Twosday in LJ - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Arne · 11-29-2005, 11:09 AM

I've gotta go cut some fish - back with the details in a bit:

Arne :shock:

Dennis · 11-29-2005, 11:15 AM

All I got to say is.... DAAAAAMMMMMMMNNNNNNNNN... Nice yellows, Arne. I should have gone this morning. DETAILS PLEASE!!!
-Dennis

vellocity · 11-29-2005, 11:24 AM

nice job Arne!
rumblings at the top of the WCW point leaders!

no "should haves" in fishing Dennis... only did's and didn't's
see you tomorrowAM
i on the other hand COULDN'T go this morning. and DIDN'T go on Monday..

what the hell, i thought this season was over already!!

Pat · 11-29-2005, 11:37 AM

Get this:

The smaller tail shown in Arne's pic is 44" long!

madscientist · 11-29-2005, 11:43 AM

Alright, none of this coy bullshit for me. Here's my fish, love it or leave it. Thanks for the bait, "Golden boy", and for making sure I got the midget of the bunch (23#).

Frickin Arne. See you all out there tomorrow AM. 8)

bigderel · 11-29-2005, 11:46 AM

all i can say is....

http://www.southparkstudios.com/down...%20much&tab=30

Good work the last couple of days...two more days until I can start hittin' weekdays...aaaaagh

Dennis · 11-29-2005, 11:57 AM

You're right, Nelz... No more cryin' for me. See you tomorrow.
Brad, congrats!!

twinfin · 11-29-2005, 12:40 PM

I was merely a spectator, photo boy and customer of Arne's bait barge.

Two hookups for me, one on iron, one on bait. The bait fish was most likely toothy--hooked him right on the surface when my line was pulled in close to take photos of the PIGS that Arne caught and change bait. It fought funny and sliced my leader clean after a few minutes. Crazy thing was, when my bait was picked up, it was about 5 ft. directly below my yak (and Arne's blood bath). The iron strike came 5 minutes later on a deadstick'd b/w. My rod was pinned in the holder for a bit and then once free'd I got 20 seconds of fight, and the hook pulled!!! It was the right kind, and was pulling HARD!

It was fun. It's been real quiet for me lately, so any action is good action. Bring your friggin ear muff's, it ain't summer out there anymore!!

Dan

madscientist · 11-29-2005, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinfin

Bring your friggin ear muff's, it ain't summer out there anymore!!

Dan

My car's thermometer read 46 this morning as I drove down. A tit nipply for the first hour, but it warmed up nicely once the sun came out and the breeze died.

lamb · 11-29-2005, 12:50 PM

talking about continued suspense…

Right on guys! 8)

Arne · 11-29-2005, 01:39 PM

Decided to go against conventional wisdom and used bait again - yoyoing makes my arms tired ... but then again, so did these guys:

The first one was before sun up - took me for a sideways ride in the choppy slop. Had my big and chunky YT on deck so I distributed some bait and sent one of my last two greenies out. My paddle back to "the spot" was disrupted by a massive hit. This one spun me around and then headed for a lobster buoy. Luckily, it didn't want to sit and circle around the buoy so I was able to clear the rope and continued with the sleigh ride. Finally got her to color, gaffed and bled her, and thought this one could be pushing forty. Its tail was hanging in the water like the 43#er I caught in January so I was stoked and ready to paddle in.

Threw the last one down and started paddling and got absolutely hammered by a third yellow. This one was peeling line and almost had me spooled before I got a handle on it - then it spit the hook and I paddled in.

When I stuck the tape on them on the beach the first one, the smaller one, measured 44 inches. I got pretty excited about then sinced the other was a tad bigger. Stuck the tape on her and I was shocked to see it top out at just over 52 inches.

I didn't bother weighing them - straight to the b/t store by my office for an official weight. When I asked if their scale was up an running he said yes, and could I bring the fish into the shop in a bucket - a bucket I said?

The first one hit the scale at a whopping 39 lbs. 14 oz.

