Thanks Josh! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

habanero · 04-16-2009, 02:12 PM

After spending the majority of my life as a recreational fisherman, like many others I took some pride in the skills I picked up over the years. This would include years of sight fishing clear cold Trout streams with a fly rod imitating local patterns, to fishing territorial Tiger Musky where they should be just as the barometer falls. Over time the hours spent in fresh water began to run parallel with my hours in the salt. I've caught many Yellowtail off the kayak over the years and even got lucky with a random beast of a White Seabass last year. Despite all the time spent comparing notes with other experienced fisherman who had limited time on the water as well, I feel luck held dominance on my catch. I can honestly say I had not yet felt the satisfaction one gets from landing the intended saltwater target as I knew from fishing freshwater. I think luck will always have a part in fishing success but this website proves we would all like to hedge our bets. I'd love to say that my inshore fishing is starting to gel by my own determination, but that wouldn't be true. I owe a big thanks to The Darkhorse (Josh Pruitt) for upping my skills. I'm one of those victims of the latest economy and consequently find my self with more time then money; arguably a great problem to have. In these tough times one might have to think outside the box and get creative to maximize my multimedia skills. After I looked at Josh's website I couldn't help but think a little trade might be in order. The idea of a win-win situation was proposed; I build him a new website trading my skills and knowledge for some professional fishing tips and tricks, and this is what I got!

Sure, I could of accidentally pedaled out this day and somehow went all the way to this one spot away from any known structure...but it sure was nice getting a call instead.

Then there was this one epic day with hardly a soul on the water. Josh had these fish located and knew what time they were going to bite, tide change mid-afternoon. Even considering the amount of free time I have these days I can't be on the water as much as this guy. I managed to hook five this afternoon, kept three, serious sore arms fun! This was my best Kayak Yellowtail day ever! Josh pleaded with me not to post this photo, saying "it would send chills up the spine of every angler up the coast and screamed squid bite". This wasn't a squid bite and occurred miles off the typical grounds. By pure coincidence, my personal computer was experiencing technical difficulties and I probably saved kayak anglers thousands of dollars in gas. Sometimes it's priceless little bits of information which prove that fishing is sometimes more black and white than shades of gray.

I know for a fact that I wouldn't have caught this amazing fish without some things that have been brought to my attention recently. Besides the fact that I had to go buy a new ice-chest from Costco to fit this bad boy, I don't have to worry about the ghost fever for a while. I hope you enjoy my part of the trade, Josh. Thanks for the call, again. Without a doubt, this was the best money I never spent!

ratdog · 04-16-2009, 02:26 PM

WOW, Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

nabeeko · 04-16-2009, 02:32 PM

hanabero

You've done a great job with his site!

oh... great catches by the way

Steve

driftwood · 04-16-2009, 02:50 PM

Jackpot!!! And this is only the biginning. Summer is still yet to come. We have a new pro

bellcon · 04-16-2009, 02:54 PM

the smile in the middle picture says it all
awesome job!
congrats Don
been waiting for that pic to be shown for awhile

(1 for each beast

)

Riskey Water · 04-16-2009, 05:36 PM

Well you sure had your MOJO working to pulloff trophies like those the fishing gods were definitely on your side that day but just how many long lonely fruitless hours days weeks months before you were rewarded some just dont comprehend my hat off to you and Ill crack a brew for you

just keep working it and more magic shall follow in time congrates to you

Riskey Water

dorado50 · 04-16-2009, 05:57 PM

Don, more than awesome,more than great,more like epic!!! Gotta love days like that! Patience is a virture,it does pay off! WTG...........

habanero · 04-16-2009, 06:19 PM

D50, Riskey, you called it, a big part of the equation is time on the water. I've been working LJ more then I can recall in the last few months. The only way I could see doing more time would be if it was my job! I think I'll stick to computer stuff and let the pros do the daily 4 am wake up call. Thanks Steve, I'm glad you like the site.

ElectroMike · 04-16-2009, 08:30 PM

So where's the link to the site? Was thinking about inlisting ther services of the Darkhorse.

Johnp · 04-16-2009, 08:51 PM

Don congrats. you have earned every ounce of those fish. Your perseverance and determination have paid off. You had the guidance but you also have put lots of time in. Keep it up and the phrase "Hot as a Hananero" could take hold.

yakrider · 04-16-2009, 09:03 PM

wow...what a great story...congrats on the fish and the time on the water...
oh...and...nice work Josh

Billy V · 04-16-2009, 10:12 PM

http://inshorekayak.com/

frugalfisher · 04-16-2009, 10:13 PM

Holy SHIT!

aftahour · 04-16-2009, 10:59 PM

looking good..

Fiskadoro · 04-17-2009, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy V

http://inshorekayak.com/

Pretty Fancy... Looks great!!!

Jim

Fiskadoro · 04-17-2009, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by habanero

What a great pic!!!!

slayersmith · 04-17-2009, 07:54 AM

Sick PICS!! Post of the month!!! Congrats on the pigs!

Take it easy!

Aaron

dos ballenas · 04-17-2009, 11:15 AM

Let me guess? 115 feet, 11:15 am, outside of outside?

Very nice WSB, a fish nightmares are made of!!!

habanero · 04-17-2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Day

Pretty Fancy... Looks great!!!

Jim

Thanks Jim,
I'm new at making web pages but I have a lot of experience using other computer graphic applications so we did what we could for now.

Pescavore1 · 04-17-2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by habanero

Then there was this one epic day with hardly a soul on the water. Josh had these fish located and knew what time they were going to bite, tide change mid-afternoon.

