La Jolla Tournament Yellow 09/08/07 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

blackcloud9 · 09-10-2007, 11:45 PM

I fished the Steve Moyer La Jolla Shores tournament on Saturday with
many from the WCW.

Fishing was slow overall, and mackerel seemed
difficult to catch. I used one of the few sardines from the tournament's
bait boat.

Fortunately I got bit and was able to land a nice yellowtail on tournament
day. This is my first yellowtail of 2007. Time on the water has been
limited this year as I've been doing a bit more lake fishing with the kids.
My bluegill skills are much improved, the kayak catching seems to be
mediocre this summer anyway.

This 31 pounder is the second largest yellowtail I've caught from a kayak!

First prize was a new Hobie Revolution Kayak and $400 cash. The raffle
prize list was just incredible this year and they raised over $12K for the
American Cancer Society.

Here are some on the water shots of the winning 31 lb yellowtail caught
on a live sardine on 20# line using a 2 oz sliding egg sinker, an hour after
my late launch.

aguachico · 09-11-2007, 06:37 AM

Congrats on the fish and the tourney win.

lamb · 09-11-2007, 07:06 AM

Awesome timing Larry!!!

tylerdurden · 09-11-2007, 07:25 AM

Congrats. Nothing like catching the first yt of the year when it really counts.

Jimm H · 09-11-2007, 08:00 AM

That seems to be a common problem for many of us, life gets in the way of fishing. As said, great timing on catching your first YT for 2007. I know that feeling (and the lack of time on the water) really well this year.

Kevin · 09-11-2007, 08:05 AM

Contratulations on the big tournament win.

I didn't go but it sounds like it was a good time by all but those who take these things too seriously.

Oh yeah, great picture, too!

Dan · 09-11-2007, 08:07 AM

Nice one! I could really use a fish like that! So there is life after 50(#)!

Corey · 09-11-2007, 10:47 AM

Congratulations Larry!

hooked · 09-11-2007, 02:53 PM

Fantastic fish! It sure looked bigger in that ice chest than in weighed out to be.

Congrats!

slayersmith · 09-12-2007, 11:22 AM

Nice catch, way to go! Great on the water shot!

Im just curious were did you put your fish on the adventure? Did you leave it in the water and drag it behind you?

I have an adventure also with the internal kaya bait tank, was thinking of getting rid of the milk crate in the back and adding more rocket launchers for rod storage so I have a place to put fish in rear tank well.

Just wondering what other guys with hobies do for big fish storage.

Take it easy!

Aaron

lamb · 09-12-2007, 05:21 PM

You don't ever want to leave your fish in the water and drag it - very bad idea. People who were yanked off of their kayaks by sea lion will tell you - there were multiple incidents in the last few years.

hooked · 09-12-2007, 07:10 PM

put it under the front hatch, you could fit a whale in their.

blackcloud9 · 09-12-2007, 08:19 PM

Slayer, for the few times that I have landed 25#+ fish on the Adventure
kayak, I have never stowed them below deck as the ensuing clean-up job
inside the stinky hull would be no picnic. I'm a clean freak

.

You might never get all the fish slime out of there, and may remember
that day for quite awhile!

If you got one of those big Game Bags and the fish fits, that would work.

http://kayakfishingstuff.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CrF-kbag

The back tank well would work if you headed for the beach asap.

I first secure the trophy with a cord or gameclip. Set the fish on the belly
next to the pedal drive with head under your thigh so you can keep
pedalling. At a minimum, keep the fish wet and cover with a white plastic
bag or wet gunnysack and get them on ice ASAP.

Some fish can be kept in the water with minimal risk by "hiding" them in a
white bag. My big halibut were usually stringered, then I push the stringer
spike thru the bottom corner of a xlarge white trash compactor bag. Make
sure to tie the open end corners of the bag together to close tightly with
the fish tail inside.

This fish put up quite a battle on 20#, I kinda babied it because of the lack of kelp and obstacles, here are some action pix. All pictures courtesy of Jared Lane (works at Fastlane Kayaks Mission Bay) - thanks man!!

"Secret spot"

Sherm · 09-13-2007, 08:19 AM

Nice fish.

My buddy Jim and I are behind you in that first pic. I saw those birds workin by you and tried to get there before you saw them. I just couldn't paddle fast enough.

Great job. We watched you fight that fish for a while. You played him well.

Kiyo · 09-13-2007, 08:30 AM

Congrats on the win and Yellow Larry! Love the action shots whoever took them. Nice to meet you also Larry!

slayersmith · 09-14-2007, 08:27 AM

Blackcloud,

The fish game bag looks like the ticket. So you put the fish next to the peddle drive, Ok Cool. I did'nt think leaving the fish in the water and dragging it around was a good idea, the camo job with the bag sounds like a good trick.

I caught a 37" 20.5lb butt in july and had to put the fish cross ways (head and tail almost touching the water) under my legs to get the fish back. Now im trying to figure out a way to store fish. Thanks for you input.

Great on the water battle shots!

Take it easy!

Aaron

Jim Sammons LJKF · 09-14-2007, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamb

. People who were yanked off of their kayaks by sea lion will tell you - .

