Small craft advantage... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

THE DARKHORSE · 05-17-2009, 04:39 PM

Ahhh, the annoying winds of spring. Great for flying the kite, but annoying when spending long periods of time floating inches above the water. Everything from positioning yourself on that precious piece of structure to simply tying a knot can be a challenge. My personal pet pieve is having to constantly clean my sunglasses, but I'll manage. Some guys refuse to fish in the sloppy conditions as of late where 12-15 mph winds have become the norm rather than the exception. For years I was one of those guys, I never stowed my gear and simply chose more favorable weather windows. I suppose living a few miles from the launch factored into these decisions, but I realize most guys aren't so lucky. Some years have more windy days than others and the everpresent windswells to go along with it. I for one am pretty sure we've reached our 2009 quota for the slop and look forward to the steamy glass calm flatness of summer. But, for those with proper foul weather gear and an itch to fish the trade off can be pretty sweet. The windy bumpy days have far fewer boats and it's often hard to find another kayaker to take a photo...a great problem to have if you asked me. If you possess the burning desire to catch White Seabass in particular the fishing has been well worth stowing your gear to get to them.

Above all, if you're waiting for that big flashing neon sign that says it's wide open...don't hold your breath.

While still holding just over a 70% catch and release ratio for White Seabass this spring, say hello to #22

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yaker81 · 05-17-2009, 05:00 PM

Thats a fatty, Good job.

ratdog · 05-17-2009, 05:04 PM

well done again, very nice.

habanero · 05-17-2009, 05:25 PM

Nice fish Josh

I should have stayed longer

Fiskadoro · 05-17-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

I suppose living a few miles from the launch factored into these decisions.....

Your killing me Josh. Beautiful conditions and I'm stuck up here with the flu.

Well ..... Nice fish!!! a real pig

If I don't die hopefully I'll get down shortly.

Jim

Hanapa'a · 05-17-2009, 09:04 PM

Here I come!!!! I love the smell of 2stroke in the morning...

THE DARKHORSE · 05-17-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanapa'a

Here I come!!!! I love the smell of 2stroke in the morning...

Agreed, it does look like I have a stick up my

in the photo though

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bigbarrels · 05-18-2009, 12:15 AM

Nice Josh! That is a fatty

Dennis · 05-18-2009, 06:49 AM

Very cool, Josh.

Bpcode3 · 05-18-2009, 12:47 PM

Very Nice

forefrazier · 05-17-2009, 08:37 PM

Look Ma....No shark bite this time! Nice

joyjiggin' · 05-17-2009, 08:49 PM

Josh, unbelievable!!!

05-17-2009, 04:39 PM	#1
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Small craft advantage... Ahhh, the annoying winds of spring. Great for flying the kite, but annoying when spending long periods of time floating inches above the water. Everything from positioning yourself on that precious piece of structure to simply tying a knot can be a challenge. My personal pet pieve is having to constantly clean my sunglasses, but I'll manage. Some guys refuse to fish in the sloppy conditions as of late where 12-15 mph winds have become the norm rather than the exception. For years I was one of those guys, I never stowed my gear and simply chose more favorable weather windows. I suppose living a few miles from the launch factored into these decisions, but I realize most guys aren't so lucky. Some years have more windy days than others and the everpresent windswells to go along with it. I for one am pretty sure we've reached our 2009 quota for the slop and look forward to the steamy glass calm flatness of summer. But, for those with proper foul weather gear and an itch to fish the trade off can be pretty sweet. The windy bumpy days have far fewer boats and it's often hard to find another kayaker to take a photo...a great problem to have if you asked me. If you possess the burning desire to catch White Seabass in particular the fishing has been well worth stowing your gear to get to them. Above all, if you're waiting for that big flashing neon sign that says it's wide open...don't hold your breath. While still holding just over a 70% catch and release ratio for White Seabass this spring, say hello to #22 . __________________ Last edited by THE DARKHORSE; 05-17-2009 at 05:03 PM.

05-17-2009, 09:04 PM	#6
Hanapa'a Junior Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: by the beach Posts: 21	Hay josh don't pop your hemmi lifting that toad.. Here I come!!!! I love the smell of 2stroke in the morning...

05-18-2009, 06:49 AM	#9
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Very cool, Josh. __________________ Hmmmm.....

05-18-2009, 12:47 PM	#10
Bpcode3 Angler Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 69	Very Nice __________________ ~Ben~

05-17-2009, 05:00 PM	#2
yaker81 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SD Posts: 65	Thats a fatty, Good job.

05-17-2009, 05:04 PM	#3
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	well done again, very nice.

05-17-2009, 05:25 PM	#4
habanero Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SD Posts: 133	Nice fish Josh I should have stayed longer

05-18-2009, 12:15 AM	#8
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Nice Josh! That is a fatty

05-17-2009, 08:37 PM	#11
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Look Ma....No shark bite this time! Nice

05-17-2009, 08:49 PM	#12
joyjiggin' Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 109	Josh, unbelievable!!!