Get'in buzzed in the kelp - NOW IN HD!!! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

-scallywag- · 05-27-2011, 04:30 PM

Some days are batter than others, and after weeks of chasing school after school lockjawed (for me anyway) breezers and then blowing two shots in a row one afternoon to poorly maintained spectra (and getting kelped) that was frayed above the knot I remembered why I hate spectra and was always so anal about inspecting my line.

So after a long peddle back to the launch beating my self up about not re-tieing those frayed rigs, I stayed up late that night making sure everything was right...about a week later I got another chance.

It's no secret that YT are structure orientated fish, and in the past you could usually target them 100yrd or so away from the structure/kelp so you would have a chance at landing a fish you hooked. This spring it seems the kelp has died off a little and the YT have been putting on a show directly over/in the kelp which has led to alot of heartbreak I'm sure.

This morning was no different than any other except maybe alot less people on the water. By the time I got infront of the condo I knew there was a good chance I would get another shot at those YT...or maybe more than one shot.. so I dug out the camera, quadruple checked my bait set-up and jig stick's spectra, and got ready to roll film.

Not to long after that I found these fish chewin in about 70-80' of water with submurged bull kelp everywhere, if you watch the videos in HD you can actually see it on the FF, the second video was in about 65' of water with kelp everywhere.....not the position you want to be in without spectra.

I shot some more good film very recently, but I still need to pull it off the camera.... stay tuned.

kayakhunter · 05-27-2011, 04:38 PM

Nice........I feel your pain, i lost a hog to unknown structure a month back, it was near the kelp but felt rigid, abandoned lobster trap maybe.

Good job dude.

Dennis · 05-27-2011, 04:48 PM

gill rippin'! Nice work..

Dan · 05-27-2011, 05:02 PM

yeah Scally!! Nice fishes. That was one of those days.

deepdvr · 05-27-2011, 05:11 PM

Nice work Jeremiah!

steveooo · 05-27-2011, 05:37 PM

Those vids just got me so pumped up!

Love the sound of spectra peeling!

Awesome footage!

dos ballenas · 05-27-2011, 05:07 PM

Many heart breaks indeed. F the bull kelp!

Great vid... and nice fish... is that a parasite on the first fish?

Save me a gill raker for DNA next time por favor!

-scallywag- · 05-27-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dos ballenas

is that a parasite on the first fish?

Save me a gill raker for DNA next time por favor!

Will do, I've seen these on YT before. I carefully cut this off the fish and took a closer look....after carefully cleaning the fish's flesh away from the head of this thing i exposed what looked like a suction cup type mouth...looks like some kind of lamprey eel but not sure....I thought about taking pics but figured nobody would really be interested. It also discolored the meat a little in that area and also part of an organ, but still tasted great Kama style

Next time I'll just leave'um on there for a little added flavor/protien.

wade · 05-27-2011, 06:57 PM

Double Dose Focker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

undrH2Ohntr · 05-27-2011, 06:57 PM

Very nice video and gaff shots too.

dos ballenas · 05-27-2011, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -scallywag-

Will do, I've seen these on YT before. I carefully cut this off the fish and took a closer look....after carefully cleaning the fish's flesh away from the head of this thing i exposed what looked like a suction cup type mouth...looks like some kind of lamprey eel but not sure....I thought about taking pics but figured nobody would really be interested. It also discolored the meat a little in that area and also part of an organ, but still tasted great Kama style

Next time I'll just leave'um on there for a little added flavor/protien.

yup, I know the kind... they seem to like pelagic fish. I first saw them on swordfish caught in Monterey Bay, then Dorado, and Yellowtail from Socal. But I've never never seen them in a tuna or inshore caught yelowtail... interesting, and thank you

sharonkayak · 05-27-2011, 10:14 PM

nicely done! I like how you just rip the gills out!

05-27-2011, 10:50 PM

Dear Mr. Red Hand,

The HD is insane, the report is top notch, the conditions
look epic, the fisherman is still way too lucky, but most
of all that spectra looks and sounds so good...

Thanks for sharing.

bigbarrels · 05-28-2011, 12:25 AM

awesome! nice work and great footage....

rooster707 · 05-28-2011, 12:51 AM

damn im itching to get back out there! looks like ill be fishing tuesday.

dmrides · 06-02-2011, 08:24 AM

Sweet videos Scally, the soundtrack is awesome.

bellcon · 06-02-2011, 04:52 PM

Awesome post Scallywag

I miss the sound of Spectra doing its thing

THE DARKHORSE · 05-28-2011, 10:44 AM

...unless you want to get accused of watching porn that is! Damn, all this time I thought you were a pro...you're breathing like it's your cherry popping Yellowtail Scally!

Very well written post with great action packed footage, though. Watching the bloody hands and disgusting deck really reminds me of the good old days. These days, my deck is always clean as a whistle and I try not to even touch the fish if I don't have to. Which really helps if your fishing for Tuna as soon as you get off the water!

