Favorite Fish of 2014? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lamb · 12-23-2014, 01:11 PM

I've always been a big fan of these threads.
It's the time of the year when we all look back and reflect at yet another year that we put under our belt.

I figured we could revive the tradition.
Who doesn't like to relive that moment, and use an opportunity to brag?

Bring it on!
Caught on a kayak only, please.

I'll start -
7/14, Potrero Bay, Costa Rica.
The wind was howling that day 20+, offshore

Couldn't go further out and chase roosters, which was the main game in town...
Played it safe and hugged the reef closest to the shore.
I got rewarded with my first cubera.

Not huge, but sure tasted great that evening.

ful-rac · 12-23-2014, 01:44 PM

My favorite fish of 2014...probably the Barred Pargo I caught at Gonzaga.

YakDout · 12-23-2014, 02:06 PM

Cabrilla, also caught at gonzaga. Definitely will be a PB for me for a good while. Fishing the megabait.

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Deamon · 12-23-2014, 02:49 PM

36# Butt caught during HOW Tourney...

Bert Vega · 12-23-2014, 03:00 PM

Not my biggest but my favorite. It was the first one I got on a kayak or anything else for that matter.

FISH11 · 12-23-2014, 03:10 PM

Without a doubt it has to be my first Kayak Yellow Tail caught (landed) off La Jolla 10/25/14. Also it was the best eating Yellow Tail I've ever had!

GregAndrew · 12-23-2014, 04:04 PM

No personal bests, nor notable first of species, this year. But I had a great year for catching nice fish from some not so likely spots. I got YT from San Onofre, Torrance and Hermosa for the first time. I got WSB from San Onofre and Torrance also for the first time. But I'd have to say that my favorite catches this year have been on underwater video.

fishing md · 12-23-2014, 04:15 PM

did not get it on my kayak but it was a blast!!!!!!!

makobob · 12-23-2014, 04:41 PM

My favorite fish of 2014 were all caught by friends on our trips going to Baja, your smiles warm my heart and keep me going back! Thank you all.

Jimmyz123 · 12-25-2014, 04:02 PM

My first WSB, it wasn't legal length, but it was my first WSB.

Smthtnnr · 12-25-2014, 08:10 PM

Not a kayak caught fish, I know I'm a dick

Epic photo as it shows pure stoke... I got my little bro on his first big yellow. Made dealing with drunk assholes and a captain who couldn't figure out the drift if his life depended on it worth it

Cbad Mike · 12-31-2014, 03:03 AM

I purposely waited till the last minute before I contributed to this post hoping that I'd have a picture to share but seeing how the wind is howling so bad on this last day of the year that it caused a giant tree branch to fall on my truck, I'd have to sadly say that my 2014 season is definitely over.

My favorite fish of 2014 is the one that I had in my head every time I slid my kayak up onto my truck.
It was that thought consuming trophy that kept me awake all of those nights before I went fishing and kept me out on the water long past becoming exhausted.
It was that fish that some how made it seem like a perfectly good idea to bob around on a piece of plastic a mile off the coast in the darkness of the middle of the night alone.
2014 is over and my favorite fish is still out there, I know it. I can feel it.
And I'll catch it next time.

Happy New Year everyone!
Mike

cell128 · 12-31-2014, 04:22 AM

Besides the tuna and Dorado from an overnight trip this is my best one this year off the kayak. No yt for me yet but that should change next year just gotta put more time in.

taggermike · 01-01-2015, 11:04 AM

This last July I bought a spankin new phenix jig stick. Put a Trini 16N on it with straight braid and 1st trip out caught a 27lb YT. It was the only surface iron YT for me in '14 and a memorable fish. No photos yadda yadda. Mike

LBKayakDude · 01-01-2015, 11:29 AM

What a great year to start kayak fishing. I did manage one legal halibut. Can't wait to turn it up for 2015. Happy New Year all.

