My day off work... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

THE DARKHORSE · 07-07-2009, 08:59 PM

Short version: Windy from the get-go with occasional strong gusts out of the South, signifigant surface texture that got worse as the morning progressed, rolled over conditions, cold/green water (low sixties) and no fish caught from what I heard.

Long version: Quit deciding when to fish based on local reports and reading all the boards while at work. The conditons might not be perfect, the water temp dropped again, it's been windy for months, but I can guarantee you'll never catch a fish from your computer. I've compromised with the local PB'r mafia by only posting once a month, and I haven't seen too many reports otherwise. Let's just say nothings changed, the same guys who catch fish are catching fish.

In an effort to improve the flavor of your fresh brewed coffee... I've included a true story about my life to distract you from asking me questions about rigging, location, and specifics on how I caught this fish

.

Even though it's been years since I was wrapped up in the mortgage boom, I remember working fifteen hour days and praying for the weekend quite well. Looking married couples in the eye and saying "we specialize in pre-payment penalties" (i.e. we simply roll it back into your new loan

) was the toughest part of my job. The message of "if I didn't do it someone else would" was quite clear from my boss, sadly that made sense at the time. I would just count down the days, buying new gear on my lunch hour, sharpening hooks and getting ready for the weekend. Even in my monetary prime all I could think about was getting on that overnight boat and waking up to the sound of turbo-diesels, that high pitched wheez always calmed my nerves. I remember having thoughts that I would rather be a deckhand looking for kelps than continue picking up big checks, fortunetely for me the bubble popped before my job killed me.

Even though I've taken a drastic pay cut over the years, I'm proud of my work and I couldn't be happier. The good news is I still look forward to my days off, buy gear for fun and enjoy sharpening hooks before a trip. Only now I don't have to worry about if the overnight captain finds the fish or getting sawed off by some dude who can't follow his fish.

All Yellowtail are strong, but some of them just flat out kick your ass.

AndSan · 07-07-2009, 09:05 PM

dude! nice catch.... along with your 4 billion other trophies haha. awesome job

Smokey · 07-07-2009, 09:42 PM

Beautiful fish,

looking forward to getting back on the water.

Tman · 07-07-2009, 10:18 PM

Love the use of paragraphs...much easier to read your reports now and understand what you are saying...

Just joshin' with ya, nice catch...as usual...looks like it laid down nicely...

bigbarrels · 07-07-2009, 10:54 PM

nice one Josh.....went out this evening for a nice paddle while burning a sick day...beat work for sure...water was 63 on FF and green

Pescado · 07-08-2009, 05:01 AM

Congrats Josh

as it's good karma. Thank you again for the ride home from the MLPA meeting the other week.

j mo · 07-08-2009, 05:29 AM

hey thats my fish.....????

What'd you catch her on

Dennis · 07-08-2009, 06:15 AM

INSANE! Nice work Josh!

Matt · 07-08-2009, 06:28 AM

Nice one bro!! And the pb'er mafia??....isn't it nice to know that if you surfed the cliffs not only do you own Newbs but also all of LJ

WahooUSMA · 07-08-2009, 06:35 AM

Damn bro, nice fish....One of these day's I am going to cash in on my second day of fishing with you....but first, I need to buy another kayak!

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Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

Short version: Windy from the get-go with occasional strong gusts out of the South, signifigant surface texture that got worse as the morning progressed, rolled over conditions, cold/green water (low sixties) and no fish caught from what I heard.

Long version: Quit deciding when to fish based on local reports and reading all the boards while at work. The conditons might not be perfect, the water temp dropped again, it's been windy for months, but I can guarantee you'll never catch a fish from your computer. I've compromised with the local PB'r mafia by only posting once a month, and I haven't seen too many reports otherwise. Let's just say nothings changed, the same guys who catch fish are catching fish.

In an effort to improve the flavor of your fresh brewed coffee... I've included a true story about my life to distract you from asking me questions about rigging, location, and specifics on how I caught this fish :dontknow:.

