Not Much Has Changed - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Smthtnnr · 11-02-2014, 09:07 AM

I still phooking love fishing! Haven't been able to get out on the water nearly as much as what I'm used to the past couple months, I have just started college and have been traveling all over the damn country playing tournaments, which sounds like fun, and it is, but it can wear you down after a while.

And yet the one thing I can't stop thinking about is fishing, and how much I miss it. Seriously, I've been going through all my photos on a daily basis, rewatched every damn video GregAndrew has like 10 times each, and have tried to stay in tune with it through this site. I have been fishing through your guy's cool stories, thanks for all the cool reports!

I have been able to get out twice the past couple weeks, and, well, not much has changed

It's still stupid good fishing. Three weeks ago I was able to fit a half day in, and was super bummed I couldn't get a whole day of fishing in. Especially when, just minutes in to flylining, I had gotten zipped once and landed and released this little guy

On this day, about an hour in it became clear that while some smaller grade fish were on the surface, I needed to mix things up. So I tied on a yoyo, and quickly was rewarded with this beautiful fish that fell for a piece of iron

While fighting this fish, I stupidly left my flyline out, but 5 minutes in to the fight, had a double going! Landed the yoyo fish only to find I hooked a cuda on the flyline, but it was by far the biggest cuda I have seen. Thought it was a firecracker the whole time.

Long story short, from here I ran out of daylight, and didn't really have any more opportunities. Then, just a week ago, I got out again, and it was even more stupid wide open! This was the day Bert and Josh put on a clinic for everyone else, and I got to join in on some of the fun later in the day. I caught one, then, while bleeding the fish, hooked up again. I had maybe 30 seconds break between fish, about as good as it gets. Not too many days where you are bummed you only caught two!

Still missing it as I type.. and can't wait for winter break. Going to be fishing all day for a couple weeks in a row

Go get em guys!

Dannowar · 11-02-2014, 10:23 AM

"F**k the rats, I'll get em with the iron." I like it. Nice work.

makobob · 11-02-2014, 11:45 AM

That is getting it dialed in, congratulations on the keepers!!!

ashmoz · 11-02-2014, 12:00 PM

Damn those are some beautiful fish.

Silbaugh4liberty · 11-02-2014, 01:46 PM

Nice job! Love the fishing story!

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Bert Vega · 11-02-2014, 02:49 PM

Hit me up on winter break. I take a day off and go fishing with you.

Smthtnnr · 11-03-2014, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bert Vega

Hit me up on winter break. I take a day off and go fishing with you.

Will do.

Thanks everyone, looks like I might have timed it perfect, I imagine this storm rolled the water a little

makobob · 11-03-2014, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smthtnnr

Will do.

Thanks everyone, looks like I might have timed it perfect, I imagine this storm rolled the water a little

You got that right, but it should settle down in a couple of days. Weather forcast looking good.

blitzburgh · 11-03-2014, 11:36 AM

Dude, strong work!

wiredantz · 11-03-2014, 12:39 PM

nothing like being out on the water!

11-02-2014, 09:07 AM	#1
Smthtnnr Fishing Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 202	Not Much Has Changed I still phooking love fishing! Haven't been able to get out on the water nearly as much as what I'm used to the past couple months, I have just started college and have been traveling all over the damn country playing tournaments, which sounds like fun, and it is, but it can wear you down after a while. And yet the one thing I can't stop thinking about is fishing, and how much I miss it. Seriously, I've been going through all my photos on a daily basis, rewatched every damn video GregAndrew has like 10 times each, and have tried to stay in tune with it through this site. I have been fishing through your guy's cool stories, thanks for all the cool reports! I have been able to get out twice the past couple weeks, and, well, not much has changed It's still stupid good fishing. Three weeks ago I was able to fit a half day in, and was super bummed I couldn't get a whole day of fishing in. Especially when, just minutes in to flylining, I had gotten zipped once and landed and released this little guy On this day, about an hour in it became clear that while some smaller grade fish were on the surface, I needed to mix things up. So I tied on a yoyo, and quickly was rewarded with this beautiful fish that fell for a piece of iron While fighting this fish, I stupidly left my flyline out, but 5 minutes in to the fight, had a double going! Landed the yoyo fish only to find I hooked a cuda on the flyline, but it was by far the biggest cuda I have seen. Thought it was a firecracker the whole time. Long story short, from here I ran out of daylight, and didn't really have any more opportunities. Then, just a week ago, I got out again, and it was even more stupid wide open! This was the day Bert and Josh put on a clinic for everyone else, and I got to join in on some of the fun later in the day. I caught one, then, while bleeding the fish, hooked up again. I had maybe 30 seconds break between fish, about as good as it gets. Not too many days where you are bummed you only caught two! Still missing it as I type.. and can't wait for winter break. Going to be fishing all day for a couple weeks in a row Go get em guys!

11-02-2014, 10:23 AM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	"F**k the rats, I'll get em with the iron." I like it. Nice work. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

11-02-2014, 11:45 AM	#3
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	That is getting it dialed in, congratulations on the keepers!!! __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

11-02-2014, 01:46 PM	#5
Silbaugh4liberty Fishing Patriot Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,121	Nice job! Love the fishing story! Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________

11-03-2014, 11:36 AM	#9
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Dude, strong work! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

11-02-2014, 12:00 PM	#4
ashmoz 192.168.0.1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 397	Damn those are some beautiful fish.

11-02-2014, 02:49 PM	#6
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Hit me up on winter break. I take a day off and go fishing with you.

11-03-2014, 12:39 PM	#10
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	nothing like being out on the water! __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it