LJ 10/25 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cbad Mike · 10-25-2014, 08:04 PM

I got down to the launch at about 630 and it looked like everyone who owns a kayak was there. Ive never seen it so busy. I'm talking 10 trucks on the beach and more coming plus the early birds who were already out there. All those poor saps who actually think that there are fish in LJ don't have a clue. Those in the know know there aren't ever fish in LJ.

Anyway, my number one plan was to make bait for my lobster traps. I stayed around the kelp pulling in about 30 Spanish and 3 greenies for about an hour or so. My greenies started looking a little green so I wanted to atleast get them back in the water before they died. I paddled away from the kelp and into about 80ft before I dropped one down to the bottom. As soon as I felt my weight hit the sand my line started screaming. After 20 minutes of getting my but kicked and few jumps including one right next to me I grabbed the f#cker by its tail and gave it a slice. A fellow angler came by and offered to open my front hatch for me to stick the sharks head in so it wouldn't bite me. I said that sounds like a good plan. So with its head in the hatch and me sitting on its tail I head in making it an early day. Thanks Tanner for taking the picture.

jorluivil · 10-25-2014, 08:10 PM

Why did you keep it? Of all the fish that are out there why would you keep this fish?

Once you answer those questions text me your address so that I can come pick up some fillets

FISH11 · 10-25-2014, 08:20 PM

Nice Thresher Mike. it was good seeing you at the launch. It was kind off slow trying to make bait, even when they where jumping. Tried tossing an Iron but nada. After finally making 7 Spanish and no greenies I went out to deeper water and lost 3 to the damn seals. At 12:05 I get the clicker buzzing but not real fast and thought "another fricking seal" I grab the rod and engage the reel and finally it feels like the right kind. about 7 minutes late I get color and set the gaff. Nice to finally get one in after loosing so many. The one I lost last Saturday had to be almost 3 times the size based on power and the way it made my drag scream. Oh well 1 in the yak is better then 3 lost.

ctfphoto · 10-25-2014, 08:45 PM

Wow, Nice Thresher there Mike!!! Impressive.

Enjoy the good eats.

Nice Yellow Mark, Glad you picked one up through all them seals.

I made a ton of greenbacks using cut bait ....

Lost a few to the seals.

My nephew got seasick so we had to go in early.

Nice job guys.

addicted2sp33d · 10-25-2014, 08:51 PM

Cbad Mike · 10-25-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Why did you keep it? Of all the fish that are out there why would you keep this fish?

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Because I was hungry.

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jorluivil · 10-25-2014, 09:29 PM

katchfish · 10-26-2014, 08:36 AM

Hmmmm......

taggermike · 10-26-2014, 09:20 AM

Lets not start this crap. Bro killed a shark. Sharks are fish. Legal to take and good eating. This is like guys that criticize and shame others for keeping calico bass. There's enough enviros attacking us. And that's not the anus. The anus is near the anal fins, oddly enough. Messing with a shark's head and trying to cut the gills can be dangerous. Severing the caudal vein is a better and safer way to bleed sharks. Mike

Smthtnnr · 10-26-2014, 09:47 AM

Cool fish Mike.. But something tells me you should have tried to stay out there

Cbad Mike · 10-26-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Smthtnnr

Cool fish Mike.. But something tells me you should have tried to stay out there

I'm not surprised and really wanted too. I just wanted to treat that thing right and get it prepared and on ice asap. BTW.... Had it for dinner and it is awesome.

jorluivil · 10-26-2014, 10:23 AM

Bad Mike
bad
bad
bad Mike

Cbad Mike · 10-26-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Bad Mike
bad
bad
bad Mike

BBQing Mike
BBQ
BBQ
BBQing Mike

Bert Vega · 10-26-2014, 12:59 PM

Awesome fish. One of my favorite to eat.

FISH11 · 10-26-2014, 01:08 PM

I don't target sharks and have released them when caught. That does not mean I am against catching and eating them, like any other species. I do believe, If it doesn't eat seals then it can be on the menu.

T-Rex · 10-26-2014, 01:56 PM

Nice T. I saw the shark jump once. You were getting towed at a pretty good clip!

Deamon · 10-26-2014, 03:23 PM

Uh oh...there goes your handwritten personal invite to Lake Irvine this season with the Sewer boys. I heard Tony's bringing two bugs per person this year. Damn we eat good on those get togethers. There's always next year pal.