The second one floored me ....

:shock:

:shock:

:mrgreen:

52 lbs. 8 oz.

GET OUT THERE!!!!

Arne 8)

Holy Mackerel · 11-29-2005, 01:51 PM

Quote:

52 lbs. 8 oz.

HOLY SH*T!!!! Nice job!!! I might have to quit my job, or wait, "cough, cough..." Seriously awesome pair of fish!

Chris

madscientist · 11-29-2005, 01:59 PM

Wow Arne! Paddling in I was mentally revising my estimate to over 40, but I guess it was super duper chunky. Tremendous fish!

twinfin · 11-29-2005, 02:08 PM

A new record for kayak YT, I believe. 8) 8)

Deluxe yellow, again, congrats.

bigderel · 11-29-2005, 02:10 PM

Holy carp batman. Those are some pigs, maybe my "two weeks notice" will have to end today, not Thursday...I'll venture a guess you've got people coming down with the flu left and right!

Iceman · 11-29-2005, 02:25 PM

Brad congrats on getting one!

Arne, only you could go out there and blow me out of the water. I am in awe of your fish catching abilities

WOWWWWWWW!!!!! You supersized me!

gabe · 11-29-2005, 02:41 PM

Arne what an incredible catch, and nice fish on top of that. That is an awesome day on the water. Now I'm gonna make every possible effort to head down there on thursday morning. Who will be down there?

congrats again Arne

gabe

dmr · 11-29-2005, 03:05 PM

Wow...an inspiring and motivating catch

Aaron&Julie · 11-29-2005, 05:42 PM

...just kidding!
Congratulations on 2 outstanding yellowtail. Aaron's moping around the house, because he saw the weather window and backed out of going to take care of home repairs.
Chores especially suck when yellows beckon you to go. Even worse when they're toads like yours.
Couldn't happen to a nicer guy though, way to slay them!
Maybe when Julie's broken foot is healed next week there will still be some around for us

.

blackcloud9 · 11-29-2005, 07:31 PM

Extra extra nice fish Arne. Nothing like catching a fiddy, huh?

Congrats on smashing the record which held for about 30 days! I had predicted it would hold for "quite awhile" :roll:

11-29-2005, 11:09 AM	#1
Arne Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 223	Twosday in LJ I've gotta go cut some fish - back with the details in a bit: Arne :shock:

11-29-2005, 12:40 PM	#8
twinfin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 121	Farmer Dan I was merely a spectator, photo boy and customer of Arne's bait barge. Two hookups for me, one on iron, one on bait. The bait fish was most likely toothy--hooked him right on the surface when my line was pulled in close to take photos of the PIGS that Arne caught and change bait. It fought funny and sliced my leader clean after a few minutes. Crazy thing was, when my bait was picked up, it was about 5 ft. directly below my yak (and Arne's blood bath). The iron strike came 5 minutes later on a deadstick'd b/w. My rod was pinned in the holder for a bit and then once free'd I got 20 seconds of fight, and the hook pulled!!! It was the right kind, and was pulling HARD! It was fun. It's been real quiet for me lately, so any action is good action. Bring your friggin ear muff's, it ain't summer out there anymore!! Dan

11-29-2005, 12:50 PM	#10
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	talking about continued suspense… Right on guys! 8) __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

11-29-2005, 02:25 PM	#16
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Brad congrats on getting one! Arne, only you could go out there and blow me out of the water. I am in awe of your fish catching abilities WOWWWWWWW!!!!! You supersized me! __________________

11-29-2005, 05:42 PM	#19
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	You suck... ...just kidding! Congratulations on 2 outstanding yellowtail. Aaron's moping around the house, because he saw the weather window and backed out of going to take care of home repairs. Chores especially suck when yellows beckon you to go. Even worse when they're toads like yours. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy though, way to slay them! Maybe when Julie's broken foot is healed next week there will still be some around for us . __________________ "Never say die"

11-29-2005, 11:15 AM	#2
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	All I got to say is.... DAAAAAMMMMMMMNNNNNNNNN... Nice yellows, Arne. I should have gone this morning. DETAILS PLEASE!!! -Dennis

11-29-2005, 11:24 AM	#3
vellocity Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 388	nice job Arne! rumblings at the top of the WCW point leaders! no "should haves" in fishing Dennis... only did's and didn't's see you tomorrowAM i on the other hand COULDN'T go this morning. and DIDN'T go on Monday.. what the hell, i thought this season was over already!!

