Moyer Tournament yellowtail - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sherm · 09-14-2009, 09:06 AM

I fished the Steve Moyer Memorial Kayak Tournament this weekend. Launched with my wingman Spyder at the shotgun start at 5;30. Off we went in the dark to get bait. I couldn't see squat and got hit by a wave across the bow that got me pretty wet. I remember thinking to myself......I sure hope this isn't a sign of things to come.

Jim and I went and made the right kind of bait pretty easily. We hung around that area and then decided it was time to make a move. Jim hung around for a bit and I started the LONG paddle to the spot I wanted to try. I waited for Jim to paddle in behind me but I didn't see him and he wasn't answering his phone. I kept going and finally arrived at the spot.

I had a couple baits get messed up on the paddle over and had one bait stolen by a sea lion so I was down to two. The first of the two got crushed and released by a nice fish. The next bait........ and ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ the clicker is screaming.

I pop the reel in gear and the sleigh ride is on.

I lost a couple fish in this same area a few days back and was very greatful that this fish made a long first run straight out to open water. The fish towed me a couple hundred yards and then sounded looking for cover. Too late amigo

......you belong to me. Several more runs later a very tired Yellowtail comes to yak side. I sunk the gaff and slid the fish onto my lap. Victory was mine. Game clip on and secured. The winning fish just came into my yak.

I tried calling Jim again to let him know what was happening. I still couldn't reach him. I finally made the decision to go for the launch and some ice instead of trying to find JIm. SORRY BRO!!!

The paddle back to the launch took an hour and a half. Thank god I hooked up early at the spot or I would not have made the weigh in. It took an hour to make it to the spot....20 minutes to boat the fish....and then another hour and a half to make it back.

5th time was the charm for this tourney. I try and learn new stuff all the time about fishing and some techniques I found out just recently sure seemed to make the day for me this time.

The fish took 1st place Yellowtail division and biggest fish of the Tournament. A great day on the water.

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Matt · 09-14-2009, 09:24 AM

A great win by a great guy CONGRATS SHERM!!!

sdfisher · 09-14-2009, 09:25 AM

congratulations! nice looking fish

dorf · 09-14-2009, 10:33 AM

That has got to be the best trophy EVER!
Nice fish.

09-14-2009, 12:25 PM

congrats on the win and nice

Sherm · 09-14-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dorf

That has got to be the best trophy EVER!
Nice fish.

Agreed. All my beer will be consumed through that mug or its sister I am going to try and win next year.

That's if LJ is still open.

Fiskadoro · 09-14-2009, 02:58 PM

Congrats on that one!!!

You put in the effort, made the right calls, and decked the fish....

Jim

yakrider · 09-14-2009, 03:58 PM

always good when a plan comes together...
congratulations!!!!

robmandel · 09-14-2009, 05:07 PM

nice job on the win. it was my first time in LJ chasing the yellows. sure learned alot. but, still lots more to learn!!

the amount of paddling!!! that was the thing that was the biggest surprise. I'm a malibu guy mostly, and we don't put the miles in like y'all do. really a awesome fishery and location.

i'll be back for sure.

Whizz Bang · 09-14-2009, 09:42 PM

Congratulations. Nice fish and a nice payout....double whammy. As far as the yellows are concerned, if your hour and a half paddle is where I think it is, they are still there, just brought one in today off a greeny. Had another one get crushed and dropped. It got nasty on the way in crazy swells/wind.....looking at the condo not moving...you know the drill.

nunyabizness1 · 09-14-2009, 09:48 PM

Great job Scott! Congratulations on your win!

Darrin · 09-15-2009, 09:54 PM

Congrats! I like the trophy oh and the YT too.... boy do I miss SoCal!

