First legal butt!! @ Los Almitos Bay

[AirborneYak]

Just got of school and had an itching to fish. Launched out of marine bay around 1500. Spent some time with my daughter and then I went off to fish.

Headed to the break walls with Nada to show for it. I started to head back to my launch at about 1830. I think this is when the tide started to move back in. I was starting to get little nibbles and felt a little hope. I was throwing a 3" big hammer at the docks and was not producing squat. At this point, I was about ready to call it a day and start peddling back. I decided to cast one more time between two docks. I felt a little bite and reeled it in a little more and felt a feint tug and then I set the hook. I immediately felt a head shake!! After a great fight, I get him in the yak and measured him at about 26"-28". I didn't have a tape measure, but on my outback it has pre marked measurements at 15", 22", 28", and 30". And from a closed mouth to tail it sat between the closer to 28 than 22. At home, it measured 26" and weighed in at 5.6 lbs.

Here are some pics because a report without it is is just another fish tale!!







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[AirborneYak]

Oops! I forgot the pictures! Lol

It was caught on my fresh water tackle. 7' 13 omen Medium rod and a Lews speed spool.

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The measurements!

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A close up of the exact length at 26".

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Fish tacos a plenty.

Side note: as I was filleting the fish, I noticed some worms in the meat. Is this common? I made sure to cook it all the way through to kill any lingering parasite or parasite eggs.


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[William Novotny]

Congrats on popping your butt cherry! Worms are completely normal. Cut out the ones you see and completely cook the meat to kill the rest. I prefer freezing my halibut filet before I cook it to kill the parasites because I don't like over cooking fish.

[socal.beach.bum]

Yes, worms in bottom dwelling fish like halibut and sandbass are very normal. As stated, freeze the meat and it should kill all them buggers.

[AirborneYak]

Thanks, Will! Ill definitely freeze the meat next time. It was pretty disgusting seeing the worms move around in the meat.

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[AirborneYak]

Yes, worms in bottom dwelling fish like halibut and sandbass are very normal. As stated, freeze the meat and it should kill all them buggers.

I didn't realize sand bass had worms also. I thought it was really because it was caught inside the bay where the water is usually a little warmer.

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[blitzburgh]

Nice job! Worms are very common in most fish. Cook thoroughly and no worries :cheers1:

[Bert Vega]

congrats on your first legal butt!!!

[jorluivil]

Nice fish!!

the first one is always the hardest.

[StinkyMatt]

Congrats on your first time.

Second time around is not as painfull.:eek:




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[AirborneYak]

Thanks everyone. Having my cherry popped on a legal butt was exciting. I hear it goes all down hill from hear. Lol

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[octico]

I have nothing but hate for you ... :cheers1:

[AirborneYak]

I have nothing but hate for you ... :cheers1:

Haha thanks, john.

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[hook1fred]

Nice job.... Hopefully the kayak is treating you well :cheers1:

[AirborneYak]

Nice job.... Hopefully the kayak is treating you well :cheers1:

Fred, I do believe that yaks has good mojo!! Now I just need to get a YT!

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[Sully1]

Congrats on your #1

[RookieYakker]

Sweeeeet! I'm still patiently awaiting my first...

How was it gaffing and boost? I'm still not sure how that's going to work out when I get the chance...

[Maxfli123]

Nice fish, looks like your reel is done for the day...:D.

[Workplacesafety]

Nice one, congrats on a legal hali

[AirborneYak]

Sweeeeet! I'm still patiently awaiting my first...

How was it gaffing and boost? I'm still not sure how that's going to work out when I get the chance...

I didnt gaff it. I kind of just swung him over on to the yak and then used my fish grip so I could take the hook out. I'm really surprised the line didn't break. It was more awkward than graceful. Lol

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