Luck o' the Irish... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

herefishyfishy! · 03-17-2010, 04:53 PM

First Happy St. Patty's Day to everyone reading this. High Pressure+little wind+current movement=Great morning on the water. Heard whisperings of fish being caught and wanted to give it a try this week since I was unsuccessful last week. Launched predawn with Kyle to ankle slappers and off we go. Bait was everywhere and easy to find, and catch. Made it out to where the other kayaks and PB's were milling around and dropped down the yoyo. Have one other rod out while yoyoing and turn around to check on it and its bent in half with spectra wizzing off. Kept pressure on the fish and let the circle hook do it's job. Sleigh ride for a couple minutes then felt rubbing. Spectra cut through at least 3 separate strands of kelp before fish came yakside. One quick gaff shot and she's in my lap. This is the first

for me this year (and personal best). Met Rick on the beach that caught something nice to (but will let him tell his story if he chooses). Made a short trip to see Rick at OEX Kearny Mesa where official weight was 46 lbs.

I feel so very fortunate to be able to harvest this beautiful animal to feed my family. Having fresh fish vacuum packed in the freezer is quite a treat and blessing as it supplements meals instead of having to pay for meat.

Thanks Kyle for the OTW shot and beach shot!

Evan

03-17-2010, 04:53 PM	#1
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	Luck o' the Irish... First Happy St. Patty's Day to everyone reading this. High Pressure+little wind+current movement=Great morning on the water. Heard whisperings of fish being caught and wanted to give it a try this week since I was unsuccessful last week. Launched predawn with Kyle to ankle slappers and off we go. Bait was everywhere and easy to find, and catch. Made it out to where the other kayaks and PB's were milling around and dropped down the yoyo. Have one other rod out while yoyoing and turn around to check on it and its bent in half with spectra wizzing off. Kept pressure on the fish and let the circle hook do it's job. Sleigh ride for a couple minutes then felt rubbing. Spectra cut through at least 3 separate strands of kelp before fish came yakside. One quick gaff shot and she's in my lap. This is the first for me this year (and personal best). Met Rick on the beach that caught something nice to (but will let him tell his story if he chooses). Made a short trip to see Rick at OEX Kearny Mesa where official weight was 46 lbs. I feel so very fortunate to be able to harvest this beautiful animal to feed my family. Having fresh fish vacuum packed in the freezer is quite a treat and blessing as it supplements meals instead of having to pay for meat. Thanks Kyle for the OTW shot and beach shot! Evan __________________ "There's a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot."