LJ-10/11 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Geoffkoop · 10-12-2009, 09:24 PM

We headed out before sunrise and I started to make bait while my buddy Randy started to make bonito! For about an hour, everytime we put something in the water a large bonito would take it. It was a blast until the dogs decided they wanted in on the action.

After the bite slowed a bit we headed further outside and Randy found this mako. What a tough little guy. He even tried chomping the kayaks. After a couple photos and before mom showed up, he was released.

Here is a short video clip of us trying to figure out the best way to unhook and release it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nW1vg1mbJs

CobraTandem · 10-12-2009, 09:31 PM

Nice bite shot. That will be a different story once that fish gets a few seasons of growth on him.

Tman · 10-12-2009, 09:44 PM

Nice day on the pond...shameless plug coming...here it comes...sorry to threadjack...

Hmmmm....bonito everywhere, pup Makos, you weren't trying for calicos, sand bass, rock fish, sand dabs, sculpin, white fish, sheepshead, halibut, and still had that variety?

Seems the enviros, Iteam, and others against fishing just might be missing something, since they tend to think there are no fish left in LJ...

See everyone on the 21st...

Matt · 10-12-2009, 09:55 PM

Spunky lil pup!!! Damn I hate those things!!!

tymo · 10-13-2009, 06:46 AM

are mako any good to eat if you get a bigger one ?

Quilted Germ · 10-13-2009, 07:39 AM

Nice shots...I didn't know there was a mako pup season. I've had mako before and it's pretty good....

Quilted Germ · 10-13-2009, 07:47 AM

Nice shots...I didn't know there was a mako pup season. I've had mako before and it's pretty good....

EricM · 10-13-2009, 08:13 AM

Crazy. Did those guys behind you in the last pic launch that little boat form the shores? Thats just about as crazy as that shark.

Geoffkoop · 10-13-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by EricM

Crazy. Did those guys behind you in the last pic launch that little boat form the shores? Thats just about as crazy as that shark.

I have no idea. I have seen boats like that launch at the shores in the past.

Billy V · 10-13-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tymo

are mako any good to eat if you get a bigger one ?

Yes, but landing a keeper on a kayak could tun bad in an instant. They bite hard and fast, and are contortionists.

He may even jump in your lap just to bite you, they bite at anything.

Vikingj · 10-13-2009, 03:12 PM

Great report. Thanks.

Geoffkoop · 10-13-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy V

Yes, but landing a keeper on a kayak could tun bad in an instant. They bite hard and fast, and are contortionists.

He may even jump in your lap just to bite you, they bite at anything.

I believe it! Here is a short video clip of us trying to figure out the best way to unhook and release it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nW1vg1mbJs

JoeBeck · 10-13-2009, 05:06 PM

Awesome video, guess your technique worked although that looked like an angry little shark with some sharp teeth!

forefrazier · 10-13-2009, 05:56 PM

Great video! That is why I have the EXTRA Loooonng needle nose on board! Those little suckers will contort when you least expect it. It's all fun and games until someone loses a pinky

skiffman · 10-13-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EricM

Crazy. Did those guys behind you in the last pic launch that little boat form the shores? Thats just about as crazy as that shark.

Why would launching a small boat from the beach be crazy? I've been beach launching small boats from the beach since 1971. Commercial lobster fisherman used to launch from the beach. A small boat is way more stable than a kayak.

Catching Bonito is always fun and a small Mako adds to the adventure.

EricM · 10-13-2009, 09:50 PM

Never meant crazy in a bad way. Just wondering if they did. I've been curious, but hesitant to try.

dos ballenas · 10-14-2009, 07:21 AM

Cute little mako... the water looks perfect!

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Originally Posted by EricM

Never meant crazy in a bad way. Just wondering if they did. I've been curious, but hesitant to try.

If you have the right trailer its no big deal. I have a 12 ft gregor and can launch it by myself if the surf is small enough, which is 90 % of the time...

