12/4/10 report, it’s Aaron’s turn… - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Aaron&Julie · 12-05-2010, 03:18 PM

…to finish the “Inshore Kayak Grand Slam”. Almost 3 weeks later, after Julie got hers, Aaron completed the Yellowtail, White Sea Bass, Halibut and Thresher shark slam.
Launched at grey light to ankle slappers. A little wind and clouds early on, but like 3 weeks earlier it turned out to be a beautiful day, both in the weather and our results.
You couldn’t send a sabiki down to the bottom after passing the south buoy line without getting a mackerel, both Spanish and Greenbacks. Aaron even picked up one live squid.
It was slow go at first, but we were soon bit by threshers. After 3 short fights where the threshers tail slashed and broke the 30lb spectre main line, Aaron is on good. Very soon, the thresher finds a lobster pot line, and it looked grim. But, a PBer (former kayaker) named Matt and his buddy, came over and lent a hand, pulling on the lobster line, until they were able to take the rod and unwrap it. Thanks very much Matt. They even offered to stay around a short while to assist. Just as well we turned them down, as it would be an hour later before we’d see this fish. It was hooked in the side fin, which explains some of the very tough battle. Plus, it was pushing 125lbs+.

Hooked up to a big one that gets away

After bringing alongside a few times, but unable to grab the tail because of the hook location, it rolled on the leader and descended again. Then it was a dead weight drag up. It was exhausted as was Aaron, but we tried getting the rope around it. When it banged against the kayaks, it found life, went ballistic and snapped the spectre with it’s tail.
Within 20 minutes after retying, Aaron’s bit again. Then Julie. We have a double Thresher shark hookup going. Julie breaks off within 2 minutes, Aaron within 5 minutes. Seems their tail can really snap the spectre when whacked on a good run.
Aaron gets one more reprieve about 15 minutes later. It’s smaller than the others, but at least it doesn’t break the line. 15 minutes later, and finally success.

Enjoying the battle. Beautiful out, isn’t it.

Putting the hurt on (me)

Near the end

Beach-shot

Sunrise to sunset, so ends another wonderful day for us fishing off of La Jolla.

12-05-2010, 03:18 PM	#1
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	12/4/10 report, it’s Aaron’s turn… …to finish the “Inshore Kayak Grand Slam”. Almost 3 weeks later, after Julie got hers, Aaron completed the Yellowtail, White Sea Bass, Halibut and Thresher shark slam. Launched at grey light to ankle slappers. A little wind and clouds early on, but like 3 weeks earlier it turned out to be a beautiful day, both in the weather and our results. You couldn’t send a sabiki down to the bottom after passing the south buoy line without getting a mackerel, both Spanish and Greenbacks. Aaron even picked up one live squid. It was slow go at first, but we were soon bit by threshers. After 3 short fights where the threshers tail slashed and broke the 30lb spectre main line, Aaron is on good. Very soon, the thresher finds a lobster pot line, and it looked grim. But, a PBer (former kayaker) named Matt and his buddy, came over and lent a hand, pulling on the lobster line, until they were able to take the rod and unwrap it. Thanks very much Matt. They even offered to stay around a short while to assist. Just as well we turned them down, as it would be an hour later before we’d see this fish. It was hooked in the side fin, which explains some of the very tough battle. Plus, it was pushing 125lbs+. Hooked up to a big one that gets away After bringing alongside a few times, but unable to grab the tail because of the hook location, it rolled on the leader and descended again. Then it was a dead weight drag up. It was exhausted as was Aaron, but we tried getting the rope around it. When it banged against the kayaks, it found life, went ballistic and snapped the spectre with it’s tail. Within 20 minutes after retying, Aaron’s bit again. Then Julie. We have a double Thresher shark hookup going. Julie breaks off within 2 minutes, Aaron within 5 minutes. Seems their tail can really snap the spectre when whacked on a good run. Aaron gets one more reprieve about 15 minutes later. It’s smaller than the others, but at least it doesn’t break the line. 15 minutes later, and finally success. Enjoying the battle. Beautiful out, isn’t it. Putting the hurt on (me) Near the end Beach-shot Sunrise to sunset, so ends another wonderful day for us fishing off of La Jolla. __________________ "Never say die"