The pressure is off - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

rossman · 05-20-2015, 04:40 PM

Well here it is, the 20th of May and I hav yet to catch my first May yellow and my goal of catching at least one each month was in jeopardy. There are a lot of excuses. A big South swell kept me on the beach for a few days at the beginning of the month. Then the May winds which normally kick in around noon were hitting hard at 9 am or even earlier which limited my time on the water. Then I the water temp took a dive. Went from 68 on a Tuesday to 55 on the following Saturday. Then I took a week to meet Andy and his posse in Bahia Gonzaga. Ne dress to say I was stressed when I hit the water this morning. It turned out to be a pretty nice day. Little wind until noon. Stuck my first May yellow at about 8:00. Nothing special but since my freezer was getting depleted I decided to harvest this 20 pounder.

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Landed number 2 at about 8:30. It was a bit larger. Taped out at 24 lbs. Refused to sign the waiver so no picture. Hooked a third about a half hr later but came unbuttoned after about 5 minutes. OK, bring on June.

makobob · 05-20-2015, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rossman

Well here it is, the 20th of May and I hav yet to catch my first May yellow and my goal of catching at least one each month was in jeopardy. There are a lot of excuses. A big South swell kept me on the beach for a few days at the beginning of the month. Then the May winds which normally kick in around noon were hitting hard at 9 am or even earlier which limited my time on the water. Then I the water temp took a dive. Went from 68 on a Tuesday to 55 on the following Saturday. Then I took a week to meet Andy and his posse in Bahia Gonzaga. Ne dress to say I was stressed when I hit the water this morning. It turned out to be a pretty nice day. Little wind until noon. Stuck my first May yellow at about 8:00. Nothing special but since my freezer was getting depleted I decided to harvest this 20 pounder.

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Landed number 2 at about 8:30. It was a bit larger. Taped out at 24 lbs. Refused to sign the waiver so no picture. Hooked a third about a half hr later but came unbuttoned after about 5 minutes. OK, bring on June.

Life is good, congratulations amigo.

Zed · 05-20-2015, 05:21 PM

Vacations over. Get back to the grind slacker.

TJones · 05-20-2015, 05:26 PM

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rossman · 05-20-2015, 05:51 PM

I just re-read my post and in the scheme of things I found it offensive and wish I would have chosen the theme of the post a little more carefully . Like the biggest stress in life is whether I am able to catch a yellowtail in the next 10 days. Just shows how far I have departed from the grid. My apologies to those who are facing real life issues and just be assured that it always gets better.

octico · 05-20-2015, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rossman

I just re-read my post and in the scheme of things I found it offensive and wish I would have chosen the theme of the post a little more carefully . Like the biggest stress in life is whether I am able to catch a yellowtail in the next 10 days. Just shows how far I have departed from the grid. My apologies to those who are facing real life issues and just be assured that it always gets better.

No need for apology ... I can only envy you for now

EastLosYaker · 05-21-2015, 01:58 PM

Rossman,

As someone who is going through some "real life" BS right now, I am so NOT offended by your post theme. Your posts are always a pleasure to read, and I'm sure you've experienced your share of adversity in life. It makes the rest of us optimistic that we will one day be rewarded with uninterrupted fishing (barring weather) for everything we've gone through. Enjoy your time fishing, and the rest of us will catch up with you soon enough!

Nic D · 05-21-2015, 03:32 PM

Nice work bud

svendawg · 05-21-2015, 03:39 PM

Are you fishing mostly in front of your house or a San Roque island.

Nice job, Glad you met your goal.

rossman · 05-21-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by svendawg

Are you fishing mostly in front of your house or a San Roque island.

Nice job, Glad you met your goal.

Sven,
After landing 6 yellows in front of my place in the first week I was here, I haven't had a whiff of one since. All of my action has been in the San Roque area..

udowinkler · 05-23-2015, 10:11 AM

While in San Roque, Rossman, be sure to attend the blessing of the new and rebuilt mission. I noticed in your photo that you are not wearing a wet suit, so temperatures must be somewhat mild.
Tight lines, buddy!

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Sven,
After landing 6 yellows in front of my place in the first week I was here, I haven't had a whiff of one since. All of my action has been in the San Roque area..

05-20-2015, 04:40 PM	#1
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	The pressure is off Well here it is, the 20th of May and I hav yet to catch my first May yellow and my goal of catching at least one each month was in jeopardy. There are a lot of excuses. A big South swell kept me on the beach for a few days at the beginning of the month. Then the May winds which normally kick in around noon were hitting hard at 9 am or even earlier which limited my time on the water. Then I the water temp took a dive. Went from 68 on a Tuesday to 55 on the following Saturday. Then I took a week to meet Andy and his posse in Bahia Gonzaga. Ne dress to say I was stressed when I hit the water this morning. It turned out to be a pretty nice day. Little wind until noon. Stuck my first May yellow at about 8:00. Nothing special but since my freezer was getting depleted I decided to harvest this 20 pounder. Landed number 2 at about 8:30. It was a bit larger. Taped out at 24 lbs. Refused to sign the waiver so no picture. Hooked a third about a half hr later but came unbuttoned after about 5 minutes. OK, bring on June. __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

05-20-2015, 05:21 PM	#3
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Vacations over. Get back to the grind slacker. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

05-20-2015, 05:26 PM	#4
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	Keep the ball rolling :

05-20-2015, 05:51 PM	#5
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	I just re-read my post and in the scheme of things I found it offensive and wish I would have chosen the theme of the post a little more carefully . Like the biggest stress in life is whether I am able to catch a yellowtail in the next 10 days. Just shows how far I have departed from the grid. My apologies to those who are facing real life issues and just be assured that it always gets better. __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

05-21-2015, 03:32 PM	#8
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	Nice work bud __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

05-21-2015, 01:58 PM	#7
EastLosYaker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: East Los Angeles Posts: 220	Rossman, As someone who is going through some "real life" BS right now, I am so NOT offended by your post theme. Your posts are always a pleasure to read, and I'm sure you've experienced your share of adversity in life. It makes the rest of us optimistic that we will one day be rewarded with uninterrupted fishing (barring weather) for everything we've gone through. Enjoy your time fishing, and the rest of us will catch up with you soon enough!

05-21-2015, 03:39 PM	#9
svendawg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 331	Location Are you fishing mostly in front of your house or a San Roque island. Nice job, Glad you met your goal.