Luuuuuccccyyy! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

steveooo · 03-20-2010, 08:03 PM

You got some splanin' to do...

Jimmyz123 · 03-20-2010, 08:42 PM

So was this a blind release? Meaning you did not see what you had?

Nic D · 03-20-2010, 10:37 PM

look at that water...

forefrazier · 03-20-2010, 11:35 PM

Sat. 3/20:
With the forecast showing an almost "perfect" winter weather day, Steveooo called to bribe me into getting my new yak out of dry dock and onto the water for it's maiden voyage. With the recent photos/reports of some nice

we were optimistic of our chances. Bait was tough in the dark but once the sun peaked out just past gray light, it was plentiful.

While on the move, I thought why not troll something on the way and almost immediately the spool started singing:

Nice to pull on something of quality.....Been a while:

After a few minutes of drag pulling and thanks to Steve's quick eye and quick trigger finger on the camera....

A decent size T shows his face. Not the "right kind" but still a blast on a great day out there. Coming up to color...

Since I have family and friends in town visiting from Taiwan who would really enjoy the fresh eats and I felt comfortable with the size (not too small, not too big) for the yak, the decision was made. Plus, I probably would have got the Chinese water torture from the family if I brought home only pics and a story!

Thanks Steve for the assist in subduing the fish with our make shift tail rope and a dull Bowie knife

Very interesting trying to pedal a Hobie while balancing a T-Shark in your lap. That effort did not last long as I decided pulling the drive for some added room and paddling it in would be much more efficient. Good thing the Adventure is also a good paddler..."King of the world" pose:

Happy

on a Hobie...

Launch and landings were uneventful today with ankle slapper heights. Back on the beach early...

You may notice a "helmet" cam on in some of the pics. The footage came out well but PC's have the most outdated, crappy video editing software imaginable. Maybe we will get lucky and one of Steve's magical vids will appear someday as I couldn't get my videographer skills going today.

Great day on the water... and stoked to break in the new yak!

-Steve

bigbarrels · 03-21-2010, 01:26 AM

did you find a hook in the corner of its mouth? Lost one on Thurs

dsafety · 03-21-2010, 07:23 AM

Beautiful photos. Maybe it's time to change the avatar.

Bob

toby · 03-22-2010, 08:15 AM

Hey! congratulations. I here the T-Sharks are good eating.

Do you have the Mirage drive and how did you tuck the little critter in the boat?

Thanks for the info!

Jimm H · 03-26-2010, 03:07 PM

Nice Catch. You don't have to make excuses to any of us about keeping a threshere once a year. Sounds like the timing was right to keep one. I saw you land it and pose for a good 30 minutes with it, but never saw you bleed it. If you didn't they taste a lot better bled (they urinate in their blood, so bleeding sweetens the meat.

About 45 minutes after you caught yours, C-Level's Cousin, Randy hooks while fishing solo on their boat. Mid fight, the thresher goes airborn and jumps into the bow. So much for catch and release...

Nice catch.

03-20-2010, 08:03 PM	#1
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Luuuuuccccyyy! You got some splanin' to do...

03-20-2010, 11:35 PM	#4
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Lucy Speaks! Sat. 3/20: With the forecast showing an almost "perfect" winter weather day, Steveooo called to bribe me into getting my new yak out of dry dock and onto the water for it's maiden voyage. With the recent photos/reports of some nice we were optimistic of our chances. Bait was tough in the dark but once the sun peaked out just past gray light, it was plentiful. While on the move, I thought why not troll something on the way and almost immediately the spool started singing: Nice to pull on something of quality.....Been a while: After a few minutes of drag pulling and thanks to Steve's quick eye and quick trigger finger on the camera.... A decent size T shows his face. Not the "right kind" but still a blast on a great day out there. Coming up to color... Since I have family and friends in town visiting from Taiwan who would really enjoy the fresh eats and I felt comfortable with the size (not too small, not too big) for the yak, the decision was made. Plus, I probably would have got the Chinese water torture from the family if I brought home only pics and a story! Thanks Steve for the assist in subduing the fish with our make shift tail rope and a dull Bowie knife Very interesting trying to pedal a Hobie while balancing a T-Shark in your lap. That effort did not last long as I decided pulling the drive for some added room and paddling it in would be much more efficient. Good thing the Adventure is also a good paddler..."King of the world" pose: Happy on a Hobie... Launch and landings were uneventful today with ankle slapper heights. Back on the beach early... You may notice a "helmet" cam on in some of the pics. The footage came out well but PC's have the most outdated, crappy video editing software imaginable. Maybe we will get lucky and one of Steve's magical vids will appear someday as I couldn't get my videographer skills going today. Great day on the water... and stoked to break in the new yak! -Steve

03-26-2010, 03:07 PM	#8
Jimm H Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Bernardo-San Diego Posts: 117	Saw you out there Nice Catch. You don't have to make excuses to any of us about keeping a threshere once a year. Sounds like the timing was right to keep one. I saw you land it and pose for a good 30 minutes with it, but never saw you bleed it. If you didn't they taste a lot better bled (they urinate in their blood, so bleeding sweetens the meat. About 45 minutes after you caught yours, C-Level's Cousin, Randy hooks while fishing solo on their boat. Mid fight, the thresher goes airborn and jumps into the bow. So much for catch and release... Nice catch. __________________ "Back in the day, we.... "

03-20-2010, 08:42 PM	#2
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	So was this a blind release? Meaning you did not see what you had?

03-20-2010, 10:37 PM	#3
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	look at that water...

03-21-2010, 01:26 AM	#5
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	did you find a hook in the corner of its mouth? Lost one on Thurs

03-21-2010, 07:23 AM	#6
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	Beautiful photos. Maybe it's time to change the avatar. Bob

03-22-2010, 08:15 AM	#7
toby Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Escondido Posts: 154	Hey! congratulations. I here the T-Sharks are good eating. Do you have the Mirage drive and how did you tuck the little critter in the boat? Thanks for the info!