Every year is getting shorter... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chris138 · 06-02-2017, 12:03 AM

Make the most of it when you can. Don't wait for the reports, or the call from the bro. Don't sleep in when its windy. Don't watch the surf forecast. Don't stop believing in yourself!

This spring has had no shortage of dreary windy grey days. There has also been no shortage of trophy fish being caught every week. Days you cant find a single mackerel, only to hook a trophy yt on the iron after grinding it all day. Skunk streaks weeks long can quickly transform into consecutive multi-fish days.

The seabass double hookup was crazy. I got hit on the flyline first and the dog was on my fish almost right away. When the second fish hit the dropper loop dragging behind, I thought it was just tangled at first. But once i got the first bass up and battled the dog, the second bass had run out the back and tired it self out. Got her up quick.

These fish were caught on march 1st, the limit of 1 fish was not in effect yet. Thats why I was calling on my cell when i got the fish to color because I thought I was gonna have to release it. Glad I didn't, as the second fish was a PR at 65#. The first bass was 59. 124 pounds of seabass in the kraken.

Hope you enjoy my spring edit.

fishnfoool · 06-02-2017, 01:18 AM

Did you go on a one month vacation to a place with no internet? Telling everyone about March Madness in June is kind of late, isn't it?

MITCHELL · 06-02-2017, 03:57 AM

When you get my age, you fish every chance you get so reports don't matter to me. I fish every week like some guys should play golf every week. I have been off la jolla at night in a wide open WSB bite in my kayak and it was lite up like a small city with boats. I got a fish, but would love to get the jump on that shit...being a local native Diego. Iike the old saying goes by the time you read it it's over. The secret is making friends and sharing information off line. Let your karma reward you.

chris138 · 06-02-2017, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishnfoool

Did you go on a one month vacation to a place with no internet? Telling everyone about March Madness in June is kind of late, isn't it?

Disagree...

2 months is the ideal time to wait to post a seabass report.

Baja_Traveler · 06-02-2017, 06:41 AM

If it was me, it would take alot longer than a month to just edit the video...

Nice job. Do the time, reap the rewards.

steveooo · 06-02-2017, 07:01 AM

I like it!

FullFlavorPike · 06-02-2017, 08:28 AM

Great video. Total beast mode. I would need new waders and probably farm both fish if I had a double hookup like that.

The real queston is: Where do you get those rad tunes? I want to test something similar on my new stereo :rotfl:

blitzburgh · 06-02-2017, 08:53 AM

RAAAAAD!!!

Inspiring man! Love it!

NICKWORN · 06-02-2017, 10:51 AM

Double Double on the Ghost!

kayakfisherman · 06-02-2017, 10:56 AM

Way cool report and video Chris. I'm glad you're encouraging fishermen to get out there no matter what. There's always something to learn even during those long drives home--empty handed!

As always, I'm living through your reports! Yanni

Here's a Tip: Make friends with the locals, but remember, it's a give and take friendship that works the best.

stevie951 · 06-02-2017, 11:02 AM

FISH11 · 06-02-2017, 12:58 PM

I think the purpose of this forum in the fish report category is to inspire the ones that don't spend enough time on the water. If you look at this as the current conditions report and as to whether you should go out, then do us all a favor and stay home. I just love all the FISH PORN. I like seeing pictures and videos of other fisherman catching species that I usually don't. Just enjoy what's posted without looking at the date and get the F...k out on the water as soon as you can! Chris

Aaron&Julie · 06-02-2017, 07:21 PM

Chris(if that's your first name), this is not directed at you, but at a general direction that has been ongoing for quite some time now...

This website changed...6 or 7 years ago...don't expect timely reports from the "experts"...you have to be on their email list to get in on the hot bite.

I absolutely loved this website 12 and 13 years ago, when we didn't all worry about EXPOSING hot bites and ruining the fishing for us kayakers....bah-humbug

Of course, nowadays we have to worry about giving out "hot" info, otherwise we won't have LJ to ourselves, PBs and other bro/sister kayakers will be horning in on our locale...bah-humbug.
Do we need to treat LJ like it is our own surfing environment, for locals only?

The ocean is huge...Julie and I will continue to give out timely reports...always.

I don't like a lot of other PBers out there, or wads of kayak fishermen out there either, just like the next guy/gal, having it to ourselves is AWESOME.

If you need to keep the "bite" to yourself, why post it on a public forum at all?
You had a great catch, helping no one else along the way, do you really need more glory 3 months later? Hoo-rah!!! You da Man!

Just keep it among you elite, at the time of the bite...don't tell us how great it was 3 months ago to show us your accomplishments and how well you did WAY back then...WTF does that do for us now?

Yeehaw, you scored, YOU ARE AWESOME! Thanks for the info that absolutely does me NO GOOD today.

I'll be condemned by some here, mostly likely applauded silently by others. This isn't necessarily Julie's opinion, tho' we do see eye-to-eye.

Aaron

makobob · 06-02-2017, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron&Julie

Chris(if that's your first name), this is not directed at you, but at a general direction that has been ongoing for quite some time now...

This website changed...6 or 7 years ago...don't expect timely reports from the "experts"...you have to be on their email list to get in on the hot bite.

I absolutely loved this website 12 and 13 years ago, when we didn't all worry about EXPOSING hot bites and ruining the fishing for us kayakers....bah-humbug

Of course, nowadays we have to worry about giving out "hot" info, otherwise we won't have LJ to ourselves, PBs and other bro/sister kayakers will be horning in on our locale...bah-humbug.
Do we need to treat LJ like it is our own surfing environment, for locals only?

The ocean is huge...Julie and I will continue to give out timely reports...always.

I don't like a lot of other PBers out there, or wads of kayak fishermen out there either, just like the next guy/gal, having it to ourselves is AWESOME.

If you need to keep the "bite" to yourself, why post it on a public forum at all?
You had a great catch, helping no one else along the way, do you really need more glory 3 months later? Hoo-rah!!! You da Man!

Just keep it among you elite, at the time of the bite...don't tell us how great it was 3 months ago to show us your accomplishments and how well you did WAY back then...WTF does that do for us now?

Yeehaw, you scored, YOU ARE AWESOME! Thanks for the info that absolutely does me NO GOOD today.

I'll be condemned by some here, mostly likely applauded silently by others. This isn't necessarily Julie's opinion, tho' we do see eye-to-eye.

Aaron

AWESOME post. Well said, tight lines.

Geno Machino · 06-02-2017, 08:57 PM

Thanks for all your helpful and informative posts Chris!!! And another Congrates on the double C-bass success story. Nice work.

:
Geno

chris138 · 06-02-2017, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aaron&Julie

Chris(if that's your first name), this is not directed at you, but at a general direction that has been ongoing for quite some time now...

This website changed...6 or 7 years ago...don't expect timely reports from the "experts"...you have to be on their email list to get in on the hot bite.

I absolutely loved this website 12 and 13 years ago, when we didn't all worry about EXPOSING hot bites and ruining the fishing for us kayakers....bah-humbug

Of course, nowadays we have to worry about giving out "hot" info, otherwise we won't have LJ to ourselves, PBs and other bro/sister kayakers will be horning in on our locale...bah-humbug.
Do we need to treat LJ like it is our own surfing environment, for locals only?

The ocean is huge...Julie and I will continue to give out timely reports...always.

I don't like a lot of other PBers out there, or wads of kayak fishermen out there either, just like the next guy/gal, having it to ourselves is AWESOME.

If you need to keep the "bite" to yourself, why post it on a public forum at all?
You had a great catch, helping no one else along the way, do you really need more glory 3 months later? Hoo-rah!!! You da Man!

Just keep it among you elite, at the time of the bite...don't tell us how great it was 3 months ago to show us your accomplishments and how well you did WAY back then...WTF does that do for us now?

Yeehaw, you scored, YOU ARE AWESOME! Thanks for the info that absolutely does me NO GOOD today.

I'll be condemned by some here, mostly likely applauded silently by others. This isn't necessarily Julie's opinion, tho' we do see eye-to-eye.

Aaron

Ouch! Ok here's a report...

One of the following fish was NOT caught this week in LJ:

A. Halibut
B. Yellowtail
C. Yellowtail Tuna
D. White Seabass

Murray · 06-02-2017, 11:45 PM

Yo Chris,

Sorry you had to experience all the negative nonsense per your post. I appreciate all the work you put in making such an entertaining video. Thank you. Great Job.

06-02-2017, 12:03 AM	#1
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Every year is getting shorter... Make the most of it when you can. Don't wait for the reports, or the call from the bro. Don't sleep in when its windy. Don't watch the surf forecast. Don't stop believing in yourself! This spring has had no shortage of dreary windy grey days. There has also been no shortage of trophy fish being caught every week. Days you cant find a single mackerel, only to hook a trophy yt on the iron after grinding it all day. Skunk streaks weeks long can quickly transform into consecutive multi-fish days. The seabass double hookup was crazy. I got hit on the flyline first and the dog was on my fish almost right away. When the second fish hit the dropper loop dragging behind, I thought it was just tangled at first. But once i got the first bass up and battled the dog, the second bass had run out the back and tired it self out. Got her up quick. These fish were caught on march 1st, the limit of 1 fish was not in effect yet. Thats why I was calling on my cell when i got the fish to color because I thought I was gonna have to release it. Glad I didn't, as the second fish was a PR at 65#. The first bass was 59. 124 pounds of seabass in the kraken. Hope you enjoy my spring edit.

06-02-2017, 03:57 AM	#3
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,277	Nice fish Chris.... When you get my age, you fish every chance you get so reports don't matter to me. I fish every week like some guys should play golf every week. I have been off la jolla at night in a wide open WSB bite in my kayak and it was lite up like a small city with boats. I got a fish, but would love to get the jump on that shit...being a local native Diego. Iike the old saying goes by the time you read it it's over. The secret is making friends and sharing information off line. Let your karma reward you. __________________ Duke Mitchell Last edited by MITCHELL; 06-02-2017 at 04:03 AM.

06-02-2017, 08:53 AM	#8
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	RAAAAAD!!! Inspiring man! Love it! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

06-02-2017, 10:51 AM	#9
NICKWORN Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SANTUCKET Posts: 629	Very Nice Chris! Double Double on the Ghost!

06-02-2017, 11:02 AM	#11
stevie951 Lurker Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Riverside Posts: 431	__________________ "A Reel expert can Tackle anything " ~Malibu Stealth-14 ~Malibu X-13

06-02-2017, 01:18 AM	#2
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 303	Did you go on a one month vacation to a place with no internet? Telling everyone about March Madness in June is kind of late, isn't it?

06-02-2017, 06:41 AM	#5
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	If it was me, it would take alot longer than a month to just edit the video... Nice job. Do the time, reap the rewards.

06-02-2017, 07:01 AM	#6
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	I like it!

06-02-2017, 08:28 AM	#7
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	Great video. Total beast mode. I would need new waders and probably farm both fish if I had a double hookup like that. The real queston is: Where do you get those rad tunes? I want to test something similar on my new stereo :rotfl:

06-02-2017, 10:56 AM	#10
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Way cool report and video Chris. I'm glad you're encouraging fishermen to get out there no matter what. There's always something to learn even during those long drives home--empty handed! As always, I'm living through your reports! Yanni Here's a Tip: Make friends with the locals, but remember, it's a give and take friendship that works the best.

06-02-2017, 12:58 PM	#12
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Fish reports I think the purpose of this forum in the fish report category is to inspire the ones that don't spend enough time on the water. If you look at this as the current conditions report and as to whether you should go out, then do us all a favor and stay home. I just love all the FISH PORN. I like seeing pictures and videos of other fisherman catching species that I usually don't. Just enjoy what's posted without looking at the date and get the F...k out on the water as soon as you can! Chris __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

06-02-2017, 07:21 PM	#13
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Chris(if that's your first name), this is not directed at you, but at a general direction that has been ongoing for quite some time now... This website changed...6 or 7 years ago...don't expect timely reports from the "experts"...you have to be on their email list to get in on the hot bite. I absolutely loved this website 12 and 13 years ago, when we didn't all worry about EXPOSING hot bites and ruining the fishing for us kayakers....bah-humbug Of course, nowadays we have to worry about giving out "hot" info, otherwise we won't have LJ to ourselves, PBs and other bro/sister kayakers will be horning in on our locale...bah-humbug. Do we need to treat LJ like it is our own surfing environment, for locals only? The ocean is huge...Julie and I will continue to give out timely reports...always. I don't like a lot of other PBers out there, or wads of kayak fishermen out there either, just like the next guy/gal, having it to ourselves is AWESOME. If you need to keep the "bite" to yourself, why post it on a public forum at all? You had a great catch, helping no one else along the way, do you really need more glory 3 months later? Hoo-rah!!! You da Man! Just keep it among you elite, at the time of the bite...don't tell us how great it was 3 months ago to show us your accomplishments and how well you did WAY back then...WTF does that do for us now? Yeehaw, you scored, YOU ARE AWESOME! Thanks for the info that absolutely does me NO GOOD today. I'll be condemned by some here, mostly likely applauded silently by others. This isn't necessarily Julie's opinion, tho' we do see eye-to-eye. Aaron __________________ "Never say die"

06-02-2017, 08:57 PM	#15
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 553	Thanks for all your helpful and informative posts Chris!!! And another Congrates on the double C-bass success story. Nice work. : Geno __________________ Last edited by Geno Machino; 06-03-2017 at 05:00 AM.

06-02-2017, 11:45 PM	#17
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	Yo Chris, Sorry you had to experience all the negative nonsense per your post. I appreciate all the work you put in making such an entertaining video. Thank you. Great Job.