Big bay spottie hotties - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MrPatrick · 07-06-2012, 04:55 PM

Hit the bay at Tidelands with Tom from work. We have over 200 people at work, yet are the only two that yak fish. WE ARE THE 1%!
We got on the water about 6:20 and started getting bite as soon as we passed the sail boats. Tom was really getting bit. He is new to kayak fishing but he seems to have it down. When he switches over to spectra he'll get even better.
Always fun to have a friend with you to share a good bite. The spots loved the Wave Tiki kickin' Shrimp we got online. They are like gulp shrimp but more durable and with more appendages.
Spoke to Chuck in the water and at the landing. He was fly fishing, getting double hook-ups on his double fly set-up. Good to see you again Chuck, let's fish some time.
A good morning with good guys!

kobra · 07-06-2012, 05:06 PM

Right on Patrick.

skiffman · 07-06-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPatrick

Hit the bay at Tidelands with Tom from work. We have over 200 people at work, yet are the only two that yak fish. WE ARE THE 1%!
We got on the water about 6:20 and started getting bite as soon as we passed the sail boats. Tom was really getting bit. He is new to kayak fishing but he seems to have it down. When he switches over to spectra he'll get even better.
Always fun to have a friend with you to share a good bite. The spots loved the Wave Tiki kickin' Shrimp we got online. They are like gulp shrimp but more durable and with more appendages.
Spoke to Chuck in the water and at the landing. He was fly fishing, getting double hook-ups on his double fly set-up. Good to see you again Chuck, let's fish some time.
A good morning with good guys!

Why will he get better when he switches over to spectra?

fish-on-bro · 07-06-2012, 09:48 PM

Good meeting up with you again Patrick. Glad I finally got a yak and can get out on the bay and fish. Thanks for the great ideas on outfitting the yak for fishing. Hope to see you on the water again soon.

Chuck....
Fish-on-bro, out....

07-06-2012, 10:07 PM

Hey Patrick!

I'm sure Tom appreciates the helping hand.
Sounds like a great morning.

MrPatrick · 07-07-2012, 09:19 AM

With the increased sensitivity spectra provides, you can catch those fish that do a subtle pick-up as opposed to the usual spottie slam.

OsideGuy · 07-07-2012, 07:17 PM

Thanks Patrick! It was an awesome day!

Tom

sagwan1001 · 07-08-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MrPatrick

With the increased sensitivity spectra provides, you can catch those fish that do a subtle pick-up as opposed to the usual spottie slam.

What size spectra line do you use for fishing spottie? And do you tie a leader?

I appreciate your response! I'm new to this spectra thing.

MrPatrick · 07-08-2012, 10:52 AM

I use 40lb spectra in the bay. It is easier to tie leaders to than 30 or twenty. I injured my left thumb years ago and have very little feeling on the inside of my thumb pad. The 40 is easier for me to feel. Any from 20 to 40 is fine any lower and the spectra gets harder to tie a leader on. I use both mono and flouro leaders from 8 to 12lb mono an 10 lb flouro.

sagwan1001 · 07-08-2012, 11:10 AM

Thanks for the tips!

07-06-2012, 04:55 PM	#1
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Big bay spottie hotties Hit the bay at Tidelands with Tom from work. We have over 200 people at work, yet are the only two that yak fish. WE ARE THE 1%! We got on the water about 6:20 and started getting bite as soon as we passed the sail boats. Tom was really getting bit. He is new to kayak fishing but he seems to have it down. When he switches over to spectra he'll get even better. Always fun to have a friend with you to share a good bite. The spots loved the Wave Tiki kickin' Shrimp we got online. They are like gulp shrimp but more durable and with more appendages. Spoke to Chuck in the water and at the landing. He was fly fishing, getting double hook-ups on his double fly set-up. Good to see you again Chuck, let's fish some time. A good morning with good guys! Last edited by MrPatrick; 07-06-2012 at 05:24 PM.

07-07-2012, 09:19 AM	#6
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Spectra With the increased sensitivity spectra provides, you can catch those fish that do a subtle pick-up as opposed to the usual spottie slam.

07-08-2012, 10:52 AM	#9
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Spectra I use 40lb spectra in the bay. It is easier to tie leaders to than 30 or twenty. I injured my left thumb years ago and have very little feeling on the inside of my thumb pad. The 40 is easier for me to feel. Any from 20 to 40 is fine any lower and the spectra gets harder to tie a leader on. I use both mono and flouro leaders from 8 to 12lb mono an 10 lb flouro.

07-06-2012, 05:06 PM	#2
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Right on Patrick.

07-06-2012, 09:48 PM	#4
fish-on-bro Junior Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 12	Good meeting up with you again Patrick. Glad I finally got a yak and can get out on the bay and fish. Thanks for the great ideas on outfitting the yak for fishing. Hope to see you on the water again soon. Chuck.... Fish-on-bro, out....

07-06-2012, 10:07 PM	#5
yani Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Patrick! I'm sure Tom appreciates the helping hand. Sounds like a great morning.

07-07-2012, 07:17 PM	#7
OsideGuy Junior Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 3	Thanks Patrick! It was an awesome day! Tom

07-08-2012, 11:10 AM	#10
sagwan1001 Junior Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 13	Thanks for the tips!