Favorite Fish of 2007? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

wavster · 12-06-2007, 03:02 PM

Catching my first WSB was awesome, especially since it went 49.8lbs. and
I was targeting WSB for several months before my first.

But, by far, my favorite catch was this 29lb. YT caught in Baja. I was
fishing Isla San Martin, saw a bird hover over a small boil. I casted an iron and
BAM! I was on. The fight that ensued was where the drama was. The fish
ran and headed for the only kelp within 20 miles and several times I thought
I lost him in the kelp. After a couple more runs and about 20 minutes,
he was finally in my yak.

By the way, the fish was caught in a kayak. This shot was taken once
we got the yaks back to Kelly's boat (of K&M fishing in San Quintin).

Iceman · 12-06-2007, 03:49 PM

This was my favorite. during the "keep a lid on it" February bite. Yoyo feesh!

tylerdurden · 12-06-2007, 04:22 PM

Not the biggest wsb of the year for me, but it was good enough for the Derby win. 43lb 13oz on the beach.

started the bite, I got one, then Brad finished up for a triple limit paddle in.

lamb · 12-06-2007, 04:47 PM

You’ve got to love these end-of-the-year threads…

This is probably my favorite fish this year - 28.5# halibut that I roped a few hours after loosing a huge halibut at the gaff...

Best part - it was only a couple of days after I posted "halibut landing checklist"...

And I lost that fish 100% by my own mistake…

I pounded the area where the 1st one signed in for quite some time, all frustrated...

Then I finally decided to move away...
Within 20 minutes, I connected with this lady.

dos ballenas · 12-06-2007, 05:24 PM

Summer time yt... 27 lbs. First and only yak tail... all by myself, mid dream, north beach

paddling is tough work, but the pay off is sweet!

THE DARKHORSE · 12-06-2007, 05:54 PM

A trophy in my mind is a fish that inspires you. This was the case in my 42# 8oz Yellowtail caught last march. A fish that had me in the kelp a few times before taking me out to deeper water. At first I was stoked that I had fewer obstacles on the sonar. Then the fish sounded and held herself just off the bottom for ten minutes. I was starting to think Black Seabass, but; the tail beats were too strong. I knew I had a trophy on the other end. The memory of her at color will stick with me forever. I had so much respect for that fish that I almost let her go. She measured 51 inches and could of been a 50#. Two days later I was blessed with another trophy of the same size(one inch shorter) and followed my instincts to release the fish to fight another day.

wavster · 12-06-2007, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by THE DARKHORSE

...Two days later I was blessed with another trophy of the same size(one inch shorter) and followed my instincts to release the fish to fight another day...

Commendable act!

TomTurtle · 12-07-2007, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by wavster

Commendable act!

It also helps that he had a few fillets in the freezer!!

Nice fish Josh

12-06-2007, 03:49 PM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	This was my favorite. during the "keep a lid on it" February bite. Yoyo feesh! __________________

12-06-2007, 04:22 PM	#3
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Not the biggest wsb of the year for me, but it was good enough for the Derby win. 43lb 13oz on the beach. started the bite, I got one, then Brad finished up for a triple limit paddle in. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

12-06-2007, 04:47 PM	#4
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	You’ve got to love these end-of-the-year threads… This is probably my favorite fish this year - 28.5# halibut that I roped a few hours after loosing a huge halibut at the gaff... Best part - it was only a couple of days after I posted "halibut landing checklist"... And I lost that fish 100% by my own mistake… I pounded the area where the 1st one signed in for quite some time, all frustrated... Then I finally decided to move away... Within 20 minutes, I connected with this lady. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

12-06-2007, 05:54 PM	#6
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	I like the idea of favorite, as opposed to largest. A trophy in my mind is a fish that inspires you. This was the case in my 42# 8oz Yellowtail caught last march. A fish that had me in the kelp a few times before taking me out to deeper water. At first I was stoked that I had fewer obstacles on the sonar. Then the fish sounded and held herself just off the bottom for ten minutes. I was starting to think Black Seabass, but; the tail beats were too strong. I knew I had a trophy on the other end. The memory of her at color will stick with me forever. I had so much respect for that fish that I almost let her go. She measured 51 inches and could of been a 50#. Two days later I was blessed with another trophy of the same size(one inch shorter) and followed my instincts to release the fish to fight another day.

12-06-2007, 03:02 PM	#1
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Catching my first WSB was awesome, especially since it went 49.8lbs. and I was targeting WSB for several months before my first. But, by far, my favorite catch was this 29lb. YT caught in Baja. I was fishing Isla San Martin, saw a bird hover over a small boil. I casted an iron and BAM! I was on. The fight that ensued was where the drama was. The fish ran and headed for the only kelp within 20 miles and several times I thought I lost him in the kelp. After a couple more runs and about 20 minutes, he was finally in my yak. By the way, the fish was caught in a kayak. This shot was taken once we got the yaks back to Kelly's boat (of K&M fishing in San Quintin).

12-06-2007, 05:24 PM	#5
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	Summer time yt... 27 lbs. First and only yak tail... all by myself, mid dream, north beach paddling is tough work, but the pay off is sweet!