the power of the YOYO - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lowprofile · 05-26-2013, 08:42 PM

if there is anything i've learned since moving here it's to forget about picking the locals minds when it comes to fishing. especially fish that are so closely related to the ones i already targeted on the west coast.

Today my buddy and I picked a spot that seemed fishy. i brought a rod to catch bait and troll crank baits on the way out plus one set up with a dropper and 40lb floro just like i would for yellows and also a light yo yo rig with 50lb braid and 20lb floro. used a sumo Jr in scrambled egg.

the locals out there gave me a few looks and one just couldn't understand why i was reeling that jig up and down all morning.

well here's part of the reason.
baby amber jack. i got another just a tad bigger.

african pompano.

I also managed a 12-15lb red snapper but my buddy was busy at the time so i didn't get a pic. he is making video though, so that should be up tomorrow. also lost a couple fish. of course they all felt wayyy bigger than the ones i landed.

YoYo, the next big thing in the gulf.

JeffB · 05-26-2013, 08:59 PM

!!!

vincentek9 · 05-26-2013, 11:15 PM

yoyo power!

carbonbass · 05-26-2013, 11:36 PM

the pompano looks super mean! does it fight pretty good?

lowprofile · 05-27-2013, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by carbonbass

the pompano looks super mean! does it fight pretty good?

yeah, it had me bowed up for about 2 mins and i hooked it 30ft down. great initial fighter just no stamina. would be fun on a 10lb rig, but there's so many sharks and larger fish, i'd never get it in. those little AJ fight well too.

blitzburgh · 05-27-2013, 07:43 AM

Sweet!

carbonbass · 05-30-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lowprofile

yeah, it had me bowed up for about 2 mins and i hooked it 30ft down. great initial fighter just no stamina. would be fun on a 10lb rig, but there's so many sharks and larger fish, i'd never get it in. those little AJ fight well too.

Will look forward to your 30+lb amberjack post

skrilla · 05-27-2013, 09:46 AM

Right on Chris looks super fun.

PE.rider · 05-27-2013, 10:37 AM

Variety is the spice of life. Looks like you are adding to your species list.

05-27-2013, 11:26 AM

They were probably giving you odd looks because you're wearing crocs

taggermike · 05-29-2013, 08:01 AM

That east coast fishing gets kinda strange when you're used to so cal.
They love the spinning reels and seam facinated on having as much
Terminal tackle as possible. Beads, chains, swivles, leaders, little shiney
Spinny gizmos, if you can think of it they'll tie it on.
Well done with the west coast style back there. Mike

flemdogg · 05-30-2013, 08:26 AM

respect so cal! the mecca of yak fishing.

05-26-2013, 08:42 PM	#1
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	the power of the YOYO if there is anything i've learned since moving here it's to forget about picking the locals minds when it comes to fishing. especially fish that are so closely related to the ones i already targeted on the west coast. Today my buddy and I picked a spot that seemed fishy. i brought a rod to catch bait and troll crank baits on the way out plus one set up with a dropper and 40lb floro just like i would for yellows and also a light yo yo rig with 50lb braid and 20lb floro. used a sumo Jr in scrambled egg. the locals out there gave me a few looks and one just couldn't understand why i was reeling that jig up and down all morning. well here's part of the reason. baby amber jack. i got another just a tad bigger. african pompano. I also managed a 12-15lb red snapper but my buddy was busy at the time so i didn't get a pic. he is making video though, so that should be up tomorrow. also lost a couple fish. of course they all felt wayyy bigger than the ones i landed. YoYo, the next big thing in the gulf. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

05-26-2013, 08:59 PM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Nice !!! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

05-26-2013, 11:15 PM	#3
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	yoyo power! __________________

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blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Sweet! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

05-27-2013, 09:46 AM	#8
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Right on Chris looks super fun. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

05-26-2013, 11:36 PM	#4
carbonbass Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 367	the pompano looks super mean! does it fight pretty good?

05-27-2013, 10:37 AM	#9
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	Variety is the spice of life. Looks like you are adding to your species list.

05-27-2013, 11:26 AM	#10
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	They were probably giving you odd looks because you're wearing crocs

05-29-2013, 08:01 AM	#11
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	That east coast fishing gets kinda strange when you're used to so cal. They love the spinning reels and seam facinated on having as much Terminal tackle as possible. Beads, chains, swivles, leaders, little shiney Spinny gizmos, if you can think of it they'll tie it on. Well done with the west coast style back there. Mike

05-30-2013, 08:26 AM	#12
flemdogg Island Blood Join Date: May 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 237	respect so cal! the mecca of yak fishing.