The word "epic"...

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

I have often heard the word "epic" used on this forum. I can now say with certainty, that I can use that word to describe my trip on the Vagabond. Six days of pure....unadulterated... EPIC... bliss....
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13562&stc=1&d=1412033308

I met these two girls, I am in the middle, who are as passionate about the sport as I am. And we kicked @$$! I can truly say, (it is true...) we outfished 95% of the guys!

At San Clemente Island, I caught 15 YFT...
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13564&stc=1&d=1412033490

15 big beautiful YT...

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13565&stc=1&d=1412033571

and one 2nd place jackpot winning halibut! 31.5#! My biggest California 'but yet!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13567&stc=1&d=1412033733

Yes, it was Epic! I am saving now for next years spot! Many, many thanks to MOMOFish, for letting me use his two speeds. Made all the difference in the world. Next bucket list item, BAJA OR BUST, with Makobob!

Just an example of the YT fishing at Geronimo Island in Mexico... We anchored in one spot for 7 hours of non-stop, wide open YT in the 20 - 25# class. I have never experienced a bite like that. Go Vagabond Sportfishing!


Cheers!

Janine

[wiredantz]

can't see pictures.

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

can't see pictures.

Really? I'm looking at them now on this post. What did I do wrong? I am a nerd with this kind of thing...

J

[GregAndrew]

Did you put them on Photobucket or similar and post the img links in the text?

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

Did you put them on Photobucket or similar and post the img links in the text?

I uploaded the link, opened it up, then copied and pasted into the narrative. I guess it didn't work huh?

J

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13568&stc=1&d=1412035576

Can you see this one?

[momo fish]

Nice! Glad you got to put them to use. Yellowtail are far better to stock freezer than tuna to me. Now you just need to figure out the 101 ways to cook them.

Btw the smoked wahoo was amazing!!!!! Thanks again

[GregAndrew]

Yep, we can see those.

[jorluivil]

I still can't see the pics, there must be a problem with the link you posted :mad:











Just kidding:D

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

I have often heard the word "epic" used on this forum. I can now say with certainty, that I can use that word to describe my trip on the Vagabond. Six days of pure....unadulterated... EPIC... bliss....
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13562&stc=1&d=1412033308

I met these two girls, I am in the middle, who are as passionate about the sport as I am. And we kicked @$$! I can truly say, (it is true...) we outfished 95% of the guys!

At San Clemente Island, I caught 15 YFT...
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13564&stc=1&d=1412033490

15 big beautiful YT...

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13565&stc=1&d=1412033571

and one 2nd place jackpot winning halibut! 31.5#! My biggest California 'but yet!

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13567&stc=1&d=1412033733

Yes, it was Epic! I am saving now for next years spot! Many, many thanks to MOMOFish, for letting me use his two speeds. Made all the difference in the world. Next bucket list item, BAJA OR BUST, with Makobob!

Just an example of the YT fishing at Geronimo Island in Mexico... We anchored in one spot for 7 hours of non-stop, wide open YT in the 20 - 25# class. I have never experienced a bite like that. Go Vagabond Sportfishing!


Cheers!

Janine

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13571&stc=1&d=1412040713

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13572&stc=1&d=1412040775

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/attachment.php?attachmentid=13573&stc=1&d=1412040856

And don't laugh at my boots!

J

[Deamon]

Awesome! Happy for you to get those wfo bites. Nothing better. :luxhello:Jim

[roby]

Nice fish. I really like the boots...

:luxhello:

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

Nice fish. I really like the boots...

:luxhello:

I thought they were going to scare the fish but they didn't!

J

[Aaron&Julie]

WTG! Sounds like you have some great memories to cherish from that trip.

[GregAndrew]

Now it is Epic! Nice fish there.

[addicted2sp33d]

And don't laugh at my boots!

J
When you boat that many fish, you can wear whatever you want.

If I ever land that many Tuna/Yellowtail in one trip, I plan to wear Hammer Pants from the 80's.

[makobob]

You rocked um Janine! 1st time I saw a Mermaid in boots though. YOU had a great trip, congrats! Baja is ready when you are.

[carbonbass]

how much does a trip like that run you?