You can buy beach launch wheels or just get a few big boat fenders from west marine and use them to roll the boat in, or some people just detach and push the entire trailer in the water... I've seen it all, even a big boston whaler... just be safe in the surf and stay under 5mph in the reserve.

see you out there

Useful Idiot · 10-14-2009, 10:31 AM

You got bigger stones than I do... I would've been in the market for a new rapala after I saw color on that thing.

Geoffkoop · 10-14-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Useful Idiot

You got bigger stones than I do... I would've been in the market for a new rapala after I saw color on that thing.

Haha! That was a $20 lure. Im pretty cheap...so willing to loose a finger for a it.

Freespool · 10-14-2009, 10:42 AM

If you can pin their head against the kayak with their mouth against the kayak, they can't really bite you. They're actually like alligators, they can bite down hard but they can't open up very easily at all. One hand could keep that mouth shut while the other holds the tail. Then your friend could pull out the hook.

10-12-2009, 09:24 PM	#1
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	LJ-10/11 (Video Added) We headed out before sunrise and I started to make bait while my buddy Randy started to make bonito! For about an hour, everytime we put something in the water a large bonito would take it. It was a blast until the dogs decided they wanted in on the action. After the bite slowed a bit we headed further outside and Randy found this mako. What a tough little guy. He even tried chomping the kayaks. After a couple photos and before mom showed up, he was released. Here is a short video clip of us trying to figure out the best way to unhook and release it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nW1vg1mbJs Last edited by Geoffkoop; 10-13-2009 at 05:45 PM. Reason: put video in

10-12-2009, 09:44 PM	#3
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Nice day on the pond...shameless plug coming...here it comes...sorry to threadjack... Hmmmm....bonito everywhere, pup Makos, you weren't trying for calicos, sand bass, rock fish, sand dabs, sculpin, white fish, sheepshead, halibut, and still had that variety? Seems the enviros, Iteam, and others against fishing just might be missing something, since they tend to think there are no fish left in LJ... See everyone on the 21st... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

10-12-2009, 09:55 PM	#4
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	Spunky lil pup!!! Damn I hate those things!!! __________________ Thanks Matt F.

10-14-2009, 10:31 AM	#18
Useful Idiot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 286	You got bigger stones than I do... I would've been in the market for a new rapala after I saw color on that thing. __________________

10-12-2009, 09:31 PM	#2
CobraTandem Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 76	Nice bite shot. That will be a different story once that fish gets a few seasons of growth on him.

10-13-2009, 06:46 AM	#5
tymo Junior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 21	are mako any good to eat if you get a bigger one ?

10-13-2009, 07:39 AM	#6
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	Nice shots...I didn't know there was a mako pup season. I've had mako before and it's pretty good....

10-13-2009, 07:47 AM	#7
Quilted Germ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cardiff, Ca Posts: 185	Nice shots...I didn't know there was a mako pup season. I've had mako before and it's pretty good....

10-13-2009, 08:13 AM	#8
EricM Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 26	Crazy. Did those guys behind you in the last pic launch that little boat form the shores? Thats just about as crazy as that shark.

10-13-2009, 03:12 PM	#11
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Great report. Thanks.

10-13-2009, 05:06 PM	#13
JoeBeck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 370	Awesome video, guess your technique worked although that looked like an angry little shark with some sharp teeth!

10-13-2009, 05:56 PM	#14
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Great video! That is why I have the EXTRA Loooonng needle nose on board! Those little suckers will contort when you least expect it. It's all fun and games until someone loses a pinky

10-13-2009, 09:50 PM	#16
EricM Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 26	Never meant crazy in a bad way. Just wondering if they did. I've been curious, but hesitant to try.

10-14-2009, 10:42 AM	#20
Freespool Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: La Jolla Posts: 42	If you can pin their head against the kayak with their mouth against the kayak, they can't really bite you. They're actually like alligators, they can bite down hard but they can't open up very easily at all. One hand could keep that mouth shut while the other holds the tail. Then your friend could pull out the hook.