La Jolla 7-02-06 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mickey & Mallory · 07-02-2006, 11:09 AM

Got up at 4AM... Told my girl I would take her fishing in the bay, but with the recent yellowtail, and cuda action, I though La Jolla would be a better choice. Decent surf this morning. Saw a window, and slingshot her through, told to not stop paddling, no matter what, she got out dry. I, however took one to the face. Calm, glassy conditions this morning.

Made all the bait I needed at the yellow buoy... Pinned a Spanish on FishnTrish's hook, had her paddle, while I held the bait, about 50ft, dropped it in the water. I gave her these instructions, if you hear your clicker ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ, pick up your rod, put it in gear, and start reeling.

We started to work the area, and I heard Trevor say he was on, and Brad too, starting paddling, looked back.... :shock:

Immiately paddled over to her, it was the funniest thing I have seen, she said "I did just what you said!" I could tell she was getting worked, but with a little coaching, I saw the YT color, and said, "YOU GOT A YELLOWTAIL!" She was stoked, it made a pass at my kayak, and I gave it the gaff.

Wind started to pick up, and the swell... So we drifted in towards shore, the conditions pretty much chased off most of the group, but most had tails... I had some smashed heads, missed some good bites, but my main goal was to put Trish on some fish, at least Cuda. Looks like we hit a homerun!

On the way in, I told her, "I'll see you on shore," If you catch a wave, LEAN BACK" She had no equipment... The end result a nice wave... Video coming soon!! :lol:

Looks like we are having good eats tonight!

Chris

Aaron&Julie · 07-02-2006, 11:24 AM

Congratulations, Trish (Mallory) on getting a kayak yellowtail. Looks like you were getting a nice tow job from that thing. Way to go, Chris, it's always fun putting people onto fish.

Dennis · 07-02-2006, 11:25 AM

Looks nice out there. Congrats on the fish. Definately be some good eats.

Mickey & Mallory · 07-02-2006, 11:59 AM

Thanks all, had lots of fun! Here is the video... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Trish in the Surf, Click here

madscientist · 07-02-2006, 12:53 PM

Great morning and great job by Trish (and her guide). I hope you watched carefully Chris, to see how it's done. :P

Lambcrew woke us all up early with a healthy "BAAAHHHHHH!", then the window of opportunity opened. Saw one pulled and one lost at gaff, listened to a few more "BAAAAHHH"s and kept catching calicos. Finally the clicker went off with some urgency and a little while later, this was the result...

15.5# spawning male.

latrell24 · 07-02-2006, 01:21 PM

sweet fish, To me its always feels better to help someone you care about hook up and just watch the joy radiate. that smile tells it all.

Tman · 07-02-2006, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey & Mallory

Thanks all, had lots of fun! Here is the video... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Trish in the Surf, Click here

Congrats on the YT...Chris, that video was just wrong...you ain't gettin' none tonight

:shock:

ski · 07-02-2006, 08:00 PM

Way to go Trish

You'll never forget your first tail!
Congrats to you too Chris, for being such a good guide. You will never forget that fish either

Mark

megustafish5 · 07-02-2006, 09:53 PM

brad how do you tell the difference between male and female and if they are spawning or not?

madscientist · 07-03-2006, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by megustafish5

brad how do you tell the difference between male and female and if they are spawning or not?

If they spooge all over the deck they're males getting ready to spawn. If they are loaded with well developed eggs they are female preparing to spawn.

07-02-2006, 11:09 AM	#1
Mickey & Mallory Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	La Jolla 7-02-06 Got up at 4AM... Told my girl I would take her fishing in the bay, but with the recent yellowtail, and cuda action, I though La Jolla would be a better choice. Decent surf this morning. Saw a window, and slingshot her through, told to not stop paddling, no matter what, she got out dry. I, however took one to the face. Calm, glassy conditions this morning. Made all the bait I needed at the yellow buoy... Pinned a Spanish on FishnTrish's hook, had her paddle, while I held the bait, about 50ft, dropped it in the water. I gave her these instructions, if you hear your clicker ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ, pick up your rod, put it in gear, and start reeling. We started to work the area, and I heard Trevor say he was on, and Brad too, starting paddling, looked back.... :shock: Immiately paddled over to her, it was the funniest thing I have seen, she said "I did just what you said!" I could tell she was getting worked, but with a little coaching, I saw the YT color, and said, "YOU GOT A YELLOWTAIL!" She was stoked, it made a pass at my kayak, and I gave it the gaff. Wind started to pick up, and the swell... So we drifted in towards shore, the conditions pretty much chased off most of the group, but most had tails... I had some smashed heads, missed some good bites, but my main goal was to put Trish on some fish, at least Cuda. Looks like we hit a homerun! On the way in, I told her, "I'll see you on shore," If you catch a wave, LEAN BACK" She had no equipment... The end result a nice wave... Video coming soon!! :lol: Looks like we are having good eats tonight! Chris __________________

07-02-2006, 11:24 AM	#2
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Congratulations, Trish (Mallory) on getting a kayak yellowtail. Looks like you were getting a nice tow job from that thing. Way to go, Chris, it's always fun putting people onto fish. __________________ "Never say die"

07-02-2006, 11:25 AM	#3
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Looks nice out there. Congrats on the fish. Definately be some good eats. __________________ Hmmmm.....

07-02-2006, 11:59 AM	#4
Mickey & Mallory Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	Thanks all, had lots of fun! Here is the video... :lol: :lol: :lol: Trish in the Surf, Click here __________________

07-02-2006, 12:53 PM	#5
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Great morning and great job by Trish (and her guide). I hope you watched carefully Chris, to see how it's done. :P Lambcrew woke us all up early with a healthy "BAAAHHHHHH!", then the window of opportunity opened. Saw one pulled and one lost at gaff, listened to a few more "BAAAAHHH"s and kept catching calicos. Finally the clicker went off with some urgency and a little while later, this was the result... 15.5# spawning male. __________________

07-02-2006, 01:21 PM	#6
latrell24 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5	sweet fish, To me its always feels better to help someone you care about hook up and just watch the joy radiate. that smile tells it all.

07-02-2006, 08:00 PM	#8
ski Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Cajon Posts: 273	Way to go Trish You'll never forget your first tail! Congrats to you too Chris, for being such a good guide. You will never forget that fish either Mark

07-02-2006, 09:53 PM	#9
megustafish5 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7	brad how do you tell the difference between male and female and if they are spawning or not? __________________ nice ocenwhitefish at guadalupe island dere