Kick Ass!! First Thresher, Solo on 5/28 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bajadog · 06-04-2008, 04:25 AM

Right on James !!!!!

You filleted it out, rather than steaking it.

gary sullivan · 06-04-2008, 05:38 AM

James, killer story. I had a recent encounter similar to yours but let the tail go before he pulled me over. I admire your guts and determination to bring him aboard without help.

FISHIONADO · 06-04-2008, 06:32 AM

I am so stoked for you. I remember the first time I met you a couple of years ago you got tossed trying to launch in big waves, but to your credit you gathered all your stuff and kept at it until you made it out. Congrats on achieving your goal!

Handymansd · 06-04-2008, 06:47 AM

James,

Congrats and a great write up! They are very powerful fish and a lot can go very wrong very fast, I am glad nothing went wrong

...well, or at least you were not injured

. I know you have wanted one for a long time and I am glad that you finally got yours!

I hear Squidco has a great deal on fillet knives right now.

Sherm · 06-04-2008, 07:44 AM

Simply impressive.

Glad all ended well. A hardy congrats to you.

bearlythere · 06-04-2008, 07:55 AM

That is an awsome report. Way to go ....Kept your cool in a bad situation and came out with the trophy...Good for you great job. Gald you got in safe with more than the one that got away story.

jscott · 06-04-2008, 08:05 AM

Awesome story! Way to stick to it!

ratdog · 06-04-2008, 07:50 AM

Great report, congrats. Your report gives me hope.

LITTLE_NEMO · 06-04-2008, 07:52 AM

Good job Nice first T

tylerdurden · 06-04-2008, 06:39 AM

Congrats James. I know you've been looking for one of those for a while. Hell of a story. Also a good reminder about how quick things can go wrong.

Never grab the tail below the rapala. That way if you have to you can let go without worrying about getting snagged.

madscientist · 06-04-2008, 06:41 AM

Congrats! Hell of a story.

06-04-2008, 04:25 AM	#1
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Right on James !!!!! You filleted it out, rather than steaking it. __________________ Please release bill-fish.

06-04-2008, 06:47 AM	#4
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	James, Congrats and a great write up! They are very powerful fish and a lot can go very wrong very fast, I am glad nothing went wrong ...well, or at least you were not injured. I know you have wanted one for a long time and I am glad that you finally got yours! I hear Squidco has a great deal on fillet knives right now. __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

06-04-2008, 06:39 AM	#10
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Congrats James. I know you've been looking for one of those for a while. Hell of a story. Also a good reminder about how quick things can go wrong. Never grab the tail below the rapala. That way if you have to you can let go without worrying about getting snagged. __________________ 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.

06-04-2008, 06:41 AM	#11
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Congrats! Hell of a story. __________________

06-04-2008, 05:38 AM	#2
gary sullivan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: spring valley Posts: 192	James, killer story. I had a recent encounter similar to yours but let the tail go before he pulled me over. I admire your guts and determination to bring him aboard without help.

06-04-2008, 06:32 AM	#3
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	I am so stoked for you. I remember the first time I met you a couple of years ago you got tossed trying to launch in big waves, but to your credit you gathered all your stuff and kept at it until you made it out. Congrats on achieving your goal!

06-04-2008, 07:44 AM	#5
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Simply impressive. Glad all ended well. A hardy congrats to you.

06-04-2008, 07:55 AM	#6
bearlythere Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 88	That is an awsome report. Way to go ....Kept your cool in a bad situation and came out with the trophy...Good for you great job. Gald you got in safe with more than the one that got away story.

06-04-2008, 08:05 AM	#7
jscott Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 138	Awesome story! Way to stick to it!

06-04-2008, 07:50 AM	#8
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	Great report, congrats. Your report gives me hope.

06-04-2008, 07:52 AM	#9
LITTLE_NEMO Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 48	Good job Nice first T