11-29-2005, 11:37 AM	#4
Pat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 283	Get this: The smaller tail shown in Arne's pic is 44" long!

11-29-2005, 11:43 AM	#5
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Alright, none of this coy bullshit for me. Here's my fish, love it or leave it. Thanks for the bait, "Golden boy", and for making sure I got the midget of the bunch (23#). Frickin Arne. See you all out there tomorrow AM. 8)

11-29-2005, 11:46 AM	#6
bigderel UberMember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the water Posts: 71	all i can say is.... http://www.southparkstudios.com/down...%20much&tab=30 Good work the last couple of days...two more days until I can start hittin' weekdays...aaaaagh

11-29-2005, 11:57 AM	#7
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	You're right, Nelz... No more cryin' for me. See you tomorrow. Brad, congrats!!

11-29-2005, 01:39 PM	#11
Arne Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 223	Decided to go against conventional wisdom and used bait again - yoyoing makes my arms tired ... but then again, so did these guys: The first one was before sun up - took me for a sideways ride in the choppy slop. Had my big and chunky YT on deck so I distributed some bait and sent one of my last two greenies out. My paddle back to "the spot" was disrupted by a massive hit. This one spun me around and then headed for a lobster buoy. Luckily, it didn't want to sit and circle around the buoy so I was able to clear the rope and continued with the sleigh ride. Finally got her to color, gaffed and bled her, and thought this one could be pushing forty. Its tail was hanging in the water like the 43#er I caught in January so I was stoked and ready to paddle in. Threw the last one down and started paddling and got absolutely hammered by a third yellow. This one was peeling line and almost had me spooled before I got a handle on it - then it spit the hook and I paddled in. When I stuck the tape on them on the beach the first one, the smaller one, measured 44 inches. I got pretty excited about then sinced the other was a tad bigger. Stuck the tape on her and I was shocked to see it top out at just over 52 inches. I didn't bother weighing them - straight to the b/t store by my office for an official weight. When I asked if their scale was up an running he said yes, and could I bring the fish into the shop in a bucket - a bucket I said? The first one hit the scale at a whopping 39 lbs. 14 oz. The second one floored me .... :shock: :shock: :mrgreen: 52 lbs. 8 oz. GET OUT THERE!!!! Arne 8)

11-29-2005, 01:59 PM	#13
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Wow Arne! Paddling in I was mentally revising my estimate to over 40, but I guess it was super duper chunky. Tremendous fish!

11-29-2005, 02:08 PM	#14
twinfin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 121	A new record for kayak YT, I believe. 8) 8) Deluxe yellow, again, congrats.

11-29-2005, 02:10 PM	#15
bigderel UberMember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the water Posts: 71	Holy carp batman. Those are some pigs, maybe my "two weeks notice" will have to end today, not Thursday...I'll venture a guess you've got people coming down with the flu left and right!

11-29-2005, 02:41 PM	#17
gabe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 120	Arne what an incredible catch, and nice fish on top of that. That is an awesome day on the water. Now I'm gonna make every possible effort to head down there on thursday morning. Who will be down there? congrats again Arne gabe

11-29-2005, 03:05 PM	#18
dmr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 155	Wow...an inspiring and motivating catch

11-29-2005, 07:31 PM	#20
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	Extra extra nice fish Arne. Nothing like catching a fiddy, huh? Congrats on smashing the record which held for about 30 days! I had predicted it would hold for "quite awhile" :roll: __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos