WSB Huh... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Phishalope · 10-25-2014, 12:28 PM

As a recant Midwest transplant...this form has been very helpful in making a transition to the saltwater sphere. I managed a few small

early this summer...but haven't had much of value to report so far.

Anyway headed out yesterday thinking I'd try and get another

while the water was still warm...instead got a hell of a surprise when a

decided it wanted to tangle. Fish was caught in about 80 ft on a Carolina Rigged greenie. Bait was tough to come by...had to paddle about 0.4 of a mile south of the preserve find a nice school of greenies amidst the lobster buoys. Plan was to head out to 100-120 ft and drop down one of the greenies...but on the way out went over 8-10 nice marks at 80 ft. Decided to check it out and drop a bait down. As soon as the bait hit the right depth...one big head thump...hook set...and the fish made a wicked run to the kelp. After 15 min of the braid popping kelp stringers...the fish finally came free and 5 min later it was on the gaff. After bleeding...fish came in at 48 lb.

Specifics:
Depth: Fish at 40 ft...water column 80 ft
Bait: Greenie
Rigging: Carolina Rig...50 braid to 6 ft 40 lb floro leader...with 2 oz egg sinker
Time: ~10:30 AM
Location: ~ 0.4 of a mile south of the preserve
Water Temp: 70-71 F
Surf: 1-1.5 ft
Weather: 75...Sunny...wind less than 5 kt through noon

As a side note...talked to a few other guys on the water and it sounded like the yellows were still active. Generally school size fish around 8-12 lb. Never had a chance to test this info...as I only had a bait in the water for about 45 seconds yesterday...weird and crazy day.

Anyway...thanks all for posting info in the past...and I hope this post helps someone in the future.

OcRich · 10-25-2014, 12:54 PM

Good job bro

erinoo · 10-25-2014, 01:10 PM

Nice Fish

jorluivil · 10-25-2014, 01:11 PM

Orale!!!

Welcome to Califas!!

Nice fish!

alanhighhand · 10-25-2014, 01:16 PM

Nice catch

steveooo · 10-25-2014, 01:25 PM

I like it! Congrats!

iethinker · 10-25-2014, 02:36 PM

Awesome report and awesome catch! Thanks for sharing.

Chuck D · 10-25-2014, 01:25 PM

Great job man, welcome to the best coast fishing

momo fish · 10-25-2014, 03:18 PM

Kudos on the excellent report!!! Almost forgot what they look like

. Congrads and you will love it out here. Still waiting for something worthy to post myself.

TJones · 10-25-2014, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momo fish

Kudos on the excellent report!!! Almost forgot what they look like

. Congrads and you will love it out here. Still waiting for something worthy to post myself.

Congrats . Mo , are we going?

Deamon · 10-25-2014, 04:47 PM

Big congrats! Beautiful fish. Jim

kayakfisherman · 10-25-2014, 05:20 PM

What a great story! Way to go.

Irishman · 10-25-2014, 06:03 PM

Congrats!! They taste amazing. stoked for you

alanw · 10-25-2014, 07:49 PM

Great first post, beautiful fish, excellent details. Welcome to the West Coast!

TCS · 10-25-2014, 07:55 PM

Nice report too

FISH11 · 10-25-2014, 08:52 PM

Really nice WSB. Congratulations

Racksticker · 10-27-2014, 09:27 AM

Really nice fish. Nice One!!!!!!!!!

SirFishsALot · 10-27-2014, 02:13 PM

Beautiful ghost! Thanks for the detailed report. Very bit helps.

wiseguy · 10-31-2014, 10:30 AM

Nice fish bro!

10-25-2014, 12:28 PM	#1
Phishalope Junior Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 1	WSB Huh... As a recant Midwest transplant...this form has been very helpful in making a transition to the saltwater sphere. I managed a few small early this summer...but haven't had much of value to report so far. Anyway headed out yesterday thinking I'd try and get another while the water was still warm...instead got a hell of a surprise when a decided it wanted to tangle. Fish was caught in about 80 ft on a Carolina Rigged greenie. Bait was tough to come by...had to paddle about 0.4 of a mile south of the preserve find a nice school of greenies amidst the lobster buoys. Plan was to head out to 100-120 ft and drop down one of the greenies...but on the way out went over 8-10 nice marks at 80 ft. Decided to check it out and drop a bait down. As soon as the bait hit the right depth...one big head thump...hook set...and the fish made a wicked run to the kelp. After 15 min of the braid popping kelp stringers...the fish finally came free and 5 min later it was on the gaff. After bleeding...fish came in at 48 lb. Specifics: Depth: Fish at 40 ft...water column 80 ft Bait: Greenie Rigging: Carolina Rig...50 braid to 6 ft 40 lb floro leader...with 2 oz egg sinker Time: ~10:30 AM Location: ~ 0.4 of a mile south of the preserve Water Temp: 70-71 F Surf: 1-1.5 ft Weather: 75...Sunny...wind less than 5 kt through noon As a side note...talked to a few other guys on the water and it sounded like the yellows were still active. Generally school size fish around 8-12 lb. Never had a chance to test this info...as I only had a bait in the water for about 45 seconds yesterday...weird and crazy day. Anyway...thanks all for posting info in the past...and I hope this post helps someone in the future. Attached Images

10-25-2014, 01:11 PM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Orale!!! Welcome to Califas!! Nice fish! __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-25-2014, 02:36 PM	#7
iethinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 370	Report Awesome report and awesome catch! Thanks for sharing.

10-25-2014, 07:49 PM	#14
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	Great first post, beautiful fish, excellent details. Welcome to the West Coast! __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

10-25-2014, 07:55 PM	#15
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Well done! Nice report too

10-25-2014, 12:54 PM	#2
OcRich Junior Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: oc Posts: 11	Good job bro

10-25-2014, 01:10 PM	#3
erinoo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Carlsbad,,Halfway up the Hill Posts: 486	Nice Fish

10-25-2014, 01:16 PM	#5
alanhighhand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 100	Nice catch

10-25-2014, 01:25 PM	#6
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	I like it! Congrats!

10-25-2014, 01:25 PM	#8
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	Great job man, welcome to the best coast fishing

10-25-2014, 03:18 PM	#9
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Kudos on the excellent report!!! Almost forgot what they look like . Congrads and you will love it out here. Still waiting for something worthy to post myself.

10-25-2014, 04:47 PM	#11
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Big congrats! Beautiful fish. Jim

10-25-2014, 05:20 PM	#12
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	What a great story! Way to go.

10-25-2014, 06:03 PM	#13
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	Congrats!! They taste amazing. stoked for you

10-25-2014, 08:52 PM	#16
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Really nice WSB. Congratulations __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

10-27-2014, 09:27 AM	#17
Racksticker Junior Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 27	Really nice fish. Nice One!!!!!!!!!

10-27-2014, 02:13 PM	#18
SirFishsALot Junior Join Date: May 2014 Location: L.A Posts: 17	Beautiful ghost! Thanks for the detailed report. Very bit helps.

10-31-2014, 10:30 AM	#19
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	Nice fish bro!