Starting New Years right.... Part #2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

seaquinn · 01-13-2016, 02:16 PM

OK, talk about one lucky angler. And he really is pretty darn skilled, as he tries new techniques and did win the California Youth Bass Fishing Championship in 2015, for kids up to 15. He got to compete in the US championships in Arkansas.

Anyway, I posted earlier about catching his first Kayak Yellowtail on New Years Day.

Well, we tried last Sunday on a powerboat, just to see what happens. All the day before he kept saying how much he wants to catch a White Sea Bass, as we saw two on our friend Chris' kayak. And they taste so good!

Well...... get to the area, only with dropper loops set up and frozen squid. We see two kayaks and a power boat hooked up on YT. We are excited. After moving a couple times, his line gets bit, and after 10-12 minutes.... this comes in at 31 pounds.

So, January 1, first Kayak YT (below), and 10 days later, first WSB, but not on a kayak. We did, however, give some squid to a kayaker who did not have any, so that may be the karma jolt needed.

What a start to 2016!!! Cheers all!

Now time for a big Halibut! We like those big butts!

surfisher · 01-13-2016, 02:45 PM

Your kid is whacking em! Stoked

StinkyMatt · 01-13-2016, 02:51 PM

You are quite a guide!

Take me fishing, please .......dad?

Geno Machino · 01-13-2016, 03:54 PM

WTG!!!

Nice work!!!

Geno

GeauxFish · 01-13-2016, 06:38 PM

Wow. You guys are making some awesome memories that will last a lifetime. Great job!

bluesquids · 01-13-2016, 07:32 PM

Dooode that's so awesome. WTG!

dillpick · 01-13-2016, 07:32 PM

Super rad.

Silbaugh4liberty · 01-13-2016, 07:42 PM

WOW! Congratulations! Can I hire your son to be my guide??!!

DanaPT · 01-13-2016, 07:43 PM

Fantastic.

maquinapescado · 01-13-2016, 09:57 PM

He wound that thing up pretty quick too, I was pretty impressed by that. I didn't think anything of it until I heard you guys hooting about it being his first. Now if he was short pumping to boot, I would say he has been taught all the secrets already.

2-Stix · 01-13-2016, 11:03 PM

bitchen!

ctfphoto · 01-14-2016, 05:54 AM

Gavin, again congratulations on another first. You are an awesome fisherman.

In fact, Gavin is probably the best fisherman (not considering his age) that I have ever met. Considering his age, he is the best.

Luck had nothing to do with it. It is called skill and good info.

Keep it up buddy, and enjoy it.

summers in kuwait · 01-14-2016, 06:36 AM

I thought that was you guys. I was in the red hobie next to Brian.
We kept drifting in that same area and were talking with you throughout the morning.

Stoked for you both! That was a fun day on the water.

Cheers,

Todd

blitzburgh · 01-14-2016, 06:52 AM

Nice job!

Sully1 · 01-14-2016, 11:09 AM

Home run. Out of the park. and nice Resume.

YTHunter · 01-14-2016, 12:42 PM

I'm guessing we'll be seeing a lot of him at LJ in the coming years!

01-13-2016, 02:16 PM	#1
seaquinn wishin' I was fishin' Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Blossom Valley (near El Cajon) Posts: 148	Starting New Years right.... Part #2 OK, talk about one lucky angler. And he really is pretty darn skilled, as he tries new techniques and did win the California Youth Bass Fishing Championship in 2015, for kids up to 15. He got to compete in the US championships in Arkansas. Anyway, I posted earlier about catching his first Kayak Yellowtail on New Years Day. Well, we tried last Sunday on a powerboat, just to see what happens. All the day before he kept saying how much he wants to catch a White Sea Bass, as we saw two on our friend Chris' kayak. And they taste so good! Well...... get to the area, only with dropper loops set up and frozen squid. We see two kayaks and a power boat hooked up on YT. We are excited. After moving a couple times, his line gets bit, and after 10-12 minutes.... this comes in at 31 pounds. So, January 1, first Kayak YT (below), and 10 days later, first WSB, but not on a kayak. We did, however, give some squid to a kayaker who did not have any, so that may be the karma jolt needed. What a start to 2016!!! Cheers all! Now time for a big Halibut! We like those big butts!

01-13-2016, 03:54 PM	#4
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 553	Super Cool! WTG!!! Nice work!!! Geno __________________

01-13-2016, 07:32 PM	#6
bluesquids Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jamul, CA Posts: 243	Dooode that's so awesome. WTG! __________________ Thanks, bluesquids

01-13-2016, 07:42 PM	#8
Silbaugh4liberty Fishing Patriot Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,121	WOW! Congratulations! Can I hire your son to be my guide??!! __________________

01-13-2016, 09:57 PM	#10
maquinapescado Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 326	He wound that thing up pretty quick too, I was pretty impressed by that. I didn't think anything of it until I heard you guys hooting about it being his first. Now if he was short pumping to boot, I would say he has been taught all the secrets already. __________________ Climb, Surf, Fish, Repeat

01-13-2016, 02:45 PM	#2
surfisher Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 388	Your kid is whacking em! Stoked __________________

01-13-2016, 02:51 PM	#3
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	You are quite a guide! Take me fishing, please .......dad?

01-13-2016, 06:38 PM	#5
GeauxFish Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pomona Posts: 38	Wow. You guys are making some awesome memories that will last a lifetime. Great job!

01-13-2016, 07:32 PM	#7
dillpick fisha Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: carlsbad Posts: 47	Super rad.

01-13-2016, 07:43 PM	#9
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Fantastic.

01-13-2016, 11:03 PM	#11
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	bitchen!

01-14-2016, 05:54 AM	#12
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Gavin, again congratulations on another first. You are an awesome fisherman. In fact, Gavin is probably the best fisherman (not considering his age) that I have ever met. Considering his age, he is the best. Luck had nothing to do with it. It is called skill and good info. Keep it up buddy, and enjoy it.

01-14-2016, 06:36 AM	#13
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	I thought that was you guys. I was in the red hobie next to Brian. We kept drifting in that same area and were talking with you throughout the morning. Stoked for you both! That was a fun day on the water. Cheers, Todd

01-14-2016, 06:52 AM	#14
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Nice job! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

01-14-2016, 11:09 AM	#15
Sully1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 288	Home run. Out of the park. and nice Resume. __________________

01-14-2016, 12:42 PM	#16
YTHunter Carlisle Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 206	I'm guessing we'll be seeing a lot of him at LJ in the coming years! __________________ <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NTOZ1JOXUkQ" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>