Even though it's been years since I was wrapped up in the mortgage boom, I remember working fifteen hour days and praying for the weekend quite well. Looking married couples in the eye and saying "we specialize in pre-payment penalties" (i.e. we simply roll it back into your new loan :doh:) was the toughest part of my job. The message of "if I didn't do it someone else would" was quite clear from my boss, sadly that made sense at the time. I would just count down the days, buying new gear on my lunch hour, sharpening hooks and getting ready for the weekend. Even in my monetary prime all I could think about was getting on that overnight boat and waking up to the sound of turbo-diesels, that high pitched wheez always calmed my nerves. I remember having thoughts that I would rather be a deckhand looking for kelps than continue picking up big checks, fortunetely for me the bubble popped before my job killed me.

Even though I've taken a drastic pay cut over the years, I'm proud of my work and I couldn't be happier. The good news is I still look forward to my days off, buy gear for fun and enjoy sharpening hooks before a trip. Only now I don't have to worry about if the overnight captain finds the fish or getting sawed off by some dude who can't follow his fish.

All Yellowtail are strong, but some of them just flat out kick your ass.

ratdog · 07-08-2009, 12:57 PM

Does that mean we have to wait another month before you'll post again

Very nice YT Josh.

driftwood · 07-08-2009, 01:41 PM

Yes you did take a drastic pay cut Josh. But you gotta love your new every day La Jolla oceanfront office window!!

blitzburgh · 07-08-2009, 04:56 PM

Wowww!

Adam12 · 07-08-2009, 05:14 PM

fishpatrol · 07-08-2009, 05:22 PM

nice fish

fishinkid2010 · 07-08-2009, 05:54 PM

Beautiful yellow

!... it sure has a big tail. I bet it fought hard

dorado50 · 07-08-2009, 06:34 PM

A difficult time in which to catch a yt indeed! (bad water,bad tides, bad current, bad moon,etc..) Thats what amazes me!!!

bellcon · 07-10-2009, 08:47 PM

I could say fish of a lifetime...
rrrrright, (maybe for most guys)

I could say something about the jealous tools that always seem to chime in when you post a bitchen fish (but wait it hasn't happened on this post)

So after so many incredible fish
under so many different conditions
what the heck is there left to say?

Congrats?
Way to Go?
Keep up the good work?
You should start a guide service?
Thanks for sharing?

Wait
I got it!
I know how much taking a good photo means to you Josh
so here's my comment:

Thats about the best damn on the water shot of a Yellowtail I have ever seen!!!

The colors, no bend to the fish, the fish eye, no clutter, you almost look like you arn't even straining

, almost can't see the clip, fish looks like it's floating in mid air....(I won't deduct points for being able to see the 4 fingers on your left hand, but don't let it happen again)

You know on second thought...
that fish almost looks too alive...
Makes me wonder if he might be a pet of yours,
Like you just whistle and it comes and jumps up in your arms...
Almost looks like he is saying:

"I hate when Josh does this to me, but it sure beats a sharp hook anyday, can I have my treat now Josh?"

Here's to you Josh The Fish Whisperer

and another for your well behaved little yellow friend

punchjamesarnol · 07-11-2009, 12:47 PM

You're my HERO

. I wish I could get out there more often. NICE catch!

yakrider · 07-13-2009, 07:52 PM

OK...
that's a good one...
WORK SUCKS!!!!!
I gotta get down there!!!!

07-07-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	My day off work... Short version: Windy from the get-go with occasional strong gusts out of the South, signifigant surface texture that got worse as the morning progressed, rolled over conditions, cold/green water (low sixties) and no fish caught from what I heard. Long version: Quit deciding when to fish based on local reports and reading all the boards while at work. The conditons might not be perfect, the water temp dropped again, it's been windy for months, but I can guarantee you'll never catch a fish from your computer. I've compromised with the local PB'r mafia by only posting once a month, and I haven't seen too many reports otherwise. Let's just say nothings changed, the same guys who catch fish are catching fish. In an effort to improve the flavor of your fresh brewed coffee... I've included a true story about my life to distract you from asking me questions about rigging, location, and specifics on how I caught this fish . Even though it's been years since I was wrapped up in the mortgage boom, I remember working fifteen hour days and praying for the weekend quite well. Looking married couples in the eye and saying "we specialize in pre-payment penalties" (i.e. we simply roll it back into your new loan ) was the toughest part of my job. The message of "if I didn't do it someone else would" was quite clear from my boss, sadly that made sense at the time. I would just count down the days, buying new gear on my lunch hour, sharpening hooks and getting ready for the weekend. Even in my monetary prime all I could think about was getting on that overnight boat and waking up to the sound of turbo-diesels, that high pitched wheez always calmed my nerves. I remember having thoughts that I would rather be a deckhand looking for kelps than continue picking up big checks, fortunetely for me the bubble popped before my job killed me. Even though I've taken a drastic pay cut over the years, I'm proud of my work and I couldn't be happier. The good news is I still look forward to my days off, buy gear for fun and enjoy sharpening hooks before a trip. Only now I don't have to worry about if the overnight captain finds the fish or getting sawed off by some dude who can't follow his fish. All Yellowtail are strong, but some of them just flat out kick your ass. __________________

