Islander 6-8-07 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 06-10-2007, 07:46 PM

can I get a front page!!!!

Hit up the Islander with a bunch of good friends.... Again, the Islander crew proves once more to be friendly, and helpful to all the anglers on this trip...

One thing I have learned on these trips is that you are gonna get a lot of fishing done, so I was in no hurry to get on the water... One of my goals was a trophy calico, yes, I'd rather catch YT, or WSB, but I wanted a big calico... so I hit up the kelp right by the boat... Last trip on my bass rod I threw the channel island chovie swim bait, on my first cast, I farmed a yellowtail.. same thing happened on this trip...

One cast of my swim bait on my bass rod, BAM!!!!!!!!!!

but just like last time farmed,,,,

So, I threw out a sardine... imediately got picked up...

stupid WCW 10 lb minimum... lol went just over 8lbs... later paid off as JP...

All the calicos you wanted on this trip...

My biggest 5lbs 8oz

Somehow I ended up also winning the biggest beer tab JP...

lol

Chris

tylerdurden · 06-10-2007, 08:27 PM

Fun trip with everyone. The big fish didn't really show well, there were very few shots at nice sized

or yt of any size. I caught lots and lots of checkers and a frisbee sized halibut. The crew was first class. Quick and on the ball with loading/unloading kayaks, bait, beer, and anything else.

madscientist · 06-10-2007, 09:32 PM

Bass fishing is hard.

Will B. · 06-11-2007, 09:58 AM

Yeah, but you caught one, didnt you.

Try holding the snout with one hand and the tail with your other and then turn toward the camera for the photo op.

Please dont hold by the gills--thats how they breathe.

Do I have to tell you everything! Boy, you are worse than some of my female grad students!

I dont think I see a nice bass rod in that mix up of big cranking machines.

Thats your next toy.

Hey you can be in the Plastic Navy tournament at La Jolla because they have a big fish division.

Nice photos, Chris. Have you got any more? I was looking forward to them.

madscientist · 06-11-2007, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will B.

Yeah, but you caught one, didnt you.

About 20 before I got bored with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will B.

Please dont hold by the gills--thats how they breathe.

I don't like my tacos to breathe.

Will B. · 06-11-2007, 02:11 PM

You're bad.

But your not ALL bad.

Now if you foot pedalled one of those Hobie Girl kayaks and talked this way, I would have to come looking for you.

P.S. You probably havent seen my latest trophy.

How do you put up pictures on this site--after you cntrl c and cntrl v from the photo at moment of fame???

Holy Mackerel · 06-11-2007, 02:18 PM

Will, upload the photo here in your personal Gallery, then copy and paste the code... Photobucket.com has the same thing, very easy...

Dan · 06-11-2007, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will B.

Now if you foot pedalled one of those Hobie Girl kayaks and talked this way, I would have to come looking for you.

Ha!! Those things are funny!!!

Will, you'd be pleased to know I released all mine. Including a personal best ~8 pounder. They are thick out there. I'd meter what looked like a bait school in 100ft of water and sabiki up a calico.

Also released a big YT into the kelp

madscientist · 06-11-2007, 03:15 PM

I had a strange hookup towards the end of the day. We had moved over to the lee side of the island because of a steady 15-20 SW wind. I was out over the first shelf in ~200ft of water. Decided to dead stick a heavy white/glo iron with a couple squid pinned on it. Tossed it out and let it sink. A little ways down the line starts going out too fast so I engage the drag and start winding. Rod loads up a bit then a fish comes flying about 3-4ft out of the water straight off my bow. I was seeing it from the side, looking at it's back, and it looked about 4ft long. Kept winding but didn't feel weight. Jig cut off of 40lb. I'm pretty sure it was not a shark as I have seen them jump before. It looked more long and skinny with no obvious pectorals. I was stunned for a bit but upon reflecting I wonder if it might not have been a little swordie or marlin. There were a bunch of flying fish around. Very strange series of events.

For the record, I kept 4 calicos on the day. Tried for sheephead but just kept getting little whitefish and more calicos.

cioppino · 06-11-2007, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madscientist

About 20 before I got bored with it.

