Yellowtail on the Iron - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dorado50 · 12-21-2009, 12:20 PM

Another awesome day at the shores. Conditions were super and the company even better! Days like today don't happen very often. Congrats to all those that hooked up!!

30.11# on the beach...

some familiar fisherman sighted..

-scallywag- · 12-21-2009, 12:34 PM

wow, nice fishies!!!! merry christmas!!!!!

Quilted Germ · 12-21-2009, 12:43 PM

Probably half the crowd of yesterday.....you're on a tear...when will it stop????

TCS · 12-21-2009, 12:47 PM

Hell, I even got one! Thanks a bunch to all of you who have given me pointers!

Josh
D50
Rick
Gino
Matt
etc.
etc.
etc

DESTROYER · 12-21-2009, 01:56 PM

Very nice Dave! Always fun to share some Christmas Joy while being bent! Mine went 25lbs. I lost 2 others, one at gaff that was well over 30lbs. See you all tomorrow!

Matt

Whizz Bang · 12-21-2009, 03:34 PM

What a great day. Congratulations one and all. It is shaping up to be a very merry christmas. See you all again tomorrow.

fishinkid2010 · 12-21-2009, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOYER THE FISH DESTROYER

Very nice Dave! Always fun to share some Christmas Joy while being bent! Mine went 25lbs. I lost 2 others, one at gaff that was well over 30lbs. See you all tomorrow!

Matt

Nice one!

I'll be out there again tomorrow too!

This time I want two... haha

blackcloud9 · 12-21-2009, 09:38 PM

Beautiful fish!

Tomorrow seems like a great idea looking at the reports ...
the good news is that the fish will probably be there.

Be prepared for a rougher launch and sloppy conditions though.

The wind forecast is showing 12 mph NW by 6 am, and,
18 mph NW by 8 am, but anything is possible when forecasting
wind.

Good luck.

http://larryl.com/favorite_kayak_conditions.htm

TXyakker · 12-22-2009, 12:11 AM

Thanks for the fish Dave!

I'm out there in spirit doing one of these

, without going in the drink this time, haha. That place is HOT right now!!!

Casey

dorado50 · 12-22-2009, 05:29 AM

That didn't take long did it! Casey is over in Afganistan right now serving in the NAVY,protecting us.He fished with me and others last winter and just killed it! You caught some awesome fish. Wish you were here bro.. Merry Xmas to you and be safe...see ya soon,Dave

THE DARKHORSE · 12-22-2009, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXyakker

Thanks for the fish Dave!

I'm out there in spirit doing one of these

, without going in the drink this time, haha. That place is HOT right now!!!

Casey

What I would do to have video of looking behind me to see only a kayak upside down. Then someone screams my name and I realize it was you, Casey. I'm scrambling over to you in an effort to help with the yardsale over deep freezing water. Then to my surprize, I see my hardcore Navy client, climb back on his kayak with a rod bent in half

...Sooooo sick! Talk about a proud moment, bro.

Wavster's alive? Looks like someone is trying to pack a years worth of lost fishing, into one day.

gary sullivan · 12-22-2009, 06:10 AM

[QUOTE=blackcloud9;48667]Beautiful fish!

Be prepared for a rougher launch and sloppy conditions though.

The wind forecast is showing 12 mph NW by 6 am, and,
18 mph NW by 8 am, but anything is possible when forecasting
wind.

Good luck.

My hat is off to anyone launching this morning.

Matt · 12-22-2009, 07:30 AM

Ok I got a call at about 5 am saying it was all bad so I stayed in bed after waking up and checking the buoys and wind readings, some brave souls attempted and so far I know of one gentleman flipping and ingesting saltwater and having to be helped in and then go to the hospital. I know of at least 2 other guys flipping and turning around and paddling in.

That being said please fellas take the proper safety precautions, always check the conditions and if your 50 50 on them use your better judgement and do the smart thing that matches your abilities as a waterman. I hope eveyone is safe and dry! Obviously the bite has been good of late but a fish isn't worth risking hurting yourself or putting others in danger or losing your gear etc..

Fish smart and fish safe! If anybody did make it out and score a fish today it certainly seems like you earned it today!

DESTROYER · 12-22-2009, 09:51 AM

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I was just checking my catches for the year and for a guy who didn't get out that often, La Jolla was very good to me this year. I am very thankful! Happy Holidays To All and your Families!

