What did you Experience at the Moyer? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

09-11-2011, 06:22 PM

Black Cloud asked this question on Sammons
Kayak4Fish board. Here's what I saw, how
about you??

"Ok, here's what I saw and experienced. Breakfast burritos
by Andy and Tarvis (ChefT). Great seeing Andy, great meeting
ChefT. And, all those other old friends I saw I say this, let's
bass fish in Dana!! Oh, I saw Maggie too. Ok, here's goes.

Conditions: Moderate SW wind all day. Water temp. 62-64F.
Green water at the reserve buoys. Clear water outside at
the bull kelp. Cloudy 3/4's of the day. No bird activity
until the sun came out, then it was at a minimal. Current
was also SW, with the wind.

Fishing: Off the bat, Tom, on a long hobie, is in the water
getting back in his kayak with a yellowtail in his hand.
He was located at the kelp's edge, 1/3 mile past the reserve
buoys.

According to Adi, during Tom's yellowtail battle, a seal grabbed
his yellow and pulled Tom in as well. I'm not sure if Tom's
yellow won the Dash for Cash.

Although, Adi, me and Jasmin were to fish together, Adi got
diverted by a very freindly seal. Didn't see him the rest of
the day. But I fished with Jasmin all day.
Jasmin is a low tech, simple fisherman. But very cunning.

We looked for any signs of yellows all day. On the outside,
just beyond the bull kelp, Jasmin nails his first yellow on a fly line bait.
But no follow-up activity.

Not happy with his less than 20lber, Jasmin is convinced there's bigger yellows around. He's hopeful, with the sun, the yellows will appear. We fusted around on the outside for 2 hrs. Then, with only 2hrs left, we decided to find some halibuts just in front of the Condo. Half way thru our paddle back, we find ourselves at Pat's Place at 100'
(the SW currentwas strong).

Jasmin keys in on circling seagulls. I see Kevin, the Kid, with Jig Stick
in hand--peddling his ass off towards those birds. There's also a hand
full of kayakers keying in on the same area. No signs of boils,
but, I knew something was up. Jasmin reaches for his jig stick, I get
mine out.

The birds break into two groups. Jasmin pitches under one group.I pitch two seconds behind him, inches away.

Four kayakers hook up, including Jasmin. And, me, well someone's got
to tell the story, right? Jasmin pulls up what looks like a 30lber in a matter of minutes.

The school blew thru lick-itty-split. The ones who didn't hook up
were left praying for one more chance. While praying, we
wandered around like homeless protons after a nuclear explosion.
We got nothing but a "wish sandwich".

I guess Jasmin won. I couldn't make the BBQ since my sciatic nerve
down my right leg was on fire.

That's all I know. Big warm thanks to Jim and Matt. Thanks for
a great contest and good time. You guys are the best in my book.

09-11-2011, 06:22 PM	#1
yani Guest Posts: n/a	What did you Experience at the Moyer? Black Cloud asked this question on Sammons Kayak4Fish board. Here's what I saw, how about you?? "Ok, here's what I saw and experienced. Breakfast burritos by Andy and Tarvis (ChefT). Great seeing Andy, great meeting ChefT. And, all those other old friends I saw I say this, let's bass fish in Dana!! Oh, I saw Maggie too. Ok, here's goes. Conditions: Moderate SW wind all day. Water temp. 62-64F. Green water at the reserve buoys. Clear water outside at the bull kelp. Cloudy 3/4's of the day. No bird activity until the sun came out, then it was at a minimal. Current was also SW, with the wind. Fishing: Off the bat, Tom, on a long hobie, is in the water getting back in his kayak with a yellowtail in his hand. He was located at the kelp's edge, 1/3 mile past the reserve buoys. According to Adi, during Tom's yellowtail battle, a seal grabbed his yellow and pulled Tom in as well. I'm not sure if Tom's yellow won the Dash for Cash. Although, Adi, me and Jasmin were to fish together, Adi got diverted by a very freindly seal. Didn't see him the rest of the day. But I fished with Jasmin all day. Jasmin is a low tech, simple fisherman. But very cunning. We looked for any signs of yellows all day. On the outside, just beyond the bull kelp, Jasmin nails his first yellow on a fly line bait. But no follow-up activity. Not happy with his less than 20lber, Jasmin is convinced there's bigger yellows around. He's hopeful, with the sun, the yellows will appear. We fusted around on the outside for 2 hrs. Then, with only 2hrs left, we decided to find some halibuts just in front of the Condo. Half way thru our paddle back, we find ourselves at Pat's Place at 100' (the SW currentwas strong). Jasmin keys in on circling seagulls. I see Kevin, the Kid, with Jig Stick in hand--peddling his ass off towards those birds. There's also a hand full of kayakers keying in on the same area. No signs of boils, but, I knew something was up. Jasmin reaches for his jig stick, I get mine out. The birds break into two groups. Jasmin pitches under one group.I pitch two seconds behind him, inches away. Four kayakers hook up, including Jasmin. And, me, well someone's got to tell the story, right? Jasmin pulls up what looks like a 30lber in a matter of minutes. The school blew thru lick-itty-split. The ones who didn't hook up were left praying for one more chance. While praying, we wandered around like homeless protons after a nuclear explosion. We got nothing but a "wish sandwich". I guess Jasmin won. I couldn't make the BBQ since my sciatic nerve down my right leg was on fire. That's all I know. Big warm thanks to Jim and Matt. Thanks for a great contest and good time. You guys are the best in my book.