Hello again Mr. Yellowtail! LJ 29NOV - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kjsdad619 · 11-30-2015, 09:52 AM

Got to the launch super early around 515, unloaded, set up and in water around 545. Made it to Kelp line, dropped sabiki, landed 4 Spanish in about 10 min. I had decided the day before that I was going to stay right down the middle of all the lobster pots out there and just drop a bait down low and see what happens. Started drifting around 630, knew that I had to be in by about 9 because I was going to take my wife and daughter out to SD bay for the day. Right around 845, I was enjoying my Monster when my line took off, reached around grabbed rod waited for a few seconds then clicked off drag and went to battle. I had decided Saturday to take off my 30 lb leader and go with 40 lb as I had got bitten off the week before, glad I did. This guy, I knew was the biggest one I had caught yet by his weight, strength and the longevity of the fight. He drug me right into a huge salad bowl and was doing his best to break me off, but I knew with 65lb braid and the 40lb leader I was going to be alright. 20 minutes later after multiple long runs and him ending up in the kelp, I was finally able to start hauling in some line, and it was heavy. I knew I had some kelp on there but as you can see in the pic, half the forest came up with me. Got him to surface, initially didn't see him in the kelp, then he flopped around, cleared off the kelp, sank gaff, and on board by about 910..early morning for me. Gave thanks to the man above, mother ocean, and thanked the fish

and then perma smile.

The water temp was 65, depth was 80, probably got him at the 50 foot depth..

. Dropper loop, with ringed hook, Spanish mac..8 oz sinker.

Fish and game was on beach, measured to the fork 45 inches, overall length she said was about 47 to 48 because he was hanging off her scale. Weight was 31 as I had gutted him out at sea, she estimated it would of been about 34 with guts.

Gonna email Hobie and tell them.."We're gonna need a bigger hatch!"

Biggest yet, shared with the family and friends when I got home..

Tight Lines!! Ryan

Geno Machino · 11-30-2015, 10:06 AM

Super catch Ryan!!!

Thanks for sharing.

Geno

spicolly · 11-30-2015, 10:21 AM

Nice homeguard!

blitzburgh · 11-30-2015, 10:39 AM

Yeah man!

momo fish · 11-30-2015, 10:54 AM

Way to go!

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Starsky · 11-30-2015, 11:05 AM

Nice one!!

2-Stix · 11-30-2015, 12:07 PM

Bitchen!

Pocoloco · 11-30-2015, 12:20 PM

NICE

Dirty Curti · 11-30-2015, 12:29 PM

Sweet pics, nice fish. Good work on a cold morning.

Rambo · 11-30-2015, 12:33 PM

Nice winter yellowtail!

spicolly · 11-30-2015, 02:36 PM

@kjsdad619, what types of pants are those, and do you like them for fishing? I've been looking at different types of pants to keep my dry but not overheat this winter.

PescadorPete · 11-30-2015, 02:46 PM

Ryan, that lettuce photo shot is just plain awesome!!

Aaron&Julie · 11-30-2015, 03:21 PM

Nice yellow, congrats!

kjsdad619 · 11-30-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by spicolly

@kjsdad619, what types of pants are those, and do you like them for fishing? I've been looking at different types of pants to keep my dry but not overheat this winter.

I bought them on Amazon they are the NRS splash pants. This was first time wearing them and I stayed dry, and when I had fish on my lap, still dry plus all the extra stuff that gets on you stayed off me. I have worn cheaper ones but they sucked, these were $50 but well worth it..their bulky enough to wear something warmer under if needed..I may do that next time...these plus booties made huge difference. Once I got to beach, took them off, had board shorts under, rinsed in Ocean. .easy day!

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kjsdad619 · 11-30-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PescadorPete

Ryan, that lettuce photo shot is just plain awesome!!

Shot was awesome, hauling in that mess..not so much. .lol

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Iceman · 11-30-2015, 03:40 PM

That is a really good one, been too long since any YT reports.

Mr. NiceGuy · 11-30-2015, 04:20 PM

Good job Ryan

I always enjoy reading your reports. You are always percolating with enthusiasm.

Deamon · 11-30-2015, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PescadorPete

Ryan, that lettuce photo shot is just plain awesome!!

GregAndrew · 11-30-2015, 04:48 PM

Nice fish! What are the odds it is the same one I got on video the day before? 1000:1? Lots of easy bait on Sat., and a few packs of rats.

