LJ 4/21 flying fish - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

madscientist · 04-21-2007, 03:43 PM

After working the outside for a whole lot of nothing, I came back in to one of my rockfish spots. Saw something break on the surface but couldn't ID. Headed a little shallower and the flyline got ripped but didn't stick. Then the bottom bait starts singing. Flipped it in gear and turned around to see a thresher tail slap the water. Little guy, but fun. He was foul hooked and got wrapped quickly so he didn't run much. Then I unwrapped him and he took off, turned around, charged the boat, and came shooting out of the water like a missile.

Got about 2 ft out of the water and landed about 2ft from me. I really thought he was going to land in my lap. Pretty cool little scrapper.

He looked tasty like a veal, but was released to grow.

freediver · 04-21-2007, 03:52 PM

Too funny Mad.
The only thing I have in comparison is that I had a little Mako (about 10 pounds) jump in my buddies boat when we were at the upper 9. We were shark fishing, but I expected them on rod and reel.

Nice release on the lil' critter.

fishin steve · 04-21-2007, 03:54 PM

Great action shot.

I wouldn't want that set of teeth in my lap

Holy Mackerel · 04-21-2007, 03:59 PM

that was hilarious when that T jumped, I thought i was going in your lap!

Here are some more action shots...

It had a lot of purple on its head, this pic doesnt do it justice...

Chris

tattuna · 04-21-2007, 04:04 PM

Damn, that first pic is awesome!

madscientist · 04-21-2007, 04:04 PM

I couldn't quite believe it when I saw him lighting up. As he came out of the water I just though, "Oh sh*t". Then it looked like he was going to try to get frisky with Tyler.

Lot's of fun guys, see you tomorrow, and thanks again for the pics.

T-Rex · 04-21-2007, 04:26 PM

Great Post! Love the shot of the torpedo flying out of the water.

esdees · 04-21-2007, 04:33 PM

Very cool pictures. I'm glad you sent it on its way... it does sound tasty though.

-Patrick

tylerdurden · 04-21-2007, 04:34 PM

That was awesome. When I saw you guys panic

and the line start to shoot for the surface I grabbed my camera. I wasn't even shooting in burst mode. On the water I couldn't tell if I got "the shot" because my camera is in a dive housing, and the screen is so small. I just got lucky.

I only took about 4 pics of the whole situation, but I took a lot of video. Here's the video with some stills from the video, and the pic from Chris at the end:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbxUuTaL6OQ

kurt · 04-21-2007, 04:36 PM

Congrats, Brad. Nice pics, Chris and Tyler.

Tyler must be getting good at grabbing those T tails.

reel fishy · 04-21-2007, 04:37 PM

Nice flying T!

Spinal Tap · 04-21-2007, 05:13 PM

Nice little T.

That underwater shot made that vis. look ok. What would you guys say it was?

I was out at the Scripps aquarium during the week and it looked like red tide was in. Your pics make it look like it may be diveable.

thanks,
Nate

Dan · 04-21-2007, 05:21 PM

good times. thanks for the report and congrats on the release.

spooky007 · 04-21-2007, 06:30 PM

Your expression is awesome and great camera work!!

Al

Iceman · 04-21-2007, 06:58 PM

Brad, F'n Awesome!!!

I love the action shot, nice reflexes Tyler! and that last one should be published

beeeaauuutiful feeeeesh!

E mail it to me if ya like

I just happen to have a thresher shark article due Monday.

aallen4@flash.net

Peter Otto · 04-21-2007, 07:32 PM

High five to the man who took the pic. That was excellent.
Nice going Brad. Thanks for sharing.

rastrev · 04-21-2007, 07:35 PM

That's Awesome! Great pics Too!

Handymansd · 04-21-2007, 08:26 PM

Tyler, I thought I was going to be the pic of the week with the surfing....

That is a great shot!!

And Brad.... well... you've struck again

! Nice Little T.

You should end up published for a cover somewhere with that!

Great catches both of you!

ski · 04-21-2007, 09:34 PM

That is awesome!

SAR · 04-21-2007, 09:51 PM

Great post guys! Brad couldn't have posed that better. Tyler, the pics and video were great (what was the song you used on the video?). I can't wait to get back out.