CaliHalikiller · 01-01-2015, 11:41 AM

I would have to say on YAK my first halibut caught on a plastic went almost 22 lbs on boat my first.dodo went just over 20

Deamon · 01-01-2015, 04:44 PM

Since Jorge hasn't submitted his favorite 2014 fish, I'll submit my favorite of his fish. Warning! Unedited, untouched version:

619-SWIM-DOG · 01-01-2015, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deamon

Since Jorge hasn't submitted his favorite 2014 fish, I'll submit my favorite of his fish. Warning! Unedited, untouched version:

Nice photo bomb....

roby · 01-01-2015, 05:24 PM

Stinkymatt's internet is down because of some snow in Vermont. He asked me to submit his favorite fish of the year. This halibut put on a good fight. Live bait. Three-way swivel. Trap rig. Flouro. Fifty-feet of water.

12-23-2014, 01:11 PM	#1
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Favorite Fish of 2014? I've always been a big fan of these threads. It's the time of the year when we all look back and reflect at yet another year that we put under our belt. I figured we could revive the tradition. Who doesn't like to relive that moment, and use an opportunity to brag? Bring it on! Caught on a kayak only, please. I'll start - 7/14, Potrero Bay, Costa Rica. The wind was howling that day 20+, offshore Couldn't go further out and chase roosters, which was the main game in town... Played it safe and hugged the reef closest to the shore. I got rewarded with my first cubera. Not huge, but sure tasted great that evening. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

12-23-2014, 01:44 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	My favorite fish.... My favorite fish of 2014...probably the Barred Pargo I caught at Gonzaga. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

12-23-2014, 04:41 PM	#9
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	My favorite fish of 2014 were all caught by friends on our trips going to Baja, your smiles warm my heart and keep me going back! Thank you all. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

12-25-2014, 04:02 PM	#10
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	My first WSB, it wasn't legal length, but it was my first WSB. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

12-31-2014, 03:03 AM	#12
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	I purposely waited till the last minute before I contributed to this post hoping that I'd have a picture to share but seeing how the wind is howling so bad on this last day of the year that it caused a giant tree branch to fall on my truck, I'd have to sadly say that my 2014 season is definitely over. My favorite fish of 2014 is the one that I had in my head every time I slid my kayak up onto my truck. It was that thought consuming trophy that kept me awake all of those nights before I went fishing and kept me out on the water long past becoming exhausted. It was that fish that some how made it seem like a perfectly good idea to bob around on a piece of plastic a mile off the coast in the darkness of the middle of the night alone. 2014 is over and my favorite fish is still out there, I know it. I can feel it. And I'll catch it next time. Happy New Year everyone! Mike __________________ [SIGPIC]

12-23-2014, 02:06 PM	#3
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Cabrilla, also caught at gonzaga. Definitely will be a PB for me for a good while. Fishing the megabait. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1419375967.457637.jpg

12-23-2014, 04:04 PM	#7
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	No personal bests, nor notable first of species, this year. But I had a great year for catching nice fish from some not so likely spots. I got YT from San Onofre, Torrance and Hermosa for the first time. I got WSB from San Onofre and Torrance also for the first time. But I'd have to say that my favorite catches this year have been on underwater video.

12-23-2014, 04:15 PM	#8
fishing md Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: redlands Posts: 237	did not get it on my kayak but it was a blast!!!!!!!

12-25-2014, 08:10 PM	#11
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	Not a kayak caught fish, I know I'm a dick Epic photo as it shows pure stoke... I got my little bro on his first big yellow. Made dealing with drunk assholes and a captain who couldn't figure out the drift if his life depended on it worth it

12-31-2014, 04:22 AM	#13
cell128 lizard king Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lakewood Posts: 520	Besides the tuna and Dorado from an overnight trip this is my best one this year off the kayak. No yt for me yet but that should change next year just gotta put more time in.

01-01-2015, 11:04 AM	#14
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	This last July I bought a spankin new phenix jig stick. Put a Trini 16N on it with straight braid and 1st trip out caught a 27lb YT. It was the only surface iron YT for me in '14 and a memorable fish. No photos yadda yadda. Mike

01-01-2015, 05:24 PM	#19
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	Stinkymatt's internet is down because of some snow in Vermont. He asked me to submit his favorite fish of the year. This halibut put on a good fight. Live bait. Three-way swivel. Trap rig. Flouro. Fifty-feet of water.