I don't know about you, but I'm always fishing!

Regor · 05-31-2011, 06:34 AM

Nice YT & video!

I notice a theme in your vids ...

A cup with "coffee"?? in your lap each time you catch a feesh...
C'mon, what's Really in the cup? Vodka or chum?

chris138 · 06-01-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regor

Nice YT & video!

I notice a theme in your vids ...

A cup with "coffee"?? in your lap each time you catch a feesh...
C'mon, what's Really in the cup? Vodka or chum?

LOL Sounds like you have fished with the scallywag before!!

That cup is called the "COLIN BOMB"

Did you hear that jerry, how you're "way too lucky"?

Gracias para el jurel amigo! Buen trabajo!!

!!Chingón!!

05-27-2011, 04:30 PM	#1
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	Get'in buzzed in the kelp - NOW IN HD!!! Some days are batter than others, and after weeks of chasing school after school lockjawed (for me anyway) breezers and then blowing two shots in a row one afternoon to poorly maintained spectra (and getting kelped) that was frayed above the knot I remembered why I hate spectra and was always so anal about inspecting my line. So after a long peddle back to the launch beating my self up about not re-tieing those frayed rigs, I stayed up late that night making sure everything was right...about a week later I got another chance. It's no secret that YT are structure orientated fish, and in the past you could usually target them 100yrd or so away from the structure/kelp so you would have a chance at landing a fish you hooked. This spring it seems the kelp has died off a little and the YT have been putting on a show directly over/in the kelp which has led to alot of heartbreak I'm sure. This morning was no different than any other except maybe alot less people on the water. By the time I got infront of the condo I knew there was a good chance I would get another shot at those YT...or maybe more than one shot.. so I dug out the camera, quadruple checked my bait set-up and jig stick's spectra, and got ready to roll film. Not to long after that I found these fish chewin in about 70-80' of water with submurged bull kelp everywhere, if you watch the videos in HD you can actually see it on the FF, the second video was in about 65' of water with kelp everywhere.....not the position you want to be in without spectra. I shot some more good film very recently, but I still need to pull it off the camera.... stay tuned.

05-27-2011, 04:48 PM	#3
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	gill rippin'! Nice work.. __________________ Hmmmm.....

05-27-2011, 05:07 PM	#7
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	Many heart breaks indeed. F the bull kelp! Great vid... and nice fish... is that a parasite on the first fish? Save me a gill raker for DNA next time por favor! __________________ ____________________________________________

05-27-2011, 06:57 PM	#9
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	Double Dose Focker!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

05-28-2011, 12:25 AM	#14
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	awesome! nice work and great footage.... __________________ The shorter you are, the bigger your fish appear

05-27-2011, 04:38 PM	#2
kayakhunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange Posts: 207	Nice........I feel your pain, i lost a hog to unknown structure a month back, it was near the kelp but felt rigid, abandoned lobster trap maybe. Good job dude.

05-27-2011, 05:02 PM	#4
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	yeah Scally!! Nice fishes. That was one of those days.

05-27-2011, 05:11 PM	#5
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	Nice work Jeremiah!

05-27-2011, 05:37 PM	#6
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Those vids just got me so pumped up! Love the sound of spectra peeling! Awesome footage!

05-27-2011, 06:57 PM	#10
undrH2Ohntr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 115	Very nice video and gaff shots too.

05-27-2011, 10:14 PM	#12
sharonkayak Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 217	nicely done! I like how you just rip the gills out!

05-27-2011, 10:50 PM	#13
yani Guest Posts: n/a	Dear Mr. Red Hand, The HD is insane, the report is top notch, the conditions look epic, the fisherman is still way too lucky, but most of all that spectra looks and sounds so good... Thanks for sharing.

05-28-2011, 12:51 AM	#15
rooster707 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ramona Posts: 67	damn im itching to get back out there! looks like ill be fishing tuesday.

06-02-2011, 08:24 AM	#16
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Sweet videos Scally, the soundtrack is awesome.

06-02-2011, 04:52 PM	#17
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Awesome post Scallywag I miss the sound of Spectra doing its thing __________________

05-28-2011, 10:44 AM	#18
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Don't watch this late at night, in the dark, with the sound turned up... ...unless you want to get accused of watching porn that is! Damn, all this time I thought you were a pro...you're breathing like it's your cherry popping Yellowtail Scally! Very well written post with great action packed footage, though. Watching the bloody hands and disgusting deck really reminds me of the good old days. These days, my deck is always clean as a whistle and I try not to even touch the fish if I don't have to. Which really helps if your fishing for Tuna as soon as you get off the water! I don't know about you, but I'm always fishing! __________________

05-31-2011, 06:34 AM	#19
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	Nice YT & video! I notice a theme in your vids ... A cup with "coffee"?? in your lap each time you catch a feesh... C'mon, what's Really in the cup? Vodka or chum? Last edited by Regor; 05-31-2011 at 06:45 AM.