In due time... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sdfisher · 07-14-2011, 03:24 PM

good things come to those who wait. I don't know if I always agree with this but when it comes to kayak fishing for me I think it has some relevance.

When I first bought my kayak two years ago fresh out of college and ready to get back into fishing, I thought that I was going to go out and slay some WSB and yellowtail just like Johnny Ceviche in his youtube videos. I found out really soon that this fishing thing is not as easy as it looks and, believe it or not, can take a lot of time to learn.

I went a whole year fishing LJ before I caught my first target species, which was a 53lb halibut. I went another year before catching my first WSB. In between that time I read all of the tips and articles on BWE about ten times, tried all different kinds of rigs and techniques, and even called THE DARKHORSE. But I work in the non-profit field and his guide services, though very well worth the money, were just not in my budget. So I just kept on fishing, talking to people at the launch and on the water, and got lucky. last month I caught my first WSB, a smaller model, only 28lbs but boy was it delicious and felt good to finally get one! persistence pays off.

this month I caught it's big sister.

43lbs 49 inches

On the way out I noticed my drain plug on the bow of my boat was still open, a PB'er closed it for me, told me where all the bait was and I went on my way. Made bait, decided I wanted to try a spot I had saved in my gps a while ago, and headed over to it. about 20 minutes later I was hooked up and ready to head in. Thanks to Kenny Lee for the on the water shot!

tagyak · 07-14-2011, 03:29 PM

beautiful fish. it is so cool to be able to get those fish on your own. i commend you on your patience and what a nice reward to boot.

bigFISHINyak · 07-14-2011, 03:32 PM

Well done!!!!!!

mtnbykr2 · 07-14-2011, 04:34 PM

THAT'S A WALL HANGER!!!
I feel like you in the way of patience, and "time will come", and money well
spent, I guess some of these fishies we finally get, are very expensive per pound, but the good times and good people we all meet out there, makes it all worth while...congrats on the

large...congrats

xpresso2am · 07-14-2011, 04:43 PM

Congrats on the beautiful fish, it is well deserved!

Regor · 07-14-2011, 06:11 PM

Congrats ... she's a beauty !

yakrider · 07-14-2011, 06:24 PM

very cool!

Tman · 07-14-2011, 07:58 PM

First off, a 53# hali???

I'd call BS = no pics, but then, I saw your avatar

Nice WSB, at the pace you're at you'll end up landing a HUGE YT...

Very nice write-up...

roadx · 07-14-2011, 08:02 PM

VERY NICE!!!!

Dennis · 07-14-2011, 08:20 PM

Very cool.. Congrats on the cbass, Nick. Johnny is the Shit! He dubbed me in one of his Wsb videos a couple of years back.. still waiting for my royalties.

THE DARKHORSE · 07-14-2011, 11:16 PM

You look like a proud papa in this photo...stoked for 'ya. Well earned fish, too.

All that time you're putting in for those WCW points is finally paying off. Way to stick with it! That time on the water, will only make you appreciate my service more when that budget allows you to bite the bullet.

Disclaimer: I think we're on the same exact budget so I can relate.

Deamon · 07-15-2011, 05:52 AM

Looks like a "strained" smile in the photo...Question: Do you have no muscle on your thigh bone or is that big feesh about to sever it?

the dude · 07-15-2011, 09:16 AM

One of the better OTW shots I've seen...beautiful coloring. She looks plugged with squid.

sdfisher · 07-15-2011, 09:32 AM

Thanks for the praise fella's!

and Daemon: a little bit of both

I have to hold it down for the skinny fisherman.

kayakhunter · 07-15-2011, 09:58 AM

Good job bud.

PescadorPete · 07-15-2011, 10:04 AM

How sweet it is! As in White SWEET Bass! Great job! Going for 50# next?

