Business as Usual - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Tandem Assassin · 06-15-2010, 11:58 AM

My brother hasn't fished LJ since September and I gave him 3 used Saltist reels to better his chances as I just purchased new ones. The reels were rebuilt and 2 were loaded with Power Pro / Spectra combo and the 3rd with fresh 40lb P-line (green).

All I can say is Todd launched at 5:30 am and was on beach by 9:00 am with close to 100lbs of fish. 50-55lb WSB and a 40LB plus Yellow.

All on flylined greenbacks and a #2 Gamo. Both fish were caught on the 40lb rig. Not bad for the first trip of the year...

I am so f'n jealous - pictures to follow latter.

wavster · 06-15-2010, 12:44 PM

Pure Sweetness!

Its all downhill from there.

Very nice.

old_rookie · 06-15-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wavster

Its all downhill from there.

Unless you do something crazy like plan a kayak trip to Cabo!!

dorado50 · 06-15-2010, 03:26 PM

I'd be asking for the reels back asap....nice catch!

Tandem Assassin · 06-15-2010, 04:05 PM

I think these pictures do better justice to what kind of morning my Bro had...

SGV Rookie · 06-15-2010, 07:40 PM

That's a super big Kayak he has. or is that a La Jolla xxx special ice chest behind his truck.

deepdvr · 06-15-2010, 11:41 PM

LMAO......its almost a kayak. That garbage can bait tank might make a yak a bit top heavy. Great fish nonetheless.

Tandem Assassin · 06-16-2010, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SGV Rookie

That's a super big Kayak he has. or is that a La Jolla xxx special ice chest behind his truck.

We did the kayak thing for two years but decided we needed both our arms pulling on fish like this so we opted for a 10' plastic tub with a 4-stroke 4hp. Still has a paddle so you can be silent when in the zone.

JoeBeck · 06-16-2010, 09:52 AM

Awesome! how is it landing the plastic tub?

Tandem Assassin · 06-16-2010, 01:44 PM

My brother likes to pin it (I treid it once & thought it unsafe) panga style while I tend to jump off in waist deep water and push it in.

I did take a wave the very first voyage 3 years ago like a vert ramp and launched straight up only to have the back half take on water - no issue, foam injected. Went to shore bailed out and went right back out.

Willy · 06-16-2010, 08:47 PM

Amazing.
I fished a boat like that with my buddy, it works pretty well, and we feared for our lives more than once.

It's for sale if anyone else wants to.

Nice fish man. Your brother had a good day!

Willy

06-15-2010, 11:58 AM	#1
Tandem Assassin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 290	Business as Usual My brother hasn't fished LJ since September and I gave him 3 used Saltist reels to better his chances as I just purchased new ones. The reels were rebuilt and 2 were loaded with Power Pro / Spectra combo and the 3rd with fresh 40lb P-line (green). All I can say is Todd launched at 5:30 am and was on beach by 9:00 am with close to 100lbs of fish. 50-55lb WSB and a 40LB plus Yellow. All on flylined greenbacks and a #2 Gamo. Both fish were caught on the 40lb rig. Not bad for the first trip of the year... I am so f'n jealous - pictures to follow latter. Last edited by WCW Moderator; 06-15-2010 at 01:49 PM. Reason: Added Picture

06-15-2010, 04:05 PM	#5
Tandem Assassin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 290	Bigger Models I think these pictures do better justice to what kind of morning my Bro had... Last edited by Tandem Assassin; 06-15-2010 at 05:10 PM.

06-15-2010, 07:40 PM	#6
SGV Rookie Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Gabriel Valley Posts: 89	Bigger than a Pro Angler That's a super big Kayak he has. or is that a La Jolla xxx special ice chest behind his truck.

06-15-2010, 12:44 PM	#2
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Pure Sweetness! Its all downhill from there. Very nice. __________________

06-15-2010, 03:26 PM	#4
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	I'd be asking for the reels back asap....nice catch!

06-15-2010, 11:41 PM	#7
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	LMAO......its almost a kayak. That garbage can bait tank might make a yak a bit top heavy. Great fish nonetheless.

06-16-2010, 09:52 AM	#9
JoeBeck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 370	Awesome! how is it landing the plastic tub?

06-16-2010, 01:44 PM	#10
Tandem Assassin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 290	My brother likes to pin it (I treid it once & thought it unsafe) panga style while I tend to jump off in waist deep water and push it in. I did take a wave the very first voyage 3 years ago like a vert ramp and launched straight up only to have the back half take on water - no issue, foam injected. Went to shore bailed out and went right back out.

06-16-2010, 08:47 PM	#11
Willy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 189	Amazing. I fished a boat like that with my buddy, it works pretty well, and we feared for our lives more than once. It's for sale if anyone else wants to. Nice fish man. Your brother had a good day! Willy