My first WSB tale.. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rob929 · 03-22-2010, 11:55 AM

I feel like I have reached a summit...

As you all know, successful kayak fishing is no easy feat. Our gawky beach going on-lookers think we show up with a kayak and fishing pole, paddle around, drop a line, and reel in trophy fish. Easy 1,2,3. We know however, that it is so much more than that. Just being out on the water means you have successfully made your trip, planned, studied, and you have your gear ready and tuned. You are aware of the conditions, and have made your adjustments and plans accordingly etc etc. I personally love the challenge, and the continuing learning curve that kayak fishing presents.

I don't have an amusing, twisty, creative story to tell. What I can say, is that catching my first WSB was an amazing experience. It was the culmination of many factors, all coming together in that perfect moment, leading to successfully catching and landing this fish. It has taken near two years, multiple kayaks, many gear changes, and a lot of fishless lessons out in LJ to make this happen- which is why it is all the sweeter! You all know what I am talking about. That is why I wanted to share this accomplishment. This board, our community, and the friends I have been lucky enough to meet on the water, were all part of the factors in landing this one. So a sincere thank you to all of you, and to this great kayak fishing community.

Another big thank you to Eric for lending a hand, and some moral support! And for taking the time to get some priceless shots of this fish that I will enjoy for a lifetime!!

See you out on the water~

WSB- 45 lbs.

lambadmin · 03-22-2010, 12:00 PM

Very nice!!!

Congrats on your first!

blitzburgh · 03-22-2010, 12:15 PM

WOWWWWW!!!!

Whizz Bang · 03-22-2010, 12:33 PM

Congratulations!!! You have proven the old adage about time on the water, and to nail a 45lb fish in the kelp is awesome. It was a three way tug of war between you, the fish, and about an acre of kelp, nicely done. Glad the pictures came out well.

Dan · 03-22-2010, 12:56 PM

You're stoked!!!! Great work.

j mo · 03-22-2010, 01:06 PM

Nice one!

steveooo · 03-22-2010, 04:35 PM

Great looking fish! Congrats!

yakrider · 03-22-2010, 06:10 PM

congrats on #1...soon to be followed by #2, #3, #4...etc...
may you catch many more!!!!!

T Bone · 03-22-2010, 06:13 PM

sweet.

wade · 03-22-2010, 06:19 PM

nice

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

radastaff · 03-22-2010, 07:02 PM

someday
ill have ure stoke
gonna keep trying

way to go

paul

03-22-2010, 08:33 PM

Rob,

You've got one hellava start buddy. Believe me,
there tons of guys, including myself, that have
yet to figure out how to catch a WSB.

Way to go!!!

dfroggy54 · 03-23-2010, 04:08 PM

man...one of these days ill get one of em ghosts on my yak.

nice fish

-Rolls

THE DARKHORSE · 03-24-2010, 12:22 PM

You'll never forget your first.

Rob929 · 03-24-2010, 01:26 PM

To all for the comments and congrats

And to Josh- who is on my wish list so that I can count on luck a little less, and skill a lot more! I have heard nothing but good can come of hiring the man who knows all. I'm always amazed at your abilities to put people on fish.

sandydiego · 03-24-2010, 03:05 PM

Nice payday for all the effort.

03-22-2010, 06:13 PM	#9
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	sweet. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

03-24-2010, 12:22 PM	#14
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Nice work, Rob! You'll never forget your first. __________________

03-24-2010, 01:26 PM	#15
Rob929 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 134	Thanks! To all for the comments and congrats And to Josh- who is on my wish list so that I can count on luck a little less, and skill a lot more! I have heard nothing but good can come of hiring the man who knows all. I'm always amazed at your abilities to put people on fish. Last edited by Rob929; 03-25-2010 at 10:27 AM.

03-22-2010, 11:55 AM	#1
Rob929 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 134	My first WSB tale.. I feel like I have reached a summit... As you all know, successful kayak fishing is no easy feat. Our gawky beach going on-lookers think we show up with a kayak and fishing pole, paddle around, drop a line, and reel in trophy fish. Easy 1,2,3. We know however, that it is so much more than that. Just being out on the water means you have successfully made your trip, planned, studied, and you have your gear ready and tuned. You are aware of the conditions, and have made your adjustments and plans accordingly etc etc. I personally love the challenge, and the continuing learning curve that kayak fishing presents. I don't have an amusing, twisty, creative story to tell. What I can say, is that catching my first WSB was an amazing experience. It was the culmination of many factors, all coming together in that perfect moment, leading to successfully catching and landing this fish. It has taken near two years, multiple kayaks, many gear changes, and a lot of fishless lessons out in LJ to make this happen- which is why it is all the sweeter! You all know what I am talking about. That is why I wanted to share this accomplishment. This board, our community, and the friends I have been lucky enough to meet on the water, were all part of the factors in landing this one. So a sincere thank you to all of you, and to this great kayak fishing community. Another big thank you to Eric for lending a hand, and some moral support! And for taking the time to get some priceless shots of this fish that I will enjoy for a lifetime!! See you out on the water~ WSB- 45 lbs. Last edited by Rob929; 03-22-2010 at 12:09 PM.

03-22-2010, 12:00 PM	#2
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,375	Very nice!!! Congrats on your first! __________________

03-22-2010, 12:15 PM	#3
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	WOWWWWW!!!!

03-22-2010, 12:33 PM	#4
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Congratulations!!! You have proven the old adage about time on the water, and to nail a 45lb fish in the kelp is awesome. It was a three way tug of war between you, the fish, and about an acre of kelp, nicely done. Glad the pictures came out well.

03-22-2010, 12:56 PM	#5
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	You're stoked!!!! Great work.

03-22-2010, 01:06 PM	#6
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	Nice one!

03-22-2010, 04:35 PM	#7
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Great looking fish! Congrats!

03-22-2010, 06:10 PM	#8
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	congrats on #1...soon to be followed by #2, #3, #4...etc... may you catch many more!!!!!

03-22-2010, 06:19 PM	#10
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-22-2010, 07:02 PM	#11
radastaff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 314	someday ill have ure stoke gonna keep trying way to go paul

03-22-2010, 08:33 PM	#12
yani Guest Posts: n/a	Rob, You've got one hellava start buddy. Believe me, there tons of guys, including myself, that have yet to figure out how to catch a WSB. Way to go!!!

03-23-2010, 04:08 PM	#13
dfroggy54 Rolly Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 245	man...one of these days ill get one of em ghosts on my yak. nice fish -Rolls

03-24-2010, 03:05 PM	#16
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	Nice payday for all the effort.