Kayak, Bikini, Wide Open YT... living the dream in La Jolla. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chris138 · 08-20-2015, 04:01 PM

After putting some serious hurt on the local offshore Yellowfin last Friday, Saturday was set up to be a nice relaxing paddle with my girlfriend the Linz. Apparently I used up all my fishing mojo roping the 30# YFT. I couldn't BUY a bite on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Linz just completely slayed it.

Early on I got a couple pieces and sent her off towards the corner while I continued to make bait. I was in the kelp making Spanish when she comes back up to me "hey babe I need more bait, I just released a yellowtail." Sure enough she was already on the board... and that was just the beginning.

After warming up on the rat... she was ready for the bigger models. We were tanked up on bait and we headed outside toward the 200' contour. As soon as we got to the target depth, her flyliner goes off. This time on a real fish! She got it in pretty quick, sunk the gaff, and put a solid one in the box. Nice work!

An hour or so later... shes on again. This time it's a little bigger still, maybe a 20#er. She tells me "I want to release this one". Ok... but you're on your own for the release. She handled it like a boss. Got it all on gopro.

Now I'm getting worried. Still haven't gotten bit, and Linz has got three. Sure enough an hour or two later, we have the school pop up in front of us foaming on the surface. Im scrambling to put my jig on top of them, meanwhile the linz is casually just paddling on. My jig never gets touched, but 5 minutes later shes on again. This time shes over bull kelp, and the fish is pulling her into the spread of a near by PB. They got a good show, watching the linz put the smack down on the yellow, and horsing it to the surface. 4th yellow landed on 30# mono over kelp, again like a boss. Another solid fish released.

Overall she went 4 for 5 on the yellows, releasing 3. Pretty much showing the boys how its done. Watch and learn fellas(:

ful-rac · 08-20-2015, 04:11 PM

I'm not surprised the "Linz" caught fish....What the hell happened to you?

Hey.... you wern't really trying right...?

chris138 · 08-20-2015, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

I'm not surprised the "Linz" caught fish....What the hell happened to you?

Hey.... you wern't really trying right...?

I was just sucking. Fishing hard... seeing fish on the surface, on the meter, and especially on her line. She hooked and landed all of the fish on her own. It was to the point where she was like, "aww jeez, another one".

My mojo-meter was just severely depleted I guess. Watching her rope them was definitely all the excitement I needed for the day. Our cooler is stuffed... no need to continue harvesting fish. Lets say I "gave them a break"

captnblood34 · 08-20-2015, 04:11 PM

Is her first name "the" and last name "Linz"? Tell her she's doing a great job!

GregAndrew · 08-20-2015, 04:21 PM

I would have given her a 10, but for the dirty camera lens. She is my new hero.

chris138 · 08-20-2015, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

I would have given her a 10, but for the dirty camera lens. She is my new hero.

I know... its condensate inside the housing. I need the desiccant packs

GregAndrew · 08-20-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chris138

I know... its condensate inside the housing. I need the desiccant packs

If you are not changing batteries on the water you might want to put your camera and batteries in a bag of rice over night. Just a bit of water trapped inside your camera will fog up the inside of the housing in the sun. A dry rag is a must for changing batteries on the water.

chris138 · 08-20-2015, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

If you are not changing batteries on the water you might want to put your camera and batteries in a bag of rice over night. Just a bit of water trapped inside your camera will fog up the inside of the housing in the sun. A dry rag is a must for changing batteries on the water.

Ya I think you are right Greg. Although I never change batteries OTW, ive continually cleaned the lens and the inside of the housing but the inner condensate keeps coming back. It only does it when its in the direct heat of the sun. Thanks for the tip! I'll try it before this weekend(:

HobieScot · 08-20-2015, 04:28 PM

I wish I could trick.... I mean convince my lady to go kayak fishing with me. She is scared that the second that we get into open water that something from the deep will come up and swallow her whole. I'm pretty sure that showing her the GW ATTACKS KAYAK fisherman thread/article didn't help that fear any!

