Denzel Washington (10/19/14) L J

[TJones]

Got on water at 0930 with a friend . Apparently while we were sleeping in , the top dogs on plastic were heading in with a descent spread . An early am bite ? We made a handful of macs and went around corner . First pass nada . Reeled in to check bait thinking something is wrong . Sure enough , my mac has an eel grass mustache. I am not even fishing, just wishing . Give him a shave, and head back north.Within 10 minutes the first strike comes. I put the reel in gear too quick , and pay the price . Short strike , with nothing remaining but hook . I rebait and keep heading north . Strike two. One thousand one , one thousand two , reel in gear and instant load up. I was in the thickest part of weeds . Naturally the fish ran straight down . After a long drawn out battle the hook popped at leader/ mono connection . I had battled him through at least 10 yards of kelp . When he had come to a sudden halt, this being 20 minutes into the fight . I realized this was a bad scenario. I did what was inevitable . Instead of breaking my rod , I handed it to my friend . I grabbed the line by hand , and did a elbow wrap . Nothing but braid on return . I tried releasing drag about 20 minutes in. He was going through a brain seizure and was reluctant on moving . Nearly out of bait i headed back in .I reached for a different setup which would put me on bottom . I have not been having the greatest luck with droppers , so i did something different . I broke out an idea a local guide showed me a couple years back . This setup , has a more natural presentation , and was more than enough to give me the edge .95' -100' feet water . Greens or spanish did not mater . I could not keep a bait in water more than five minutes . 3 yellows and one black later , in less than a hour and 15 minutes . Pure luck , skill ? Blessing ? :D . Stayed on water till dark . I had a couple more chances but failed . Overall amazing day on water . Enjoy everyone .

[Dannowar]

Way to go bud!!

[TJones]

😀 peace

[TJones]

Before

[TJones]

Pics.

[jruiz]

:confused: :eek: :hmmmm2:

[ctfphoto]

Ok, I'll bite, what was the "something different"

Maybe I can try it out tomorrow.

[momo fish]

You (lucky) bastard!!

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[momo fish]

This was the most the head came out of water and it was quickly released. Made a strong run down as soon as hook came out.

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[YakHanded]

from the depths of mordor

[the dude]

Ok, I'll bite, what was the "something different"

Maybe I can try it out tomorrow. X2 on the tease...lol Carolina rig?

[blitzburgh]

I like your meat :D

[MrPatrick]

"King Kong ain't got nothing on me!"

[addicted2sp33d]

This water looks so much smoother than Saturday! Some of the swells on Saturday were overhead with whitecaps and looked almost surfable!

Congrats on the fish! :cheers1:

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[alexreelin]

:reel:That something different was? By the was what is the fish finder youre using?? I need to buy one but I wanted to see whats the better more popular amongst kayak fishing!!

[chris138]

This was the most the head came out of water and it was quickly released. Made a strong run down as soon as hook came out.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/21/2fe4b4d9d42f9e3b829841154c728235.jpg


The answer to your questions is in this picture if you look closely...

[ctfphoto]

The answer to your questions is in this picture if you look closely...

Got it, thank you, that was my first thought.

Upsizing in Photoshop works great :D

[TJones]

I have no idea why Mo put that pictures up and spilled the beans . Now everyone knows my top secret . :svengo:. Enjoy . Only Mo knows the truth . ;).

[YTHunter]

Nice catch, but what does this have to do with Denzel Washington ?

[momo fish]

Haha! The secret is you have to floss your teeth with the line after a breakfast burrito. Fish loveeeee burritos.

[TJones]

Nice catch, but what does this have to do with Denzel Washington ?

You tell him. ;)