Excuse me, do you happen to have the time? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

THE DARKHORSE · 04-09-2013, 12:08 PM

This day (Friday) started out just like any other in the life of Mr. Mom; in this case your's truly. I have a one hundred and forty pound, female, Bull Mastiff (kimora) and a male Boxer (Hudson). They rambunctiously bounce around doing as they please---knowing full well that I'd protect them with my life. You can take my woman, but don't even think about touching my dogs! The boxer is a high energy breed and the Mastiff is a permanent puppy, too. While the Mastiff isn't high energy by nature, as they say, 'a tired dog is a happy dog'. After sweeping the wood floors, doing dishes, pulling the weeds and putting those last checks on the honey-do list I decided to take the kids for a hike. Besides, how else am I going to resurrect those six-pack abs?

An hour of playing up the Mountain down the Mountain ensues; and they're clearly done. They absolutely love it. Besides, this is the last check on my list before it's time to get down to business. I can focus 100% on whatever I decide to do from this point forward. It's all about being able to focus. Without the feelings of guilt and the thought of those sad puppy-dog eyes---those damn eyes!

On the way home I'm considering my options: Should I take out that fresh new JS quad for a surf? Hit San Diego Bay? Maybe load up on rock-fish for Taco Tuesday? As far as surfing goes I'm a little on the spoiled side---like most California Mr. Moms. Not to mention the surf was expected to build the next couple days. No one wanted to join for the polluted Halibut adventure in the big-Bay; so scratch that idea. That place is dangerous as all hell without someone to watch your back!

The decision was made by the time I pull into the driveway. One more check of the camera on the beach and I decide to bring minimal gear. There's solid surf at the launch, but it's more than doable with some timing. As I arrive on the grounds I take a good, long look around, and plan my attack. The miles of empty kelp are all too appealing. I have that feeling in my gut and decide to follow it. I forgo the idea of endless taps from bait-sized fish and decide to feed the village in one fail swoop.

Turned out to be a wise choice. The dogs were asleep the whole time I was gone. I made it home just in time for a quick shower after stuffing eighty pounds of ice in the cooler. I was dressed and ready for the Slightly Stoopid show ( at Winstons in Ocean Beach), just as the 'ol lady arrives. A quick glance over the house followed by: "looks good did you manage to get everything done?". I replied with my stock-standard, "of course and I managed to sneak in a hike"---all the while she never knew I left!

Here's hoping you make the most out of your next big adventure. How much other crap you can successfully cram into your day is up to you.

Lipripper92592 · 04-09-2013, 12:27 PM

Nice haul! There's bonus points for finishing the honey-do's and ripping a solid WSB.

driftwood · 04-09-2013, 01:26 PM

Not exactly a mastiff but loves fish just as much (Look at her smile) Don't let the size fool you, she can flat out hike! Nice post Mr. DARKHORSE...

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And yes, This dog can hut!!

erinoo · 04-09-2013, 01:48 PM

Nice fatty...

TJones · 04-09-2013, 01:54 PM

. bottle of wine . classic .

THE DARKHORSE · 04-09-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by driftwood

Not exactly a mastiff but loves fish just as much (Look at her smile) Don't let the size fool you, she can flat out hike! Nice post Mr. DARKHORSE...

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And yes, This dog can hunt!!

Your dog's smile is priceless, too. Funny stuff. I had some friends bring over that same bottle of wine before for for a laugh. The Marine Room restaurant (right next door to the La Jolla Shore launch) has signed on board as well, with The Darkhorse martini!

Old Man in the Sea · 04-09-2013, 02:20 PM

Way to go Josh!!!

Deamon · 04-09-2013, 02:55 PM

Still on the to-do list: Clean P.A....or was that intentional? Nothing better than seeing some loose scales of a catch in the yak or garage. Great job...again. Jim

JeffB · 04-09-2013, 03:57 PM

That thing is a big!

ratdog · 04-09-2013, 04:21 PM

As always.... very impressive.

Necron 99 · 04-09-2013, 04:42 PM

Beautiful.

driftwood · 04-09-2013, 05:36 PM

Got to take my wife to the marine room and try that Dark Horse martinti someday. Its made with my favorite Whiskey! (Makers mark)

Available through Labor Day, the new Summer Cocktail menu includes:



Pink Sunset with Absolut Raspberri Vodka, St. Germain, Aperol, and Champagne



Passion Fruit Coconut Margarita with 1800 Coconut Tequila, Triple Sec and Passion Fruit Puree

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Lemon Blueberry Martini featuring Stoli Blueberi Vodka and Ketel One Citrus Vodka
 The Dark Horse with Makers Mark, Domaine de Canton, Ginger Beer, Mint, and Lime

Dannowar · 04-09-2013, 05:40 PM

Efficient and exhausted.

roadx · 04-09-2013, 05:55 PM

very nice!

silentsmell · 04-09-2013, 06:18 PM

I'm new here, but you sir are pretty damn good at this.

tacklebox · 04-09-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

You can take my woman, but don't even think about touching my dogs!
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Pics?

"jjcawjj" · 04-09-2013, 07:07 PM

Dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:notworth y:

Your'e living MY dream!!!!

:notwort hy:

blitzburgh · 04-09-2013, 07:08 PM

Phookin-A!

Hookedface · 04-09-2013, 07:34 PM

Best report ever. I wish I could slide that past my wife but I live an hour from the beach. Nice catch

dmrides · 04-09-2013, 08:09 PM

Impressive. Dogs are pooped, wife is stoked, village is fed and you still time for a show? What a day!

By the way, I am digging your tailgate filet table.

04-09-2013, 12:08 PM	#1
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Excuse me, do you happen to have the time? This day (Friday) started out just like any other in the life of Mr. Mom; in this case your's truly. I have a one hundred and forty pound, female, Bull Mastiff (kimora) and a male Boxer (Hudson). They rambunctiously bounce around doing as they please---knowing full well that I'd protect them with my life. You can take my woman, but don't even think about touching my dogs! The boxer is a high energy breed and the Mastiff is a permanent puppy, too. While the Mastiff isn't high energy by nature, as they say, 'a tired dog is a happy dog'. After sweeping the wood floors, doing dishes, pulling the weeds and putting those last checks on the honey-do list I decided to take the kids for a hike. Besides, how else am I going to resurrect those six-pack abs? An hour of playing up the Mountain down the Mountain ensues; and they're clearly done. They absolutely love it. Besides, this is the last check on my list before it's time to get down to business. I can focus 100% on whatever I decide to do from this point forward. It's all about being able to focus. Without the feelings of guilt and the thought of those sad puppy-dog eyes---those damn eyes! On the way home I'm considering my options: Should I take out that fresh new JS quad for a surf? Hit San Diego Bay? Maybe load up on rock-fish for Taco Tuesday? As far as surfing goes I'm a little on the spoiled side---like most California Mr. Moms. Not to mention the surf was expected to build the next couple days. No one wanted to join for the polluted Halibut adventure in the big-Bay; so scratch that idea. That place is dangerous as all hell without someone to watch your back! The decision was made by the time I pull into the driveway. One more check of the camera on the beach and I decide to bring minimal gear. There's solid surf at the launch, but it's more than doable with some timing. As I arrive on the grounds I take a good, long look around, and plan my attack. The miles of empty kelp are all too appealing. I have that feeling in my gut and decide to follow it. I forgo the idea of endless taps from bait-sized fish and decide to feed the village in one fail swoop. Turned out to be a wise choice. The dogs were asleep the whole time I was gone. I made it home just in time for a quick shower after stuffing eighty pounds of ice in the cooler. I was dressed and ready for the Slightly Stoopid show ( at Winstons in Ocean Beach), just as the 'ol lady arrives. A quick glance over the house followed by: "looks good did you manage to get everything done?". I replied with my stock-standard, "of course and I managed to sneak in a hike"---all the while she never knew I left! Here's hoping you make the most out of your next big adventure. How much other crap you can successfully cram into your day is up to you. __________________

04-09-2013, 01:26 PM	#3
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Not exactly a mastiff but loves fish just as much (Look at her smile) Don't let the size fool you, she can flat out hike! Nice post Mr. DARKHORSE... And yes, This dog can hut!!

04-09-2013, 01:54 PM	#5
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	well done . bottle of wine . classic .

04-09-2013, 02:55 PM	#8
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Still on the to-do list: Clean P.A....or was that intentional? Nothing better than seeing some loose scales of a catch in the yak or garage. Great job...again. Jim __________________ Recreational Fisherman's Catch...2% Commercial Fisherman's Catch- 98% Recreational Fishing Kayakers Catch- .00001% "The reality is that the wall was built to keep all Asians ~specifically Japanese and those that think they're japanese~ out of the U.S"

04-09-2013, 03:57 PM	#9
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	That thing is a big! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

04-09-2013, 12:27 PM	#2
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	Nice haul! There's bonus points for finishing the honey-do's and ripping a solid WSB.

04-09-2013, 01:48 PM	#4
erinoo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Carlsbad,,Halfway up the Hill Posts: 486	Nice fatty...

04-09-2013, 02:20 PM	#7
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	Way to go Josh!!!

04-09-2013, 04:21 PM	#10
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	As always.... very impressive.

04-09-2013, 04:42 PM	#11
Necron 99 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 80	Beautiful.

04-09-2013, 05:36 PM	#12
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Got to take my wife to the marine room and try that Dark Horse martinti someday. Its made with my favorite Whiskey! (Makers mark) Available through Labor Day, the new Summer Cocktail menu includes:  Pink Sunset with Absolut Raspberri Vodka, St. Germain, Aperol, and Champagne  Passion Fruit Coconut Margarita with 1800 Coconut Tequila, Triple Sec and Passion Fruit Puree  Lemon Blueberry Martini featuring Stoli Blueberi Vodka and Ketel One Citrus Vodka  The Dark Horse with Makers Mark, Domaine de Canton, Ginger Beer, Mint, and Lime

04-09-2013, 05:40 PM	#13
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Efficient and exhausted. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

04-09-2013, 05:55 PM	#14
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	very nice! __________________

04-09-2013, 06:18 PM	#15
silentsmell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 117	I'm new here, but you sir are pretty damn good at this.

04-09-2013, 07:07 PM	#17
"jjcawjj" Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vista, California Posts: 174	Dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:notworth y: Your'e living MY dream!!!!:notwort hy:

04-09-2013, 07:08 PM	#18
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Phookin-A! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

04-09-2013, 07:34 PM	#19
Hookedface Junior Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Riverside Posts: 15	Best report ever. I wish I could slide that past my wife but I live an hour from the beach. Nice catch

04-09-2013, 08:09 PM	#20
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Impressive. Dogs are pooped, wife is stoked, village is fed and you still time for a show? What a day! By the way, I am digging your tailgate filet table.