Paying Tribute - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

02-05-2013, 12:00 AM

Sometimes it's hard to take a moment to acknowledge the beauty of the life you're about to end when you see that magnificent creature come to color and your heart is pumping, praying it doesn't come unbuttoned just before you sink the gaff and pull her into the boat.

The other day I was about to head in and decided to collect a few fin clips from other anglers in support of Owyns' biological sample research. When I asked Matt Rabasco for his (sorry to blow up your bite), he took a sample from a spot that wouldn't disfigure the fish because he wanted to use it for Gayotaku with his students. I had heard of this ancient practice before but never thought much of it. After some research it didn't look too hard so I figured, what better way to pay respect to this fish than to capture it with more than just a cell phone photo? Thank you Matt for the inspiration.

This is my first attempt at this, and learned some things I will use for the next time I try. Tradionally it is done on rice paper, but the local arts and crafts store didn't have any so I used some fabric.

Hopefully by the end of 2013 I can trace at least one of every species our local water has to offer.

Oh yeah...and making it into something delicious and sharing it with your close friends is another great way to pay respect

silentsmell · 02-05-2013, 12:05 AM

That's some skills right there.

Gotta give this a try.

Biggameaddict · 02-05-2013, 12:14 AM

Looks great, the sushi and the picture, i bet it took some work. Nice job.

02-05-2013, 02:56 AM

bow i just have to get out to la jolla and fish it anyone out for showing a noob around down there?

DanaPT · 02-05-2013, 05:54 AM

great presentation. nice avitar.

Deamon · 02-05-2013, 06:17 AM

Beautiful...!!! I'm jumping in on that.

driftwood · 02-05-2013, 06:39 AM

Hook and cook! This is what i call a Complete post from start to finish.
Nice post Niels.

HOOK, LINE AND DINNER!!!

TJones · 02-05-2013, 06:58 AM

built him the proper shrine.

janines.fishtales@cox.net · 02-05-2013, 07:26 AM

A class act my friend. From start to finish.

Jankne

blitzburgh · 02-05-2013, 08:05 AM

Beautiful!

fisher_4_life · 02-05-2013, 08:07 AM

That's awesome!

gabe · 02-05-2013, 08:07 AM

Wow, Drake, multi talented. I got to try it one day.

Very nice presentation, looks awesome.

Gabe

jruiz · 02-05-2013, 08:22 AM

I look forward to the lizardfish one, including the sashimi.

Dannowar · 02-05-2013, 09:36 AM

Dirty Curti · 02-05-2013, 09:48 AM

That is beautiful Man! (tearing up)

skrilla · 02-05-2013, 10:53 AM

Dayam thats dope.

ful-rac · 02-05-2013, 11:13 AM

JarrodMc · 02-05-2013, 11:32 AM

Beautiful. All of it! Cheers

dwntwnall4u · 02-05-2013, 11:59 AM

Nice Gyotaku, brings back memories of doing them back in Hawaii when I wad a kid.

kurt · 02-05-2013, 12:31 PM

That art looks good. I like the yellow you added in.

02-05-2013, 12:00 AM	#1
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Paying Tribute Sometimes it's hard to take a moment to acknowledge the beauty of the life you're about to end when you see that magnificent creature come to color and your heart is pumping, praying it doesn't come unbuttoned just before you sink the gaff and pull her into the boat. The other day I was about to head in and decided to collect a few fin clips from other anglers in support of Owyns' biological sample research. When I asked Matt Rabasco for his (sorry to blow up your bite), he took a sample from a spot that wouldn't disfigure the fish because he wanted to use it for Gayotaku with his students. I had heard of this ancient practice before but never thought much of it. After some research it didn't look too hard so I figured, what better way to pay respect to this fish than to capture it with more than just a cell phone photo? Thank you Matt for the inspiration. This is my first attempt at this, and learned some things I will use for the next time I try. Tradionally it is done on rice paper, but the local arts and crafts store didn't have any so I used some fabric. Hopefully by the end of 2013 I can trace at least one of every species our local water has to offer. Oh yeah...and making it into something delicious and sharing it with your close friends is another great way to pay respect Last edited by Drake; 02-05-2013 at 10:19 AM.

02-05-2013, 12:14 AM	#3
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Looks great, the sushi and the picture, i bet it took some work. Nice job. __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

02-05-2013, 06:58 AM	#8
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	at least you built him the proper shrine.

02-05-2013, 07:26 AM	#9
janines.fishtales@cox.net Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 555	A class act my friend. From start to finish. Jankne __________________ Fishtales

02-05-2013, 08:05 AM	#10
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Beautiful! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

02-05-2013, 12:05 AM	#2
silentsmell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 117	That's some skills right there. Gotta give this a try.

02-05-2013, 02:56 AM	#4
madncrzydm Guest Posts: n/a	bow i just have to get out to la jolla and fish it anyone out for showing a noob around down there?

02-05-2013, 05:54 AM	#5
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	great presentation. nice avitar.

02-05-2013, 06:17 AM	#6
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Beautiful...!!! I'm jumping in on that.

02-05-2013, 06:39 AM	#7
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Hook and cook! This is what i call a Complete post from start to finish. Nice post Niels. HOOK, LINE AND DINNER!!!

02-05-2013, 08:07 AM	#11
fisher_4_life Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 129	That's awesome!

02-05-2013, 08:07 AM	#12
gabe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 120	Wow, Drake, multi talented. I got to try it one day. Very nice presentation, looks awesome. Gabe __________________

02-05-2013, 08:22 AM	#13
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	I look forward to the lizardfish one, including the sashimi.

02-05-2013, 09:36 AM	#14
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	__________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

02-05-2013, 09:48 AM	#15
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	That is beautiful Man! (tearing up) __________________

02-05-2013, 10:53 AM	#16
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Dayam thats dope. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

02-05-2013, 11:13 AM	#17
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Gas is pretty cheap here...sushi is good though right drake! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-05-2013, 11:32 AM	#18
JarrodMc Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 411	Beautiful. All of it! Cheers

02-05-2013, 11:59 AM	#19
dwntwnall4u Kevin C. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego/Hawaii Posts: 146	Nice Gyotaku, brings back memories of doing them back in Hawaii when I wad a kid.

02-05-2013, 12:31 PM	#20
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 503	That art looks good. I like the yellow you added in. __________________ "All I got was a rock"