The pressure is off - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

rossman · 05-20-2015, 04:40 PM

Well here it is, the 20th of May and I hav yet to catch my first May yellow and my goal of catching at least one each month was in jeopardy. There are a lot of excuses. A big South swell kept me on the beach for a few days at the beginning of the month. Then the May winds which normally kick in around noon were hitting hard at 9 am or even earlier which limited my time on the water. Then I the water temp took a dive. Went from 68 on a Tuesday to 55 on the following Saturday. Then I took a week to meet Andy and his posse in Bahia Gonzaga. Ne dress to say I was stressed when I hit the water this morning. It turned out to be a pretty nice day. Little wind until noon. Stuck my first May yellow at about 8:00. Nothing special but since my freezer was getting depleted I decided to harvest this 20 pounder.

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Landed number 2 at about 8:30. It was a bit larger. Taped out at 24 lbs. Refused to sign the waiver so no picture. Hooked a third about a half hr later but came unbuttoned after about 5 minutes. OK, bring on June.

makobob · 05-20-2015, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rossman

Well here it is, the 20th of May and I hav yet to catch my first May yellow and my goal of catching at least one each month was in jeopardy. There are a lot of excuses. A big South swell kept me on the beach for a few days at the beginning of the month. Then the May winds which normally kick in around noon were hitting hard at 9 am or even earlier which limited my time on the water. Then I the water temp took a dive. Went from 68 on a Tuesday to 55 on the following Saturday. Then I took a week to meet Andy and his posse in Bahia Gonzaga. Ne dress to say I was stressed when I hit the water this morning. It turned out to be a pretty nice day. Little wind until noon. Stuck my first May yellow at about 8:00. Nothing special but since my freezer was getting depleted I decided to harvest this 20 pounder.

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Landed number 2 at about 8:30. It was a bit larger. Taped out at 24 lbs. Refused to sign the waiver so no picture. Hooked a third about a half hr later but came unbuttoned after about 5 minutes. OK, bring on June.

Life is good, congratulations amigo.

Zed · 05-20-2015, 05:21 PM

Vacations over. Get back to the grind slacker.

TJones · 05-20-2015, 05:26 PM

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rossman · 05-20-2015, 05:51 PM

I just re-read my post and in the scheme of things I found it offensive and wish I would have chosen the theme of the post a little more carefully . Like the biggest stress in life is whether I am able to catch a yellowtail in the next 10 days. Just shows how far I have departed from the grid. My apologies to those who are facing real life issues and just be assured that it always gets better.

octico · 05-20-2015, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rossman

I just re-read my post and in the scheme of things I found it offensive and wish I would have chosen the theme of the post a little more carefully . Like the biggest stress in life is whether I am able to catch a yellowtail in the next 10 days. Just shows how far I have departed from the grid. My apologies to those who are facing real life issues and just be assured that it always gets better.

No need for apology ... I can only envy you for now

Nic D · 05-21-2015, 03:32 PM

Nice work bud

svendawg · 05-21-2015, 03:39 PM

Are you fishing mostly in front of your house or a San Roque island.

Nice job, Glad you met your goal.

rossman · 05-21-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by svendawg

Are you fishing mostly in front of your house or a San Roque island.

Nice job, Glad you met your goal.

Sven,
After landing 6 yellows in front of my place in the first week I was here, I haven't had a whiff of one since. All of my action has been in the San Roque area..

udowinkler · 05-23-2015, 10:11 AM

While in San Roque, Rossman, be sure to attend the blessing of the new and rebuilt mission. I noticed in your photo that you are not wearing a wet suit, so temperatures must be somewhat mild.
Tight lines, buddy!

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Sven,
After landing 6 yellows in front of my place in the first week I was here, I haven't had a whiff of one since. All of my action has been in the San Roque area..

05-20-2015, 04:40 PM	#1
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	The pressure is off Well here it is, the 20th of May and I hav yet to catch my first May yellow and my goal of catching at least one each month was in jeopardy. There are a lot of excuses. A big South swell kept me on the beach for a few days at the beginning of the month. Then the May winds which normally kick in around noon were hitting hard at 9 am or even earlier which limited my time on the water. Then I the water temp took a dive. Went from 68 on a Tuesday to 55 on the following Saturday. Then I took a week to meet Andy and his posse in Bahia Gonzaga. Ne dress to say I was stressed when I hit the water this morning. It turned out to be a pretty nice day. Little wind until noon. Stuck my first May yellow at about 8:00. Nothing special but since my freezer was getting depleted I decided to harvest this 20 pounder. Landed number 2 at about 8:30. It was a bit larger. Taped out at 24 lbs. Refused to sign the waiver so no picture. Hooked a third about a half hr later but came unbuttoned after about 5 minutes. OK, bring on June. __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

05-20-2015, 05:21 PM	#3
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Vacations over. Get back to the grind slacker. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

05-20-2015, 05:26 PM	#4
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Keep the ball rolling :

05-20-2015, 05:51 PM	#5
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	I just re-read my post and in the scheme of things I found it offensive and wish I would have chosen the theme of the post a little more carefully . Like the biggest stress in life is whether I am able to catch a yellowtail in the next 10 days. Just shows how far I have departed from the grid. My apologies to those who are facing real life issues and just be assured that it always gets better. __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

05-21-2015, 03:32 PM	#7
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	Nice work bud __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

05-21-2015, 03:39 PM	#8
svendawg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 331	Location Are you fishing mostly in front of your house or a San Roque island. Nice job, Glad you met your goal.