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12-28-2012, 02:46 PM | #1 |
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Nothing exciting for newbie, which may be a good thing?
Started trolling a medium depth lure and hooked up and almost caught a bird . Actually, after further review, think I had a mack and the bird tried to get it, but became released/escaped. Still reeling something heavy and bird was coming towards me. I thought, oh f***, it's stuck on the bird, but it eventually let my lure go, flew away, and I got my lure back. Fished a lil at the harbor entry and then did a lap around to check out the enviro. Back around "island" again at far side of entry and got a 2' mack? maybe... Released and on its way, tried a couple different lures for nada. Ended up w/ one more mack that a bird tried to eat....again, but I was able to get to yak, unbuttoned and on it's way. Tried several techniques w/ lures and even went out of the harbor for a bit, but since I had such light/sh***Y tackle, didn't expect much. 4 hours later, got back to launch and appreciated the great 4 hour sesh. Don't get much time since I have 2 year old, wife, and work odd hours. Lots o peeps on the beach enjoying a surprisingly nice Dec. day. Well now that I feel a lil more comfortable, I think I would try to actually get out there, even though haven't practiced the whole rollover/dip/re-entry in yak yet. Maybe when it is a lil warmer. Also need to get out there with a guide to cut down learning curve. All in all a great 1st day on the water. Some exercise/fish and only had one beer (brought 4) in case I had company. Next time |
12-28-2012, 03:18 PM | #2 |
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Awsome! Welcome to the kayak community! Your 2'er looks like a barracuda...sounds like a succesful first trip!
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12-28-2012, 03:42 PM | #3 |
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My second one must have been a mack? Big long nose/mouth. My line got twisted around it's nose/mouth/bill. bout 5" mouth and my line was round it. Got it untangled but wouldn't let go of line in mouth...dumb fish or fisherman??? Any thoughts bout second?
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12-28-2012, 06:19 PM | #4 |
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anyhow you didn't get killed (drowned, eaten by a shark, rammed by a drug ponga, heart-attack, etc.)
And that my friend is a good day. |
12-28-2012, 06:21 PM | #5 |
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Say hello to my little friend....Mr. Lizard fish.
They are very rare and you will likely never catch one again. |
12-28-2012, 08:28 PM | #6 |
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I think I saw you roll out as I was still unloading. I launched a little later as i bought a box of squid just in case the barge had no bait. I tried to catch up but I think you went on the inside and I went on the outside channel. Got hit hard early on and got raked another time but nothing stuck. Mostly fished around the lobster buoys as I was fishing blind without a ff.
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12-28-2012, 08:48 PM | #7 | ||
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12-29-2012, 12:04 AM | #8 |
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Did someone say beer?!?!
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12-29-2012, 12:39 AM | #9 |
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CONGRATS on your maiden voyage. whenever you keep the seat side up your doing ok. Now the fun starts!
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12-29-2012, 12:54 AM | #10 |
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Thats not bad for your first time you didnt get skunked atleast. Keep at it and youll get them!
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12-29-2012, 01:38 AM | #11 |
Here fishy fishy fishy...
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12-29-2012, 03:22 AM | #12 |
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Definitely a great first trip. I also thought that fish was a cuda. If you ever fish on a monday hit me up. We'll go fish the pipe.
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12-29-2012, 10:27 AM | #13 |
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Thanks all. Looking back on it now, it was really a fun/nice few hours. I think I'm hooked! Lil stiff this morning from paddling for 4 hours, but definitely worth it.
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12-29-2012, 10:35 AM | #14 |
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Ya that was me, I wanted to be sure there was parking after going to get bait
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12-31-2012, 12:23 PM | #15 |
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After searching the net for days on what the heck that 2nd fish was...
(not my pic) Needlefish. It was small (about 1 - 1.5') and was not happy. Had one hook in eye and was grabbing line and would not let go. I got hook out but finally had to cut line because couldn't get out of that toothy mouth and didn't want to get bit. Should of gave him a sip of my beer lol. |
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