04-21-2007, 03:43 PM	#1
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	LJ 4/21 flying fish After working the outside for a whole lot of nothing, I came back in to one of my rockfish spots. Saw something break on the surface but couldn't ID. Headed a little shallower and the flyline got ripped but didn't stick. Then the bottom bait starts singing. Flipped it in gear and turned around to see a thresher tail slap the water. Little guy, but fun. He was foul hooked and got wrapped quickly so he didn't run much. Then I unwrapped him and he took off, turned around, charged the boat, and came shooting out of the water like a missile. Got about 2 ft out of the water and landed about 2ft from me. I really thought he was going to land in my lap. Pretty cool little scrapper. He looked tasty like a veal, but was released to grow. __________________

04-21-2007, 04:04 PM	#6
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I couldn't quite believe it when I saw him lighting up. As he came out of the water I just though, "Oh sh*t". Then it looked like he was going to try to get frisky with Tyler. Lot's of fun guys, see you tomorrow, and thanks again for the pics. __________________

04-21-2007, 04:34 PM	#9
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	That was awesome. When I saw you guys panic and the line start to shoot for the surface I grabbed my camera. I wasn't even shooting in burst mode. On the water I couldn't tell if I got "the shot" because my camera is in a dive housing, and the screen is so small. I just got lucky. I only took about 4 pics of the whole situation, but I took a lot of video. Here's the video with some stills from the video, and the pic from Chris at the end: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbxUuTaL6OQ __________________ 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. Last edited by tylerdurden; 04-21-2007 at 05:09 PM. Reason: fixed the youtube video, I hope

04-21-2007, 06:58 PM	#15
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Brad, F'n Awesome!!! I love the action shot, nice reflexes Tyler! and that last one should be published beeeaauuutiful feeeeesh! E mail it to me if ya like I just happen to have a thresher shark article due Monday. aallen4@flash.net __________________

04-21-2007, 07:32 PM	#16
Peter Otto Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	High five to the man who took the pic. That was excellent. Nice going Brad. Thanks for sharing. __________________ -- <>< Jonah 1:17 "Now the LORD had prepared a great fish" Peter Joseph Otto

04-21-2007, 03:52 PM	#2
freediver Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 7	Too funny Mad. The only thing I have in comparison is that I had a little Mako (about 10 pounds) jump in my buddies boat when we were at the upper 9. We were shark fishing, but I expected them on rod and reel. Nice release on the lil' critter.

04-21-2007, 03:54 PM	#3
fishin steve Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: santee Posts: 44	Great action shot. I wouldn't want that set of teeth in my lap

04-21-2007, 03:59 PM	#4
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	that was hilarious when that T jumped, I thought i was going in your lap! Here are some more action shots... It had a lot of purple on its head, this pic doesnt do it justice... Chris

04-21-2007, 04:04 PM	#5
tattuna Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pasadena Posts: 329	Damn, that first pic is awesome!

04-21-2007, 04:26 PM	#7
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Great Post! Love the shot of the torpedo flying out of the water.

04-21-2007, 04:33 PM	#8
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Very cool pictures. I'm glad you sent it on its way... it does sound tasty though. -Patrick

04-21-2007, 04:36 PM	#10
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 503	Congrats, Brad. Nice pics, Chris and Tyler. Tyler must be getting good at grabbing those T tails.

04-21-2007, 04:37 PM	#11
reel fishy Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 42	Nice flying T!

04-21-2007, 05:13 PM	#12
Spinal Tap Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 132	Nice little T. That underwater shot made that vis. look ok. What would you guys say it was? I was out at the Scripps aquarium during the week and it looked like red tide was in. Your pics make it look like it may be diveable. thanks, Nate

04-21-2007, 05:21 PM	#13
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	good times. thanks for the report and congrats on the release.

04-21-2007, 06:30 PM	#14
spooky007 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 56	Your expression is awesome and great camera work!! Al

04-21-2007, 07:35 PM	#17
rastrev Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SD, CA Posts: 173	That's Awesome! Great pics Too!

04-21-2007, 08:26 PM	#18
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Tyler, I thought I was going to be the pic of the week with the surfing.... That is a great shot!! And Brad.... well... you've struck again! Nice Little T. You should end up published for a cover somewhere with that! Great catches both of you! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

04-21-2007, 09:34 PM	#19
ski Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Cajon Posts: 273	That is awesome!

04-21-2007, 09:51 PM	#20
SAR Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lakeside Posts: 16	Great post guys! Brad couldn't have posed that better. Tyler, the pics and video were great (what was the song you used on the video?). I can't wait to get back out.