DESTROYER · 09-17-2009, 06:27 PM

Hey everyone! I'm glad all of you loved the Mug Trophy. Keith is the owner of Reel Graphics. They do really nice work. The Halibut one was killer that Kiyo won. Here is the link. Tight Lines

http://www.reelgraphics.com/

Matt

f'nsabiki · 09-17-2009, 06:48 PM

That is great looking mug, have you thought about selling them at next years tournament to help raise funds?? I'd be good for 2-3 along with my $100.00 worth of losing raffle tickets. That was a great lunch this year-as always. thanks

09-14-2009, 09:06 AM	#1
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Moyer Tournament yellowtail I fished the Steve Moyer Memorial Kayak Tournament this weekend. Launched with my wingman Spyder at the shotgun start at 5;30. Off we went in the dark to get bait. I couldn't see squat and got hit by a wave across the bow that got me pretty wet. I remember thinking to myself......I sure hope this isn't a sign of things to come. Jim and I went and made the right kind of bait pretty easily. We hung around that area and then decided it was time to make a move. Jim hung around for a bit and I started the LONG paddle to the spot I wanted to try. I waited for Jim to paddle in behind me but I didn't see him and he wasn't answering his phone. I kept going and finally arrived at the spot. I had a couple baits get messed up on the paddle over and had one bait stolen by a sea lion so I was down to two. The first of the two got crushed and released by a nice fish. The next bait........ and ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ the clicker is screaming. I pop the reel in gear and the sleigh ride is on. I lost a couple fish in this same area a few days back and was very greatful that this fish made a long first run straight out to open water. The fish towed me a couple hundred yards and then sounded looking for cover. Too late amigo ......you belong to me. Several more runs later a very tired Yellowtail comes to yak side. I sunk the gaff and slid the fish onto my lap. Victory was mine. Game clip on and secured. The winning fish just came into my yak. I tried calling Jim again to let him know what was happening. I still couldn't reach him. I finally made the decision to go for the launch and some ice instead of trying to find JIm. SORRY BRO!!! The paddle back to the launch took an hour and a half. Thank god I hooked up early at the spot or I would not have made the weigh in. It took an hour to make it to the spot....20 minutes to boat the fish....and then another hour and a half to make it back. 5th time was the charm for this tourney. I try and learn new stuff all the time about fishing and some techniques I found out just recently sure seemed to make the day for me this time. The fish took 1st place Yellowtail division and biggest fish of the Tournament. A great day on the water. Attached Thumbnails __________________

09-14-2009, 09:24 AM	#2
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	A great win by a great guy CONGRATS SHERM!!! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

09-14-2009, 10:33 AM	#4
dorf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 279	That has got to be the best trophy EVER! Nice fish. __________________ Don't try to confuse me with facts! I hereby reject your reality and submit my own.

09-17-2009, 06:48 PM	#14
f'nsabiki Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 309	mug That is great looking mug, have you thought about selling them at next years tournament to help raise funds?? I'd be good for 2-3 along with my $100.00 worth of losing raffle tickets. That was a great lunch this year-as always. thanks

09-14-2009, 09:25 AM	#3
sdfisher Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 179	congratulations! nice looking fish

09-14-2009, 12:25 PM	#5
NextBite Guest Posts: n/a	congrats on the win and nice

09-14-2009, 02:58 PM	#7
Fiskadoro ....... Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,509	Congrats on that one!!! You put in the effort, made the right calls, and decked the fish.... Jim

09-14-2009, 03:58 PM	#8
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	always good when a plan comes together... congratulations!!!!

09-14-2009, 05:07 PM	#9
robmandel Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 186	nice job on the win. it was my first time in LJ chasing the yellows. sure learned alot. but, still lots more to learn!! the amount of paddling!!! that was the thing that was the biggest surprise. I'm a malibu guy mostly, and we don't put the miles in like y'all do. really a awesome fishery and location. i'll be back for sure.

09-14-2009, 09:42 PM	#10
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Congratulations. Nice fish and a nice payout....double whammy. As far as the yellows are concerned, if your hour and a half paddle is where I think it is, they are still there, just brought one in today off a greeny. Had another one get crushed and dropped. It got nasty on the way in crazy swells/wind.....looking at the condo not moving...you know the drill.

09-14-2009, 09:48 PM	#11
nunyabizness1 Maggie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nunya Posts: 126	Great job Scott! Congratulations on your win!

09-15-2009, 09:54 PM	#12
Darrin Junior Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gardena Posts: 3	Congrats! I like the trophy oh and the YT too.... boy do I miss SoCal!

09-17-2009, 06:27 PM	#13
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	Hey everyone! I'm glad all of you loved the Mug Trophy. Keith is the owner of Reel Graphics. They do really nice work. The Halibut one was killer that Kiyo won. Here is the link. Tight Lines http://www.reelgraphics.com/ Matt