Making bait...
 

I took a quick trip out of the bushes to make some bait and was quickly reminded why we bring five rods on a kayak. To stay focused on the current treasures of the kelp, I've been bringing minimal gear (two spectra set-ups and a bait rod). Well, bringing minimal gear definitely helps one stick with a plan, but that feeling of not being prepared is something I've learned to avoid.

I made a decision years ago that I'd never launch without a jig-stick...no matter the season ;). And yesterday I got caught with my pants down. It sucked! While making bait I ran up on a free-swimming school of Yellowtail. They were just cruising in the clear blue water, easily visible, even if you absolutely suck at sight fishing.

The first school passed like a flagellant in the wind, but I quickly tied on a surface-iron to one of my spectra set-ups. Absolutely not the right stick for casting a surface-iron, a seven foot Calstar with spectra, to a swivel with a long leader then my iron. My casting range was less than a fifth of my jig-stick...

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I guess once in a blue moon, that's far enough.

Lucky bastard

Nice YT
 

I don't think lucky is the right word when it comes to Josh catching fish..

I know that school would have passed me by with smirks on their faces. I have a hard enough time casting iron with my jig stick, let alone on a 7 ft rod with spectra and a long leader. That's where the skills come into play..:luxhello:

I agree, I have been practicing casting my 8ft rod from my kayak for the the last 5 years and I do ok. every time Josh cast my jig stick it goes flying almost out of site without a trace of bird nest. And don't know how he does it, but that dude can flat out blast the cast!

So did you get any bait?

I read through before scrolling down and literally muttered, "I hate this guy" because I knew the story was going to be accompanied with a picture of something special.

Good going, man. (I don't really hate you.)

Bien hecho Josh!

nice!:)

Two of my favorite colours "California gold" and yellow......

Way to make the most of what you got with you.

"If you don't have it, you don't need it."
-Ray Jardine

Hey, that's just about my casting range with my jig stick. You mean even I caught of caught that?

Got use what ya got sometimes to get the job done. Had one of my "clients" killed with a pork chop bone, cuz thats all the other one had..:eek: Way to get er done Bubba..

After you made baits...yellows...and then what happened?:bigear:

You're killing me! Chunkin' surface irons with a seven footer and still catching a yellow! Nice!

Learning how to fish with the surface iron is my goal for the spring. 1. when to throw, 2. what to throw, 3. what to throw it with (need an economy set up) 4. how to retrieve so that the fish wants to hit it.

I figure once I figure that all out I'll be almost as good as darkhorse with one hand tied behind his back. Whatever, we can't all be rockstars.

Nice catch!

Dude! Nice!:luxhello:

SWEAT!!! that looks like a healthy fish, clean water and tons of bait over seem to give these guys shark-like power...i bet she was a handfull

so what are you guys doing this afternoon??:reel:

i saw the same scenerio yesterday evening...lotsa bait and large schools of quality fish, except I was the guy with five poles...well actually 4 cause i wasn't targeting seabass....


NICE FISH!!!

Skill and a boat load of practice. I bet you Josh has well over a couple million casts under his belt. When you do domething often enough you get very good at it. Like his ability to spot fish. I've been on the water a lot and Josh can spot fish better than anyone i've met.

Awesome!!! I bet you wont be forgetting that jigstick for awhile!

Surprisingly enough, bait has been the most challenging part of the day lately. I guess it depends on what type of bait you're looking for. I managed about five more pieces before I returned to the kelp.

Exellent write-up.

I'm one of those 'minimalist' myself. Got caught with my shorts down once too many times.

Now I leave nothing out of the quiver. Thanks for sharing.

:the_finger:

Nice! I was out last thursday mid-morning and had a school breeze by me and start puddling within casting distance... Unfortunately I was about 300 yds into the reserve:doh:

Scored a jigstick at Fred Hall. Gino helped me find a deal. Thanks bro.

Unfortunately the only reel I have for it at the moment is a penn 500, but what the hell, its a step in the right direction. A bigger concern than distance and backlash is having yellowtail pooling and I don't even know they're there.

One step at a time I guess.

Sherm's right. Sure, I can cast, but so can just about any ol' deckhand. Speaking of which, the deck of a sportboat is probably the best place to learn how to throw the plug...and for most guys, probably the best place to brush up on your sight fishing skills, too.

Once you impove and are confident in your swing, it easily translates to the kayak. The fact of the matter is, I'm just a regular guy.

