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07-21-2013, 10:57 AM | #1 |
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6/20/13 - DP Crustacean
In any case, the lack of bite found me soaking cut bait on the bottom for longer than usual periods of time. Finally, I saw some strange rod tip action, started reeling and was surprised to retrieve a large Kelp Crab. I did not want it in the kayak with me so no measurement. I'm sure it could have spread it's legs about 3-feet apart. This is actually the second crab of the day and the only catch worth photographing. I did manage to catch a good many bait fish (of no use) and a few smaller sand bass as well. |
07-21-2013, 11:32 AM | #2 |
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at least you didnt get skunked. and a crab that can spread 3ft wide is (in my book) a big catch.
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07-21-2013, 01:14 PM | #3 |
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When the kelp is laying down, that is because of current not swell. While current can be tough to fish, it is usually the time that fish bite.
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07-21-2013, 03:29 PM | #4 |
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You are probably right about the current being the problem with kelp conditions. My Carolina Rigs seemed to move about more than usual and get extra tangled during this trip. I think I need to be ready with some added weight in these scenarios.
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07-21-2013, 05:10 PM | #5 |
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Carolina? like how much weight? 3oz egg? Thanks for the tip.. and the report.
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07-21-2013, 05:20 PM | #6 |
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A buddy and i were also out there on the yellow and blue yaks, saw you in the distance. It was the same for us out there, very slow only managed 2 sand bass and 5 calicos all around 10". The one thing that pissed me off was a couple freedivers showed up around 1 and instantly picked off a yellowtail about 100 feet from me. Said a school of about 20 where circling around in the kelp. Time to get my speargun out of storage!
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07-21-2013, 05:39 PM | #7 | |
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07-21-2013, 05:47 PM | #8 |
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I have been using 1-oz, 1.5-oz and 2-oz on Carolina Rig depending on bait-size and this has generally been plenty. I'm scared to go too much bigger for wrapping the sinker on the kelp. I'll need a stiffer rod to heave 3-oz or more.
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