Been buried - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

j mo · 12-02-2011, 11:56 AM

Things have gotten so tight that I actually had to schedule this trip 3 weeks out. Been buried with work, a fixer upper, and a 4 & 2 year old. My former spontaneous fishing self looks at my new self and just shakes his head….

Bait was super tuff to make, only managed two pieces, so was super stoked when Jeremiah peddled over to offer me a few of what little he had. As solid a fisherman as they come. The magic hour was about to begin so the three of us that were out set up our drifts……. Nothing, started to drizzle, then.

BOOMSHAKALAKA!

Bait inhaled at warp speed. Wait for it, wait for it, click goes Saltist into gear and the Calstar b/t 670 loads up like a dream. Head shakes ensue, I get sloppy and spread my legs like a politician. Then I begin to stress over my knots and lighter line that I tied on that morning, then I really begin to stress as I look over my shoulder and see how close I am to the lobster buoy. No matter though, it was destined to be. Stoked, a birthday present from the crown Jewel herself.
Name: old greg.jpg
Views: 1648
Size: 49.0 KB

Name: old greg.jpg
Views: 1648
Size: 49.0 KB

I was waiting for my wife to flip when she came home and saw this in her new sink.
Name: Kitchen Sink.jpg
Views: 1658
Size: 46.7 KB

But the only thing she said was "When's white seabass season? You know how I loooooove white seabass"

Mr. Adventure · 12-02-2011, 12:18 PM

Nice one! What bait were you using?

mtnbykr2 · 12-02-2011, 12:23 PM

beautimus...nice story, happy "b" day and congrats on the sashimi

bellcon · 12-02-2011, 12:33 PM

Awesome fish!, way to make the lack of trips pay off hope you have more chances soon

Jeremiah did the same thing for me a couple weeks back, definitely one of the good guys

and if I remember you paid it forward to me sometime last year on one of those

nights

Congrats again, shes a beaut!

tagyak · 12-02-2011, 12:33 PM

look it ain't even Christmas yet and you already enjoying a sleigh ride.
nice birthday present from the jewel. love it!!!

kool wife; to not get mad about the fish not being a wsb in the new sink

12-02-2011, 01:08 PM

How sweet is that?? Way to nail 'em.
I agree, Jeremiah is top notch.

Nothing wrong with acquiring the taste of
fresh yellowtail...

The Kid · 12-02-2011, 02:35 PM

Congrats on the yella! It reminded me of this guy. I was intrigued by your finder's position as well. Probably makes it easier to adjust without doing pilates or easier to see with someone like myself, as blind as a bat.

"Why so serious son?!"

steveooo · 12-02-2011, 05:08 PM

Nice fish! Entertaining read

kobra · 12-02-2011, 05:11 PM

Congrats on a way cool birthday present.

T Bone · 12-02-2011, 06:09 PM

Nice farm sink and nicer fish! Thanks for loaning me the flashlight although I never did find the rods.

dmrides · 12-02-2011, 07:51 PM

Nothing more stylish than blood stains on Sanuks. I love that you had to schedule your trip three weeks in advance to be a able to fish a place thirty minutes from your house. Life has a funny way of getting in the way sometimes. But nothing beats being able to capitalize on the few chances you get. Stoked for you that you not only found the time to get on the water, but that you also brought home a nice birthday present. Nice forkie. Funny about the WSB, can't tell you how many times I have had that conversation.

GBF · 12-03-2011, 12:06 AM

Nice fish.....great read!

GBF

12-02-2011, 11:56 AM	#1
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	Been buried Things have gotten so tight that I actually had to schedule this trip 3 weeks out. Been buried with work, a fixer upper, and a 4 & 2 year old. My former spontaneous fishing self looks at my new self and just shakes his head…. Bait was super tuff to make, only managed two pieces, so was super stoked when Jeremiah peddled over to offer me a few of what little he had. As solid a fisherman as they come. The magic hour was about to begin so the three of us that were out set up our drifts……. Nothing, started to drizzle, then. BOOMSHAKALAKA! Bait inhaled at warp speed. Wait for it, wait for it, click goes Saltist into gear and the Calstar b/t 670 loads up like a dream. Head shakes ensue, I get sloppy and spread my legs like a politician. Then I begin to stress over my knots and lighter line that I tied on that morning, then I really begin to stress as I look over my shoulder and see how close I am to the lobster buoy. No matter though, it was destined to be. Stoked, a birthday present from the crown Jewel herself. I was waiting for my wife to flip when she came home and saw this in her new sink. But the only thing she said was "When's white seabass season? You know how I loooooove white seabass"

12-02-2011, 12:33 PM	#4
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Awesome fish!, way to make the lack of trips pay off hope you have more chances soon Jeremiah did the same thing for me a couple weeks back, definitely one of the good guys and if I remember you paid it forward to me sometime last year on one of those nights Congrats again, shes a beaut! __________________

12-02-2011, 06:09 PM	#10
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	Nice farm sink and nicer fish! Thanks for loaning me the flashlight although I never did find the rods. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

12-03-2011, 12:06 AM	#12
GBF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 323	Nice fish.....great read! GBF __________________ "Just keep going out....it's better than staying Home"

12-02-2011, 12:18 PM	#2
Mr. Adventure Damn Hippy Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 311	Nice one! What bait were you using?

12-02-2011, 12:23 PM	#3
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	beautimus...nice story, happy "b" day and congrats on the sashimi

12-02-2011, 12:33 PM	#5
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	look it ain't even Christmas yet and you already enjoying a sleigh ride. nice birthday present from the jewel. love it!!! kool wife; to not get mad about the fish not being a wsb in the new sink

12-02-2011, 01:08 PM	#6
yani Guest Posts: n/a	How sweet is that?? Way to nail 'em. I agree, Jeremiah is top notch. Nothing wrong with acquiring the taste of fresh yellowtail...

12-02-2011, 02:35 PM	#7
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	Congrats on the yella! It reminded me of this guy. I was intrigued by your finder's position as well. Probably makes it easier to adjust without doing pilates or easier to see with someone like myself, as blind as a bat. "Why so serious son?!"

12-02-2011, 05:08 PM	#8
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Nice fish! Entertaining read

12-02-2011, 05:11 PM	#9
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Congrats on a way cool birthday present.

12-02-2011, 07:51 PM	#11
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Nothing more stylish than blood stains on Sanuks. I love that you had to schedule your trip three weeks in advance to be a able to fish a place thirty minutes from your house. Life has a funny way of getting in the way sometimes. But nothing beats being able to capitalize on the few chances you get. Stoked for you that you not only found the time to get on the water, but that you also brought home a nice birthday present. Nice forkie. Funny about the WSB, can't tell you how many times I have had that conversation.