La Jolla - 12/27/17 - Should auld acquaintance be forgot - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

summers in kuwait · 12-30-2017, 06:13 PM

Greetings all,

Its been a bit since I have posted anything, so I thought I would share a recent trip.

The launch was flat and glassy and the weather was mild with some decent fog and the moon was in a Waxing Gibbous phase. There was tuna crab scattered around, the water visibility was great and water temp was ~62°F.

I made half a dozen greenbacks fairly quickly and headed out.
In about ~75 ft of water I sent down one greenback on the dropper loop and flylined another behind the kayak. The bait on the bottom was getting a little spooked when all of the sudden the flyline started screaming.

I adjusted the drag on the flyline and reeled in the dropper loop. Right away I knew it was a yellow, based on the run and head shakes. The fish went straight for a nearby lobster pot and then we had a nice back and forth. After a couple solid runs, I buttoned down the drag and got the fish to color. A solid yellow wrapped in rope. I waited for my shot and sank the gaff.

After pulling the fish aboard, I noticed the hook was set through the mouth and next to the gil plate. I immediately bled and gutted the fish and threw it on the back of my Revo 16 and headed in.

I landed before 8am, took a couple pics and was home early to surprise the wife and kids.

The fished ended up at 32lbs after being bled and gutted. I pulled off some thick collars, cut some fresh chunks for dinner and vac/sealed the rest off.

Here is some video action, if you'd like to watch!

Wishing everyone out there a healthy, happy and hopeful 2018!

Cheers,

Todd

Setup Details:

Rod - Lamiglas BL 6640C
6´6˝ 20-40 lb
Reel - Saltist 30

65 lb Braid to 40 lb Fluoro (SPRO Swivel)
2/0 Ringed J Hook
Bait: Pacific Mackerel "Greenback"

blitzburgh · 12-30-2017, 06:56 PM

DOOOOOOOOD!!!! What a toad! Happy New Year!

bolocop · 12-30-2017, 07:55 PM

Thanks for the details! I always wanted to use a swivel to reduce line twist. I assume that's why you use one? My braid is all twisted up now.

Congrats on the fish!

LEEZO · 12-30-2017, 09:06 PM

Nice yellow there, great end of the year post!

Tigermidge · 12-30-2017, 09:48 PM

Nice fish. Congratulation.

Mark

NICKWORN · 12-31-2017, 09:32 AM

So after talked to you and headed back over towards weather buoy I made a bunch of bait and dropped a dropper loop n flyline, 20yds out of the preserve I started marking, and boom dropper goes off! 2 hours late and half way back to the spot we chatted I surface an easy 150-200lb BSB! Safely revived as I cut my line a foot from his mouth and he slow decended back to the depths! First BSB, unfortunately phone was in truck due to waterproof case being broke( I’ve ruined 2 phones-$200 each in insurance so no pics

I was trying to radio you but was a lot of static!

I’m setting up my GoPro for next trip! I’ll give u a shout when the wifey will let out next( toddler time next weekend )!!!

Here’s mine from the 22nd.

Cheers on a big brother.

FISH11 · 12-31-2017, 10:27 AM

Congrats, really nice fish. Went out on the 26th but bait was hard to find after the first greenback With all the pesky dogs around I mostly trolled a Rapala greenback for nada. Saw some good Hali marks but the dog close by made me not want to loose the only live greenback I had.

LJ H2Oman · 12-31-2017, 11:44 AM

What an inspiring post to lead into 2018. Congratulations!

stevie951 · 12-31-2017, 10:12 PM

Phishphood · 01-01-2018, 12:22 AM

Congrats! Nice way to end the year.

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(a D u B) · 01-01-2018, 08:08 PM

What a way to end the year.. Great catch

Rav3n805 · 01-01-2018, 09:47 PM

Nice fish and great gaf shot w the rope and all.

steveooo · 01-02-2018, 09:41 AM

Heck yeah! Love wintertime YT

dpasinli · 01-02-2018, 09:41 AM

Epic!! Way to close out the years. Here's to Healthy and Meaty New Year all!

Dirty Curti · 01-02-2018, 10:06 AM

Nice Video, Way to end the year with a health yellow.

Richardh30 · 01-03-2018, 07:58 PM

What an amazing looking fish! Congrats and cheers to a happy New Years!!

smokie · 01-04-2018, 01:15 PM

Right on! Nice way to end the year with a fatty yellow.

MITCHELL · 01-04-2018, 01:22 PM

Some quality yellow

Baja Marty · 01-04-2018, 09:41 PM

Wow! What a nice yellowtail, and a great video. Congratulations!

That's a huge fish to catch on a yak. It's interesting to see how you flung it across the back deck of your Revo 16 behind the bait tank. I'll keep that in mind for my 13.

summers in kuwait · 01-05-2018, 08:56 AM

Thanks everyone for the congrats!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bolocop

Thanks for the details! I always wanted to use a swivel to reduce line twist. I assume that's why you use one? My braid is all twisted up now.

Congrats on the fish!

I do find that I get a little less line twist with a swivel, but I really like being able to quickly switch rigs and just cut the spectra and then attach a pre-tied setup. I just attach the spectra to the swivel. You can also switch from a flyline to carolina rig really easily.

I also like have the shorter leader vs a long top shot, so i can saw through the kelp.

Cheers!

12-30-2017, 06:13 PM	#1
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	La Jolla - 12/27/17 - Should auld acquaintance be forgot Greetings all, Its been a bit since I have posted anything, so I thought I would share a recent trip. The launch was flat and glassy and the weather was mild with some decent fog and the moon was in a Waxing Gibbous phase. There was tuna crab scattered around, the water visibility was great and water temp was ~62°F. I made half a dozen greenbacks fairly quickly and headed out. In about ~75 ft of water I sent down one greenback on the dropper loop and flylined another behind the kayak. The bait on the bottom was getting a little spooked when all of the sudden the flyline started screaming. I adjusted the drag on the flyline and reeled in the dropper loop. Right away I knew it was a yellow, based on the run and head shakes. The fish went straight for a nearby lobster pot and then we had a nice back and forth. After a couple solid runs, I buttoned down the drag and got the fish to color. A solid yellow wrapped in rope. I waited for my shot and sank the gaff. After pulling the fish aboard, I noticed the hook was set through the mouth and next to the gil plate. I immediately bled and gutted the fish and threw it on the back of my Revo 16 and headed in. I landed before 8am, took a couple pics and was home early to surprise the wife and kids. The fished ended up at 32lbs after being bled and gutted. I pulled off some thick collars, cut some fresh chunks for dinner and vac/sealed the rest off. Here is some video action, if you'd like to watch! Wishing everyone out there a healthy, happy and hopeful 2018! Cheers, Todd Setup Details: Rod - Lamiglas BL 6640C 6´6˝ 20-40 lb Reel - Saltist 30 65 lb Braid to 40 lb Fluoro (SPRO Swivel) 2/0 Ringed J Hook Bait: Pacific Mackerel "Greenback"

12-30-2017, 06:56 PM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	DOOOOOOOOD!!!! What a toad! Happy New Year! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

12-30-2017, 07:55 PM	#3
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	Interesting Thanks for the details! I always wanted to use a swivel to reduce line twist. I assume that's why you use one? My braid is all twisted up now. Congrats on the fish!

12-31-2017, 09:32 AM	#6
NICKWORN Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SANTUCKET Posts: 629	Hell yea brotha So after talked to you and headed back over towards weather buoy I made a bunch of bait and dropped a dropper loop n flyline, 20yds out of the preserve I started marking, and boom dropper goes off! 2 hours late and half way back to the spot we chatted I surface an easy 150-200lb BSB! Safely revived as I cut my line a foot from his mouth and he slow decended back to the depths! First BSB, unfortunately phone was in truck due to waterproof case being broke( I’ve ruined 2 phones-$200 each in insurance so no pics I was trying to radio you but was a lot of static! I’m setting up my GoPro for next trip! I’ll give u a shout when the wifey will let out next( toddler time next weekend )!!! Here’s mine from the 22nd. Cheers on a big brother. Attached Images

12-31-2017, 10:27 AM	#7
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Congrats, really nice fish. Went out on the 26th but bait was hard to find after the first greenback With all the pesky dogs around I mostly trolled a Rapala greenback for nada. Saw some good Hali marks but the dog close by made me not want to loose the only live greenback I had. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

12-30-2017, 09:06 PM	#4
LEEZO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Coronado Posts: 179	Nice yellow there, great end of the year post!

12-30-2017, 09:48 PM	#5
Tigermidge Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lakewood, Ca Posts: 172	Nice fish. Congratulation. Mark

12-31-2017, 11:44 AM	#8
LJ H2Oman Hunter Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 44	What an inspiring post to lead into 2018. Congratulations! __________________ Robert V <"))))>< Hobie Revo 13 . . . not as sporting . . . but a welcome upgrade from my 1966 longboard!

12-31-2017, 10:12 PM	#9
stevie951 Lurker Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Riverside Posts: 431	__________________ "A Reel expert can Tackle anything " ~Malibu Stealth-14 ~Malibu X-13

01-01-2018, 12:22 AM	#10
Phishphood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 346	Congrats! Nice way to end the year. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

01-01-2018, 08:08 PM	#11
(a D u B) Junior Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 29	What a way to end the year.. Great catch

01-01-2018, 09:47 PM	#12
Rav3n805 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 163	Nice fish and great gaf shot w the rope and all.

01-02-2018, 09:41 AM	#13
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Heck yeah! Love wintertime YT

01-02-2018, 09:41 AM	#14
dpasinli Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Clemente Posts: 118	Epic!! Way to close out the years. Here's to Healthy and Meaty New Year all!

01-02-2018, 10:06 AM	#15
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	Nice Video, Way to end the year with a health yellow. __________________

01-03-2018, 07:58 PM	#16
Richardh30 Junior Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 4	Fantastic! What an amazing looking fish! Congrats and cheers to a happy New Years!!

01-04-2018, 01:15 PM	#17
smokie Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 63	Right on! Nice way to end the year with a fatty yellow.

01-04-2018, 01:22 PM	#18
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,277	Good to see..... Some quality yellow __________________ Duke Mitchell

01-04-2018, 09:41 PM	#19
Baja Marty Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Santa Monica & San Jose Del Cabo Posts: 52	Wow! What a nice yellowtail, and a great video. Congratulations! That's a huge fish to catch on a yak. It's interesting to see how you flung it across the back deck of your Revo 16 behind the bait tank. I'll keep that in mind for my 13.