Oh come on that could never happen

we need a FnDogs icon

09-10-2007, 11:45 PM	#1
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	La Jolla Tournament Yellow 09/08/07 I fished the Steve Moyer La Jolla Shores tournament on Saturday with many from the WCW. Fishing was slow overall, and mackerel seemed difficult to catch. I used one of the few sardines from the tournament's bait boat. Fortunately I got bit and was able to land a nice yellowtail on tournament day. This is my first yellowtail of 2007. Time on the water has been limited this year as I've been doing a bit more lake fishing with the kids. My bluegill skills are much improved, the kayak catching seems to be mediocre this summer anyway. This 31 pounder is the second largest yellowtail I've caught from a kayak! First prize was a new Hobie Revolution Kayak and $400 cash. The raffle prize list was just incredible this year and they raised over $12K for the American Cancer Society. Here are some on the water shots of the winning 31 lb yellowtail caught on a live sardine on 20# line using a 2 oz sliding egg sinker, an hour after my late launch. __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos

09-11-2007, 07:06 AM	#3
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Awesome timing Larry!!! __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

09-11-2007, 07:25 AM	#4
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Congrats. Nothing like catching the first yt of the year when it really counts. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

09-11-2007, 08:00 AM	#5
Jimm H Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Bernardo-San Diego Posts: 117	Life getting in the way? That seems to be a common problem for many of us, life gets in the way of fishing. As said, great timing on catching your first YT for 2007. I know that feeling (and the lack of time on the water) really well this year.

09-11-2007, 10:47 AM	#8
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	Congratulations Larry! __________________

09-11-2007, 06:37 AM	#2
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	Congrats on the fish and the tourney win.

09-11-2007, 08:05 AM	#6
Kevin Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 78	Contratulations on the big tournament win. I didn't go but it sounds like it was a good time by all but those who take these things too seriously. Oh yeah, great picture, too!

09-11-2007, 08:07 AM	#7
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	Nice one! I could really use a fish like that! So there is life after 50(#)!

09-11-2007, 02:53 PM	#9
hooked on phonics Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: La Mesa Posts: 47	Fantastic fish! It sure looked bigger in that ice chest than in weighed out to be. Congrats! __________________ -Peter http://www.outsidesd.com

09-12-2007, 11:22 AM	#10
slayersmith Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Torrance. ca Posts: 76	Nice catch, way to go! Great on the water shot! Im just curious were did you put your fish on the adventure? Did you leave it in the water and drag it behind you? I have an adventure also with the internal kaya bait tank, was thinking of getting rid of the milk crate in the back and adding more rocket launchers for rod storage so I have a place to put fish in rear tank well. Just wondering what other guys with hobies do for big fish storage. Take it easy! Aaron

09-12-2007, 05:21 PM	#11
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	You don't ever want to leave your fish in the water and drag it - very bad idea. People who were yanked off of their kayaks by sea lion will tell you - there were multiple incidents in the last few years. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

09-12-2007, 07:10 PM	#12
hooked on phonics Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: La Mesa Posts: 47	put it under the front hatch, you could fit a whale in their. __________________ -Peter http://www.outsidesd.com

09-12-2007, 08:19 PM	#13
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Slayer, for the few times that I have landed 25#+ fish on the Adventure kayak, I have never stowed them below deck as the ensuing clean-up job inside the stinky hull would be no picnic. I'm a clean freak . You might never get all the fish slime out of there, and may remember that day for quite awhile! If you got one of those big Game Bags and the fish fits, that would work. http://kayakfishingstuff.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CrF-kbag The back tank well would work if you headed for the beach asap. I first secure the trophy with a cord or gameclip. Set the fish on the belly next to the pedal drive with head under your thigh so you can keep pedalling. At a minimum, keep the fish wet and cover with a white plastic bag or wet gunnysack and get them on ice ASAP. Some fish can be kept in the water with minimal risk by "hiding" them in a white bag. My big halibut were usually stringered, then I push the stringer spike thru the bottom corner of a xlarge white trash compactor bag. Make sure to tie the open end corners of the bag together to close tightly with the fish tail inside. This fish put up quite a battle on 20#, I kinda babied it because of the lack of kelp and obstacles, here are some action pix. All pictures courtesy of Jared Lane (works at Fastlane Kayaks Mission Bay) - thanks man!! "Secret spot" __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos Last edited by blackcloud9; 09-13-2007 at 07:18 PM.

09-13-2007, 08:19 AM	#14
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Nice fish. My buddy Jim and I are behind you in that first pic. I saw those birds workin by you and tried to get there before you saw them. I just couldn't paddle fast enough. Great job. We watched you fight that fish for a while. You played him well.

09-13-2007, 08:30 AM	#15
Kiyo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 122	Congrats on the win and Yellow Larry! Love the action shots whoever took them. Nice to meet you also Larry!

09-14-2007, 08:27 AM	#16
slayersmith Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Torrance. ca Posts: 76	Blackcloud, The fish game bag looks like the ticket. So you put the fish next to the peddle drive, Ok Cool. I did'nt think leaving the fish in the water and dragging it around was a good idea, the camo job with the bag sounds like a good trick. I caught a 37" 20.5lb butt in july and had to put the fish cross ways (head and tail almost touching the water) under my legs to get the fish back. Now im trying to figure out a way to store fish. Thanks for you input. Great on the water battle shots! Take it easy! Aaron