All in the timing - cherry is broken - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Regor · 05-21-2011, 07:53 PM

So I've been fishing La Jolla for a year now, and never pulled on anything bigger than a Calico.

Saturday was my day to fish, and I dedicated the entire day to LJ, launching by 5am. I "fished" all day, and here it was 3pm and I'm thinking ... I bring that celabratory beer with me EVERY trip, for the last year, and I never drink it.... screw it .. I'm just gonna drink it and break tradition.

So I'm sitting in choppy water, swells from multiple directions, the winds picking up, thinking about that beer, and WHAM, ZZZZZZZZZZZZ, .... WOW, so THAT'S what it's like. I'm already knee deep in the kelp, so yes, that elusive WSB took a bunch of line and went straight down and achored himself. Needless to say I lost that one, but the OJT is invaluable. Sure, I now have some questions about what I did wrong, and how can I improve, but nothing beats the feeling of actually seeing the goliath of fish take your line, run with it, and the ensuing battle that lasted 20 minutes, and made me realize this IS a workout.

Never had that beer, bummed about loosing the fish, tired from getting up so damn early .... screw it, I'm heading towards the launch.

Peddle out of the kelp and into clear waters, what the hell, I had one last mac, may as well pin him on and shut down the bait tank...... peddle peddle peddle .... HEY ... what the .... No birds, and those are not small baits jumping on the surface .. THOSE are YT THRASHING. Reach around and grab that almost new 9' Jig stick that I've been practicing with and prepare to launch and hey ................ZZZZZZZZZZZZ, .... the other rod with that last mac started screaming. Ok, secure the jig stick and fight the battle with the line that is already hooked up.

Wow, two different battles within 30 minutes, and two totally different feelings. Of course, two different rods and reels also, but that YT (while not big) was a brute !

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brandon_burtenshaw · 05-21-2011, 07:56 PM

Alright nice job!

umtduckhead · 05-21-2011, 08:00 PM

awesome job! sorry that other pic didnt turn out... it was good to meet you at the launch! cheers!

kobra · 05-21-2011, 08:22 PM

Congrats on the forkie. Persistence paid off for you. Sorry to hear about that elusive ghost.

Mtobolsky · 05-21-2011, 08:28 PM

I remember that fish from two weeks ago when I met you good job nice catch.....i bet your ready to get back out their and see if anything is happening now...... Its not, i was there today and didnt see squat, no birds no bait and not even a sea lion..... Not worth going. I did see a whale the other time i was out though.

congrats on being devirginized feels good don't it..!!!!

old_rookie · 05-21-2011, 08:46 PM

dsafety · 05-21-2011, 09:10 PM

Way to go Greg. This is a very good sign. Maybe it is finally my turn.

I have had last mac hookups before. When that happens, the beer really tastes good. Hopefully, you took a sip or two.

Bob

buttchaser · 05-21-2011, 09:10 PM

Bummer on the first fish, But glad it all worked out , Congrats on landing your first Yt on the yak

THE DARKHORSE · 05-23-2011, 11:40 AM

The first solid fish is always the hardest one to catch; you'll just have to trust me on that. The good news is that you're clearly on the fast track to consistent success. May your slow trickle of today turn into a raging river before you know it.

nofearbuthope · 05-24-2011, 02:17 PM

Congratulations....with envy.

JoeBeck · 05-24-2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regor

Never had that beer, bummed about loosing the fish, tired from getting up so damn early .... screw it, I'm heading towards the launch.

I hope you enjoyed that beer with some fresh fish!!!! Congrats.

05-21-2011, 07:53 PM	#1
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	All in the timing - cherry is broken So I've been fishing La Jolla for a year now, and never pulled on anything bigger than a Calico. Saturday was my day to fish, and I dedicated the entire day to LJ, launching by 5am. I "fished" all day, and here it was 3pm and I'm thinking ... I bring that celabratory beer with me EVERY trip, for the last year, and I never drink it.... screw it .. I'm just gonna drink it and break tradition. So I'm sitting in choppy water, swells from multiple directions, the winds picking up, thinking about that beer, and WHAM, ZZZZZZZZZZZZ, .... WOW, so THAT'S what it's like. I'm already knee deep in the kelp, so yes, that elusive WSB took a bunch of line and went straight down and achored himself. Needless to say I lost that one, but the OJT is invaluable. Sure, I now have some questions about what I did wrong, and how can I improve, but nothing beats the feeling of actually seeing the goliath of fish take your line, run with it, and the ensuing battle that lasted 20 minutes, and made me realize this IS a workout. Never had that beer, bummed about loosing the fish, tired from getting up so damn early .... screw it, I'm heading towards the launch. Peddle out of the kelp and into clear waters, what the hell, I had one last mac, may as well pin him on and shut down the bait tank...... peddle peddle peddle .... HEY ... what the .... No birds, and those are not small baits jumping on the surface .. THOSE are YT THRASHING. Reach around and grab that almost new 9' Jig stick that I've been practicing with and prepare to launch and hey ................ZZZZZZZZZZZZ, .... the other rod with that last mac started screaming. Ok, secure the jig stick and fight the battle with the line that is already hooked up. Wow, two different battles within 30 minutes, and two totally different feelings. Of course, two different rods and reels also, but that YT (while not big) was a brute ! .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

05-21-2011, 07:56 PM	#2
brandon_burtenshaw Junior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 21	Alright nice job! __________________ HOOK UP!!!!!

05-23-2011, 11:40 AM	#9
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	This is only the beginning, Greg! The first solid fish is always the hardest one to catch; you'll just have to trust me on that. The good news is that you're clearly on the fast track to consistent success. May your slow trickle of today turn into a raging river before you know it. __________________

05-21-2011, 08:00 PM	#3
umtduckhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 147	awesome job! sorry that other pic didnt turn out... it was good to meet you at the launch! cheers!

05-21-2011, 08:22 PM	#4
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Congrats on the forkie. Persistence paid off for you. Sorry to hear about that elusive ghost.

05-21-2011, 08:28 PM	#5
Mtobolsky Loves his member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 122	I remember that fish from two weeks ago when I met you good job nice catch.....i bet your ready to get back out their and see if anything is happening now...... Its not, i was there today and didnt see squat, no birds no bait and not even a sea lion..... Not worth going. I did see a whale the other time i was out though. congrats on being devirginized feels good don't it..!!!!

05-21-2011, 08:46 PM	#6
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904

05-21-2011, 09:10 PM	#7
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	Way to go Greg. This is a very good sign. Maybe it is finally my turn. I have had last mac hookups before. When that happens, the beer really tastes good. Hopefully, you took a sip or two. Bob

05-21-2011, 09:10 PM	#8
buttchaser Float Tuber Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 243	Bummer on the first fish, But glad it all worked out , Congrats on landing your first Yt on the yak

05-24-2011, 02:17 PM	#10
nofearbuthope free soul... Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 6	Congratulations....with envy.