Ok.... I'm just confused. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Big T · 03-04-2012, 06:28 PM

Went Hooping two nights ago.... then.... somehow fenagled the wife to let me do it yet again....

I know, I'm shocked as well.

Anyway, the first night got me two shorts and a spider crab... THAT crab is really weird! Anyway, it wasn't my night, but at least something was in the hoop when it came up so I was doing SOMETHING right.... I guess.

Anyway... I did some half assed WSB fishing near the boiler rock the first night and was treated to a few big hit and runs.... ran out of bait.

Second night same thing. Same number of bugs and "the" crab.... this time it laughed at me.

Gave up and wanted to go to my hit and run spot with MORE bait.

Kept getting the same hit and runs. Weird. I mean, this fish would strip a good 20 ft of mono off before I could even wake up and hit the clutch.

Each time... nothing there. I even would let it sit for a few seconds after that and it would come back.... rip line off then nothing!!!!

It was driving me nuts.

Anyways... left the kelp skunked and wondering what the hell that fish was?

I guess the only thing I could "think" of would be a Halibut??? I haven't caught many in my day... but remember someone saying that you have to let them suck on it for a while??

WTF?

Sorry for the disappointing report and no pictures... but there was nothing picture worthy anyway.

GregAndrew · 03-04-2012, 07:01 PM

If I were a betting man, I would say Sealion. Very active at night, and they seem to know where the hooks are in the bait.

ful-rac · 03-04-2012, 07:03 PM

If you were using sardines or mackeral.....possibly a seal?

echo1er · 03-04-2012, 07:19 PM

Scuba Chicken!

buttchaser · 03-04-2012, 07:22 PM

My guess would be calico bass you gotta be quick Or good bye ...

oneyedeer · 03-04-2012, 07:28 PM

those spidecrabs are good eating and you can actually get drunk off them or just cholestrol OD

StinkyMatt · 03-05-2012, 06:45 AM

My vote is for a large rock or a stringer of kelp! With the right wave action these suckers can really pull some line.

Big T · 03-04-2012, 07:19 PM

Nah, it was a glow rig set up for WSB using two squid. LOL @ Echo!

William Novotny · 03-05-2012, 09:59 AM

You know what they say.....bs unless theres a pic

fishinkid2010 · 03-07-2012, 01:09 PM

You may never know! if you give me the GPS coords I would be happy to investigate for you.

03-04-2012, 06:28 PM	#1
Big T Member, You Member! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 254	Ok.... I'm just confused. Went Hooping two nights ago.... then.... somehow fenagled the wife to let me do it yet again.... I know, I'm shocked as well. Anyway, the first night got me two shorts and a spider crab... THAT crab is really weird! Anyway, it wasn't my night, but at least something was in the hoop when it came up so I was doing SOMETHING right.... I guess. Anyway... I did some half assed WSB fishing near the boiler rock the first night and was treated to a few big hit and runs.... ran out of bait. Second night same thing. Same number of bugs and "the" crab.... this time it laughed at me. Gave up and wanted to go to my hit and run spot with MORE bait. Kept getting the same hit and runs. Weird. I mean, this fish would strip a good 20 ft of mono off before I could even wake up and hit the clutch. Each time... nothing there. I even would let it sit for a few seconds after that and it would come back.... rip line off then nothing!!!! It was driving me nuts. Anyways... left the kelp skunked and wondering what the hell that fish was? I guess the only thing I could "think" of would be a Halibut??? I haven't caught many in my day... but remember someone saying that you have to let them suck on it for a while?? WTF? Sorry for the disappointing report and no pictures... but there was nothing picture worthy anyway.

03-04-2012, 07:03 PM	#3
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	If you were using sardines or mackeral.....possibly a seal? __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

03-05-2012, 09:59 AM	#9
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	You know what they say.....bs unless theres a pic __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

03-07-2012, 01:09 PM	#10
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	You may never know! if you give me the GPS coords I would be happy to investigate for you. __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

03-04-2012, 07:01 PM	#2
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	If I were a betting man, I would say Sealion. Very active at night, and they seem to know where the hooks are in the bait.

03-04-2012, 07:19 PM	#4
echo1er Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 598	Scuba Chicken!

03-04-2012, 07:22 PM	#5
buttchaser Float Tuber Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 243	My guess would be calico bass you gotta be quick Or good bye ...

03-04-2012, 07:28 PM	#6
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	those spidecrabs are good eating and you can actually get drunk off them or just cholestrol OD

03-05-2012, 06:45 AM	#7
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	My vote is for a large rock or a stringer of kelp! With the right wave action these suckers can really pull some line.