Jim

TJones · 10-26-2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Deamon

Uh oh...there goes your handwritten personal invite to Lake Irvine this season with the Sewer boys. I heard Tony's bringing two bugs per person this year. Damn we eat good on those get togethers. There's always next year pal.

Jim

f'nsabiki · 10-26-2014, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Deamon

Uh oh...there goes your handwritten personal invite to Lake Irvine this season with the Sewer boys. I heard Tony's bringing two bugs per person this year. Damn we eat good on those get togethers. There's always next year pal.

Jim

I think he'll full of bbq anyway

SLYACKER · 10-26-2014, 05:12 PM

Hell yeah thats awesome

10-25-2014, 08:04 PM	#1
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	LJ 10/25 I got down to the launch at about 630 and it looked like everyone who owns a kayak was there. Ive never seen it so busy. I'm talking 10 trucks on the beach and more coming plus the early birds who were already out there. All those poor saps who actually think that there are fish in LJ don't have a clue. Those in the know know there aren't ever fish in LJ. Anyway, my number one plan was to make bait for my lobster traps. I stayed around the kelp pulling in about 30 Spanish and 3 greenies for about an hour or so. My greenies started looking a little green so I wanted to atleast get them back in the water before they died. I paddled away from the kelp and into about 80ft before I dropped one down to the bottom. As soon as I felt my weight hit the sand my line started screaming. After 20 minutes of getting my but kicked and few jumps including one right next to me I grabbed the f#cker by its tail and gave it a slice. A fellow angler came by and offered to open my front hatch for me to stick the sharks head in so it wouldn't bite me. I said that sounds like a good plan. So with its head in the hatch and me sitting on its tail I head in making it an early day. Thanks Tanner for taking the picture. Attached Images __________________ [SIGPIC]

10-25-2014, 08:10 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Why did you keep it? Of all the fish that are out there why would you keep this fish? Once you answer those questions text me your address so that I can come pick up some fillets __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-25-2014, 08:20 PM	#3
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Nice Thresher Mike. it was good seeing you at the launch. It was kind off slow trying to make bait, even when they where jumping. Tried tossing an Iron but nada. After finally making 7 Spanish and no greenies I went out to deeper water and lost 3 to the damn seals. At 12:05 I get the clicker buzzing but not real fast and thought "another fricking seal" I grab the rod and engage the reel and finally it feels like the right kind. about 7 minutes late I get color and set the gaff. Nice to finally get one in after loosing so many. The one I lost last Saturday had to be almost 3 times the size based on power and the way it made my drag scream. Oh well 1 in the yak is better then 3 lost. Attached Images __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

10-25-2014, 09:29 PM	#7
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	__________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-26-2014, 10:23 AM	#12
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Bad Mike bad bad bad Mike __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-25-2014, 08:45 PM	#4
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Wow, Nice Thresher there Mike!!! Impressive. Enjoy the good eats. Nice Yellow Mark, Glad you picked one up through all them seals. I made a ton of greenbacks using cut bait .... Lost a few to the seals. My nephew got seasick so we had to go in early. Nice job guys.

10-25-2014, 08:51 PM	#5
addicted2sp33d Here fishy fishy fishy... Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 774

10-26-2014, 08:36 AM	#8
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 849	Hmmmm......

10-26-2014, 09:20 AM	#9
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Lets not start this crap. Bro killed a shark. Sharks are fish. Legal to take and good eating. This is like guys that criticize and shame others for keeping calico bass. There's enough enviros attacking us. And that's not the anus. The anus is near the anal fins, oddly enough. Messing with a shark's head and trying to cut the gills can be dangerous. Severing the caudal vein is a better and safer way to bleed sharks. Mike

10-26-2014, 09:47 AM	#10
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	Cool fish Mike.. But something tells me you should have tried to stay out there

10-26-2014, 12:59 PM	#14
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Awesome fish. One of my favorite to eat.

10-26-2014, 01:08 PM	#15
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	I don't target sharks and have released them when caught. That does not mean I am against catching and eating them, like any other species. I do believe, If it doesn't eat seals then it can be on the menu. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

10-26-2014, 01:56 PM	#16
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Nice T. I saw the shark jump once. You were getting towed at a pretty good clip! __________________

10-26-2014, 03:23 PM	#17
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Uh oh...there goes your handwritten personal invite to Lake Irvine this season with the Sewer boys. I heard Tony's bringing two bugs per person this year. Damn we eat good on those get togethers. There's always next year pal. Jim

10-26-2014, 05:12 PM	#20
SLYACKER Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Corona, ca Posts: 100	Hell yeah thats awesome