Nothing exciting for newbie, which may be a good thing?

[Wayne_R]

Got to DP at 7am for my maiden voyage. Got yak unloaded from truck and on cart = no issues. Got to sand and in h20 = no issues. Got out on water past the "island" in the harbor = no issues. Great! Time for breakfast!

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Started trolling a medium depth lure and hooked up and almost caught a bird :o. Actually, after further review, think I had a mack and the bird tried to get it, but became released/escaped. Still reeling something heavy and bird was coming towards me. I thought, oh f***, it's stuck on the bird, but it eventually let my lure go, flew away, and I got my lure back.

:iamwithstupid:

Fished a lil at the harbor entry and then did a lap around to check out the enviro. Back around "island" again at far side of entry and got a 2' mack? maybe...

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Released and on its way, tried a couple different lures for nada. Ended up w/ one more mack that a bird tried to eat....again, but I was able to get to yak, unbuttoned and on it's way.

Tried several techniques w/ lures and even went out of the harbor for a bit, but since I had such light/sh***Y tackle, didn't expect much.

4 hours later, got back to launch and appreciated the great 4 hour sesh. Don't get much time since I have 2 year old, wife, and work odd hours. Lots o peeps on the beach enjoying a surprisingly nice Dec. day.

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Well now that I feel a lil more comfortable, I think I would try to actually get out there, even though haven't practiced the whole rollover/dip/re-entry in yak yet. Maybe when it is a lil warmer. Also need to get out there with a guide to cut down learning curve.

All in all a great 1st day on the water. Some exercise/fish and only had one beer (brought 4) in case I had company. Next time:D

[ful-rac]

Awsome! Welcome to the kayak community! Your 2'er looks like a barracuda...sounds like a succesful first trip!

[Wayne_R]

Awsome! Welcome to the kayak community! Your 2'er looks like a barracuda...sounds like a succesful first trip!

My second one must have been a mack? Big long nose/mouth. My line got twisted around it's nose/mouth/bill. bout 5" mouth and my line was round it. Got it untangled but wouldn't let go of line in mouth...dumb fish or fisherman??? Any thoughts bout second?

[DanaPT]

anyhow you didn't get killed (drowned, eaten by a shark, rammed by a drug ponga, heart-attack, etc.)

And that my friend is a good day.

[StinkyMatt]

Say hello to my little friend....Mr. Lizard fish.


They are very rare and you will likely never catch one again.:D

[jruiz]

I think I saw you roll out as I was still unloading. I launched a little later as i bought a box of squid just in case the barge had no bait. I tried to catch up but I think you went on the inside and I went on the outside channel. Got hit hard early on and got raked another time but nothing stuck. Mostly fished around the lobster buoys as I was fishing blind without a ff.

[Wayne_R]

Awsome! Welcome to the kayak community! Your 2'er looks like a barracuda...sounds like a succesful first trip!

I think I saw you roll out as I was still unloading. I launched a little later as i bought a box of squid just in case the barge had no bait. I tried to catch up but I think you went on the inside and I went on the outside channel. Got hit hard early on and got raked another time but nothing stuck. Mostly fished around the lobster buoys as I was fishing blind without a ff.

May have seen you do a drive by while I was unloading truck :confused:. Anyways, have to catch up next time. And will again carry some AM Beers...just not CL, need something heartier for winter:cheers1:.

[PE.rider]

Did someone say beer?!?!

[Cbad Mike]

CONGRATS on your maiden voyage. whenever you keep the seat side up your doing ok. Now the fun starts!

[Biggameaddict]

Thats not bad for your first time you didnt get skunked atleast. Keep at it and youll get them!

[addicted2sp33d]

Time for breakfast!
http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad55/bamboleo_photo/st123.jpg

Breakfast of Champions! :cheers1:

[Amish Ed]

Definitely a great first trip. I also thought that fish was a cuda. If you ever fish on a monday hit me up. We'll go fish the pipe.

[Wayne_R]

Thanks all. Looking back on it now, it was really a fun/nice few hours. I think I'm hooked! Lil stiff this morning from paddling for 4 hours, but definitely worth it.

[jruiz]

Ya that was me, I wanted to be sure there was parking after going to get bait

[Wayne_R]

After searching the net for days on what the heck that 2nd fish was...
http://i921.photobucket.com/albums/ad55/bamboleo_photo/needlefish.jpg
(not my pic)
Needlefish. It was small (about 1 - 1.5') and was not happy. Had one hook in eye and was grabbing line and would not let go. I got hook out but finally had to cut line because couldn't get out of that toothy mouth and didn't want to get bit. Should of gave him a sip of my beer lol.