Luck o' the Irish... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

herefishyfishy! · 03-17-2010, 04:53 PM

First Happy St. Patty's Day to everyone reading this. High Pressure+little wind+current movement=Great morning on the water. Heard whisperings of fish being caught and wanted to give it a try this week since I was unsuccessful last week. Launched predawn with Kyle to ankle slappers and off we go. Bait was everywhere and easy to find, and catch. Made it out to where the other kayaks and PB's were milling around and dropped down the yoyo. Have one other rod out while yoyoing and turn around to check on it and its bent in half with spectra wizzing off. Kept pressure on the fish and let the circle hook do it's job. Sleigh ride for a couple minutes then felt rubbing. Spectra cut through at least 3 separate strands of kelp before fish came yakside. One quick gaff shot and she's in my lap. This is the first

for me this year (and personal best). Met Rick on the beach that caught something nice to (but will let him tell his story if he chooses). Made a short trip to see Rick at OEX Kearny Mesa where official weight was 46 lbs.

I feel so very fortunate to be able to harvest this beautiful animal to feed my family. Having fresh fish vacuum packed in the freezer is quite a treat and blessing as it supplements meals instead of having to pay for meat.

Thanks Kyle for the OTW shot and beach shot!

Evan

fishinkid2010 · 03-17-2010, 06:00 PM

Congrats! I'd definitely say there was a little luck of the Irish there!
How close to the kelp were the fish being caught?

dos ballenas · 03-17-2010, 07:11 PM

now thats an otw shot!

Remember guys, everyone fortunate to catch one of these big white seabass should try and keep the head and turn it in to the the Hubbs white seabass hatchery program... you can take the otoliths out, or have them do it for you.

Great report btw!

dgax65 · 03-17-2010, 07:17 PM

Nice fish.

Nic D · 03-17-2010, 07:25 PM

great fish Evan

PB fisher · 03-17-2010, 07:31 PM

Nice work!!! Were you using bait?

Dan · 03-18-2010, 09:14 AM

great photos and post. Congrats on that nice ghost!

steveooo · 03-18-2010, 10:01 AM

Nothing like corned beef, cabbage, a guiness, and a couple of hefty wsb fillets to make it a good day

THE DARKHORSE · 03-24-2010, 12:32 PM

Good job, Evan. It's nice that you're getting back on the water.

herefishyfishy! · 03-24-2010, 05:56 PM

Thanks Josh, I'm glad to be back on the water as well! Now that I am a full time consultant I can devote more time to the sport I love. My wife and I have had WSB 4 different ways since last Wednesday night, nowhere near Yani's skills but getting better. Favorites so far are the Pan/Roast with butter/garlic/lemon drizzle, and the WSB-Philly Roll...soooo good.

TheNewGuy81 · 04-04-2010, 07:44 PM

doood what's the wsb philly roll??? sushi?!?!?

03-17-2010, 04:53 PM	#1
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	Luck o' the Irish... First Happy St. Patty's Day to everyone reading this. High Pressure+little wind+current movement=Great morning on the water. Heard whisperings of fish being caught and wanted to give it a try this week since I was unsuccessful last week. Launched predawn with Kyle to ankle slappers and off we go. Bait was everywhere and easy to find, and catch. Made it out to where the other kayaks and PB's were milling around and dropped down the yoyo. Have one other rod out while yoyoing and turn around to check on it and its bent in half with spectra wizzing off. Kept pressure on the fish and let the circle hook do it's job. Sleigh ride for a couple minutes then felt rubbing. Spectra cut through at least 3 separate strands of kelp before fish came yakside. One quick gaff shot and she's in my lap. This is the first for me this year (and personal best). Met Rick on the beach that caught something nice to (but will let him tell his story if he chooses). Made a short trip to see Rick at OEX Kearny Mesa where official weight was 46 lbs. I feel so very fortunate to be able to harvest this beautiful animal to feed my family. Having fresh fish vacuum packed in the freezer is quite a treat and blessing as it supplements meals instead of having to pay for meat. Thanks Kyle for the OTW shot and beach shot! Evan __________________ "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."

03-17-2010, 06:00 PM	#2
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	Congrats! I'd definitely say there was a little luck of the Irish there! How close to the kelp were the fish being caught? __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

03-17-2010, 07:11 PM	#3
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	now thats an otw shot! Remember guys, everyone fortunate to catch one of these big white seabass should try and keep the head and turn it in to the the Hubbs white seabass hatchery program... you can take the otoliths out, or have them do it for you. Great report btw! __________________ ____________________________________________

03-17-2010, 07:17 PM	#4
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Nice fish. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

03-24-2010, 12:32 PM	#9
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Good job, Evan. It's nice that you're getting back on the water. __________________

03-17-2010, 07:25 PM	#5
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	great fish Evan

03-17-2010, 07:31 PM	#6
PB fisher feeesh Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 61	Nice work!!! Were you using bait?

03-18-2010, 09:14 AM	#7
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	great photos and post. Congrats on that nice ghost!

03-18-2010, 10:01 AM	#8
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Nothing like corned beef, cabbage, a guiness, and a couple of hefty wsb fillets to make it a good day

03-24-2010, 05:56 PM	#10
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	Thanks Josh, I'm glad to be back on the water as well! Now that I am a full time consultant I can devote more time to the sport I love. My wife and I have had WSB 4 different ways since last Wednesday night, nowhere near Yani's skills but getting better. Favorites so far are the Pan/Roast with butter/garlic/lemon drizzle, and the WSB-Philly Roll...soooo good. __________________ "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."

04-04-2010, 07:44 PM	#11
TheNewGuy81 Junior Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 28	doood what's the wsb philly roll??? sushi?!?!?