07-13-2013, 07:45 PM | #1 |
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Dana pt 7/13
Headed out to the big kelp and started dragging around bait. Jon landed a nice calico right off and I heard tales of some others but didn't see them. I was feeling like the proverbial red headed step child. No fish wanted to come play with me. Then it happened ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ-------------------F*@#! I got bit off. Probably the tax collector. That was followed by a couple big runs and a couple of SNAPS. Apparently I don't know the proper way to put spider wire on a reel. when I got the first bite the line developed a bind and only about 90' would peel off. 90' of 50# was not enough to land whatever was grabbing my bait. In addition to that a very large deposit was made to the bank of the Pacific. One of my new friends flipped and lost 3 NICE rigs. Don't forget your leashes boys! I have not flipped yet, but I know it is just a matter of time. Then we headed over to the pipe. I got one hit and it tore the hell out of the bait but I was not able to seal the deal on that one either. WTF? I could not buy a break today, except on my line. All in all, I had a great day on the water and a great time with my new friends. I look forward to fishing with you guys again. Any input on avoiding line problems with braided line would be appreciated. Fish on brothers! |
07-13-2013, 11:11 PM | #2 |
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I was out there with my son, and Honcho and his boy, yesterday afternoon (Fri).
Beautiful day on the water, but hardly any bites at all. On our way back in, I got hit big on my last sardine. Fought it for 30min , my first-ever big fish on the yak.. and it popped off. I have gopro video of my noobie fish-fighting failure.. Sounds like you had a better day! Thanks for the report. |
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07-14-2013, 10:39 AM | #4 |
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thanks for the report. some days i wish i could have a nice drag peeler. i would want to say maybe its a thresher or a mako that snapped you off.
as for the pipe break off with major rake marks, i've had plenty of ling cod that would short bite me. i opted to use a trap rig for the lings if i'm using a bait bigger than 6". i've never fished DP before but from the sounds of the reports, i really want to give it a shot
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07-14-2013, 10:54 AM | #5 |
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dont want to hijack hondatoms thread...
maybe.. guy on ramp said might be mako.. but I'm thinking it might have been a batray. I never saw anything break the water, .. didn't even see any color.. and I was only in about 35ft of water. That's my guess.. Maybe I'll post up a short report with video later. Maybe someone else can tell... Happy Sunday... |
07-14-2013, 11:39 AM | #6 |
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[QUOTE=Hondatom;163397]Any input on avoiding line problems with braided line would be appreciated.[/QUOTE
Unlike mono there is little to no stretch in spectra. You wind mono on more gentle to avoid stretching the mono and creating weak points. Without the stretch in spectra you can wind tight. Continue to make sure you apply pressure when reeling in during regular use as overlaps and pinches can happen at anytime if you reel it in loose. If i cast and get a backlash with my spectra, i usually get to the point where the backlash is free and pull off another 20 yards or so to ensure the line below is clear before i wind back up. |
07-14-2013, 01:57 PM | #7 |
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Sounds like a great day even with not bringing anything home.
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07-14-2013, 02:25 PM | #8 |
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Great day in the water Tom. The mystery fish will keep you coming back for revenge .
It's always suck to hear someone else looses their gear |
07-16-2013, 07:53 PM | #9 |
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Mystery fish? T-sharks have been reported in DP the past week. Thanks for your report and good luck.
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