KennyLee · 07-17-2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdfisher

It look a lot smaller than what I saw,,

congrats Nick, didn't know you are the one who caught 53# halibut.

bellcon · 07-17-2011, 10:13 PM

Very cool report/story and awesome WSB
Congrats

also great pic by Kenny

But can I give one piece of kayak buddy advice?
NEVER leave your gaff in that position
In the excitement of such a nice catch
you may slide that right leg back just a little bit and bang

Hole in the waders and the leg

(sadly I speak from experience, and have the scar to prove it)

07-14-2011, 03:24 PM	#1
sdfisher Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 179	In due time... good things come to those who wait. I don't know if I always agree with this but when it comes to kayak fishing for me I think it has some relevance. When I first bought my kayak two years ago fresh out of college and ready to get back into fishing, I thought that I was going to go out and slay some WSB and yellowtail just like Johnny Ceviche in his youtube videos. I found out really soon that this fishing thing is not as easy as it looks and, believe it or not, can take a lot of time to learn. I went a whole year fishing LJ before I caught my first target species, which was a 53lb halibut. I went another year before catching my first WSB. In between that time I read all of the tips and articles on BWE about ten times, tried all different kinds of rigs and techniques, and even called THE DARKHORSE. But I work in the non-profit field and his guide services, though very well worth the money, were just not in my budget. So I just kept on fishing, talking to people at the launch and on the water, and got lucky. last month I caught my first WSB, a smaller model, only 28lbs but boy was it delicious and felt good to finally get one! persistence pays off. this month I caught it's big sister. 43lbs 49 inches On the way out I noticed my drain plug on the bow of my boat was still open, a PB'er closed it for me, told me where all the bait was and I went on my way. Made bait, decided I wanted to try a spot I had saved in my gps a while ago, and headed over to it. about 20 minutes later I was hooked up and ready to head in. Thanks to Kenny Lee for the on the water shot!

07-14-2011, 07:58 PM	#8
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	First off, a 53# hali??? I'd call BS = no pics, but then, I saw your avatar Nice WSB, at the pace you're at you'll end up landing a HUGE YT... Very nice write-up... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

07-14-2011, 08:02 PM	#9
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	VERY NICE!!!! __________________

07-14-2011, 08:20 PM	#10
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Very cool.. Congrats on the cbass, Nick. Johnny is the Shit! He dubbed me in one of his Wsb videos a couple of years back.. still waiting for my royalties. __________________ Hmmmm.....

07-14-2011, 11:16 PM	#11
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Well done, Nick! You look like a proud papa in this photo...stoked for 'ya. Well earned fish, too. All that time you're putting in for those WCW points is finally paying off. Way to stick with it! That time on the water, will only make you appreciate my service more when that budget allows you to bite the bullet. Disclaimer: I think we're on the same exact budget so I can relate. __________________

07-14-2011, 03:29 PM	#2
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	beautiful fish. it is so cool to be able to get those fish on your own. i commend you on your patience and what a nice reward to boot.

07-14-2011, 03:32 PM	#3
bigFISHINyak Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 44	Well done!!!!!!

07-14-2011, 04:34 PM	#4
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	THAT'S A WALL HANGER!!! I feel like you in the way of patience, and "time will come", and money well spent, I guess some of these fishies we finally get, are very expensive per pound, but the good times and good people we all meet out there, makes it all worth while...congrats on the large...congrats

07-14-2011, 04:43 PM	#5
xpresso2am Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 209	Congrats on the beautiful fish, it is well deserved!

07-14-2011, 06:11 PM	#6
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	Congrats ... she's a beauty !

07-14-2011, 06:24 PM	#7
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	very cool!

07-15-2011, 05:52 AM	#12
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Looks like a "strained" smile in the photo...Question: Do you have no muscle on your thigh bone or is that big feesh about to sever it?

07-15-2011, 09:16 AM	#13
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	One of the better OTW shots I've seen...beautiful coloring. She looks plugged with squid. __________________ The dude abides.

07-15-2011, 09:32 AM	#14
sdfisher Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 179	Thanks for the praise fella's! and Daemon: a little bit of both I have to hold it down for the skinny fisherman.

07-15-2011, 09:58 AM	#15
kayakhunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange Posts: 207	Good job bud.

07-15-2011, 10:04 AM	#16
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	How sweet it is! As in White SWEET Bass! Great job! Going for 50# next?

07-17-2011, 10:13 PM	#18
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Very cool report/story and awesome WSB Congrats also great pic by Kenny But can I give one piece of kayak buddy advice? NEVER leave your gaff in that position In the excitement of such a nice catch you may slide that right leg back just a little bit and bang Hole in the waders and the leg (sadly I speak from experience, and have the scar to prove it) __________________