a quick trip out of the bushes to make some bait and was quickly reminded why we bring five rods on a kayak. To stay focused on the current treasures of the kelp, I've been bringing minimal gear (two spectra set-ups and a bait rod). Well, bringing minimal gear definitely helps one stick with a plan, but that feeling of not being prepared is something I've learned to avoid. I made a decision years ago that I'd never launch without a jig-stick...no matter the season . And yesterday I got caught with my pants down. It sucked! While making bait I ran up on a free-swimming school of Yellowtail. They were just cruising in the clear blue water, easily visible, even if you absolutely suck at sight fishing. The first school passed like a flagellant in the wind, but I quickly tied on a surface-iron to one of my spectra set-ups. Absolutely not the right stick for casting a surface-iron, a seven foot Calstar with spectra, to a swivel with a long leader then my iron. My casting range was less than a fifth of my jig-stick... I guess once in a blue moon, that's far enough. __________________

03-27-2010, 01:22 PM	#3
Rob929 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 134	Nice YT I don't think lucky is the right word when it comes to Josh catching fish.. I know that school would have passed me by with smirks on their faces. I have a hard enough time casting iron with my jig stick, let alone on a 7 ft rod with spectra and a long leader. That's where the skills come into play..

03-27-2010, 02:27 PM	#5
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 502	So did you get any bait? __________________ "All I got was a rock"

03-27-2010, 03:21 PM	#6
fishes Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 89	I read through before scrolling down and literally muttered, "I hate this guy" because I knew the story was going to be accompanied with a picture of something special. Good going, man. (I don't really hate you.) __________________ <' )))><es

03-27-2010, 12:12 PM	#2
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	Lucky bastard

03-28-2010, 08:27 AM	#9
Yakking101 Junior Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 26	Awesome!!! I bet you wont be forgetting that jigstick for awhile!

03-28-2010, 04:46 PM	#13
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396