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Old 03-24-2010, 02:29 PM   #1
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Three years in the making...

Two years ago, a buddy asked me to take him kayakfishing. So we launch at o'dark:30. I show him how to get bait at the pier. We paddle out to the kelp, he drops his first mac and lands a 50#+ WSB. Darn. Maybe I should take up guiding instead. Skunk season for me.

Last year try again, and again another skunk season. Darn.

So I start the season again this year. I land last week and a guy on the beach tells me the two guys coming in before me each had a WSB. Darn. Then he looks me straight in the eye and said "Your turn is next". I put that in the bank.

Easy launch. First stop for bait and the tank is filled with picture perfect greenbacks. I check in with a friendly spearo who gives me the depth info I need. Pin on my mac, change to my new game plan and whamo, off goes the reel. All the tips and tricks I've picked up are now sitting in my mind when I need them: keep the pressure on, don't horse him in, let the spectra do the work. Up it comes, slide the gaff between the gill plates and no mo' skunk.

Thanks to Brian and OEX for the pix. Be sure you visit them at the Fred Hall show.
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Old 03-24-2010, 02:49 PM   #2
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Good for you! Congrats!
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Old 03-24-2010, 02:59 PM   #3
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Good work and nice tail
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Old 03-24-2010, 03:03 PM   #4
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Lessons learned:
Don't take newbs fishing....they will school you everytime.

Don't call friends over to fishy spots unless you want to watch them catch a F.O.A.L

Nice Fish!!!!!
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Old 03-24-2010, 03:07 PM   #5
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Sweet! Way to get it done!
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Old 03-24-2010, 03:11 PM   #6
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Big o Congrats to you
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Old 03-24-2010, 03:33 PM   #7
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always love to see a guys hard work pay off!
congrats!!!
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Old 03-24-2010, 04:01 PM   #8
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How much sweeter is that fish.
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Old 03-24-2010, 04:18 PM   #9
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Good job bro!
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Old 03-24-2010, 04:43 PM   #10
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That's a good story - especially for those good at skunking.
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Old 03-24-2010, 04:54 PM   #11
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Awesome Pete! Stoked for you!
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Old 03-24-2010, 05:11 PM   #12
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Atta Boy..
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Old 03-24-2010, 06:48 PM   #13
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WTG!! Perseverance pays off.
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Old 03-24-2010, 06:49 PM   #14
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awesome! I need to get back out there.
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Old 03-24-2010, 08:05 PM   #15
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Very nice! It's always "maybe today will be the day" and then thinking maybe not..until, WHAM!!!

Way to go
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Old 03-24-2010, 08:11 PM   #16
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Congrats...

When's the BBQ?
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Old 03-24-2010, 08:56 PM   #17
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nice fish Pete!
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Old 03-24-2010, 09:09 PM   #18
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Pete!!! nice!
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Old 03-24-2010, 11:49 PM   #19
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That's one fine fish!
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Old 03-25-2010, 08:04 AM   #20
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Congrats, getting a trophy wsb, the old fashioned way, earning it yourself!
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