Don,

It was amazing watching you hook up one after another that day. I got a late start and I only got one. I should have stayed in that spot instead of going after the birds, because the fish popped right where Josh said they would, and when they would. Simply amazing.

Good job on Josh's website, but you have a pretty good website yourself. Nice work.

Jay

04-16-2009, 02:12 PM	#1
habanero Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SD Posts: 133	Thanks Josh! After spending the majority of my life as a recreational fisherman, like many others I took some pride in the skills I picked up over the years. This would include years of sight fishing clear cold Trout streams with a fly rod imitating local patterns, to fishing territorial Tiger Musky where they should be just as the barometer falls. Over time the hours spent in fresh water began to run parallel with my hours in the salt. I've caught many Yellowtail off the kayak over the years and even got lucky with a random beast of a White Seabass last year. Despite all the time spent comparing notes with other experienced fisherman who had limited time on the water as well, I feel luck held dominance on my catch. I can honestly say I had not yet felt the satisfaction one gets from landing the intended saltwater target as I knew from fishing freshwater. I think luck will always have a part in fishing success but this website proves we would all like to hedge our bets. I'd love to say that my inshore fishing is starting to gel by my own determination, but that wouldn't be true. I owe a big thanks to The Darkhorse (Josh Pruitt) for upping my skills. I'm one of those victims of the latest economy and consequently find my self with more time then money; arguably a great problem to have. In these tough times one might have to think outside the box and get creative to maximize my multimedia skills. After I looked at Josh's website I couldn't help but think a little trade might be in order. The idea of a win-win situation was proposed; I build him a new website trading my skills and knowledge for some professional fishing tips and tricks, and this is what I got! Sure, I could of accidentally pedaled out this day and somehow went all the way to this one spot away from any known structure...but it sure was nice getting a call instead. Then there was this one epic day with hardly a soul on the water. Josh had these fish located and knew what time they were going to bite, tide change mid-afternoon. Even considering the amount of free time I have these days I can't be on the water as much as this guy. I managed to hook five this afternoon, kept three, serious sore arms fun! This was my best Kayak Yellowtail day ever! Josh pleaded with me not to post this photo, saying "it would send chills up the spine of every angler up the coast and screamed squid bite". This wasn't a squid bite and occurred miles off the typical grounds. By pure coincidence, my personal computer was experiencing technical difficulties and I probably saved kayak anglers thousands of dollars in gas. Sometimes it's priceless little bits of information which prove that fishing is sometimes more black and white than shades of gray. I know for a fact that I wouldn't have caught this amazing fish without some things that have been brought to my attention recently. Besides the fact that I had to go buy a new ice-chest from Costco to fit this bad boy, I don't have to worry about the ghost fever for a while. I hope you enjoy my part of the trade, Josh. Thanks for the call, again. Without a doubt, this was the best money I never spent!

04-16-2009, 02:54 PM	#5
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	the smile in the middle picture says it all awesome job! congrats Don been waiting for that pic to be shown for awhile (1 for each beast)

04-16-2009, 08:51 PM	#10
Johnp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 106	Don congrats. you have earned every ounce of those fish. Your perseverance and determination have paid off. You had the guidance but you also have put lots of time in. Keep it up and the phrase "Hot as a Hananero" could take hold. __________________ JohnnyTheHook

04-16-2009, 10:13 PM	#13
frugalfisher Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 190	Josh is KING! Holy SHIT! __________________ James Caldwell Yellow Prowler

04-17-2009, 11:15 AM	#18
dos ballenas Vampyroteuthis infernalis Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 585	Let me guess? 115 feet, 11:15 am, outside of outside? Very nice WSB, a fish nightmares are made of!!! __________________ ____________________________________________

04-16-2009, 02:26 PM	#2
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	WOW, Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

04-16-2009, 02:32 PM	#3
nabeeko Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 68	hanabero You've done a great job with his site! oh... great catches by the way Steve

04-16-2009, 02:50 PM	#4
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	Jackpot!!! And this is only the biginning. Summer is still yet to come. We have a new pro

04-16-2009, 05:36 PM	#6
Riskey Water Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: On the water ofcourse Posts: 142	Well you sure had your MOJO working to pulloff trophies like those the fishing gods were definitely on your side that day but just how many long lonely fruitless hours days weeks months before you were rewarded some just dont comprehend my hat off to you and Ill crack a brew for you just keep working it and more magic shall follow in time congrates to you Riskey Water

04-16-2009, 05:57 PM	#7
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Don, more than awesome,more than great,more like epic!!! Gotta love days like that! Patience is a virture,it does pay off! WTG...........

04-16-2009, 06:19 PM	#8
habanero Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SD Posts: 133	D50, Riskey, you called it, a big part of the equation is time on the water. I've been working LJ more then I can recall in the last few months. The only way I could see doing more time would be if it was my job! I think I'll stick to computer stuff and let the pros do the daily 4 am wake up call. Thanks Steve, I'm glad you like the site.

04-16-2009, 08:30 PM	#9
ElectroMike Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 32	So where's the link to the site? Was thinking about inlisting ther services of the Darkhorse.

04-16-2009, 09:03 PM	#11
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	wow...what a great story...congrats on the fish and the time on the water... oh...and...nice work Josh

04-16-2009, 10:12 PM	#12
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	http://inshorekayak.com/

04-16-2009, 10:59 PM	#14
aftahour Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: torrance Posts: 155	looking good..

04-17-2009, 07:54 AM	#17
slayersmith Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Torrance. ca Posts: 76	Sick PICS!! Post of the month!!! Congrats on the pigs! Take it easy! Aaron