Thurs Morning - Pair of jacks - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

steamroll · 08-09-2008, 08:48 AM

I paddled out with Matt F on Thursday. Surf was small but there was a ton of wind chop. Got out and metered some bait but couldn't get anything to bite. I kept hearing whales in the dark and as soon as it got light, I could see at least 3 or 4 of them coming up. The current was pulling pretty hard from North to South, so we had to keep cruising up hill to get back on the fish. Matt hooked me up with some frozen squid and I sent it down on a dropper loop, only to get destroyed by mackerel. We moved a little deeper and sent another piece to the bottom. peck peck ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZz First one had the line wrapped around his neck making for an interesting fight. Right after I landed it, I sent another piece of squid back down and got bit instantly. Second fish came up nice and easy.

Thanks for the bait Matt. Good luck this weekend! Congrats.

spooky007 · 08-09-2008, 11:08 AM

Good going Nate!! You guys are killin it!!

dos ballenas · 08-09-2008, 01:08 PM

sick fish... I saw a few today but they wouldn't go

stupid fish, don't they know iron is good for them!

DESTROYER · 08-09-2008, 01:24 PM

Nice Cookie!

dorf · 08-12-2008, 10:45 AM

I'm glad to hear someone got lucky. Where you in the Yellow Hobie with the Sail? I was wondering how the sail was with fishing. Get in the way much?The only thing I could come up with was a 13" bonito. To big for bait.
I guess I need to buy some frozen squid. Ranch 99 here I come.

THE DARKHORSE · 08-12-2008, 11:12 AM

. Ranch 99 here I come.[/quote]

Just a tip for those looking to take advantage of the strange lingering bite (I can't believe it's still going). As of late, 99 Ranch has had "fresh dead squid on ice", not the older hard frozen stuff. I was impressed with the quality, beautiful light brown skin, with that shiny shimmering look. These looked like they just died in the bait tank.

Just don't try to ask an employee for help in your search. lol

08-09-2008, 08:48 AM	#1
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	Thurs Morning - Pair of jacks I paddled out with Matt F on Thursday. Surf was small but there was a ton of wind chop. Got out and metered some bait but couldn't get anything to bite. I kept hearing whales in the dark and as soon as it got light, I could see at least 3 or 4 of them coming up. The current was pulling pretty hard from North to South, so we had to keep cruising up hill to get back on the fish. Matt hooked me up with some frozen squid and I sent it down on a dropper loop, only to get destroyed by mackerel. We moved a little deeper and sent another piece to the bottom. peck peck ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZz First one had the line wrapped around his neck making for an interesting fight. Right after I landed it, I sent another piece of squid back down and got bit instantly. Second fish came up nice and easy. Thanks for the bait Matt. Good luck this weekend! Congrats. __________________

08-09-2008, 01:08 PM	#3
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	sick fish... I saw a few today but they wouldn't go stupid fish, don't they know iron is good for them! __________________ ____________________________________________

08-12-2008, 10:45 AM	#5
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	I'm glad to hear someone got lucky. Where you in the Yellow Hobie with the Sail? I was wondering how the sail was with fishing. Get in the way much?The only thing I could come up with was a 13" bonito. To big for bait. I guess I need to buy some frozen squid. Ranch 99 here I come. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

08-12-2008, 11:12 AM	#6
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	. Ranch 99 here I come.[/quote] Just a tip for those looking to take advantage of the strange lingering bite (I can't believe it's still going). As of late, 99 Ranch has had "fresh dead squid on ice", not the older hard frozen stuff. I was impressed with the quality, beautiful light brown skin, with that shiny shimmering look. These looked like they just died in the bait tank. Just don't try to ask an employee for help in your search. lol __________________

08-09-2008, 11:08 AM	#2
spooky007 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 56	Good going Nate!! You guys are killin it!!

08-09-2008, 01:24 PM	#4
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	Nice Cookie!