To those who PM me to fish... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Tman · 06-27-2013, 11:04 AM

Finally got a chance to get some kayak time in, 1st time this year. Kind of tough to get a window to do some paddling, days consist of taking the lad to school during the week, off to work, and repeat. When the weekends roll around, its either the beach or basketball practice and games for Clay, so free time is limited.

Last week was the start of summer vacation (what the phook is vacation?) for Clay, so decided I needed to unwind and enjoy the sea. Asked the lad if he wanted to go, nope, he's all about sleeping in the first week off from school.

Woke up at oh-dark-thirty, made the drive, launched at 5am to beautiful conditions, not calm at the launch but easy to get out dry. Only saw 4 other yakkers and a couple boats, and the water nice and calm...and fishy.

Easy to make bait, albeit large models. Ended up getting 3 larger models, into the bait tank, couple drops later got a couple more, threw them back. Heck, how many bait does one need?

I was fly lining one, in the normal area, when the reel goes off. Dang seal, saw him coming, then lost sight of him. He didn't lose sight of my bait though, so now I'm down to 2. After trolling for a while to no avail, decide to head out to deeper water. Not a half hour later, a slight tick on the reel, then a very slow peel with the clicker on. Knew that he'd have to take some time to chow since the bait was large, so I just let him eat. Gave him some more time, put it in gear, off goes the clicker, and set the hook. That seriola was seriously pissed, made a run to the bottom, felt the head shakes and knew I had the right kind. Put some pressure on, got him off the bottom, then he decided to run straight to the kelp...too bad, its too far away, you'll never make it. Got him turned, back to the yak, then back to the bottom, then back up. Got to see him flail on the surface just as he saw the yak, and off he went again. Tired him out, death circles at the yak and now I know the time to gaff is upon me, when he tries one more bid at freedom. Get him back yak side and sink the gaff right in the skull. A couple gill rips and he was bleeding out and safely on board. Thanks David the Marine for the pic, good shot.

Landed at 7:40 to some larger sets, free ride in rods up and a dry landing, into the cooler he went, iced up, and made it to work by 8:30. Sashimi that night before basketball practice, and sushi the next night, with plenty to smoke when I find the time. Not too bad for the first trip of the year...

ful-rac · 06-27-2013, 11:34 AM

You forgot about being late to work and getting fired for being late and smelling like fish!

Nice one!

maui jim · 06-27-2013, 12:52 PM

NICE....

Iceman · 06-27-2013, 01:10 PM

Nice going Martin!

ratdog · 06-27-2013, 01:23 PM

Congrats, love the old school fish reports, thanks for sharing.

wiredantz · 06-27-2013, 01:27 PM

HAMCHI!!!!!

steveooo · 06-27-2013, 09:40 PM

Nice one Martin

lamb · 06-30-2013, 02:46 PM

100% efficiency!!!!

Nice one Martin!!

Margarita Mike · 06-30-2013, 03:33 PM

You fish?? Haven't seen you in awhile. Way to enjoy the AM.

captnblood34 · 06-30-2013, 09:12 PM

Nice hook up!

T-Rex · 06-30-2013, 09:30 PM

Glad you got out on the pond! Nice

JeffB · 06-30-2013, 03:32 PM

Nice Yellow!

Slay Rider · 07-01-2013, 03:54 AM

gabe · 07-01-2013, 07:17 AM

Yeah right, Clay was with you, he caught the fish and he let you hold his fish and then took the pic. We all know that is what really happened.

Congrats Martin

Gabe

Tman · 07-02-2013, 09:35 AM

Nice to see some of the responses, thanks gents. Good to know old friends are still around.

Uh Gabe, I told Clay how you wimped out on the bball challenge, he said he can take you any day you're ready...

Arne · 07-02-2013, 03:55 PM

Nice one Tman - dust off the cobwebs ...

