Gran Papacito - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sully1 · 08-26-2013, 12:54 PM

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And Barrel

Thanks to the creative ingenuity of Josh Pruit and, not to mention, his knowledge, patience and countless correspondence calls, "Gran Papacito" my long awaited custom spinning jig stick was finally completed. I named it in honor of my new baby's Grandpa, who loves to fish, and now comes with me every time I'm on the water. I've always loved spincast rod/reel combo's, and it's always been my dream to hook up a formidable Yellowtail on a spincast setup. . . .and with Josh's vision, that dream took a step towards realization. We got to work putting together a setup that would have enough muscle to handle ornry 30 lb + Yellowtail with even the worst of attitudes. Josh was there through the entire process, guiding me through the proper blank selection, helping me choose length and wrap specs, and helped back order the limited production guides and correspond with the rod builder to make a rod/reel setup built specifically for one purpose. . . .

Carp · 08-26-2013, 01:04 PM

Awesome rod! (Something you can only say on a fishing forum or to a guy named Rod)

What reel did you guys come up with?

beef78 · 08-26-2013, 01:07 PM

I second that, which reel are you going to use? I reccomend a penn battle. I have caught a few huge rays on my 5000.

CKallday71 · 08-26-2013, 05:40 PM

That should throw Iron like a mortar!

Sully1 · 08-26-2013, 08:17 PM

Interesting Dorsal Depigmentation on this one.

Here's my homemade marinade:

30 oz pineapple juice
1.5 cup soy sauce
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp peppercorn
1 tsp garlic powder
2/3 cup brown sugar

I like to marinate fillets, especially belly meat overnight, while soaking hickory hardwood in water, and smoking slowly produces great results.

JeffB · 08-26-2013, 08:37 PM

Is that a Pinhead blank?

skrilla · 08-26-2013, 08:52 PM

Rod, recipe, and pics... all awesome.

Raskal311 · 08-27-2013, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sully1

Interesting Dorsal Depigmentation on this one.

Here's my homemade marinade:

30 oz pineapple juice
1.5 cup soy sauce
1 tsp chili flakes
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp peppercorn
1 tsp garlic powder
2/3 cup brown sugar

I like to marinate fillets, especially belly meat overnight, while soaking hickory hardwood in water, and smoking slowly produces great results.

Hey did I run in to you at LJ on Wednesday?

08-26-2013, 12:54 PM	#1
Sully1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 290	Gran Papacito Lock Stock And Barrel Thanks to the creative ingenuity of Josh Pruit and, not to mention, his knowledge, patience and countless correspondence calls, "Gran Papacito" my long awaited custom spinning jig stick was finally completed. I named it in honor of my new baby's Grandpa, who loves to fish, and now comes with me every time I'm on the water. I've always loved spincast rod/reel combo's, and it's always been my dream to hook up a formidable Yellowtail on a spincast setup. . . .and with Josh's vision, that dream took a step towards realization. We got to work putting together a setup that would have enough muscle to handle ornry 30 lb + Yellowtail with even the worst of attitudes. Josh was there through the entire process, guiding me through the proper blank selection, helping me choose length and wrap specs, and helped back order the limited production guides and correspond with the rod builder to make a rod/reel setup built specifically for one purpose. . . . __________________

08-26-2013, 01:04 PM	#2
Carp (⌐■_■)--︻╦╤─ - - - Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 166	Awesome rod! (Something you can only say on a fishing forum or to a guy named Rod) What reel did you guys come up with? __________________ "California.. If it's not illegal it's going to cost ya" -Bob Munden

08-26-2013, 01:07 PM	#3
beef78 Large Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 316	I second that, which reel are you going to use? I reccomend a penn battle. I have caught a few huge rays on my 5000. __________________ "I shall not tiptoe through life to arrive safely at death."

08-26-2013, 05:40 PM	#4
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	That should throw Iron like a mortar! __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

08-26-2013, 08:17 PM	#5
Sully1 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 290	Interesting Dorsal Depigmentation on this one. Here's my homemade marinade: 30 oz pineapple juice 1.5 cup soy sauce 1 tsp chili flakes 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 cup honey 2 tsp peppercorn 1 tsp garlic powder 2/3 cup brown sugar I like to marinate fillets, especially belly meat overnight, while soaking hickory hardwood in water, and smoking slowly produces great results. __________________

08-26-2013, 08:37 PM	#6
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	Is that a Pinhead blank? __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

08-26-2013, 08:52 PM	#7
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Rod, recipe, and pics... all awesome. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13