I might as well sell the yak... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lowprofile · 05-05-2013, 12:23 PM

if i keep getting fish like this from shore...

52", 41.1lbs Cobia from the sand..

not too much of a fight on a 12/0 and 80lb mono, but dang does it taste good!

JeffB · 05-05-2013, 12:50 PM

That's killer! I dunno about selling the yak, but I dunno if I would get off the shore either! All you need is a lawn chair, bamboo umbrella, and a bucket of Coronas and lime, along with the Florida white sands and clear water you would pretty much be living up their commercials!

kodadog · 05-05-2013, 12:50 PM

We used to get those in TX off the oil rigs in the Gulf. Those things are bruisers. Very similar to Halibut in the way they come up green and go nuts on the gaff and on the deck. One of the best eating fish out there, a real trophy.

Congrats on a beauty.

momo fish · 05-05-2013, 03:02 PM

nice!

what were you targeting? What beach was this? Didn't know we had those out here...

FLORIDA BOY! · 05-05-2013, 05:19 PM

Damn! you keep putting post like that up we are gonna have to trade user names. And they are tasty!

vincentek9 · 05-05-2013, 05:27 PM

i want to catch a fish like that!!!

dorado50 · 05-05-2013, 06:28 PM

Solid cobia! With that heavy setup I suspect you were targeting sharks?. Cobia can be found close to shore and far offshore. I have stalked those fish from Alabama shoreline on into Fla. Mostly sight fishing and casting freshwater eels from a 40' tower.(now thats a challenge). They kinda fight like Yt but once boatside a heavy duty gaff is essential!! Great fish from shore and happy eating

PE.rider · 05-05-2013, 07:53 PM

... Really nice fish from shore you have there. The FL coastline is great for fishing in general -to be sure.

HOWEVER.... get on your yak and head for the rigs, bridge piling, etc... There are some real leviathans that you can catch on that polyethylene boat you have there.

Have a great time from ship to shore, and keep the reports coming.

philr21 · 05-05-2013, 11:24 PM

I heart cobia

blitzburgh · 05-06-2013, 08:13 AM

HOLY CRAP!!!

mtnbykr2 · 05-06-2013, 08:56 AM

all I can say is

I can't even fathom something that size in the surf...awesome job!

lowprofile · 05-06-2013, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PE.rider

... Really nice fish from shore you have there. The FL coastline is great for fishing in general -to be sure.

HOWEVER.... get on your yak and head for the rigs, bridge piling, etc... There are some real leviathans that you can catch on that polyethylene boat you have there.

Have a great time from ship to shore, and keep the reports coming.

I wasn't serious about selling it.

we don't have bridges or oil rigs here though. just a lot of emerald colored water. the kings have moved in and the Jack Crevelle are also showing, so i am definitely going to get out and get on some 40lb class jacks.

roadx · 05-06-2013, 05:23 PM

Nice!

keepitreel · 05-06-2013, 05:56 PM

I gotta get me one of those! looks delicious

Oxbeast1210 · 05-06-2013, 06:17 PM

Lets switch locations again im ready to go back!

lowprofile · 05-08-2013, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Oxbeast1210

Lets switch locations again im ready to go back!

DEAL! I'm tired of pulling on big fish...

T-Rex · 05-10-2013, 04:37 PM

Sweet fish from the surf! Good eats too!

howie73x · 05-11-2013, 11:08 PM

I miss fishing Jax beach. Have you caught any kings yet? I used to catch huge redfish, sure brings back the memories!

05-05-2013, 12:23 PM	#1
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	I might as well sell the yak... if i keep getting fish like this from shore... 52", 41.1lbs Cobia from the sand.. not too much of a fight on a 12/0 and 80lb mono, but dang does it taste good! __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

05-05-2013, 12:50 PM	#2
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	That's killer! I dunno about selling the yak, but I dunno if I would get off the shore either! All you need is a lawn chair, bamboo umbrella, and a bucket of Coronas and lime, along with the Florida white sands and clear water you would pretty much be living up their commercials! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

05-05-2013, 12:50 PM	#3
kodadog Junior Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8	Nice Ling We used to get those in TX off the oil rigs in the Gulf. Those things are bruisers. Very similar to Halibut in the way they come up green and go nuts on the gaff and on the deck. One of the best eating fish out there, a real trophy. Congrats on a beauty.

05-05-2013, 05:27 PM	#6
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	i want to catch a fish like that!!! __________________

05-06-2013, 08:13 AM	#10
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	HOLY CRAP!!! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

05-05-2013, 03:02 PM	#4
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	nice! what were you targeting? What beach was this? Didn't know we had those out here...

05-05-2013, 05:19 PM	#5
FLORIDA BOY! Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Anaheim Posts: 76	Damn! you keep putting post like that up we are gonna have to trade user names. And they are tasty!

05-05-2013, 06:28 PM	#7
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Solid cobia! With that heavy setup I suspect you were targeting sharks?. Cobia can be found close to shore and far offshore. I have stalked those fish from Alabama shoreline on into Fla. Mostly sight fishing and casting freshwater eels from a 40' tower.(now thats a challenge). They kinda fight like Yt but once boatside a heavy duty gaff is essential!! Great fish from shore and happy eating

05-05-2013, 07:53 PM	#8
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	... Really nice fish from shore you have there. The FL coastline is great for fishing in general -to be sure. HOWEVER.... get on your yak and head for the rigs, bridge piling, etc... There are some real leviathans that you can catch on that polyethylene boat you have there. Have a great time from ship to shore, and keep the reports coming.

05-05-2013, 11:24 PM	#9
philr21 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 228	I heart cobia

05-06-2013, 08:56 AM	#11
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	all I can say is I can't even fathom something that size in the surf...awesome job! __________________

05-06-2013, 05:23 PM	#13
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	Nice! __________________

05-06-2013, 05:56 PM	#14
keepitreel Junior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newport Harbor, CA USA Posts: 4	Delicious I gotta get me one of those! looks delicious __________________ I gave up fishing once. It was the worst 20 minutes of my life

05-06-2013, 06:17 PM	#15
Oxbeast1210 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 421	Lets switch locations again im ready to go back!

05-10-2013, 04:37 PM	#17
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Sweet fish from the surf! Good eats too! __________________

05-11-2013, 11:08 PM	#18
howie73x Junior Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4	I miss fishing Jax beach. Have you caught any kings yet? I used to catch huge redfish, sure brings back the memories!