La Jolla Kayak Fishing 4-2-17

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This last Sunday I went out because it was the best surf and wind window. I was hoping for a nice 30+ lb Yellow to add to the fish I am saving to donate to Heroes on the Water. The last couple of trips were plenty of bait and short bites. Fed plenty of Frickin Fur Bags, they have been a real pain lately. Finally after trying to the north, west and then south towards the mass of boats and other kayaks, I hook up and at first it felt like the right kind, then the jumps and I knew it was a Thresher. The last few I hooked either broke the leader or after a long tow jumped and used their tail to break my braided line. This time using a circle hook I was able to stay on and wanted to get it close before I would decide to try and land it. Got towed around and out a couple extra miles. Man the sleigh ride is always a blast. After about 40 minutes I had him up against the side of the kayak 3 times and I could touch it's tail. He was at least 1/2 the length of my X Factor (14.4') and provably over 100 lbs. I was wore out, at least my left arm was really tired. I figured that by myself it was not a good idea to try and land it since I was alone and more tired than it was. Just as I decide I will cut the line and switch the rod to my left hand so I can grab the knife and the rod tip is still in the water, the Shimano Terez rod just blows up and is in 3 or 4 pieces. I grab the knife and cut the line. The broken pieces and the leader 7' and about 3' of braid all go with the Thresher. That was one of the most awesome experiences I have had at La Jolla while fishing on my Kayaks. I am sending Shimano my broken rod I purchased in November and hope they honor their warranty. Than was a expensive rod, works really well. This one I purchased to use on smaller Yellows under 25 lbs and never thought the first large fish on it would be a large Thresher. With the fishing as slow as it's been this is a great experience I won't ever forget. https://youtu.be/-uf_VusqqZk