Matt Moyer

12-22-2009, 10:05 AM

great job guys on all the

WTG!

twitchy · 12-22-2009, 01:17 PM

Thanks to Josh's late night advice the night before and Dave for getting untangled with me.
Lost my first fish, but kept my head in the game and landed 2 YT.

They made for an unexpected Christmas party at my house. 15 adults and 4 kids, all fed with some to spare...... Best day and dinner ever....

12-21-2009, 12:20 PM	#1
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Yellowtail on the Iron Another awesome day at the shores. Conditions were super and the company even better! Days like today don't happen very often. Congrats to all those that hooked up!! 30.11# on the beach... some familiar fisherman sighted..

12-21-2009, 12:43 PM	#3
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	Probably half the crowd of yesterday.....you're on a tear...when will it stop???? __________________ Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first. - Ronald Reagan

12-21-2009, 12:47 PM	#4
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Extreeeemly Stoked! Hell, I even got one! Thanks a bunch to all of you who have given me pointers! Josh D50 Rick Gino Matt etc. etc. etc

12-21-2009, 09:38 PM	#8
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Beautiful fish! Tomorrow seems like a great idea looking at the reports ... the good news is that the fish will probably be there. Be prepared for a rougher launch and sloppy conditions though. The wind forecast is showing 12 mph NW by 6 am, and, 18 mph NW by 8 am, but anything is possible when forecasting wind. Good luck. http://larryl.com/favorite_kayak_conditions.htm __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos

12-22-2009, 12:11 AM	#9
TXyakker Junior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PB Posts: 26	Thanks Thanks for the fish Dave! I'm out there in spirit doing one of these , without going in the drink this time, haha. That place is HOT right now!!! Casey

12-21-2009, 12:34 PM	#2
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	wow, nice fishies!!!! merry christmas!!!!!

12-21-2009, 01:56 PM	#5
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	Very nice Dave! Always fun to share some Christmas Joy while being bent! Mine went 25lbs. I lost 2 others, one at gaff that was well over 30lbs. See you all tomorrow! Matt

12-21-2009, 03:34 PM	#6
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	What a great day. Congratulations one and all. It is shaping up to be a very merry christmas. See you all again tomorrow.

12-22-2009, 05:29 AM	#10
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Hey Casey That didn't take long did it! Casey is over in Afganistan right now serving in the NAVY,protecting us.He fished with me and others last winter and just killed it! You caught some awesome fish. Wish you were here bro.. Merry Xmas to you and be safe...see ya soon,Dave

12-22-2009, 06:10 AM	#12
gary sullivan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: spring valley Posts: 192	[QUOTE=blackcloud9;48667]Beautiful fish! Be prepared for a rougher launch and sloppy conditions though. The wind forecast is showing 12 mph NW by 6 am, and, 18 mph NW by 8 am, but anything is possible when forecasting wind. Good luck. My hat is off to anyone launching this morning.

12-22-2009, 07:30 AM	#13
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Launching reports via iPhone Ok I got a call at about 5 am saying it was all bad so I stayed in bed after waking up and checking the buoys and wind readings, some brave souls attempted and so far I know of one gentleman flipping and ingesting saltwater and having to be helped in and then go to the hospital. I know of at least 2 other guys flipping and turning around and paddling in. That being said please fellas take the proper safety precautions, always check the conditions and if your 50 50 on them use your better judgement and do the smart thing that matches your abilities as a waterman. I hope eveyone is safe and dry! Obviously the bite has been good of late but a fish isn't worth risking hurting yourself or putting others in danger or losing your gear etc.. Fish smart and fish safe! If anybody did make it out and score a fish today it certainly seems like you earned it today! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

12-22-2009, 09:51 AM	#14
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	I was just checking my catches for the year and for a guy who didn't get out that often, La Jolla was very good to me this year. I am very thankful! Happy Holidays To All and your Families! Matt Moyer

12-22-2009, 10:05 AM	#15
NextBite Guest Posts: n/a	great job guys on all the WTG!

12-22-2009, 01:17 PM	#16
twitchy Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 61	Thanks to Josh's late night advice the night before and Dave for getting untangled with me. Lost my first fish, but kept my head in the game and landed 2 YT. They made for an unexpected Christmas party at my house. 15 adults and 4 kids, all fed with some to spare...... Best day and dinner ever.... Attached Images Last edited by twitchy; 12-22-2009 at 06:56 PM.

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