Mini shark bonanza...
 

Okay, I know its not a California report, but I thought you might like the video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64HsISYgBCM

A recent trip to the rugged shores of North Devon in Southwest of the UK, brought a few surprises. I used the side imaging sonar to locate a new mark, very close to shore and passed by about 99.9% of boat fishermen on their way to deeper water. Well after our trip, they might think twice !
Myself and my kayak fishing buddy started picking up fish right from the word "GO"... small turbo charged mini shark or smoothounds. Adam was doing well...

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And I was having some real scraps on my light gear - the fish really go well on this set up - Shimano Calcutta 400 loaded with 12lb line and a new COnoflex Jedi QT kayak rod with a yellow spliced tip - a fantastic bit of gear which really showed its strength...

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We also had pouting, rockling, pollack and ballan wrasse...

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But the smoothounds were the highlight, and we really bagged up with fish in the 8 to 10lb bracket...

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Enjoy !

You can read more here...
http://dizzybigfish.co.uk/north-devo...hound-bonanza/

Looks like some good pulling fish for light tackle. Are your rod leashes home made? If so, where did you get the plastic coil?

Yes, they are homemade - I buy cheap kill cords (I think they are made for jetskis) and then buy some thin velcro to make a loop which attaches to the rod - cheap and easy.

Great pics....

I also make homemade leashes from old phone cords... Similar idea just find something to tie the ends.

http://www.nbxparts.com/images/nbx_phone_cord.jpg

yeah but red is cooler....very nice report well done
thanks for sharin'

Yeah, I am trying to avoid cords with wires that will corrode and eat the leash from within.

yeah, i've noticed
 

those phone cords are prone to fail. I guess you just have to stay on top of them or find another solution. Cool idea.

Great stuff dizz. Looks like fun fishing.