Check another one off the list, First legal Halibut - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ctfphoto · 11-23-2012, 11:22 AM

I decided to target halibut because of lowprofile's post about the Eds. My first attempt ended with a 19 inch flatty which was fine by me as I actually caught what I targeted.

So a week later I try again and wham, I'm bring up a large fighting fish only to find a pig of a sand bass at over 17 inches. Hmm I think too bad for you as I need meat for Thanksgiving ceviche, which my relative's devoured as they also did with my lobster tails. I did catch another large sand bass which ending making a large bowl of ceviche with the two fish.

I get set back up and it wasn't too long before the pole gets hit again with an even bigger fish, cool it think finally. As the fish come to the surface I see that it is indeed a halibut and definitely a legal one. Glad I bought a the larger size net as I didn't want to loose that fish. My first halibut measured in at 26 inches, I am glad it was bigger than "just legal"

Later in the day I caught another halibut and had to measure it a few times as it came in just about 21 inches.. .. So I think cool, I got a legal one, I don't need to measure the second fish another tens times and released it back into the wild. I caught 3 halis (one legal) in my first two times at targeting them, so I think my research (this forum, google earth. etc.) and time on the water has really has paid off. I am stoked.

I have been Kayaking Fishing for one year four months. In my first year, I caught many, many Bass, Sheepshead, Rockfish, Whitefish, couple of rays (released) and farmed a lot of big things.. I learned a lot in the first year and really decided to hit it hard for the last 4 - 5 months. Bought a Live Bait Tank which was a game changer, a must have. Still need a FF, and getting close to pulling the trigger.

I attained many firsts since then. Started with my first ever WSB. Then came my second lobster season. Last year was my first year at hooping and I caught 2 legals for the season. This season I have kept 25 legals (so far) which includes, one limit (goal reached) and one big one ... 3 pounder (another goal reached). And now, My first ever legal Halibut.

I still need to catch a YT and a Lingcod, but I am sure it's just a matter of time.

Sdspeed · 11-23-2012, 11:31 AM

kobra · 11-23-2012, 11:43 AM

Congrats on your first legal!!!

DanaPT · 11-23-2012, 02:38 PM

it's all about the adventure. nice work.

StinkyMatt · 11-23-2012, 03:16 PM

Cherry popper!

GregAndrew · 11-23-2012, 04:40 PM

Flat is where it is at! Well done.

Aaron&Julie · 11-30-2012, 06:38 PM

Congrats on getting the first one.

11-23-2012, 11:22 AM	#1
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Check another one off the list, First legal Halibut I decided to target halibut because of lowprofile's post about the Eds. My first attempt ended with a 19 inch flatty which was fine by me as I actually caught what I targeted. So a week later I try again and wham, I'm bring up a large fighting fish only to find a pig of a sand bass at over 17 inches. Hmm I think too bad for you as I need meat for Thanksgiving ceviche, which my relative's devoured as they also did with my lobster tails. I did catch another large sand bass which ending making a large bowl of ceviche with the two fish. I get set back up and it wasn't too long before the pole gets hit again with an even bigger fish, cool it think finally. As the fish come to the surface I see that it is indeed a halibut and definitely a legal one. Glad I bought a the larger size net as I didn't want to loose that fish. My first halibut measured in at 26 inches, I am glad it was bigger than "just legal" Later in the day I caught another halibut and had to measure it a few times as it came in just about 21 inches.. .. So I think cool, I got a legal one, I don't need to measure the second fish another tens times and released it back into the wild. I caught 3 halis (one legal) in my first two times at targeting them, so I think my research (this forum, google earth. etc.) and time on the water has really has paid off. I am stoked. I have been Kayaking Fishing for one year four months. In my first year, I caught many, many Bass, Sheepshead, Rockfish, Whitefish, couple of rays (released) and farmed a lot of big things.. I learned a lot in the first year and really decided to hit it hard for the last 4 - 5 months. Bought a Live Bait Tank which was a game changer, a must have. Still need a FF, and getting close to pulling the trigger. I attained many firsts since then. Started with my first ever WSB. Then came my second lobster season. Last year was my first year at hooping and I caught 2 legals for the season. This season I have kept 25 legals (so far) which includes, one limit (goal reached) and one big one ... 3 pounder (another goal reached). And now, My first ever legal Halibut. I still need to catch a YT and a Lingcod, but I am sure it's just a matter of time. Attached Images

11-30-2012, 06:38 PM	#7
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Congrats on getting the first one. __________________ "Never say die"

11-23-2012, 11:31 AM	#2
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732

11-23-2012, 11:43 AM	#3
kobra Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: oceanside Posts: 880	Congrats on your first legal!!!

11-23-2012, 02:38 PM	#4
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	it's all about the adventure. nice work.

11-23-2012, 03:16 PM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Cherry popper!

11-23-2012, 04:40 PM	#6
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Flat is where it is at! Well done.