DP 4/27 The one that got away... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SorryCharlie · 04-27-2013, 08:56 PM

Hit the water around 645, weather was nice and calm. Bait barge had nice energetic anchovies, with a bait tank full I headed strait for the point.

First I tried throwing a big hammer on the rock caught 1 nice calico and 1 short. Caught a few more calico throughout the day, around 12:30 I headed down towards the pipe.

Drifted over the pipe a few times, caught 2 more calico. Then they day went from great to fantastic. Drifting by the pipe again something hammers my anchovie, starts a run for about 20 yards and stops, a few more short runs later up comes a beautiful halibut, I would guess at least 25lb. Then I won the rockie of the year award for 2013, while trying to get the halibut on the stringer (without gaffing it, BAD idea) I took to long and the next run...... pop there goes the line and the fish.... Sad day, but great day non the less.

Thinking of trying the same spot again tomorrow to get this unicorn.

Here is the first calico of the day.
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steveooo · 04-27-2013, 09:00 PM

Doh!

Those lost ones keep you coming back

That chunky calico is good fun too. Thanks for the report

jruiz · 04-27-2013, 09:03 PM

Still no sardines at the bait barge?

TJones · 04-28-2013, 03:06 AM

Before you released it? Sorry my man, next time.

lamb · 04-28-2013, 10:21 AM

Sorry,
Charlie...

It's a learning experience.
Better luck next time, thanks for the report!

Be prepared, The Big Browns are in
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6760

SorryCharlie · 04-28-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TJones

Before you released it? Sorry my man, next time.

That's actually why I'm most angry about losing it. I was using my new camera for the first time and I replaced the battery earlier in the day and forgot that the default on setting was photo... So I have a photo of my hand about 15 minutes before the incident, but nothing else. Another lesson learned, check the mode on camera... and gaff the fish hahaha

"Still no sardines at the bait barge?"

Nope non again. Only chovies

RobFish · 04-28-2013, 12:13 PM

Sometimes the lessons are harsh, but as long as you're learning, its just another good day on the water.

04-27-2013, 08:56 PM	#1
SorryCharlie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 140	DP 4/27 The one that got away... Hit the water around 645, weather was nice and calm. Bait barge had nice energetic anchovies, with a bait tank full I headed strait for the point. First I tried throwing a big hammer on the rock caught 1 nice calico and 1 short. Caught a few more calico throughout the day, around 12:30 I headed down towards the pipe. Drifted over the pipe a few times, caught 2 more calico. Then they day went from great to fantastic. Drifting by the pipe again something hammers my anchovie, starts a run for about 20 yards and stops, a few more short runs later up comes a beautiful halibut, I would guess at least 25lb. Then I won the rockie of the year award for 2013, while trying to get the halibut on the stringer (without gaffing it, BAD idea) I took to long and the next run...... pop there goes the line and the fish.... Sad day, but great day non the less. Thinking of trying the same spot again tomorrow to get this unicorn. Here is the first calico of the day.

04-28-2013, 03:06 AM	#4
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Why didn't you snap a picture Before you released it? Sorry my man, next time.

04-28-2013, 10:21 AM	#5
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Sorry, Charlie... It's a learning experience. Better luck next time, thanks for the report! Be prepared, The Big Browns are in http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ead.php?t=6760 __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

04-28-2013, 12:13 PM	#7
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	Sometimes the lessons are harsh, but as long as you're learning, its just another good day on the water. __________________

04-27-2013, 09:00 PM	#2
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Doh! Those lost ones keep you coming back That chunky calico is good fun too. Thanks for the report

04-27-2013, 09:03 PM	#3
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	Still no sardines at the bait barge?