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ashmoz · 08-20-2015, 05:34 PM

very awesome, badass, and topped it with Beats Antique!

tamddo714 · 08-20-2015, 07:13 PM

Haha that's awesome

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Deceptik1 · 08-20-2015, 07:21 PM

Very cool! Reminds me of my gf always out fishing me when I'm trying my hardest to catch something.

chris138 · 08-21-2015, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Deceptik1

Very cool! Reminds me of my gf always out fishing me when I'm trying my hardest to catch something.

That's the way it goes... you just gotta make sure to take some of the credit for her fish lol

First post for you... Welcome!

John Doe · 08-20-2015, 07:22 PM

Nice video, looks like fun

Cadillyak · 08-20-2015, 08:43 PM

Put a ring on that one. She's a keeper!

Mr. NiceGuy · 08-21-2015, 12:15 PM

I sure glad she didn't gaff her foot @ 0:40!

08-20-2015, 04:01 PM	#1
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	Kayak, Bikini, Wide Open YT... living the dream in La Jolla. After putting some serious hurt on the local offshore Yellowfin last Friday, Saturday was set up to be a nice relaxing paddle with my girlfriend the Linz. Apparently I used up all my fishing mojo roping the 30# YFT. I couldn't BUY a bite on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Linz just completely slayed it. Early on I got a couple pieces and sent her off towards the corner while I continued to make bait. I was in the kelp making Spanish when she comes back up to me "hey babe I need more bait, I just released a yellowtail." Sure enough she was already on the board... and that was just the beginning. After warming up on the rat... she was ready for the bigger models. We were tanked up on bait and we headed outside toward the 200' contour. As soon as we got to the target depth, her flyliner goes off. This time on a real fish! She got it in pretty quick, sunk the gaff, and put a solid one in the box. Nice work! An hour or so later... shes on again. This time it's a little bigger still, maybe a 20#er. She tells me "I want to release this one". Ok... but you're on your own for the release. She handled it like a boss. Got it all on gopro. Now I'm getting worried. Still haven't gotten bit, and Linz has got three. Sure enough an hour or two later, we have the school pop up in front of us foaming on the surface. Im scrambling to put my jig on top of them, meanwhile the linz is casually just paddling on. My jig never gets touched, but 5 minutes later shes on again. This time shes over bull kelp, and the fish is pulling her into the spread of a near by PB. They got a good show, watching the linz put the smack down on the yellow, and horsing it to the surface. 4th yellow landed on 30# mono over kelp, again like a boss. Another solid fish released. Overall she went 4 for 5 on the yellows, releasing 3. Pretty much showing the boys how its done. Watch and learn fellas(:

08-20-2015, 04:11 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I'm not surprised the "Linz" caught fish....What the hell happened to you? Hey.... you wern't really trying right...? __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

08-20-2015, 04:28 PM	#9
HobieScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 370	Kayak, Bikini, Wide Open YT... living the dream in La Jolla. I wish I could trick.... I mean convince my lady to go kayak fishing with me. She is scared that the second that we get into open water that something from the deep will come up and swallow her whole. I'm pretty sure that showing her the GW ATTACKS KAYAK fisherman thread/article didn't help that fear any! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by HobieScot; 08-20-2015 at 05:33 PM.

08-20-2015, 08:43 PM	#15
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	Put a ring on that one. She's a keeper! __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

08-21-2015, 12:15 PM	#16
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	I sure glad she didn't gaff her foot @ 0:40! __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

08-20-2015, 04:11 PM	#4
captnblood34 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Otay Posts: 704	Is her first name "the" and last name "Linz"? Tell her she's doing a great job!

08-20-2015, 04:21 PM	#5
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I would have given her a 10, but for the dirty camera lens. She is my new hero.

08-20-2015, 05:34 PM	#10
ashmoz 192.168.0.1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 397	very awesome, badass, and topped it with Beats Antique!

08-20-2015, 07:13 PM	#11
tamddo714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 273	Haha that's awesome Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-20-2015, 07:21 PM	#12
Deceptik1 Junior Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 1	Very cool! Reminds me of my gf always out fishing me when I'm trying my hardest to catch something.

08-20-2015, 07:22 PM	#14
John Doe 8'6" Thresher - 20lb Mono Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Central Coast Posts: 11	Nice video, looks like fun