After work butts - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sherm · 06-04-2008, 09:44 AM

I knew there was going to be a very strong incoming tide so I figured I would hit the bay after work. Loaded up the yak and hit the water about 4:30. I paddled over to an area I wanted to check and see if it had fish hanging there. It looked good the last time I paddled past and I wanted to know.

I arrived at the spot and found a rippin incoming tide. To make matters worse the wind was blowing the same direction as the tide. I made my 1st drop and bingo!....a nice sandie comes yak side. By the time that fish was released..the current took me away from the spot. So I paddled against the current and made another drift. That produced another sandie. And so it went. Paddle up current catch a fish on the pass by the spot. Luckily the wind died way down and the drift became manageable. I could make several cast closer to the spot. Well that is when the fishing really picked up. I was starting to catch the flat kind. The sandies were gone and the butts came to play. I got a hit on my jig stick that was heavy. While fighting that one the bottom rig goes off. What a cluster $#@& this is turning out to be. I set the hook on the bottom rig and went back to the rod in my hand. Finally get a 21 inch flattie to the yak. I released that one and went to the bottom rig. Fish still on!! I went to fighting this one and it was a bit nicer. A couple minutes later and a 25incher aboard. I fished that spot for another hour pulling in flatties the entire time. I released two hali's right at 22 inches. Better to let them grow.

A great afterwork outting. Off the water around 7:30pm.

Fish Count:

9 Flatties (18 to 25in)
11 Sand Bass (15 to 18in)
5 Spotties
1 Calico

All C&R (except the 25 incher

)

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jephs422 · 06-04-2008, 09:46 AM

sounds like a great day.

Dennis · 06-04-2008, 09:47 AM

Epic pictures.. Nice work on the fish.

TXyakker · 06-04-2008, 10:12 AM

You took my picture! I'm on that ship, i should have gone outside while we were leaving, maybe i could have seen you out there.

FISHIONADO · 06-04-2008, 10:58 AM

Another nice day on the water!

Sherm · 06-04-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXyakker

You took my picture! I'm on that ship, i should have gone outside while we were leaving, maybe i could have seen you out there.

Sorry I missed you. Next time.

metalbob · 06-04-2008, 04:52 PM

dude,

your Killing' the flatties! i'd be lucky to get 9 a year

Sherm · 06-05-2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metalbob

dude,

your Killing' the flatties! i'd be lucky to get 9 a year

I've just been lucky enough to find a couple of good holes lately. I'm sure I'll be back to farming soon.

jephs422 · 06-05-2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metalbob

dude,

your Killing' the flatties! i'd be lucky to get 9 a year

Heck, I'd be lucky to get one every 9 years,

xpresso · 06-06-2008, 12:48 PM

What type of baits were you using?

Sherm · 06-06-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xpresso

What type of baits were you using?

A few different types of plastics (single tail scampi and a big hammer) both covered in Uni Butter and a couple different types of gulp baits.

mg2969 · 06-06-2008, 02:16 PM

Nice pic of the USS Bonhomme Richard (lhd 6) I was on the sister ship USS ESSEX (lhd 2)

Sherm · 06-06-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mg2969

Nice pic of the USS Bonhomme Richard (lhd 6) I was on the sister ship USS ESSEX (lhd 2)

Sweet...........I looked up from fishing and there it was. Just had to take a pic. The pic makes it look farther away than it was.

See ya on the water.

06-04-2008, 09:44 AM	#1
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	After work butts I knew there was going to be a very strong incoming tide so I figured I would hit the bay after work. Loaded up the yak and hit the water about 4:30. I paddled over to an area I wanted to check and see if it had fish hanging there. It looked good the last time I paddled past and I wanted to know. I arrived at the spot and found a rippin incoming tide. To make matters worse the wind was blowing the same direction as the tide. I made my 1st drop and bingo!....a nice sandie comes yak side. By the time that fish was released..the current took me away from the spot. So I paddled against the current and made another drift. That produced another sandie. And so it went. Paddle up current catch a fish on the pass by the spot. Luckily the wind died way down and the drift became manageable. I could make several cast closer to the spot. Well that is when the fishing really picked up. I was starting to catch the flat kind. The sandies were gone and the butts came to play. I got a hit on my jig stick that was heavy. While fighting that one the bottom rig goes off. What a cluster $#@& this is turning out to be. I set the hook on the bottom rig and went back to the rod in my hand. Finally get a 21 inch flattie to the yak. I released that one and went to the bottom rig. Fish still on!! I went to fighting this one and it was a bit nicer. A couple minutes later and a 25incher aboard. I fished that spot for another hour pulling in flatties the entire time. I released two hali's right at 22 inches. Better to let them grow. A great afterwork outting. Off the water around 7:30pm. Fish Count: 9 Flatties (18 to 25in) 11 Sand Bass (15 to 18in) 5 Spotties 1 Calico All C&R (except the 25 incher ) Attached Thumbnails

06-04-2008, 09:47 AM	#3
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Epic pictures.. Nice work on the fish. __________________ Hmmmm.....

06-04-2008, 10:12 AM	#4
TXyakker Junior Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PB Posts: 26	my picture You took my picture! I'm on that ship, i should have gone outside while we were leaving, maybe i could have seen you out there.

06-06-2008, 02:16 PM	#12
mg2969 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach / Lakewood Posts: 85	Nice pic of the USS Bonhomme Richard (lhd 6) I was on the sister ship USS ESSEX (lhd 2) __________________ Hobie Mirage Revolution Prowler 13 - Look ma no hands

06-04-2008, 09:46 AM	#2
jephs422 Junior Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 20	sounds like a great day.

06-04-2008, 10:58 AM	#5
FISHIONADO Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 698	Another nice day on the water!

06-04-2008, 04:52 PM	#7
metalbob King of Constipation Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Park Posts: 56	dude, your Killing' the flatties! i'd be lucky to get 9 a year

06-06-2008, 12:48 PM	#10
xpresso Junior Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 11	What type of baits were you using?