Denzel Washington (10/19/14) L J - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TJones · 10-21-2014, 11:50 AM

Got on water at 0930 with a friend . Apparently while we were sleeping in , the top dogs on plastic were heading in with a descent spread . An early am bite ? We made a handful of macs and went around corner . First pass nada . Reeled in to check bait thinking something is wrong . Sure enough , my mac has an eel grass mustache. I am not even fishing, just wishing . Give him a shave, and head back north.Within 10 minutes the first strike comes. I put the reel in gear too quick , and pay the price . Short strike , with nothing remaining but hook . I rebait and keep heading north . Strike two. One thousand one , one thousand two , reel in gear and instant load up. I was in the thickest part of weeds . Naturally the fish ran straight down . After a long drawn out battle the hook popped at leader/ mono connection . I had battled him through at least 10 yards of kelp . When he had come to a sudden halt, this being 20 minutes into the fight . I realized this was a bad scenario. I did what was inevitable . Instead of breaking my rod , I handed it to my friend . I grabbed the line by hand , and did a elbow wrap . Nothing but braid on return . I tried releasing drag about 20 minutes in. He was going through a brain seizure and was reluctant on moving . Nearly out of bait i headed back in .I reached for a different setup which would put me on bottom . I have not been having the greatest luck with droppers , so i did something different . I broke out an idea a local guide showed me a couple years back . This setup , has a more natural presentation , and was more than enough to give me the edge .95' -100' feet water . Greens or spanish did not mater . I could not keep a bait in water more than five minutes . 3 yellows and one black later , in less than a hour and 15 minutes . Pure luck , skill ? Blessing ?

. Stayed on water till dark . I had a couple more chances but failed . Overall amazing day on water . Enjoy everyone .

Dannowar · 10-21-2014, 12:52 PM

Way to go bud!!

TJones · 10-21-2014, 01:44 PM

😀 peace

TJones · 10-21-2014, 01:50 PM

Before

TJones · 10-21-2014, 02:23 PM

Pics.

jruiz · 10-21-2014, 02:52 PM

ctfphoto · 10-21-2014, 02:59 PM

Ok, I'll bite, what was the "something different"

Maybe I can try it out tomorrow.

momo fish · 10-21-2014, 03:55 PM

You (lucky) bastard!!

addicted2sp33d · 10-22-2014, 01:21 PM

This water looks so much smoother than Saturday! Some of the swells on Saturday were overhead with whitecaps and looked almost surfable!

Congrats on the fish!

alexreelin · 10-23-2014, 06:08 AM

That something different was? By the was what is the fish finder youre using?? I need to buy one but I wanted to see whats the better more popular amongst kayak fishing!!

momo fish · 10-21-2014, 03:58 PM

This was the most the head came out of water and it was quickly released. Made a strong run down as soon as hook came out.

YakHanded · 10-21-2014, 05:23 PM

from the depths of mordor

the dude · 10-21-2014, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Ok, I'll bite, what was the "something different"

Maybe I can try it out tomorrow.

X2 on the tease...lol Carolina rig?

blitzburgh · 10-22-2014, 07:58 AM

I like your meat

chris138 · 10-23-2014, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momo fish

This was the most the head came out of water and it was quickly released. Made a strong run down as soon as hook came out.

The answer to your questions is in this picture if you look closely...

ctfphoto · 10-23-2014, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris138

The answer to your questions is in this picture if you look closely...

Got it, thank you, that was my first thought.

Upsizing in Photoshop works great

TJones · 10-23-2014, 04:32 PM

I have no idea why Mo put that pictures up and spilled the beans . Now everyone knows my top secret .

. Enjoy . Only Mo knows the truth .

.

YTHunter · 10-23-2014, 05:20 PM

Nice catch, but what does this have to do with Denzel Washington ?

MrPatrick · 10-22-2014, 11:13 AM

"King Kong ain't got nothing on me!"

momo fish · 10-23-2014, 06:51 PM

Haha! The secret is you have to floss your teeth with the line after a breakfast burrito. Fish loveeeee burritos.

10-21-2014, 11:50 AM	#1
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Denzel Washington (10/19/14) L J Got on water at 0930 with a friend . Apparently while we were sleeping in , the top dogs on plastic were heading in with a descent spread . An early am bite ? We made a handful of macs and went around corner . First pass nada . Reeled in to check bait thinking something is wrong . Sure enough , my mac has an eel grass mustache. I am not even fishing, just wishing . Give him a shave, and head back north.Within 10 minutes the first strike comes. I put the reel in gear too quick , and pay the price . Short strike , with nothing remaining but hook . I rebait and keep heading north . Strike two. One thousand one , one thousand two , reel in gear and instant load up. I was in the thickest part of weeds . Naturally the fish ran straight down . After a long drawn out battle the hook popped at leader/ mono connection . I had battled him through at least 10 yards of kelp . When he had come to a sudden halt, this being 20 minutes into the fight . I realized this was a bad scenario. I did what was inevitable . Instead of breaking my rod , I handed it to my friend . I grabbed the line by hand , and did a elbow wrap . Nothing but braid on return . I tried releasing drag about 20 minutes in. He was going through a brain seizure and was reluctant on moving . Nearly out of bait i headed back in .I reached for a different setup which would put me on bottom . I have not been having the greatest luck with droppers , so i did something different . I broke out an idea a local guide showed me a couple years back . This setup , has a more natural presentation , and was more than enough to give me the edge .95' -100' feet water . Greens or spanish did not mater . I could not keep a bait in water more than five minutes . 3 yellows and one black later , in less than a hour and 15 minutes . Pure luck , skill ? Blessing ? . Stayed on water till dark . I had a couple more chances but failed . Overall amazing day on water . Enjoy everyone . Last edited by TJones; 10-21-2014 at 11:57 AM. Reason: pictures in other post

10-21-2014, 12:52 PM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Way to go bud!! __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

10-21-2014, 01:44 PM	#3
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Before/ after 😀 peace Attached Images

10-21-2014, 01:50 PM	#4
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Pics Before Attached Images Last edited by TJones; 10-21-2014 at 01:50 PM. Reason: After going loco

10-21-2014, 02:23 PM	#5
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	After Pics. Attached Images

10-21-2014, 02:52 PM	#6
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011

10-21-2014, 02:59 PM	#7
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Ok, I'll bite, what was the "something different" Maybe I can try it out tomorrow.

10-21-2014, 03:55 PM	#8
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	You (lucky) bastard!!

10-22-2014, 01:21 PM	#9
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774	This water looks so much smoother than Saturday! Some of the swells on Saturday were overhead with whitecaps and looked almost surfable! Congrats on the fish!

10-23-2014, 06:08 AM	#10
alexreelin Junior Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: san diego Posts: 29	so what was that something different? That something different was? By the was what is the fish finder youre using?? I need to buy one but I wanted to see whats the better more popular amongst kayak fishing!!

10-21-2014, 03:58 PM	#11
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	This was the most the head came out of water and it was quickly released. Made a strong run down as soon as hook came out.

10-21-2014, 05:23 PM	#12
YakHanded Thread Killer - sorry Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Clemente Posts: 256	from the depths of mordor

10-22-2014, 07:58 AM	#14
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I like your meat __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

10-23-2014, 04:32 PM	#17
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Shhhhhhhhh!!!! I have no idea why Mo put that pictures up and spilled the beans . Now everyone knows my top secret . . Enjoy . Only Mo knows the truth . .

10-23-2014, 05:20 PM	#18
YTHunter Carlisle Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 206	Nice catch, but what does this have to do with Denzel Washington ? __________________ <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NTOZ1JOXUkQ" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>

10-22-2014, 11:13 AM	#19
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	"King Kong ain't got nothing on me!"

10-23-2014, 06:51 PM	#20
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Haha! The secret is you have to floss your teeth with the line after a breakfast burrito. Fish loveeeee burritos.