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05-22-2010, 09:34 AM | #1 |
computer angler
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Bonita
Posts: 45
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CAUTION! Josh tried to sink my kayak!
I’ve been lurking on this site for quite some time. Over the last couple of years I noticed a common thread with many posts, they all said thanks Josh, I learned so much. These posts are all followed by a picture of a trophy catch. I kept wondering who is this Josh (The Darkhorse) and how can I go fishing with him?
I started putting out the feelers asking some of the kayak fishermen that I know about Josh. I asked ffice:smarttags" /> A few weeks later I was talking with Paul, On our 1st trip out, less than 10 minutes after we pinned on the 1st mackerel, it was an instant hook-up . I could hardly gain on this fish it was peeling drag like crazy, and Josh is barking at me like a drill sergeant. Reel REEL reel it was tough gaining any line on this fish. Finally I start making some gain and paused for a second to rest. Josh yelled at me, this is not time to rest, get it in this is a done deal. His concern was that a sea lion would steel the fish. I get the fish to the boat, swing it to Josh and he gaffs a beautiful Yellowtail . After we bleed and secure the fish I thought that we would be doing the happy paddle back. No way, Josh wasn’t done, we were off to look for the next Yellowtail. After fishing for a while without any more luck for Yellow’s we decide to target White Sea Bass. Josh showed me some things that just blew my mind. I couldn’t believe what I saw. I did hook-up to a White Sea Bass, unfortunately it got away. But from what I learned I have the knowledge to got out and feel confident in catching one. Here is a picture from my first trip with Josh . fficeffice" /> A few weeks later I’m feeling more confident and thought I knew what to expect from Josh. I got to the beach and started to rig-up. I could tell it was a really fishy day. There was a guy that just got back with 2 beautiful Yellowtails. Just past the surf zone we see Yani doing the happy paddle with a quality Yellowtail. The red tide was crazy dark brown water. As we get past the red tide the water was looking great. I pinned on a Mackerel and put out about 50 yards, I didn’t even get the rod into the rod holder and I got bit. I was fighting this fish and it was dejaview with Josh barking orders at me, coaching me all along the way with the fight, followed by a successful gaff shot. Sweet I was so stoked. After catching two more large Yellowtails, my arms were like rubber. I didn’t have any more fight in me, but Josh insisted that we keep fishing. He said you can’t stop fishing now, you can’t leave while the bite is hot. I got another hook-up followed by Josh doing a great gaff shot and now we have 4 on board. I thought how epic is that 4 yellowtail on a kayak. I hardly had room to put my legs, with over 50lbs of fish on board. Now my arms are aching, I begging with Josh, can we now go back? He said we should try to get your limit of 5 Yellowtail. I was praying that I wouldn’t catch another fish, I was beat. Josh now wanted to go after a White Sea Bass. With 4 very nice Yellowtails on board he now wanted to get a I really enjoyed meeting and fishing with Josh and what I learned was absolutely mind blowing. I caught more Yellowtail on these 2 trips than I have ever caught in total. But more important is the knowledge that I gained and the confidence that I now have to go back and give it a try on my own… Thanks Josh for the great time . This photo was taken by Jay.. Nice to meet you Jay, thanks for the awesome picture. Normally I wouldn’t even dream of catching and keeping 4 Yellowtail and won’t in the future. One nice fish is plenty. This was a once in a life time experience for me. None of the fish went wasted. I gave a lot of the fish away. I have lots of happy friends and neighbors. I would rather have the fish eaten fresh than keep it in the freezer for 6 months. The Yellowtail have been excellent on the Grill. A friend of mine smoked some and it was out of this world. Another friend recommended making some cevichie, I’m looking forward to trying that next. Tight lines. -Jeff Last edited by computerguy; 05-22-2010 at 11:58 AM. |
05-22-2010, 10:22 AM | #2 |
Junior
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 26
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what are you talkin' about? You have PLENTY of room for a WSB on there!
That is awesome, congrats!! Another happy customer! Im sorry Josh, but you are going to have to donate your brain to science one day... we have to see if its wired up like a fish in there. |
05-22-2010, 11:40 AM | #3 |
Olivenhain Bob
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Olivenhain, CA
Posts: 1,121
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I just don't get it. Everyone knows and Josh is always among the first to say it. THERE ARE NO FISH IN LA JOLLA!
Good story though. Bob |
05-22-2010, 11:55 AM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: San Diego
Posts: 134
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Wow! Nice report. 4 yellows and no sashimi?? Nigiri?? You are missing out my man.
Either way, congrats |
05-22-2010, 04:43 PM | #5 |
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Join Date: May 2010
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05-22-2010, 04:48 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Menifee
Posts: 2,509
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F N A!
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06-01-2010, 12:21 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Seven minutes from the launch!
Posts: 987
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Thanks for sticking with it, Jeff!
Of course, the only thing I remember from our trips is watching a fifty pound White Seabass shake your hook by the boat. I'm sure you've had a couple nightmares about that, too.
I guess that's why we take pictures---memories fade, looks like we had some fun after all. Next time I'll have you on a Hobie Pro Angler---no storage/sinking kayak to worry about.
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06-02-2010, 03:48 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: San Diego
Posts: 179
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that looks like a great day on the water, congrats!
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