Anyone can do it!...practice, practice, practice.

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Oh yeah, I was prepared today!

Yeah, right and Tiger is just a regular golfer. Then again, I bet he also spent a bit of time practicing back in the day.

Josh, we all know that you are just a regular guy who puts his pants on the same way as the rest of us. When you get out on the water, however you cease to be ordinary.

You have earned these complements along with our respect and envy.

Bob

Envy

From Wikipedia,

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Envy (also called invidiousness) may be defined as an emotion that "occurs when a person lacks another's (perceived) superior quality, achievement, or possession and either desires it or wishes that the other lacked it."<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference">[1]</sup>
Envy can also derive from a sense of low self-esteem that results from an upward social comparison threatening a person's self image: another person has something that the envier considers to be important to have. If the other person is perceived to be similar to the envier, the aroused envy will be particularly intense, because it signals to the envier that it just as well could have been he or she who had the desired object.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference">[2]</sup><sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference">[3]</sup>
Bertrand Russell said envy was one of the most potent causes of unhappiness.<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference">[4]</sup> It is a universal and most unfortunate aspect of human nature because not only is the envious person rendered unhappy by his envy, but also wishes to inflict misfortune on others.



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J/K Bob

I will stick with respect:D
mucho respecto!

(Both on and off the playing field, unlike Mr. Woods :eek:)

Nice Yellow Josh
Very nice:yt:

:cheers1:

ENVY
 

To ENVY another man?...do regular guys do that?:eek:

Envy Explained
 

Yes Johnny, many regular guys do occasionally envy the accomplishments, experiences, good fortune and/or material possessions of some other guys, (or girls for that matter). I bet you are one of them.

I for one, envy the experiences and witnessed history that someone like Walter Cronkite had during his many years as a reporter. Until I became self employed, I envied the entrepreneurs who were able to march to the beat of their own drummer as they built that better mouse trap. I also envy the innocence and boundless energy of the young and the patience and wisdom that can be found in many of our elders.

Does this make me less of a "regular guy"? If so, than I am very comfortable with that label.

For the record, I do in fact envy Josh in several ways. He gets to have more time on the water in a month than I do in a year. And yes, the guy knows how to fish. Maybe I am alone in envying that skill set, but I suspect that there may be more than a few others who are feel the same as I.

Bob

Nothing like a jig strike huh. Don't forget to give credit to the flat bill hat and kaenons:cheers1:

Well said.. count me as one those others.

Malibu Johnny, Put up or shut up!! :sifone:

What? It was just a question...not a slam.
 

[QUOTE=driftwood;54128]Malibu Johnny, Put up or shut up!! :sifone:
:confused:
It was just a question...not a slam. After reading this...Quote:
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You have earned these complements along with our respect and envy.

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Envy

From Wikipedia,

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Envy (also called invidiousness) may be defined as an emotion that "occurs when a person lacks another's (perceived) superior quality, achievement, or possession and either desires it or wishes that the other lacked it."<SUP id=cite_ref-0 class=reference>[1]</SUP>
Envy can also derive from a sense of low self-esteem that results from an upward social comparison threatening a person's self image: another person has something that the envier considers to be important to have. If the other person is perceived to be similar to the envier, the aroused envy will be particularly intense, because it signals to the envier that it just as well could have been he or she who had the desired object.<SUP id=cite_ref-1 class=reference>[2]</SUP><SUP id=cite_ref-2 class=reference>[3]</SUP>
Bertrand Russell said envy was one of the most potent causes of unhappiness.<SUP id=cite_ref-3 class=reference>[4]</SUP> It is a universal and most unfortunate aspect of human nature because not only is the envious person rendered unhappy by his envy, but also wishes to inflict misfortune on others.



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J/K Bob

I will stick with respect:D
mucho respecto!

I had to ask....did you not read this?

douche nozzle?
 

x2

I envy Jimmy Buffet...guess I'm not a regular guy...

Actually, being able to do a show whilst my 'boat' is docked right outside, ready to whisk me away to any tropical Paradise, ya, I would hope others would be envious...

It is all a matter of opinion...and those backup singers...anyone know when he's coming back?

Threadjack over...what were we talking about?

Jimmy Buffett, or guys living their dreams?

:D

I respect anyone with the mad fishing skills. To sit on a piece of plastic and do it well just ups the game. Anyway beautiful fish!