YT and calico CPR - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

pingpangdang · 03-30-2016, 02:21 PM

Was the only one on the water for most of the early morning. ..not even a pb. Caught two nice calicos...One looked just like the toad I posted a few weeks ago...same spot too...released both. Didn't take any photos because I was on a mission to catch a YT.

Then redemption...my first YT... learned so much on BWE the last couple of weeks and put a lot of time on the water. Came along way from a fish breaking my undergunned pole and rod back in January. Have been broke off or spit out many of times since then. My tackle is honed in now along with the knowledge maneuvering these beautiful fish. I kept the YT to feed my family and close neighbors. The kids had a blast cleaning the fish. ...time for a nap I feel exhausted

Caught it on my penn jigmaster...i don't have a gaff as I release most of my fish....i just kung fu gripped his mouth with my hand and pulled him in nice and easy.

kayakfisherman · 03-30-2016, 02:25 PM

Great story, beautiful fish!!

Geno Machino · 03-30-2016, 02:26 PM

Nice work!!!

What did you catch it on?

Thanks for sharing!

Geno

Chrahum · 03-30-2016, 02:29 PM

Awesome catch!

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pingpangdang · 03-30-2016, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geno Machino

Nice work!!!

What did you catch it on?

Thanks for sharing!

Geno

Caught the bass with a 6xjr...YT on the fly with a greeny

dillpick · 03-30-2016, 03:31 PM

Yes great story. Way to stay with it and land a toad! How was the waves this morning launching wise.

Druko · 03-30-2016, 03:59 PM

Congrats! Cant wait toget my first YT on the kayak

pingpangdang · 03-30-2016, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dillpick

Yes great story. Way to stay with it and land a toad! How was the waves this morning launching wise.

Not too bad but I've gotten used to the last couple of weeks of bigger surf. Just charged straight out not caring and had a wave knock my fishfinder off its clamp...just stuck it back on. Knee High actual not backside with no power. Coming in was nice didn't even catch a wave. Talked to one guy heading out who rolled and lost his pole.

easyday · 03-30-2016, 04:45 PM

Was that you I talked to this morning out on the water? I was in a blue an black camo thresher.

FullFlavorPike · 03-30-2016, 05:12 PM

Nice fish!

You're a stud or a madman for going out there at greylight in boardshorts.

Ror_sal · 03-30-2016, 05:16 PM

that looks like a good fish. Jig or bait?

pingpangdang · 03-30-2016, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by easyday

Was that you I talked to this morning out on the water? I was in a blue an black camo thresher.

The only two I saw near me were heading out around 9...gave one bait and had the other snap a pic...you were probably the group more north I saw coming in

pingpangdang · 03-30-2016, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Druko

Congrats! Cant wait toget my first YT on the kayak

I'm hoping it will be a hot year...dodos and tuna would be nice

pingpangdang · 03-30-2016, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FullFlavorPike

Nice fish!

You're a stud or a madman for going out there at greylight in boardshorts.

I prefer the boardshorts...surfed since 13...now 38. I wear a rain jacket on the way out to keep my upper half warm and dry...quick dry shorts dry out fast. Can't wait for warmer weather

pingpangdang · 03-30-2016, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ror_sal

that looks like a good fish. Jig or bait?

Green back

Silbaugh4liberty · 03-30-2016, 08:03 PM

Nice job on the YT!!! WTG!

2-Stix · 03-30-2016, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pingpangdang

I prefer the boardshorts...surfed since 13...now 38. I wear a rain jacket on the way out to keep my upper half warm and dry...quick dry shorts dry out fast. Can't wait for warmer weather

I do the same thing. warm up faster, or i change into dry clothes if not.

WTG on the fish!

ceruleandrms · 03-30-2016, 09:09 PM

Congrats amigo

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got2fishsd · 03-30-2016, 09:16 PM

If you want a gaff let me know. I will make you a bamboo one for a couple of beers.

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Aaron&Julie · 03-30-2016, 11:18 PM

Nice fish! Experience goes a long way.

03-30-2016, 02:21 PM	#1
pingpangdang Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 228	YT and calico CPR Was the only one on the water for most of the early morning. ..not even a pb. Caught two nice calicos...One looked just like the toad I posted a few weeks ago...same spot too...released both. Didn't take any photos because I was on a mission to catch a YT. Then redemption...my first YT... learned so much on BWE the last couple of weeks and put a lot of time on the water. Came along way from a fish breaking my undergunned pole and rod back in January. Have been broke off or spit out many of times since then. My tackle is honed in now along with the knowledge maneuvering these beautiful fish. I kept the YT to feed my family and close neighbors. The kids had a blast cleaning the fish. ...time for a nap I feel exhausted Caught it on my penn jigmaster...i don't have a gaff as I release most of my fish....i just kung fu gripped his mouth with my hand and pulled him in nice and easy. Attached Images

03-30-2016, 02:26 PM	#3
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 553	Very Nice! Nice work!!! What did you catch it on? Thanks for sharing! Geno __________________

03-30-2016, 04:45 PM	#9
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	Was that you I talked to this morning out on the water? I was in a blue an black camo thresher. __________________

03-30-2016, 08:03 PM	#16
Silbaugh4liberty Fishing Patriot Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,121	Nice job on the YT!!! WTG! __________________

03-30-2016, 11:18 PM	#20
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Nice fish! Experience goes a long way. __________________ "Never say die"

03-30-2016, 02:25 PM	#2
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	Great story, beautiful fish!!

03-30-2016, 02:29 PM	#4
Chrahum Junior Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 6	Awesome catch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-30-2016, 03:31 PM	#6
dillpick fisha Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: carlsbad Posts: 47	Yes great story. Way to stay with it and land a toad! How was the waves this morning launching wise.

03-30-2016, 03:59 PM	#7
Druko Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 205	Congrats! Cant wait toget my first YT on the kayak

03-30-2016, 05:12 PM	#10
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	Nice fish! You're a stud or a madman for going out there at greylight in boardshorts.

03-30-2016, 05:16 PM	#11
Ror_sal Junior Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 17	that looks like a good fish. Jig or bait?

03-30-2016, 09:09 PM	#18
ceruleandrms Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: OC Posts: 80	Congrats amigo Sent from my HTC Desire 610 using Tapatalk

03-30-2016, 09:16 PM	#19
got2fishsd got2fishsd Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oceanside Posts: 13	If you want a gaff let me know. I will make you a bamboo one for a couple of beers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk