Ghost Fever is Highly Contagious - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Pescavore1 · 03-26-2009, 06:07 PM

This is turning out to be an incredible year of fishing for me. So far this year, I’ve caught as much fish by weight than I have during the past 3 years. I’ve gotten spoiled and I guess my wife too because she asked me the other day why I’ve gone fishing three times and not caught anything. Well, that was motivation enough for me to get serious about getting another trophy within the next few days.

I launched yesterday afternoon and went out to the WSB area for my chance at the 50 lb class that have come into La Jolla. I met up with my favorite fishing guide and another one of his clients - but there’s no time for lengthy chitchat – so I immediately find my spot and start fishing. Besides, they were in stealth mode trying to outsmart the ghosts which they said are lurking below.

I guess they were right because only a couple of hours go by before I’m hooked. It wraps itself around kelp in no time but my 65# spectra performed perfectly. After a couple of good runs, it comes to the surface and goes berserk. It makes another short run before coming up to the surface for a gaffe. This is by far my biggest fish from a kayak. Super stoked.

One of the best part about fishing with Josh is he will put you on fish…big fish. Surprisingly, one of the hardest part of fishing with Josh is the photo shoot because the fish is so heavy. I’m pretty sure I ended up with couple of pounds of fish slime on me trying to maneuver the slippery creature. I’m not complaining though about the photos or about his five-star guide service. Awesome Job, Josh. My wife wants another trophy for April, preferably something the 30+ lb range.

What do you think?

Kiyo · 03-26-2009, 06:10 PM

Nice catch!

DOGHOUSE26 · 03-26-2009, 06:38 PM

Oh My!

NICE!

gary sullivan · 03-26-2009, 07:13 PM

I think you're on to something. I'm going to have to learn Josh's potholing technique. Very nice fish.

spooky007 · 03-26-2009, 07:14 PM

Great fish!!

j mo · 03-26-2009, 07:18 PM

Hell yeah!

bellcon · 03-26-2009, 07:21 PM

Congrats Pescavore1
I am stoked for you

shes a beast

03-26-2009, 06:07 PM	#1
Pescavore1 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scripps Ranch Posts: 82	Ghost Fever is Highly Contagious This is turning out to be an incredible year of fishing for me. So far this year, I’ve caught as much fish by weight than I have during the past 3 years. I’ve gotten spoiled and I guess my wife too because she asked me the other day why I’ve gone fishing three times and not caught anything. Well, that was motivation enough for me to get serious about getting another trophy within the next few days. I launched yesterday afternoon and went out to the WSB area for my chance at the 50 lb class that have come into La Jolla. I met up with my favorite fishing guide and another one of his clients - but there’s no time for lengthy chitchat – so I immediately find my spot and start fishing. Besides, they were in stealth mode trying to outsmart the ghosts which they said are lurking below. I guess they were right because only a couple of hours go by before I’m hooked. It wraps itself around kelp in no time but my 65# spectra performed perfectly. After a couple of good runs, it comes to the surface and goes berserk. It makes another short run before coming up to the surface for a gaffe. This is by far my biggest fish from a kayak. Super stoked. One of the best part about fishing with Josh is he will put you on fish…big fish. Surprisingly, one of the hardest part of fishing with Josh is the photo shoot because the fish is so heavy. I’m pretty sure I ended up with couple of pounds of fish slime on me trying to maneuver the slippery creature. I’m not complaining though about the photos or about his five-star guide service. Awesome Job, Josh. My wife wants another trophy for April, preferably something the 30+ lb range. What do you think?

03-26-2009, 06:10 PM	#2
Kiyo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 122	Nice catch! __________________

03-26-2009, 06:38 PM	#3
DOGHOUSE26 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Escondido Posts: 36	Oh My! NICE!

03-26-2009, 07:13 PM	#4
gary sullivan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: spring valley Posts: 192	I think you're on to something. I'm going to have to learn Josh's potholing technique. Very nice fish.

03-26-2009, 07:14 PM	#5
spooky007 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 56	Great fish!!

03-26-2009, 07:18 PM	#6
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	Hell yeah!

03-26-2009, 07:21 PM	#7
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	Congrats Pescavore1 I am stoked for you shes a beast