Finally, a nice yellowtail! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Carlos Gonzalez · 05-15-2019, 07:30 AM

I had a good time on the water last Sunday, My friend and I launched from La Jolla (Ensenada, Mexico) towards La Bufadora, we pedaled 6 miles to "los islotes" right in front of Todo Santos island, I have started with some calico action as a warming up, then I hooked something good, but I lost it (again) and finally her majestic appeared, a nice yellowtail, after that my friend also hooked one.

Here the video, hope you enjoy it, its a little bit long, sorry for that.

cheers!

FISH11 · 05-15-2019, 08:02 AM

Congrats on the kayak Yellows, Carlos. Nice size Yellows, look about 25 lb . Look like some nice fishing areas you're enjoying. Thanks for sharing. Me encanta la peleada con los grandes y son tan sabrosos.

SoCalEDC · 05-15-2019, 08:07 AM

Dude, nice fish. The calicos look like a lot of fun, but that yellow looked like it was a staunch fight on that gear. What size reel were you using?

Carlos Gonzalez · 05-15-2019, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalEDC

Dude, nice fish. The calicos look like a lot of fun, but that yellow looked like it was a staunch fight on that gear. What size reel were you using?

it is an old Lexa 300 with 40lb braid and 40lbs fluoro, the rod is an really old Okuma Baidarka.

It was super fun, and that guy pulled a lot.. i am ready for the next one

cheers!

FISH11 · 05-15-2019, 08:20 AM

Just one tip, try keeping the the rod pointing toward the front of the kayak more. It gives you better leverage and will turn the kayak toward the fish when they make those runs to the side. Those bigger Yellows can almost roll you if you are not ready when they pull hard and the rod is to your side. Tight Lines.

acorad · 05-15-2019, 09:21 AM

Awesome job Carlos! Chunky calicos too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by FISH11

Just one tip, try keeping the the rod pointing toward the front of the kayak more. It gives you better leverage and will turn the kayak toward the fish when they make those runs to the side. Those bigger Yellows can almost roll you if you are not ready when they pull hard and the rod is to your side. Tight Lines.

^^^ That is a great tip!

Andy

Carlos Gonzalez · 05-15-2019, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FISH11

Just one tip, try keeping the the rod pointing toward the front of the kayak more. It gives you better leverage and will turn the kayak toward the fish when they make those runs to the side. Those bigger Yellows can almost roll you if you are not ready when they pull hard and the rod is to your side. Tight Lines.

Thanks a lot FISH11 for the tip,i did noticed that when I was editing teh video.
cheers Bro!

MackYak · 05-15-2019, 11:53 AM

Those bluefin are just a few more miles! I bet yall could get em

ceviche eater · 05-16-2019, 08:49 AM

Nice!!!

h2ofishfo · 05-20-2019, 06:36 AM

👍🏽

deptrai · 05-27-2019, 09:54 PM

Buenos pescados! I wish I was there.

Dave

JohnMckroidJr · 05-28-2019, 12:15 AM

Congratulatios!

05-15-2019, 07:30 AM	#1
Carlos Gonzalez Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ensenada, Mexico Posts: 119	Finally, a nice yellowtail! I had a good time on the water last Sunday, My friend and I launched from La Jolla (Ensenada, Mexico) towards La Bufadora, we pedaled 6 miles to "los islotes" right in front of Todo Santos island, I have started with some calico action as a warming up, then I hooked something good, but I lost it (again) and finally her majestic appeared, a nice yellowtail, after that my friend also hooked one. Here the video, hope you enjoy it, its a little bit long, sorry for that. cheers! __________________ Carlos Gonzalez

05-15-2019, 08:02 AM	#2
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Congrats on the kayak Yellows, Carlos. Nice size Yellows, look about 25 lb . Look like some nice fishing areas you're enjoying. Thanks for sharing. Me encanta la peleada con los grandes y son tan sabrosos. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

05-15-2019, 08:20 AM	#5
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,643	Just one tip, try keeping the the rod pointing toward the front of the kayak more. It gives you better leverage and will turn the kayak toward the fish when they make those runs to the side. Those bigger Yellows can almost roll you if you are not ready when they pull hard and the rod is to your side. Tight Lines. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

05-20-2019, 06:36 AM	#10
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	👍🏽 __________________ GABE<@)((((>€~~~~team ?????uuuh it's fishing

05-15-2019, 08:07 AM	#3
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	Dude, nice fish. The calicos look like a lot of fun, but that yellow looked like it was a staunch fight on that gear. What size reel were you using?

05-15-2019, 11:53 AM	#8
MackYak Junior Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 2	Those bluefin are just a few more miles! I bet yall could get em

05-16-2019, 08:49 AM	#9
ceviche eater Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Mission hills Posts: 133	Nice!!!

05-27-2019, 09:54 PM	#11
deptrai Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 54	Buenos pescados! I wish I was there. Dave

05-28-2019, 12:15 AM	#12
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,945	Congratulatios!