Tuna in la Jolla? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jim Sammons LJKF · 10-01-2012, 02:52 PM

Looks ready to be cut up for lobster bait.
If it is indeed an honest catch, good job, that is something special.

Aaron&Julie · 10-01-2012, 05:42 PM

Drake, congrats if it's legit, a truly awesome catch off of La Jolla. While I have witnessed a Dorado years back caught inside of the NW corner, I've never heard of bluefin caught there. We used to catch them not far from the mouth of Redondo harbor over a deep canyon, many years ago, so anything is possible, I suppose.
But, I can understand anyone's skepticism, as that fish looks like it's been in a fish hold for days, i.e. offshore trip and maybe one that didn't stay chilled properly. Having fished many a tuna trip and worked on albie boats, it's hard to believe that fish got that beat up in a kayak, on the same day it was caught. My 2 cents.
If this is gag, with other parties in on it, it's a good one, but I'm not biting. Too many pranksters around here to take this as legit. More power to you if it is on the up-and-up.
Aaron

10-01-2012, 05:49 PM

Finnneeeee. I'll come clean. I was going to let this go for a day or two but too many people don't like the fun.

The OP was a deck hand on the boat and we thought it would be funny =)

Plus theres been no more than 5 boats/kayaks in LJ. This was to see how much our sites fishdope effects the cove. I'm expecting to see a bunch more boats out tomorrow.

And to all those who say its days old. It was only about 7-8 hours or so.
Times are slow, let us have some fun. Too many people getting their panties in a bunch. LIke Matt and his lobster post.

bus kid · 10-01-2012, 06:16 PM

Drake, glad you came clean, rumor has it there was a mob of anger divers with re-breathers coming to throw bricks at you!

jorluivil · 10-01-2012, 06:24 PM

You might have fooled the same people that Matt did with his out of season lobster prank.

StinkyMatt · 10-01-2012, 06:34 PM

Drake, does not matter how much you deny it, Iknow that there are tuna in LJ.

I am coming to LJ to troll feathers and wood plugs, you can't fool me. I have multiple witnesses to you catching that tuna.

Everyone, WFO tuna at the corner.

I heard that they also will go ape sh@t over a slowly trolled undersized lobster.

Dannowar · 10-01-2012, 06:46 PM

should have kept it going!

dorado50 · 10-01-2012, 06:58 PM

[QUOTE=StinkyMatt;135035]Drake, does not matter how much you deny it, Iknow that there are tuna in LJ.

I am coming to LJ to troll feathers and wood plugs, you can't fool me. I have multiple witnesses to you catching that tuna.

Everyone, WFO tuna at the corner.

Your so right! I have told at least a dozen kayakers and skiff guys about the bite. You'll see us pounding the swells tomorrow

. Great tip on the wood plug or is it cedar plug?

10-01-2012, 02:52 PM	#1
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Looks ready to be cut up for lobster bait. If it is indeed an honest catch, good job, that is something special. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

10-01-2012, 05:42 PM	#2
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Drake, congrats if it's legit, a truly awesome catch off of La Jolla. While I have witnessed a Dorado years back caught inside of the NW corner, I've never heard of bluefin caught there. We used to catch them not far from the mouth of Redondo harbor over a deep canyon, many years ago, so anything is possible, I suppose. But, I can understand anyone's skepticism, as that fish looks like it's been in a fish hold for days, i.e. offshore trip and maybe one that didn't stay chilled properly. Having fished many a tuna trip and worked on albie boats, it's hard to believe that fish got that beat up in a kayak, on the same day it was caught. My 2 cents. If this is gag, with other parties in on it, it's a good one, but I'm not biting. Too many pranksters around here to take this as legit. More power to you if it is on the up-and-up. Aaron __________________ "Never say die"

10-01-2012, 05:49 PM	#3
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Finnneeeee. I'll come clean. I was going to let this go for a day or two but too many people don't like the fun. The OP was a deck hand on the boat and we thought it would be funny =) Plus theres been no more than 5 boats/kayaks in LJ. This was to see how much our sites fishdope effects the cove. I'm expecting to see a bunch more boats out tomorrow. And to all those who say its days old. It was only about 7-8 hours or so. Times are slow, let us have some fun. Too many people getting their panties in a bunch. LIke Matt and his lobster post. Last edited by Drake; 10-01-2012 at 06:01 PM.

10-01-2012, 06:16 PM	#4
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Drake, glad you came clean, rumor has it there was a mob of anger divers with re-breathers coming to throw bricks at you! __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

10-01-2012, 06:24 PM	#5
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	You might have fooled the same people that Matt did with his out of season lobster prank. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-01-2012, 06:34 PM	#6
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Drake, does not matter how much you deny it, Iknow that there are tuna in LJ. I am coming to LJ to troll feathers and wood plugs, you can't fool me. I have multiple witnesses to you catching that tuna. Everyone, WFO tuna at the corner. I heard that they also will go ape sh@t over a slowly trolled undersized lobster.

10-01-2012, 06:46 PM	#7
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	should have kept it going!

10-01-2012, 06:58 PM	#8
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	finally here... [QUOTE=StinkyMatt;135035]Drake, does not matter how much you deny it, Iknow that there are tuna in LJ. I am coming to LJ to troll feathers and wood plugs, you can't fool me. I have multiple witnesses to you catching that tuna. Everyone, WFO tuna at the corner. Your so right! I have told at least a dozen kayakers and skiff guys about the bite. You'll see us pounding the swells tomorrow. Great tip on the wood plug or is it cedar plug?