[FlyFishinYakr]

:hello: Been waiting for you to get back and post! :toetap05:
PROPS to MOMO :you_rock: for lending you 2-speed reels to use.
Did you even use a single speed reel to catch a fish and experience the difference between a single vs. a 2-speed reel? What about the Spectra? Your thoughts/observations on both?
Looks like you made some 'Gal Pals' and had quite the haul! :luxhello:
15 :yt: @ Clemente! :cheers1:
I'm kind of wondering what the Cortez and Tanner Banks were like since you were close (relative) and any reports of 200#+BF Homeguards out there.
How did you Gals get 'em all home? Looks like a job for a stakebed or larger truck!
Nice to hear/see you gals ':embarassed:' most/some of the guys. :notworthy: :sifone:
I'm not trying to harsh your mellow but keep in mind this is an unusual El Niño year and it's not a typical El Niño. The 'Major' ones (this seems to be just shy of a Major) can last a couple/few years and 'can' extended a normal season into mid-November or further (very dependant on the length of the Hurricane season). I remember fishing/trolling "the channel" (Catalina) and hooking :linesnap: Albacore (from 25-60# anyone remember this? Graphite spools on Spinning reels and on Conventionals 'exploding' & 20-30# outfits being spooled! :eek: ) in December '83. :party:
When the water cools down enough for the squid to return to spawn that will signal the end of the event. :(
Some :captain: I've talked to are telling me they haven't seen an El Niño like this in 20+ years or when I was decking on the boats up here in 30+ (the ones that have been around that long)! I'm waiting to see if the 25-40#+ albies (:eek:) show up in mid-late October or if/whenever the water cools down to their comfort range 62-68 degrees)!
Looking forward to, patiently waiting for the Big Eye Tuna to show up within overnight range, praying for Albie's to show and more Dorado off kelp up to "the Horseshoe"!
You may have just experienced possibly a once/twice in a lifetime event! Some day in the future you'll be able to say "I was out there in '14 when...", then you pull out the CD or digital picture frame or picture.
Did you take any video?
Hopefully I'll receive the medical surgeries/treatments (or at least epidurals) needed to fix or at least relieve my back pain and spasms and get in on the fun by the end of the year (to fill my freezer)! :D
Then exercise during the winter to whip myself into good enough shape to get out on a 7-10 day 'skiff/kayak trip on "The Royal Star" or "Excel" next year (a little ambitious with surgery though), one of the Islander Kayak trips and of course at least one/or more trips with "MakoBob" on the spring "Baja or Bust" trips (maybe we'll meet on one of these trips) and still have time and ability for a few of my Fly Fishing excursions at the end of the year (fall). :D
This El Niño has motivated me into planning on reducing the pile of blanks sitting in a corner I bought but never finished and replacing the guides on all my rods that need replacing with SIC guides as most standard Perfection guides would get trashed like a "HOT Knife Thru Butter" by Power Pro with the exception of the new 'Slick 8' (which is useless in kelp)! :mad:
I'm very happy you got a chance to experience this EPIC event! :D
Speaking from experience I'll always treasure, be thankful for and never forget the '83-'84 season and the minor one in '91! :D
Congrats on the 2nd place JP and good eats. :drool5:
FFY :sifone:

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

how much does a trip like that run you?

Here is the best part of that question. My mom bought the trip for me at an auction for 500$. But it runs 1875$. I am saving now for next year!

J

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

:hello: Been waiting for you to get back and post! :toetap05:
PROPS to MOMO :you_rock: for lending you 2-speed reels to use.
Did you even use a single speed reel to catch a fish and experience the difference between a single vs. a 2-speed reel? What about the Spectra? Your thoughts/observations on both?
Looks like you made some 'Gal Pals' and had quite the haul! :luxhello:
15 :yt: @ Clemente! :cheers1:
I'm kind of wondering what the Cortez and Tanner Banks were like since you were close (relative) and any reports of 200#+BF Homeguards out there.
How did you Gals get 'em all home? Looks like a job for a stakebed or larger truck!
Nice to hear/see you gals ':embarassed:' most/some of the guys. :notworthy: :sifone:
I'm not trying to harsh your mellow but keep in mind this is an unusual El Niño year and it's not a typical El Niño. The 'Major' ones (this seems to be just shy of a Major) can last a couple/few years and 'can' extended a normal season into mid-November or further (very dependant on the length of the Hurricane season). I remember fishing/trolling "the channel" (Catalina) and hooking :linesnap: Albacore (from 25-60# anyone remember this? Graphite spools on Spinning reels and on Conventionals 'exploding' & 20-30# outfits being spooled! :eek: ) in December '83. :party:
When the water cools down enough for the squid to return to spawn that will signal the end of the event. :(
Some :captain: I've talked to are telling me they haven't seen an El Niño like this in 20+ years or when I was decking on the boats up here in 30+ (the ones that have been around that long)! I'm waiting to see if the 25-40#+ albies (:eek:) show up in mid-late October or if/whenever the water cools down to their comfort range 62-68 degrees)!
Looking forward to, patiently waiting for the Big Eye Tuna to show up within overnight range, praying for Albie's to show and more Dorado off kelp up to "the Horseshoe"!
You may have just experienced possibly a once/twice in a lifetime event! Some day in the future you'll be able to say "I was out there in '14 when...", then you pull out the CD or digital picture frame or picture.
Did you take any video?
Hopefully I'll receive the medical surgeries/treatments (or at least epidurals) needed to fix or at least relieve my back pain and spasms and get in on the fun by the end of the year (to fill my freezer)! :D
Then exercise during the winter to whip myself into good enough shape to get out on a 7-10 day 'skiff/kayak trip on "The Royal Star" or "Excel" next year (a little ambitious with surgery though), one of the Islander Kayak trips and of course at least one/or more trips with "MakoBob" on the spring "Baja or Bust" trips (maybe we'll meet on one of these trips) and still have time and ability for a few of my Fly Fishing excursions at the end of the year (fall). :D
This El Niño has motivated me into planning on reducing the pile of blanks sitting in a corner I bought but never finished and replacing the guides on all my rods that need replacing with SIC guides as most standard Perfection guides would get trashed like a "HOT Knife Thru Butter" by Power Pro with the exception of the new 'Slick 8' (which is useless in kelp)! :mad:
I'm very happy you got a chance to experience this EPIC event! :D
Speaking from experience I'll always treasure, be thankful for and never forget the '83-'84 season and the minor one in '91! :D
Congrats on the 2nd place JP and good eats. :drool5:
FFY :sifone:



Than you sir. Yes, I did note the difference between one and two speed (I :notworthy: to Momo!). During the first part of the YT bite, I used a yoyo iron with my old Newel. Caught a bunch bit it kicked my @$$! Then I saw the guys were doing just fine with baits and I was tired with that yoyo so I switched. Momo gave me his 40# outfit with a nice Avet two speed to match. Was getting bit all day with that. Momo chime in if you would. I know it was a Seeker Rod and an Avet two speed but I am bad about knowing my models.

Anyway the difference was night and day! It was still tough but I was getting the fish to gaff in half the time as the Newell and a lot less painful! So the Spectra... I don't believe I got the full experience as I put it as backing (to increase line capacity). On top of that I put 75 to 100 yds mono (I like the feel, stretch and casting and I am old school!). Then a very short (less than 3' ) of floro for top shot. The combo for me was perfect.

And yes FFY, I do realize this is a special year. I too was involved in the industry in the 90's and experienced the minor El Niño. It too was off the charts. Even though I know the fishing won't be like that next year, I believe Cpt Mike Lackey will find us some fish!


Good luck on getting ready for a 2015 filled with fishing!:luxhello:
Janine

[Deamon]

Janine! Those green boots...how much? I can only imagine showing up to LJ Shores with those baby's and all the tourists saying: "Wow...that old dude must be the real deal"...

And another thing...is that Swiss luggage?


hahahahaha!!!

Jim

[blitzburgh]

Holy cow! Nice work! :cheers1:

[ful-rac]

Nice work Janine! Glad you got em'!

Those boots do have to go though....:luxhello:

[h2ofishfo]

Those boot are lucky charms and the tuna are magically delicious !!

[JeffB]

Very nice Janine! Sounds like you're going to have sore arms for a while. Very nice butt! Don't forget that I still have your rod, you never came to get it.

[walrus]

Now, you're spoiled! After a trip like that, how can you expect anything to be as good?

O.K. there's always Baja. fishing in a kayak with lighter tackle, catching a lot of smaller fish, and then the big one that tows you around for thirty minutes before you even see what it is. Now, that I think about it your not completely spoiled rotten, you still need to get a Baja experience in your bucket. Keep dreaming.

Congrats on the great trip and fantastic report.

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

Janine! Those green boots...how much? I can only imagine showing up to LJ Shores with those baby's and all the tourists saying: "Wow...that old dude must be the real deal"...

And another thing...is that Swiss luggage?


hahahahaha!!!

Jim

Nuthin but the best baby, green boots, swiss luggage and all!

J

[Caden]

Nice catch WTG

[momo fish]

Yup it was a MXJ and JX 2 speed with seeker classic rods. The smaller is my favorite for fish to 30-40 and JX for jumbos. All have spectra with 100 yards mono.

Makes a world of difference on tougher fish especially on a boat. For kayak I still use single speed reels for a few reasons.

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

Yup it was a MXJ and JX 2 speed with seeker classic rods. The smaller is my favorite for fish to 30-40 and JX for jumbos. All have spectra with 100 yards mono.

Makes a world of difference on tougher fish especially on a boat. For kayak I still use single speed reels for a few reasons.


Your gear made the trip for me. I am serious!

janine

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

Nice catch WTG

Thank you Caden!

J

[FISH11]

Great pictures. That's a lot of fish. If you didn't already have one, I guess you'll be buying a stand alone freezer.

[CalicoCody]

that is a QUALITY yft! Nicely done!!!

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

that is a QUALITY yft! Nicely done!!!

Thank you sir...

J

[kaya_one]

that is so epic. great story.

[janines.fishtales@cox.net]

that is so epic. great story.

I doubt I will ever see fishing like that again, in my lifetime. But I will keep trying nonetheless!

J:cheers1: