Got One!!!! 45lb. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Hanapa'a · 03-31-2009, 10:06 AM

I finally got to go fishing. So Monday morning I got off to a later start and launched at 7:00. I worked 1 spot for an Hr. Then moved out to the spot that is none for getting them. 10 min. later BAM! there she go's. With 4 feet. of 40lb. floral carbon and the rest braided line. I was nice and calm about it. she rapped up in the kelp and my line cut right threw it. then i pulled her up to gaff. My buddy Paul came over and gave me his gaff.
Do to me loosing mine earlier that morning. Other story.....

\ And thanks to Evan Wagley fellow yaker that took the pic'c for me..

Sebastian · 03-31-2009, 10:19 AM

Nice one!

Spyder · 03-31-2009, 10:21 AM

Nice ghost. Congrats!

frugalfisher · 03-31-2009, 10:42 AM

Way to go on the WSB!

ratdog · 03-31-2009, 11:15 AM

What a beauty, what did you use for bait?

nabeeko · 03-31-2009, 11:18 AM

NICE!!!

herefishyfishy! · 03-31-2009, 11:20 AM

Dude Matt,My pleasure taking the pic. No fish for me but nice to see yours. Fished with Jimi from Jimijig and we both came up empty. Did get one slam on the bottom on a mac which came up raked but that's it. Good to meet you Matt, nice fish!

travelin_lite · 03-31-2009, 11:32 AM

Way to go!! nice fish!

Hanapa'a · 03-31-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratdog

What a beauty, what did you use for bait?

Just some squid from the market.

DENNYh · 03-31-2009, 04:11 PM

I wish I wore my wet suit yesterday with the surf being the way it was. i bailed off of my kayak early to avoid the spill in about 5ft of water coming in. was that you in the yellow kayak in the kelp? saw someone land one. nice catch

forefrazier · 03-31-2009, 05:41 PM

Nice work there Matt! Catching a

always makes a much better day than being at work.....Not that I would know.....

Matt · 04-01-2009, 07:45 AM

Nice job Matt

Foamer · 04-01-2009, 12:07 PM

Very nice! I want one too!!!

03-31-2009, 10:06 AM	#1
Hanapa'a Junior Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: by the beach Posts: 21	Got One!!!! 45lb. I finally got to go fishing. So Monday morning I got off to a later start and launched at 7:00. I worked 1 spot for an Hr. Then moved out to the spot that is none for getting them. 10 min. later BAM! there she go's. With 4 feet. of 40lb. floral carbon and the rest braided line. I was nice and calm about it. she rapped up in the kelp and my line cut right threw it. then i pulled her up to gaff. My buddy Paul came over and gave me his gaff. Do to me loosing mine earlier that morning. Other story..... \ And thanks to Evan Wagley fellow yaker that took the pic'c for me.. Attached Images Last edited by Hanapa'a; 03-31-2009 at 10:21 AM. Reason: to give name of photography

03-31-2009, 10:42 AM	#4
frugalfisher Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 190	Good Job! Way to go on the WSB! __________________ James Caldwell Yellow Prowler

03-31-2009, 11:20 AM	#7
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	Dude Matt,My pleasure taking the pic. No fish for me but nice to see yours. Fished with Jimi from Jimijig and we both came up empty. Did get one slam on the bottom on a mac which came up raked but that's it. Good to meet you Matt, nice fish! __________________ "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."

04-01-2009, 07:45 AM	#12
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Nice job Matt __________________ Thanks Matt F.

03-31-2009, 10:19 AM	#2
Sebastian Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 35	Nice one!

03-31-2009, 10:21 AM	#3
Spyder Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 169	Nice ghost. Congrats!

03-31-2009, 11:15 AM	#5
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	What a beauty, what did you use for bait?

03-31-2009, 11:18 AM	#6
nabeeko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 68	NICE!!!

03-31-2009, 11:32 AM	#8
travelin_lite Junior Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: near the beach ; ) Posts: 16	Way to go!! nice fish!

03-31-2009, 04:11 PM	#10
DENNYh Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chulajuana Posts: 81	I wish I wore my wet suit yesterday with the surf being the way it was. i bailed off of my kayak early to avoid the spill in about 5ft of water coming in. was that you in the yellow kayak in the kelp? saw someone land one. nice catch

03-31-2009, 05:41 PM	#11
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Nice work there Matt! Catching a always makes a much better day than being at work.....Not that I would know.....

04-01-2009, 12:07 PM	#13
Foamer Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vista, CA and Pensacola, FL Posts: 12	Very nice! I want one too!!!