What's Los Pescadores??????

steveooo · 07-02-2013, 04:50 PM

06-27-2013, 11:04 AM	#1
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	To those who PM me to fish... Finally got a chance to get some kayak time in, 1st time this year. Kind of tough to get a window to do some paddling, days consist of taking the lad to school during the week, off to work, and repeat. When the weekends roll around, its either the beach or basketball practice and games for Clay, so free time is limited. Last week was the start of summer vacation (what the phook is vacation?) for Clay, so decided I needed to unwind and enjoy the sea. Asked the lad if he wanted to go, nope, he's all about sleeping in the first week off from school. Woke up at oh-dark-thirty, made the drive, launched at 5am to beautiful conditions, not calm at the launch but easy to get out dry. Only saw 4 other yakkers and a couple boats, and the water nice and calm...and fishy. Easy to make bait, albeit large models. Ended up getting 3 larger models, into the bait tank, couple drops later got a couple more, threw them back. Heck, how many bait does one need? I was fly lining one, in the normal area, when the reel goes off. Dang seal, saw him coming, then lost sight of him. He didn't lose sight of my bait though, so now I'm down to 2. After trolling for a while to no avail, decide to head out to deeper water. Not a half hour later, a slight tick on the reel, then a very slow peel with the clicker on. Knew that he'd have to take some time to chow since the bait was large, so I just let him eat. Gave him some more time, put it in gear, off goes the clicker, and set the hook. That seriola was seriously pissed, made a run to the bottom, felt the head shakes and knew I had the right kind. Put some pressure on, got him off the bottom, then he decided to run straight to the kelp...too bad, its too far away, you'll never make it. Got him turned, back to the yak, then back to the bottom, then back up. Got to see him flail on the surface just as he saw the yak, and off he went again. Tired him out, death circles at the yak and now I know the time to gaff is upon me, when he tries one more bid at freedom. Get him back yak side and sink the gaff right in the skull. A couple gill rips and he was bleeding out and safely on board. Thanks David the Marine for the pic, good shot. Landed at 7:40 to some larger sets, free ride in rods up and a dry landing, into the cooler he went, iced up, and made it to work by 8:30. Sashimi that night before basketball practice, and sushi the next night, with plenty to smoke when I find the time. Not too bad for the first trip of the year... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

06-27-2013, 11:34 AM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	You forgot about being late to work and getting fired for being late and smelling like fish! Nice one! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

06-27-2013, 12:52 PM	#3
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	NICE.... __________________

06-27-2013, 01:10 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Nice going Martin! __________________

06-27-2013, 01:27 PM	#6
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	HAMCHI!!!!! __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

06-27-2013, 01:23 PM	#5
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	Congrats, love the old school fish reports, thanks for sharing.

06-27-2013, 09:40 PM	#7
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Nice one Martin

06-30-2013, 02:46 PM	#8
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	100% efficiency!!!! Nice one Martin!! __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

06-30-2013, 03:33 PM	#9
Margarita Mike Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 76	You fish?? Haven't seen you in awhile. Way to enjoy the AM.

06-30-2013, 09:12 PM	#10
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	Nice hook up!

06-30-2013, 09:30 PM	#11
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Glad you got out on the pond! Nice __________________

06-30-2013, 03:32 PM	#12
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Nice Yellow! __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

07-01-2013, 03:54 AM	#13
Slay Rider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1 Posts: 108	__________________

07-01-2013, 07:17 AM	#14
gabe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 120	Yeah right, Clay was with you, he caught the fish and he let you hold his fish and then took the pic. We all know that is what really happened. Congrats Martin Gabe __________________

07-02-2013, 09:35 AM	#15
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Nice to see some of the responses, thanks gents. Good to know old friends are still around. Uh Gabe, I told Clay how you wimped out on the bball challenge, he said he can take you any day you're ready... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

07-02-2013, 03:55 PM	#16
Arne Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 223	Nice one Tman - dust off the cobwebs ... What's Los Pescadores?????? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

07-02-2013, 04:50 PM	#17
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921

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