DP 1/10 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dpliska · 01-14-2007, 12:37 PM

Dropped the girls off at school and headed down to the local spot. The waves were flat and the wind was light so I headed shallow. Worked the area for a couple shorts and a bass. Then got the signature rod tip snap. Set the hook and solid weight. I knew it was going to be a nice fish so I took my time. After a few minutes it comes to color. New plan- clear the deck and get the clip ready. First gaff attempt hits her square in the head and bounces off. Now the fight is on. She now realizes that there is a hook in her mouth and that the guy on the other end has a larger hook waiting for her return. I'm in the stringers by now and the realization hits me that this may turn into "the one that got away".

Nope!

42" and 27lbs bled

Dennis · 01-14-2007, 01:20 PM

Beautiful flatty... Congrat's.

Aaron&Julie · 01-14-2007, 02:32 PM

Congratulations on a beauty of a flattie. That spot looks familiar

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yakstar · 01-14-2007, 06:15 PM

way to go dave, i wish i got out today, what a great day!

Piranha · 01-15-2007, 08:52 AM

Great fish ,Dave! Jaxyak called me and told me you'd gotten a good one! Guess he got the pix to you! Keep up the great work! Jerry/Piranha :lol:

GBF · 01-15-2007, 09:42 PM

Very, Very nice fish!!!

GBF

quietman · 01-15-2007, 11:16 PM

Sweeet 8)

01-14-2007, 12:37 PM	#1
dpliska Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 50	DP 1/10 Dropped the girls off at school and headed down to the local spot. The waves were flat and the wind was light so I headed shallow. Worked the area for a couple shorts and a bass. Then got the signature rod tip snap. Set the hook and solid weight. I knew it was going to be a nice fish so I took my time. After a few minutes it comes to color. New plan- clear the deck and get the clip ready. First gaff attempt hits her square in the head and bounces off. Now the fight is on. She now realizes that there is a hook in her mouth and that the guy on the other end has a larger hook waiting for her return. I'm in the stringers by now and the realization hits me that this may turn into "the one that got away". Nope! 42" and 27lbs bled __________________ David Pliska

01-14-2007, 01:20 PM	#2
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Beautiful flatty... Congrat's. __________________ Hmmmm.....

01-14-2007, 02:32 PM	#3
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Congratulations on a beauty of a flattie. That spot looks familiar . __________________ "Never say die"

01-15-2007, 08:52 AM	#5
Piranha Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alhambra.CA Posts: 35	Good Job! Great fish ,Dave! Jaxyak called me and told me you'd gotten a good one! Guess he got the pix to you! Keep up the great work! Jerry/Piranha :lol: __________________ Oh Lord, Thy sea is so great and my boat is so small!

01-15-2007, 09:42 PM	#6
GBF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 323	Very, Very nice fish!!! GBF __________________ "Just keep going out....it's better than staying Home"

01-14-2007, 06:15 PM	#4
yakstar Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 44	way to go dave, i wish i got out today, what a great day!

01-15-2007, 11:16 PM	#7
quietman Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 22	Sweeet 8) __________________ John Roe www.roenation.com