My first YT on the fly line - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cbad Mike · 04-23-2014, 08:30 PM

Short story...... I hit LJ at 6am Sunday, 4/20. Right past the boundary I dropped frozen squid for nothing more than Sand Dabs. My irons weren't getting anything at all. The swells were getting to me so I decided to keep moving. I headed out further to the West where I could see a few boats. I knew that there were some YT caught out there recently, and as much as I hate paddling further than I really have to for my fish, I went. Once out there I realized that squid wasn't working at all. Grabbed a Mack on an iron and pinned it on my rod that I usually use for surface irons. I paddled and threw irons in no particular direction until I had to take a leak. So there I am, in mid stream, and my reel starts screaming. I jumped back in my seat and tightened the drag to set the hook. Once I was sure that the fish was on I preceded to put my PFD back on that I have to remove to use the scupper hole. The fight was on and full of head shakes, it lasted about 7 minutes. After one gaff hit and an easy clip, I cut its gills using garden shears. The fish bled out quickly and completely and went under the knife 24 hrs later at 27 pounds
While I'm always happy to bring home a fish, I'm an iron guy..... To me there's nothing more exciting then to feel that hit..... Anyway, right now the Mackerel is king. Get out there and get one.

Mike

PS. Sorry if my report seems blotchy. Been drinking after fishing the Carlsbad kelp today for nothing other than an involuntary stomach pump.

h2ofishfo · 04-23-2014, 08:40 PM

Short and to the point like it ! That crap happens to me all the time mid stream or when I'm calling my wife letting her know I'm not dead . Now only If you can piss a continuous 8 hr stream OTW you would be golden pun intended

dorado50 · 04-23-2014, 08:48 PM

Quality LJ

...........garden shears in the tackle box

Cbad Mike · 04-23-2014, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorado50

Quality LJ

...........garden shears in the tackle box

I started bringing them with me after I started targeting WSB. I never caught one but understand that it might hurt your hand by popping it's gills by hand.

StinkyMatt · 04-23-2014, 08:49 PM

Mike is at it again!

A flippin YT machine.

He will have a dozen before most of us get one this year.

wade · 04-23-2014, 08:55 PM

Congrats Mike, wack em!!

Mike scales · 04-23-2014, 08:56 PM

Sweet report! Congrats.

Cbad Mike · 04-23-2014, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Mike is at it again!

A flippin YT machine.

He will have a dozen before most of us get one this year.

Thanks Matt, that one makes 11 in 2014. I'm buying friends left and right with fresh YT.

Cbad Mike · 04-23-2014, 09:03 PM

Thanks Wade!!!
Let's go get em.

Pm me with an up to date way to contact you.

jorluivil · 04-23-2014, 09:25 PM

Nice catch and even nicerer report!!!

Zfish03 · 04-23-2014, 09:27 PM

You are a yellowtail magnet. WTG

I'm gonna try giving them a yellow trail next time too.

TheBentRod · 04-24-2014, 05:52 PM

Love catching yellows on a jig. Congrats.

tunaseeker · 04-24-2014, 10:08 PM

Nice YT Mike! 11 this year wow save some for us!

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beergillz · 04-28-2014, 12:49 PM

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ratdog · 04-28-2014, 02:41 PM

Congrats, Always nice to see fish reports.

icelogger · 04-29-2014, 09:43 PM

Only your 1st fly line? wtf, took you long enough!

Kidding aside, its great to see you still getting out there and evolving into a great fisherman.

Cheers man!

04-23-2014, 08:30 PM	#1
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	My first YT on the fly line Short story...... I hit LJ at 6am Sunday, 4/20. Right past the boundary I dropped frozen squid for nothing more than Sand Dabs. My irons weren't getting anything at all. The swells were getting to me so I decided to keep moving. I headed out further to the West where I could see a few boats. I knew that there were some YT caught out there recently, and as much as I hate paddling further than I really have to for my fish, I went. Once out there I realized that squid wasn't working at all. Grabbed a Mack on an iron and pinned it on my rod that I usually use for surface irons. I paddled and threw irons in no particular direction until I had to take a leak. So there I am, in mid stream, and my reel starts screaming. I jumped back in my seat and tightened the drag to set the hook. Once I was sure that the fish was on I preceded to put my PFD back on that I have to remove to use the scupper hole. The fight was on and full of head shakes, it lasted about 7 minutes. After one gaff hit and an easy clip, I cut its gills using garden shears. The fish bled out quickly and completely and went under the knife 24 hrs later at 27 pounds While I'm always happy to bring home a fish, I'm an iron guy..... To me there's nothing more exciting then to feel that hit..... Anyway, right now the Mackerel is king. Get out there and get one. Mike PS. Sorry if my report seems blotchy. Been drinking after fishing the Carlsbad kelp today for nothing other than an involuntary stomach pump. Attached Images __________________ [SIGPIC]

04-23-2014, 08:55 PM	#6
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	Congrats Mike, wack em!! __________________

04-23-2014, 09:03 PM	#9
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Thanks Wade!!! Let's go get em. Pm me with an up to date way to contact you. __________________ [SIGPIC]

04-23-2014, 09:25 PM	#10
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Nice catch and even nicerer report!!! __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

04-23-2014, 08:40 PM	#2
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	Short and to the point like it ! That crap happens to me all the time mid stream or when I'm calling my wife letting her know I'm not dead . Now only If you can piss a continuous 8 hr stream OTW you would be golden pun intended

04-23-2014, 08:48 PM	#3
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Quality LJ ...........garden shears in the tackle box

04-23-2014, 08:49 PM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Mike is at it again! A flippin YT machine. He will have a dozen before most of us get one this year.

04-23-2014, 08:56 PM	#7
Mike scales Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 327	Sweet report! Congrats.

04-23-2014, 09:27 PM	#11
Zfish03 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside Posts: 197	You are a yellowtail magnet. WTG I'm gonna try giving them a yellow trail next time too.

04-24-2014, 05:52 PM	#12
TheBentRod Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA and Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 425	Love catching yellows on a jig. Congrats.

04-24-2014, 10:08 PM	#13
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	Nice YT Mike! 11 this year wow save some for us! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-28-2014, 12:49 PM	#14
beergillz Junior Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 11	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-28-2014, 02:41 PM	#15
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	Congrats, Always nice to see fish reports.

04-29-2014, 09:43 PM	#16
icelogger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: All over the country Posts: 109	Only your 1st fly line? wtf, took you long enough! Kidding aside, its great to see you still getting out there and evolving into a great fisherman. Cheers man!