Gun For Hire / Redemption - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Tandem Assassin · 07-13-2009, 06:54 PM

Setting at my desk 55 hours a week with only a quick look at the LJ webcam on my desk top to keep my sanity. And on top of that, reading post after post of Giant WSB and trophy yellows caught and released. I couldn't take it any longer and sent an e-mail to the THE DARKHORSE requesting knowledge.

Josh and I spoke several times on the phone and with in a week we agreed on a date to fish. I simply wanted to learn techniques, areas, knots, bait selection, line choice, and anything else I could extract from his book of knowledge.

What I received was all the above plus a chance at a trophy yellow that I eventually farmed due to over tightening the drag during the fight. I think Josh was more heart broken then I was and we fished from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm trying to get a second shot but it wasn't to be.

Since then I have gone back to LJ the last two weekends applying the techniques and knowledge Josh passed on to me. Sunday I was rewarded with a second chance and this time I did not disappoint the teacher.

Give a man a fish and feed him for the day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for life.....

Thanks Josh - we will fish again soon..

JoeBeck · 07-13-2009, 07:44 PM

Great catch, I feel you with the sitting at the desk all week, sucks. Way to get out and get your fish!

07-13-2009, 08:44 PM

nice

fishinkid2010 · 07-13-2009, 09:01 PM

Beautiful weather and beautiful a

!

bigbarrels · 07-14-2009, 12:23 AM

sweet!!!!!!!!

Quilted Germ · 07-14-2009, 09:33 AM

Nice fish...any idea on the size?

ratdog · 07-14-2009, 05:13 PM

Nice quality YT, Congrats

THE DARKHORSE · 07-15-2009, 01:03 PM

"What I received was all the above plus a chance at a trophy yellow that I eventually farmed due to over tightening the drag during the fight. I think Josh was more heart broken then I was and we fished from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm trying to get a second shot but it wasn't to be."
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That was a giant Yellowtail, bro, the good news is she's still out there. But, yes, I was heart broken to say the least. That's the real reason I wear those glasses, so you can't see my tears...no I'm not crying it's just hot in these waders

. On Sunday I couldn't have been happier to see that beast on your deck, sweet redemption.

And how do I keep getting clients that make big homeguards look like rats ?

Tandem Assassin · 07-15-2009, 11:18 PM

6'2" and 240lbs - Guess I have to lose weight or catch a bigger fish. I say we seek bigger game!

07-13-2009, 06:54 PM	#1
Tandem Assassin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 290	Gun For Hire / Redemption Setting at my desk 55 hours a week with only a quick look at the LJ webcam on my desk top to keep my sanity. And on top of that, reading post after post of Giant WSB and trophy yellows caught and released. I couldn't take it any longer and sent an e-mail to the THE DARKHORSE requesting knowledge. Josh and I spoke several times on the phone and with in a week we agreed on a date to fish. I simply wanted to learn techniques, areas, knots, bait selection, line choice, and anything else I could extract from his book of knowledge. What I received was all the above plus a chance at a trophy yellow that I eventually farmed due to over tightening the drag during the fight. I think Josh was more heart broken then I was and we fished from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm trying to get a second shot but it wasn't to be. Since then I have gone back to LJ the last two weekends applying the techniques and knowledge Josh passed on to me. Sunday I was rewarded with a second chance and this time I did not disappoint the teacher. Give a man a fish and feed him for the day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for life..... Thanks Josh - we will fish again soon.. Last edited by Tandem Assassin; 07-13-2009 at 09:47 PM.

07-15-2009, 01:03 PM	#8
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Good times, Jeff! "What I received was all the above plus a chance at a trophy yellow that I eventually farmed due to over tightening the drag during the fight. I think Josh was more heart broken then I was and we fished from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm trying to get a second shot but it wasn't to be." [/QUOTE] That was a giant Yellowtail, bro, the good news is she's still out there. But, yes, I was heart broken to say the least. That's the real reason I wear those glasses, so you can't see my tears...no I'm not crying it's just hot in these waders . On Sunday I couldn't have been happier to see that beast on your deck, sweet redemption. And how do I keep getting clients that make big homeguards look like rats ? __________________

07-15-2009, 11:18 PM	#9
Tandem Assassin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 290	Sorry 6'2" and 240lbs - Guess I have to lose weight or catch a bigger fish. I say we seek bigger game!

07-13-2009, 07:44 PM	#2
JoeBeck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 370	Great catch, I feel you with the sitting at the desk all week, sucks. Way to get out and get your fish!

07-13-2009, 09:01 PM	#4
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	Beautiful weather and beautiful a !

07-14-2009, 12:23 AM	#5
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	sweet!!!!!!!!

07-14-2009, 09:33 AM	#6
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	Nice fish...any idea on the size?

07-14-2009, 05:13 PM	#7
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	Nice quality YT, Congrats

07-13-2009, 08:44 PM	#3
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