Dont keep your reel in gear... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TXyakker · 02-25-2009, 07:36 PM

Unless your drag is light, or you like to go for a swim. Went out today for the second day in a row. Weather was a little more bumpy than Tuesday but when the fish are biting, you gotta do it. It was the usual parking lot but i managed to find a little opening and started the wait. It was getting close to having to go in for work when my boat started to lean and i couldnt figure out why. Next thing i know, i'm in the water and my boat is flipping over towards me. Well, i've been around the water long enough to not freak out just because i ended up in there instead of staying in my boat, so i flipped it back over real quick and my brain started thinking. Crap, i've probably just lost all my rods, my buddy's gaff, etc. As the boat comes back over all my rods are still there! YESSS! The camera/phone box is floating near by so i grab that (thank goodness for pelican boxes) and situate myself back in the boat. The whole reason i ended up flipping was still stuck in the rod holder, so i grab that puppy and i'm FISH ON! I didnt have a ton of boats around so i lucked out, not getting pulled all over creation. Taped out at 41", i dont have a scale so not sure how much it weighed. Thanks to the guys who came over to see if i needed any help!

Casey

B Slate · 02-25-2009, 07:43 PM

Dammmmmm
Nice Yellow

yaksailor · 02-25-2009, 07:51 PM

Way cool! Hey, isn't that Dan in the back? Where's his fish?

yakrider · 02-25-2009, 08:11 PM

way to go Casey!!!!
nice yeller!!!!
glad to hear no equipment was lost...
and thanks for teaching the rest of us what not to do...
I have had the opportunity to share some "what not to do's" myself....
it's always good to laugh at ourselves...

aftahour · 02-25-2009, 08:30 PM

what did the monstser take in flipinn u over!

driftwood · 02-25-2009, 08:35 PM

I do believe this makes your 3rd yellow. I saw Josh unravel that tangeled knot mess and save your fish on tuesday. Josh, that was nice quick work!

TXyakker · 02-25-2009, 08:44 PM

Luckily, all i had to donate to Posiedon was my tackle box and the scotty rod holder i didnt have in the bracket. I'll take losing a couple bucks worth of tackle over hundreds in rods and reels.

That does in fact make my 3rd, and i'm loving it. I did get some major help with the fish yesterday, from one heck of a fishing guide. Though, he could work on his "arrival time" some times. Must be that 8 hours of sleep he requires as a fishing guide

In all seriousness though, for you newer guys looking to learn, he definitely knows whats up and is more than willing to learn you a thing or 2 when you tag along with him.

JOHN K · 02-25-2009, 09:24 PM

Nice work Casey - three tails since Sunday is a pretty impressive BENDER!!! Sending me those pictures on Monday must have got the fish gods on your side, even though it sounds like they had a little fun at your expense. Thanks again for the pictures and the great story.

Sure you are ready to head back to Texas?

P.S. - I finally sent you an e-mail today and my post is coming soon

dorado50 · 02-25-2009, 09:31 PM

Nice job Casey!! Whos that good looking guy next to you!!!

Way to hang with that fish,excellent recoverey..

Matt · 02-25-2009, 10:57 PM

Hey there man, nice job on the yellers, and at least you flipped wearing a wetsuit!!!!! Makes a great, great, great story and a great ending. WAY TO STICK IT!!!

linghunter · 02-26-2009, 06:46 AM

Nice job Casey! Back to back days... I wish I could of rejoined you fellows on Wednesday. I must say I am a little more nervouse about my new ride after hearing about your last trip.

With out question Josh is a great Fisherman and a exellent guide. WTG guy's!

Paul

landwhale · 02-26-2009, 07:56 AM

Congratulations I am glad you ended up besting the beast. I was sitting next to you heard the clicker start singing and out of the courner of my eye saw the bottom of your yak rolling up. Great you still had all your rods and could tell it was hard rolling your yak with the yellow still pulling hard. Glad it all worked out...........

lamb · 02-26-2009, 02:08 PM

Congrats, what a story. Glad all ended well.

Who's the guy behind you?

And that guy on the pretty big boat behind you, he looks familiar...

Congrats to all that scored. And for all that didn't - we rocked, I think we outnumbered these guys that did hook up at least 10 to 1.

Geoffkoop · 02-26-2009, 02:47 PM

Good Lord. It was worth the beauty!

TXyakker · 02-26-2009, 03:03 PM

One of my reels broke yesterday while out there. Thankfully not the one i was using for squid, but still a bummer. I couldnt bring myself to go out there again with only one reel, so i went and got one of these

A shiny new Diawa saltist 40! Went out again this morning to see if the fish were still biting and to see if i could break in the new reel. Got some squid, paddled out to a nice open spot (a whole lot LESS boats out there this morning), and started the wait. My rod holder was in FRONT of me this time, so i could see it when it starts to bend. Had my drag set a little looser too

. I pulled out the sandwich to see if that trick still works, and as i'm opening the box to get it out my rod starts to go! No way, the sandwich trick still works!! I grab it out of the rod holder and go for a little ride. Thankfully with less boats, i had nothing to worry about in the direction i was being towed. Since i had 2 fish at home and i'm moving out of state in a month, i already decided this was going to be a C&R day. I got the fishy up to the boat and pulled her in by the mouth.

Snapped a quick picture, took out the hook, and sent her back over the side. The new reel worked awesome! Now that i had my fish, i was good for the morning so i paddled around and watched some others hang a few yellows. Headed in early to get to work on time again!

forefrazier · 02-26-2009, 04:06 PM

Way to go out there AGAIN Casey! They say everything is bigger in TX but I think they might be wrong about the fish you are catching!

Pescavore1 · 02-26-2009, 05:35 PM

Big kudos to you, Casey, for the release

Well done on the recovery, too.

I know what you mean by the sandwich trick. My fish in January was a sandwich trick and my fish a week ago was a drink trick. I think it has to do with reverse psychology or something...make the fish think you are distracted.

lambadmin · 02-26-2009, 07:32 PM

release

Nice one.

PB fisher · 02-26-2009, 09:21 PM

very impressive save

THE DARKHORSE · 02-28-2009, 09:46 PM

Snapped a quick picture, took out the hook, and sent her back over the side. The new reel worked awesome! Now that i had my fish, i was good for the morning so i paddled around and watched some others hang a few yellows. Headed in early to get to work on time again!

Before this trip on tuesday Casey was almost convinced he had some kind of Yellowtail curse. I hope catching three Yellowtail over thirty pounds on three consecutive trips helped make up for lost opportunities.

I couldn't be more proud of you for releasing that trophy to fight another day, more people should give that feeling a try. I love the calm look in that Yellowtail's face, I think she knew you had good intentions. It doesn't get much better than watching a trophy fish swim off, that was caught on a new reel's maiden voyage, and still making it to work on time.

02-25-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
TXyakker Junior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PB Posts: 26	Dont keep your reel in gear... Unless your drag is light, or you like to go for a swim. Went out today for the second day in a row. Weather was a little more bumpy than Tuesday but when the fish are biting, you gotta do it. It was the usual parking lot but i managed to find a little opening and started the wait. It was getting close to having to go in for work when my boat started to lean and i couldnt figure out why. Next thing i know, i'm in the water and my boat is flipping over towards me. Well, i've been around the water long enough to not freak out just because i ended up in there instead of staying in my boat, so i flipped it back over real quick and my brain started thinking. Crap, i've probably just lost all my rods, my buddy's gaff, etc. As the boat comes back over all my rods are still there! YESSS! The camera/phone box is floating near by so i grab that (thank goodness for pelican boxes) and situate myself back in the boat. The whole reason i ended up flipping was still stuck in the rod holder, so i grab that puppy and i'm FISH ON! I didnt have a ton of boats around so i lucked out, not getting pulled all over creation. Taped out at 41", i dont have a scale so not sure how much it weighed. Thanks to the guys who came over to see if i needed any help! Casey

02-25-2009, 08:44 PM	#7
TXyakker Junior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PB Posts: 26	take some Luckily, all i had to donate to Posiedon was my tackle box and the scotty rod holder i didnt have in the bracket. I'll take losing a couple bucks worth of tackle over hundreds in rods and reels. That does in fact make my 3rd, and i'm loving it. I did get some major help with the fish yesterday, from one heck of a fishing guide. Though, he could work on his "arrival time" some times. Must be that 8 hours of sleep he requires as a fishing guide In all seriousness though, for you newer guys looking to learn, he definitely knows whats up and is more than willing to learn you a thing or 2 when you tag along with him.

02-25-2009, 09:24 PM	#8
JOHN K Junior Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Capo Beach Posts: 21	That's Karma Nice work Casey - three tails since Sunday is a pretty impressive BENDER!!! Sending me those pictures on Monday must have got the fish gods on your side, even though it sounds like they had a little fun at your expense. Thanks again for the pictures and the great story. Sure you are ready to head back to Texas? P.S. - I finally sent you an e-mail today and my post is coming soon

02-25-2009, 10:57 PM	#10
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Hey there man, nice job on the yellers, and at least you flipped wearing a wetsuit!!!!! Makes a great, great, great story and a great ending. WAY TO STICK IT!!! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

02-26-2009, 06:46 AM	#11
linghunter skunk Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 61	At least you landed the fish! Nice job Casey! Back to back days... I wish I could of rejoined you fellows on Wednesday. I must say I am a little more nervouse about my new ride after hearing about your last trip. With out question Josh is a great Fisherman and a exellent guide. WTG guy's! Paul

02-25-2009, 07:43 PM	#2
B Slate Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Verne Posts: 92	Dammmmmm Nice Yellow

02-25-2009, 07:51 PM	#3
yaksailor Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 66	Way cool! Hey, isn't that Dan in the back? Where's his fish?

02-25-2009, 08:11 PM	#4
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	way to go Casey!!!! nice yeller!!!! glad to hear no equipment was lost... and thanks for teaching the rest of us what not to do... I have had the opportunity to share some "what not to do's" myself.... it's always good to laugh at ourselves...

02-25-2009, 08:30 PM	#5
aftahour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: torrance Posts: 155	what did the monstser take in flipinn u over!

02-25-2009, 08:35 PM	#6
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	I do believe this makes your 3rd yellow. I saw Josh unravel that tangeled knot mess and save your fish on tuesday. Josh, that was nice quick work!

02-25-2009, 09:31 PM	#9
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Nice job Casey!! Whos that good looking guy next to you!!! Way to hang with that fish,excellent recoverey..

02-26-2009, 07:56 AM	#12
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Congratulations I am glad you ended up besting the beast. I was sitting next to you heard the clicker start singing and out of the courner of my eye saw the bottom of your yak rolling up. Great you still had all your rods and could tell it was hard rolling your yak with the yellow still pulling hard. Glad it all worked out........... __________________

02-26-2009, 02:08 PM	#13
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Congrats, what a story. Glad all ended well. Who's the guy behind you? And that guy on the pretty big boat behind you, he looks familiar... Congrats to all that scored. And for all that didn't - we rocked, I think we outnumbered these guys that did hook up at least 10 to 1. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

02-26-2009, 02:47 PM	#14
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Good Lord. It was worth the beauty!

02-26-2009, 03:03 PM	#15
TXyakker Junior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PB Posts: 26	I should buy a lottery ticket... One of my reels broke yesterday while out there. Thankfully not the one i was using for squid, but still a bummer. I couldnt bring myself to go out there again with only one reel, so i went and got one of these A shiny new Diawa saltist 40! Went out again this morning to see if the fish were still biting and to see if i could break in the new reel. Got some squid, paddled out to a nice open spot (a whole lot LESS boats out there this morning), and started the wait. My rod holder was in FRONT of me this time, so i could see it when it starts to bend. Had my drag set a little looser too . I pulled out the sandwich to see if that trick still works, and as i'm opening the box to get it out my rod starts to go! No way, the sandwich trick still works!! I grab it out of the rod holder and go for a little ride. Thankfully with less boats, i had nothing to worry about in the direction i was being towed. Since i had 2 fish at home and i'm moving out of state in a month, i already decided this was going to be a C&R day. I got the fishy up to the boat and pulled her in by the mouth. Snapped a quick picture, took out the hook, and sent her back over the side. The new reel worked awesome! Now that i had my fish, i was good for the morning so i paddled around and watched some others hang a few yellows. Headed in early to get to work on time again!

02-26-2009, 04:06 PM	#16
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Way to go out there AGAIN Casey! They say everything is bigger in TX but I think they might be wrong about the fish you are catching!

02-26-2009, 05:35 PM	#17
Pescavore1 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scripps Ranch Posts: 82	Big kudos to you, Casey, for the release Well done on the recovery, too. I know what you mean by the sandwich trick. My fish in January was a sandwich trick and my fish a week ago was a drink trick. I think it has to do with reverse psychology or something...make the fish think you are distracted.

02-26-2009, 07:32 PM	#18
lambadmin Spam Sanitation Dept Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,375	release Nice one. __________________

02-26-2009, 09:21 PM	#19
PB fisher feeesh Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 61	very impressive save