more solo yak hoopin - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sherm · 11-18-2009, 08:55 AM

I liked the way the conditions were looking lately and had not been on the water in a week. I got out of work and headed for the launch. Incoming tide made for a LONGGGGG paddle out to the spot. The bugs didn't want to play at first. Then after a couple hours they turned on. Some good pulls and then all my bait was about chewed up. Just bones in the cages.

Talked to a couple bd'ers on the water last night and enjoyed another stoagie.

Great conditions with no wind and pleasant temps. the tide made for a nice paddle back.

Finished the night around 9pm and headed for the beach. Lots of just shorts (Clickers) last night. I did manage a few keepers though.

Thanksgiving dinner here I come. Steak and lobster. Tired of doing the same old turkey thing for Thanksgiving.

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Stoneale · 11-18-2009, 09:40 AM

very nice work!

do you use an anchor when you are hooping? i think i might try and do some hooping this weekend out of dana point.

what gear should i buy besides the hoop net of course? head lamp.. do i need to have an anchor?

Sherm · 11-18-2009, 01:00 PM

No anchor needed. I just set the hoops and hang out close by. Other than hoops and bait cages, lobster guage and report card....you'll need a good light that is visible 360 degrees (regulation i think)a head lamp and some gloves. A fish finder to see bottom structure is also very helpful.

BT · 11-18-2009, 01:52 PM

nice job Sherm! I am shooting for Saturday night.

Sherm · 11-18-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BT

nice job Sherm! I am shooting for Saturday night.

Jim (Spyder) is looking at that night as well. I don't know yet if I can get out. I also need to eat some bugs between now and then so I'm not over the posession limit.

frady · 11-18-2009, 08:10 PM

Nice Job,
I guess I should have pulled the family emergency excuse. I can just picture it I'm drifting by shelter island and my boss is networking and watching me drift by.

Plan on heading out Sat/Sun.

11-18-2009, 08:55 AM	#1
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	more solo yak hoopin I liked the way the conditions were looking lately and had not been on the water in a week. I got out of work and headed for the launch. Incoming tide made for a LONGGGGG paddle out to the spot. The bugs didn't want to play at first. Then after a couple hours they turned on. Some good pulls and then all my bait was about chewed up. Just bones in the cages. Talked to a couple bd'ers on the water last night and enjoyed another stoagie. Great conditions with no wind and pleasant temps. the tide made for a nice paddle back. Finished the night around 9pm and headed for the beach. Lots of just shorts (Clickers) last night. I did manage a few keepers though. Thanksgiving dinner here I come. Steak and lobster. Tired of doing the same old turkey thing for Thanksgiving. Attached Thumbnails

11-18-2009, 09:40 AM	#2
Stoneale Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 117	very nice work! do you use an anchor when you are hooping? i think i might try and do some hooping this weekend out of dana point. what gear should i buy besides the hoop net of course? head lamp.. do i need to have an anchor? Last edited by Stoneale; 11-18-2009 at 10:35 AM.

11-18-2009, 01:52 PM	#4
BT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Carlos Posts: 202	nice job Sherm! I am shooting for Saturday night. __________________ if your brain had fists, you could only hurt yourself!

11-18-2009, 01:00 PM	#3
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	No anchor needed. I just set the hoops and hang out close by. Other than hoops and bait cages, lobster guage and report card....you'll need a good light that is visible 360 degrees (regulation i think)a head lamp and some gloves. A fish finder to see bottom structure is also very helpful.

11-18-2009, 08:10 PM	#6
frady Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 52	Nice Job, I guess I should have pulled the family emergency excuse. I can just picture it I'm drifting by shelter island and my boss is networking and watching me drift by. Plan on heading out Sat/Sun.