LJ-10/11 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Geoffkoop · 10-12-2009, 08:24 PM

We headed out before sunrise and I started to make bait while my buddy Randy started to make bonito! For about an hour, everytime we put something in the water a large bonito would take it. It was a blast until the dogs decided they wanted in on the action.

After the bite slowed a bit we headed further outside and Randy found this mako. What a tough little guy. He even tried chomping the kayaks. After a couple photos and before mom showed up, he was released.

Here is a short video clip of us trying to figure out the best way to unhook and release it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nW1vg1mbJs

CobraTandem · 10-12-2009, 08:31 PM

Nice bite shot. That will be a different story once that fish gets a few seasons of growth on him.

Tman · 10-12-2009, 08:44 PM

Nice day on the pond...shameless plug coming...here it comes...sorry to threadjack...

Hmmmm....bonito everywhere, pup Makos, you weren't trying for calicos, sand bass, rock fish, sand dabs, sculpin, white fish, sheepshead, halibut, and still had that variety?

Seems the enviros, Iteam, and others against fishing just might be missing something, since they tend to think there are no fish left in LJ...

See everyone on the 21st...

Matt · 10-12-2009, 08:55 PM

Spunky lil pup!!! Damn I hate those things!!!

tymo · 10-13-2009, 05:46 AM

are mako any good to eat if you get a bigger one ?

Quilted Germ · 10-13-2009, 06:39 AM

Nice shots...I didn't know there was a mako pup season. I've had mako before and it's pretty good....

Quilted Germ · 10-13-2009, 06:47 AM

Nice shots...I didn't know there was a mako pup season. I've had mako before and it's pretty good....

Billy V · 10-13-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tymo

are mako any good to eat if you get a bigger one ?

Yes, but landing a keeper on a kayak could tun bad in an instant. They bite hard and fast, and are contortionists.

He may even jump in your lap just to bite you, they bite at anything.

10-12-2009, 08:24 PM	#1
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	LJ-10/11 (Video Added) We headed out before sunrise and I started to make bait while my buddy Randy started to make bonito! For about an hour, everytime we put something in the water a large bonito would take it. It was a blast until the dogs decided they wanted in on the action. After the bite slowed a bit we headed further outside and Randy found this mako. What a tough little guy. He even tried chomping the kayaks. After a couple photos and before mom showed up, he was released. Here is a short video clip of us trying to figure out the best way to unhook and release it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nW1vg1mbJs Last edited by Geoffkoop; 10-13-2009 at 04:45 PM. Reason: put video in

10-12-2009, 08:44 PM	#3
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Nice day on the pond...shameless plug coming...here it comes...sorry to threadjack... Hmmmm....bonito everywhere, pup Makos, you weren't trying for calicos, sand bass, rock fish, sand dabs, sculpin, white fish, sheepshead, halibut, and still had that variety? Seems the enviros, Iteam, and others against fishing just might be missing something, since they tend to think there are no fish left in LJ... See everyone on the 21st... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

10-12-2009, 08:55 PM	#4
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Spunky lil pup!!! Damn I hate those things!!! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

10-12-2009, 08:31 PM	#2
CobraTandem Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 76	Nice bite shot. That will be a different story once that fish gets a few seasons of growth on him.

10-13-2009, 05:46 AM	#5
tymo Junior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 21	are mako any good to eat if you get a bigger one ?

10-13-2009, 06:39 AM	#6
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	Nice shots...I didn't know there was a mako pup season. I've had mako before and it's pretty good....

10-13-2009, 06:47 AM	#7
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	Nice shots...I didn't know there was a mako pup season. I've had mako before and it's pretty good....