What an AWESOME summer of Kayak Fishing - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ctfphoto · 09-23-2013, 08:47 AM

I went into the summer kayak fishing season with high hopes of landing my very first kayak yellowtail. This was my goal for the summer season and all I was looking to do. As many of you know I reached that goal about a month and a half ago with a 25 pounder. I am so glad my first yellow was a large one.

Two and a half weeks later I caught a second large 28 lb Yellowtail and a week later landed a smaller 18 pound one. My head is still spinning with how fast numbers 2 and 3 came in, wow.

Now I had to change my goal which became landing two kayak yellowtail the same day. Like that was going to happen.

I fished hard during the next month and the bite seems to have really slowed down. Until ……………………

last Tuesday ……………..

…………….. anyone that fished LJ last Tuesday Knows what I'm talking about …………

To say the least, this summer fishing has been beyond my wildest dreams, in fact this is by far the best and funnest fishing that I have done my whole life.

Dirty Curti · 09-23-2013, 08:54 AM

Gotta love it. You've definitely put the time in and are getting rewarded greatly for it.

dmrides · 09-23-2013, 09:01 AM

Nice fish! Congrats.

It sure is hard to beat the feeling of a sleigh ride that ends in a successful gaff shot.

What's up with the tennis ball?

William Novotny · 09-23-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dmrides

Nice fish! Congrats.

It sure is hard to beat the feeling of a sleigh ride that ends in a successful gaff shot.

What's up with the tennis ball?

Good eye haha. Yeah what does that do? Oh and congrats on the awesome summer! Great job

ctfphoto · 09-23-2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dmrides

Nice fish! Congrats.

It sure is hard to beat the feeling of a sleigh ride that ends in a successful gaff shot.

What's up with the tennis ball?

LOL, good eye, the funny thing is that Sharon scolded me (rightly so) for having an uncovered gaff sticking out when I landed. She was absolutely right, but I had lost my gaff cover (tennis ball) and couldn't find it anywhere????? I was also still in shock over that days fishing experience.

todd one · 09-23-2013, 09:53 AM

I'd say you had a nice summer too. Well done.

Carp · 09-23-2013, 10:17 AM

Great job Chris!

What's next?

makobob · 09-23-2013, 10:50 AM

Was an Awesome year for you and many more got a PB this year. Congratulations to ALL! May the rest of the year be just as good for the rest of us!.

ctfphoto · 09-23-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by todd one

I'd say you had a nice summer too. Well done.

Thank you. Looks as if your summer has turn out quite well for you as well. Perhaps you should come Yellowtail fishing with me and I should go Halibut fishing with you

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Originally Posted by Justjeff

Great job Chris!

What's next?

Thanks Jeff, I know you know how a double feels

I think what is next is looking for a huge WSB, a huge Halibut, and a huge Yellowtail (not at the same time of course).

Lobster seasons is almost upon us so that may take up some of my fishing time.

Cbad Mike · 09-23-2013, 11:51 AM

Congratulations Chris! Double days are fun! Keep up the good work.

RobFish · 09-23-2013, 12:24 PM

Congrats for sure on a great summer. Time on the water paid off. Nice.
Next time we'll have to style you out with more lollipops.
Great job Chris!!!

TJones · 09-23-2013, 01:34 PM

i say i am gonna pull one of those up by myself . somehow jorge sprayed some of his filth on me and i managed to get a skunk on tues , in the midst of a wide open bite . thanks jorge for teaching me some of your veteran tactics . don't take me serous. i like to kid . yes i was there on tues , it was like another wet dream that failed to produce . i took this whole week off to seek revenge , anyone interested in meeting at launch , pm me . needless to say , you are the man . congrats . i can't complain though , this has been one of the greatest summers of my life , having pulled up more than a 150 lbs of wsb on the yak . hope to see you guys on the water soon . congrats everyone .

bosshoss · 09-23-2013, 04:21 PM

That's just too cool..

Great story and awesome pics...

Aaron&Julie · 09-23-2013, 06:42 PM

Nicely done on the double. It was good meeting you on Fri AM and hearing of last Tuesday's success first hand.

roby · 09-23-2013, 07:30 PM

It's great hearing your success stories over the last several weeks.

Keep up the good work...

09-23-2013, 08:47 AM	#1
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	What an AWESOME summer of Kayak Fishing I went into the summer kayak fishing season with high hopes of landing my very first kayak yellowtail. This was my goal for the summer season and all I was looking to do. As many of you know I reached that goal about a month and a half ago with a 25 pounder. I am so glad my first yellow was a large one. Two and a half weeks later I caught a second large 28 lb Yellowtail and a week later landed a smaller 18 pound one. My head is still spinning with how fast numbers 2 and 3 came in, wow. Now I had to change my goal which became landing two kayak yellowtail the same day. Like that was going to happen. I fished hard during the next month and the bite seems to have really slowed down. Until …………………… last Tuesday …………….. …………….. anyone that fished LJ last Tuesday Knows what I'm talking about ………… To say the least, this summer fishing has been beyond my wildest dreams, in fact this is by far the best and funnest fishing that I have done my whole life. Attached Images

09-23-2013, 08:54 AM	#2
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	Gotta love it. You've definitely put the time in and are getting rewarded greatly for it. __________________

09-23-2013, 10:17 AM	#7
Carp (⌐■_■)--︻╦╤─ - - - Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 166	Great job Chris! What's next? __________________ "California.. If it's not illegal it's going to cost ya" -Bob Munden

09-23-2013, 10:50 AM	#8
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Was an Awesome year for you and many more got a PB this year. Congratulations to ALL! May the rest of the year be just as good for the rest of us!. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

09-23-2013, 11:51 AM	#10
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Congratulations Chris! Double days are fun! Keep up the good work. __________________ [SIGPIC]

09-23-2013, 09:01 AM	#3
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	Nice fish! Congrats. It sure is hard to beat the feeling of a sleigh ride that ends in a successful gaff shot. What's up with the tennis ball?

09-23-2013, 09:53 AM	#6
todd one Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 364	I'd say you had a nice summer too. Well done.

09-23-2013, 12:24 PM	#11
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	Congrats for sure on a great summer. Time on the water paid off. Nice. Next time we'll have to style you out with more lollipops. Great job Chris!!! __________________

09-23-2013, 01:34 PM	#12
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	every summer i say i am gonna pull one of those up by myself . somehow jorge sprayed some of his filth on me and i managed to get a skunk on tues , in the midst of a wide open bite . thanks jorge for teaching me some of your veteran tactics . don't take me serous. i like to kid . yes i was there on tues , it was like another wet dream that failed to produce . i took this whole week off to seek revenge , anyone interested in meeting at launch , pm me . needless to say , you are the man . congrats . i can't complain though , this has been one of the greatest summers of my life , having pulled up more than a 150 lbs of wsb on the yak . hope to see you guys on the water soon . congrats everyone .

09-23-2013, 04:21 PM	#13
bosshoss Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Santee Posts: 197	That's just too cool.. Great story and awesome pics...

09-23-2013, 06:42 PM	#14
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Nicely done on the double. It was good meeting you on Fri AM and hearing of last Tuesday's success first hand. __________________ "Never say die"

09-23-2013, 07:30 PM	#15
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	It's great hearing your success stories over the last several weeks. Keep up the good work...