07-07-2009, 09:05 PM	#2
AndSan Rookie, not wookie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore Posts: 36	dude! nice catch.... along with your 4 billion other trophies haha. awesome job __________________ Im on a Boat!

07-07-2009, 10:18 PM	#4
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Love the use of paragraphs...much easier to read your reports now and understand what you are saying... Just joshin' with ya, nice catch...as usual...looks like it laid down nicely... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

07-08-2009, 06:15 AM	#8
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	INSANE! Nice work Josh! __________________ Hmmmm.....

07-08-2009, 06:28 AM	#9
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Nice one bro!! And the pb'er mafia??....isn't it nice to know that if you surfed the cliffs not only do you own Newbs but also all of LJ __________________ Thanks Matt F.

07-07-2009, 09:42 PM	#3
Smokey Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 27	Beautiful fish, looking forward to getting back on the water.

07-07-2009, 10:54 PM	#5
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	nice one Josh.....went out this evening for a nice paddle while burning a sick day...beat work for sure...water was 63 on FF and green

07-08-2009, 05:01 AM	#6
Pescado Junior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 7	Congrats Josh as it's good karma. Thank you again for the ride home from the MLPA meeting the other week.

07-08-2009, 05:29 AM	#7
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	hey thats my fish.....???? What'd you catch her on

07-08-2009, 12:57 PM	#11
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	Does that mean we have to wait another month before you'll post again Very nice YT Josh.

07-08-2009, 01:41 PM	#12
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Yes you did take a drastic pay cut Josh. But you gotta love your new every day La Jolla oceanfront office window!! Last edited by driftwood; 07-08-2009 at 01:56 PM.

07-08-2009, 04:56 PM	#13
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Wowww!

07-08-2009, 05:14 PM	#14
Adam12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittier Posts: 126

07-08-2009, 05:22 PM	#15
fishpatrol Junior Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	nice fish

07-08-2009, 05:54 PM	#16
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	Beautiful yellow !... it sure has a big tail. I bet it fought hard

07-08-2009, 06:34 PM	#17
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	A difficult time in which to catch a yt indeed! (bad water,bad tides, bad current, bad moon,etc..) Thats what amazes me!!!

07-10-2009, 08:47 PM	#18
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	I could say fish of a lifetime... rrrrright, (maybe for most guys) I could say something about the jealous tools that always seem to chime in when you post a bitchen fish (but wait it hasn't happened on this post) So after so many incredible fish under so many different conditions what the heck is there left to say? Congrats? Way to Go? Keep up the good work? You should start a guide service? Thanks for sharing? Wait I got it! I know how much taking a good photo means to you Josh so here's my comment: Thats about the best damn on the water shot of a Yellowtail I have ever seen!!! The colors, no bend to the fish, the fish eye, no clutter, you almost look like you arn't even straining, almost can't see the clip, fish looks like it's floating in mid air....(I won't deduct points for being able to see the 4 fingers on your left hand, but don't let it happen again) You know on second thought... that fish almost looks too alive... Makes me wonder if he might be a pet of yours, Like you just whistle and it comes and jumps up in your arms... Almost looks like he is saying: "I hate when Josh does this to me, but it sure beats a sharp hook anyday, can I have my treat now Josh?" Here's to you Josh The Fish Whisperer and another for your well behaved little yellow friend

07-11-2009, 12:47 PM	#19
punchjamesarnol Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Santuckee Posts: 33	You're my HERO . I wish I could get out there more often. NICE catch!

07-13-2009, 07:52 PM	#20
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	OK... that's a good one... WORK SUCKS!!!!! I gotta get down there!!!!