GoGoGoJack · 11-30-2015, 08:09 PM

Yes!! Let's get Hobie to figure out a better hatch that can be cooled with ice....and longer😜😜😜 How about a better wave piercing bow as well for getting out in surf🌀🌀🌀🌊🌊🌊

11-30-2015, 09:52 AM	#1
kjsdad619 Just a Salty Sailor Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 193	Hello again Mr. Yellowtail! LJ 29NOV Got to the launch super early around 515, unloaded, set up and in water around 545. Made it to Kelp line, dropped sabiki, landed 4 Spanish in about 10 min. I had decided the day before that I was going to stay right down the middle of all the lobster pots out there and just drop a bait down low and see what happens. Started drifting around 630, knew that I had to be in by about 9 because I was going to take my wife and daughter out to SD bay for the day. Right around 845, I was enjoying my Monster when my line took off, reached around grabbed rod waited for a few seconds then clicked off drag and went to battle. I had decided Saturday to take off my 30 lb leader and go with 40 lb as I had got bitten off the week before, glad I did. This guy, I knew was the biggest one I had caught yet by his weight, strength and the longevity of the fight. He drug me right into a huge salad bowl and was doing his best to break me off, but I knew with 65lb braid and the 40lb leader I was going to be alright. 20 minutes later after multiple long runs and him ending up in the kelp, I was finally able to start hauling in some line, and it was heavy. I knew I had some kelp on there but as you can see in the pic, half the forest came up with me. Got him to surface, initially didn't see him in the kelp, then he flopped around, cleared off the kelp, sank gaff, and on board by about 910..early morning for me. Gave thanks to the man above, mother ocean, and thanked the fish and then perma smile. The water temp was 65, depth was 80, probably got him at the 50 foot depth... Dropper loop, with ringed hook, Spanish mac..8 oz sinker. Fish and game was on beach, measured to the fork 45 inches, overall length she said was about 47 to 48 because he was hanging off her scale. Weight was 31 as I had gutted him out at sea, she estimated it would of been about 34 with guts. Gonna email Hobie and tell them.."We're gonna need a bigger hatch!" Biggest yet, shared with the family and friends when I got home.. Tight Lines!! Ryan Attached Images __________________ So there I was.. Last edited by kjsdad619; 11-30-2015 at 09:59 AM.

11-30-2015, 10:06 AM	#2
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 553	Super catch Ryan!!! Thanks for sharing. Geno __________________

11-30-2015, 10:39 AM	#4
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Yeah man! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

11-30-2015, 12:29 PM	#9
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	Sweet pics, nice fish. Good work on a cold morning. __________________

11-30-2015, 03:21 PM	#13
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Nice yellow, congrats! __________________ "Never say die"

11-30-2015, 10:21 AM	#3
spicolly ..... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 135	Nice homeguard!

11-30-2015, 10:54 AM	#5
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Way to go! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-30-2015, 11:05 AM	#6
Starsky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lancaster Posts: 187	Nice one!!

11-30-2015, 12:07 PM	#7
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	Bitchen!

11-30-2015, 12:20 PM	#8
Pocoloco Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: el cajon Posts: 239	NICE

11-30-2015, 12:33 PM	#10
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	Nice winter yellowtail!

11-30-2015, 02:36 PM	#11
spicolly ..... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 135	@kjsdad619, what types of pants are those, and do you like them for fishing? I've been looking at different types of pants to keep my dry but not overheat this winter.

11-30-2015, 02:46 PM	#12
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Ryan, that lettuce photo shot is just plain awesome!!

11-30-2015, 03:40 PM	#16
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	That is a really good one, been too long since any YT reports. __________________

11-30-2015, 04:20 PM	#17
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Good job Ryan I always enjoy reading your reports. You are always percolating with enthusiasm. __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

11-30-2015, 04:48 PM	#19
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Nice fish! What are the odds it is the same one I got on video the day before? 1000:1? Lots of easy bait on Sat., and a few packs of rats.

11-30-2015, 08:09 PM	#20
GoGoGoJack Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South Orange County Posts: 30	Lol on the Bigger Hatch comment! Yes!! Let's get Hobie to figure out a better hatch that can be cooled with ice....and longer😜😜😜 How about a better wave piercing bow as well for getting out in surf🌀🌀🌀🌊🌊🌊