Christmas Break in Makoville (Video) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ProfessorLongArms · 01-02-2018, 12:14 PM

https://youtu.be/1sVLw1MeLv4

My father and I dropped down the day after Christmas for some kayak fishing at Makoville in Gonzaga Bay. First time down. 2 1/2 days on the water.

This was my first time really trying out flat falls, tadys, butterflies, and mega baits. Lost count of the triggers and spots by the end of the first day.

Spent the second day chasing sierra boils, but rigged way too heavy for the microbait they were after... Seemed like people were hooking up on 1 1/2 oz castmasters... The smallest thing I had was around 6oz. Also heard of some other anglers doing really well with the Cabrillo.

Did finally hook up with one nice Sierra, and had one *really* solid bite at the end of the 2nd day that immediately broke off in the rocks.

Big thanks to everyone who showed us such a warm welcome and helped us get settled in. It's great that Bob is so generous and welcoming with such an amazing place. Beyond the fishing (which was great even for slow season), I was constantly picking my jaw up off the floor at the dawn and dusk skies. Truly a wonderful place. This won't be my last trip down.

As was mentioned in another post, my father and I left early and it timed well to help get Bob back across the border since his health wasn't looking too great. If anyone hears from him, please update. I tried calling a few times, but haven't been able to get through.

Bob- I'd like to wish you a speedy recovery and thank you for creating such an open and friendly community.

WARRIORMIKE · 01-02-2018, 12:36 PM

One of the better fishing videos I've seen in a while. Not to long or short at all. Your edits were great. Made me want more !!

Glad you had fun!

Ggiannig89 · 01-02-2018, 02:13 PM

Wow cool video! That was a monster sculpin you pulled up!
Get well ASAP Bob and I can’t wait to visit your place some day soon.

steveooo · 01-02-2018, 02:45 PM

Cool report. Time spend fishing with pops is the best time you can spend. That zing pow at 1:00

Sorry to hear about Bob. Speedy recovery!

Baja_Traveler · 01-02-2018, 07:19 PM

Wish I could have lasted another day (still coughing my lungs out, but feeling better). Now I know why you were leaving the camera tripod on the beach for so long. Very cool video - we have got to get you down again just so we all can watch more of your video work!

summers in kuwait · 01-03-2018, 08:23 AM

Awesome post and great work on the video. Nice editing and love the Andrew Bird track!

Cheers.

PS

Sending positive thoughts to Bob!

ProfessorLongArms · 01-03-2018, 02:05 PM

Thanks for the kind words everybody

Glad to hear Bob is on the mend.

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Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

Wish I could have lasted another day (still coughing my lungs out, but feeling better). Now I know why you were leaving the camera tripod on the beach for so long. Very cool video - we have got to get you down again just so we all can watch more of your video work!

Yeah... I am glad I got home early, as I'm only just starting to recover from getting nailed by the flu right as I finished unloading the truck. I'm a bit of an AV geek for sure. That place is amazing for shooting timelapse, and next time I won't forget my extra batteries and charger for my DSLR

Baja Marty · 01-05-2018, 08:27 AM

Great video, thank you.

It amazes me that the guys on this board are kayakers, fisherman AND great videographers. I just don't have those AV skills. It's all I can do to catch a few fish and maybe once in a while land one worthy of a photo.

WestFork · 01-05-2018, 10:48 AM

Just want to add to what others have noted, that the tightly edited video is excellent work! The skies there are fine to watch! :-)
Tight Lines!

SDROB · 01-10-2018, 07:06 PM

It was nice meeting you and your pops down there. Your pops is a good dude.
I agree 100% w Steevo!

Iceman · 01-15-2018, 11:35 AM

paradise! Captured the essence for sure

Gr8fuldude · 01-17-2018, 08:56 PM

Thanks for putting together the great video. I love that place so much, can't wait to go back.

Nice to hear that Makobob is on the mend!!!

01-02-2018, 12:14 PM	#1
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	Christmas Break in Makoville (Video) https://youtu.be/1sVLw1MeLv4 My father and I dropped down the day after Christmas for some kayak fishing at Makoville in Gonzaga Bay. First time down. 2 1/2 days on the water. This was my first time really trying out flat falls, tadys, butterflies, and mega baits. Lost count of the triggers and spots by the end of the first day. Spent the second day chasing sierra boils, but rigged way too heavy for the microbait they were after... Seemed like people were hooking up on 1 1/2 oz castmasters... The smallest thing I had was around 6oz. Also heard of some other anglers doing really well with the Cabrillo. Did finally hook up with one nice Sierra, and had one really solid bite at the end of the 2nd day that immediately broke off in the rocks. Big thanks to everyone who showed us such a warm welcome and helped us get settled in. It's great that Bob is so generous and welcoming with such an amazing place. Beyond the fishing (which was great even for slow season), I was constantly picking my jaw up off the floor at the dawn and dusk skies. Truly a wonderful place. This won't be my last trip down. As was mentioned in another post, my father and I left early and it timed well to help get Bob back across the border since his health wasn't looking too great. If anyone hears from him, please update. I tried calling a few times, but haven't been able to get through. Bob- I'd like to wish you a speedy recovery and thank you for creating such an open and friendly community.

01-05-2018, 10:48 AM	#9
WestFork Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Utah Posts: 46	Kudos for tight editing! Just want to add to what others have noted, that the tightly edited video is excellent work! The skies there are fine to watch! :-) Tight Lines!

01-10-2018, 07:06 PM	#10
SDROB Malibu Stealth 12 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hollywood, San Diego, Gonzaga Bay Posts: 512	It was nice meeting you and your pops down there. Your pops is a good dude. I agree 100% w Steevo! __________________ She will keep you warm in the winter and give you shade in the summer (Rossman) I'm telling ya, you have to keep these suckers on a game clip until just before you drop them in the frying pan.(Rossman)

01-15-2018, 11:35 AM	#11
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	paradise! Captured the essence for sure __________________

01-02-2018, 12:36 PM	#2
WARRIORMIKE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 303	One of the better fishing videos I've seen in a while. Not to long or short at all. Your edits were great. Made me want more !! Glad you had fun!

01-02-2018, 02:13 PM	#3
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	Wow cool video! That was a monster sculpin you pulled up! Get well ASAP Bob and I can’t wait to visit your place some day soon.

01-02-2018, 02:45 PM	#4
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Cool report. Time spend fishing with pops is the best time you can spend. That zing pow at 1:00 Sorry to hear about Bob. Speedy recovery!

01-02-2018, 07:19 PM	#5
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Wish I could have lasted another day (still coughing my lungs out, but feeling better). Now I know why you were leaving the camera tripod on the beach for so long. Very cool video - we have got to get you down again just so we all can watch more of your video work!

01-03-2018, 08:23 AM	#6
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Awesome post and great work on the video. Nice editing and love the Andrew Bird track! Cheers. PS Sending positive thoughts to Bob!

01-05-2018, 08:27 AM	#8
Baja Marty Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Santa Monica & San Jose Del Cabo Posts: 52	Great video, thank you. It amazes me that the guys on this board are kayakers, fisherman AND great videographers. I just don't have those AV skills. It's all I can do to catch a few fish and maybe once in a while land one worthy of a photo.

01-17-2018, 08:56 PM	#12
Gr8fuldude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 166	Thanks for putting together the great video. I love that place so much, can't wait to go back. Nice to hear that Makobob is on the mend!!!