I don't like my tacos to breathe.

lol lol lol

I would lean towards sword because the water is still too cold for marlin. Used to be lots and lots of swords around those islands.

You most likely had a world record flying fish.

Great report and photos.

Will B. · 06-11-2007, 04:26 PM

Why no site fishing for halibut a la Dave Easton?

I was thinking of taking a piece of wide PVC pipe to look thru the surface to the bottom?

06-10-2007, 07:46 PM	#1
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Islander 6-8-07 can I get a front page!!!! Hit up the Islander with a bunch of good friends.... Again, the Islander crew proves once more to be friendly, and helpful to all the anglers on this trip... One thing I have learned on these trips is that you are gonna get a lot of fishing done, so I was in no hurry to get on the water... One of my goals was a trophy calico, yes, I'd rather catch YT, or WSB, but I wanted a big calico... so I hit up the kelp right by the boat... Last trip on my bass rod I threw the channel island chovie swim bait, on my first cast, I farmed a yellowtail.. same thing happened on this trip... One cast of my swim bait on my bass rod, BAM!!!!!!!!!! but just like last time farmed,,,, So, I threw out a sardine... imediately got picked up... stupid WCW 10 lb minimum... lol went just over 8lbs... later paid off as JP... All the calicos you wanted on this trip... My biggest 5lbs 8oz Somehow I ended up also winning the biggest beer tab JP... lol Chris

06-10-2007, 08:27 PM	#2
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Fun trip with everyone. The big fish didn't really show well, there were very few shots at nice sized or yt of any size. I caught lots and lots of checkers and a frisbee sized halibut. The crew was first class. Quick and on the ball with loading/unloading kayaks, bait, beer, and anything else. __________________ 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.

06-10-2007, 09:32 PM	#3
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Bass fishing is hard. __________________

06-11-2007, 09:58 AM	#4
Will B. Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 96	Yeah, but you caught one, didnt you. Try holding the snout with one hand and the tail with your other and then turn toward the camera for the photo op. Please dont hold by the gills--thats how they breathe. Do I have to tell you everything! Boy, you are worse than some of my female grad students! I dont think I see a nice bass rod in that mix up of big cranking machines. Thats your next toy. Hey you can be in the Plastic Navy tournament at La Jolla because they have a big fish division. Nice photos, Chris. Have you got any more? I was looking forward to them. Last edited by Will B.; 06-11-2007 at 10:19 AM.

06-11-2007, 03:15 PM	#9
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I had a strange hookup towards the end of the day. We had moved over to the lee side of the island because of a steady 15-20 SW wind. I was out over the first shelf in ~200ft of water. Decided to dead stick a heavy white/glo iron with a couple squid pinned on it. Tossed it out and let it sink. A little ways down the line starts going out too fast so I engage the drag and start winding. Rod loads up a bit then a fish comes flying about 3-4ft out of the water straight off my bow. I was seeing it from the side, looking at it's back, and it looked about 4ft long. Kept winding but didn't feel weight. Jig cut off of 40lb. I'm pretty sure it was not a shark as I have seen them jump before. It looked more long and skinny with no obvious pectorals. I was stunned for a bit but upon reflecting I wonder if it might not have been a little swordie or marlin. There were a bunch of flying fish around. Very strange series of events. For the record, I kept 4 calicos on the day. Tried for sheephead but just kept getting little whitefish and more calicos. __________________

06-11-2007, 02:11 PM	#6
Will B. Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 96	You're bad. But your not ALL bad. Now if you foot pedalled one of those Hobie Girl kayaks and talked this way, I would have to come looking for you. P.S. You probably havent seen my latest trophy. How do you put up pictures on this site--after you cntrl c and cntrl v from the photo at moment of fame???

06-11-2007, 02:18 PM	#7
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Will, upload the photo here in your personal Gallery, then copy and paste the code... Photobucket.com has the same thing, very easy...

06-11-2007, 04:26 PM	#11
Will B. Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 96	Why no site fishing for halibut a la Dave Easton? I was thinking of taking a piece of wide PVC pipe to look thru the surface to the bottom?