first report and intro

[jephs422]

hey guys, I signed up a bit ago, but never like to give an intro without a report, so here ya go.

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took my kayak out for the first time to do some trolling for T's. I've caught more than my share from a boat, but I don't think I have EVER experienced fishing like this before. getting towed on a kayak is awesome.


Since the water was still a bit angry from the winds, my buddy Mike and I decided to make a run up the coast and try to find a secluded location to launch. we found a nice little beach with little to no surf, and launched out at around 9am. My first knock down was about 2 hours after making bait, but then it went dang near wide for the rest of the day. Steady pickings for the both of us.

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total count was 6; all on macs. Some were caught on the drift, some on the troll. Heck, I picked one off the bottom drifting for Halibut on a Sardine.
I decided to keep one since I didn't keep any last year, and I probably won't keep anymore this year. But this was a first on the kayak for me.
I am officially addicting to this kayaking thing.

[toadstoadsonly]

I don't get to kayak fish too often but been wanting to tie into a big thresher for the last 3 years and have not succeeded. Was wondering if you would be kind enough to share your spot. I will not post about your spot I just want to get one of those bruisers. I got a awsome calico spot I would share also If you like. Thanks, -jonathan-

[Shorty]

Welcome to the forum, great introduction and photos,,,

Take it easy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:)

[bajadog]

Welcome.


Some guys have all the fun.:cheers1:

[dorf]

Welcome. That is some intro.:luxhello:
Catching a T from a kayak puts a whole new perspective on the fish doesn't it? Compared to catching one from the relative safety of a boat with higher sides. Puts you up close and personal with the buggers. What a rush!

Again, welcome.

[lambadmin]

NICE!!!! :luxhello:

Great report and pics!

Welcome to BWE!

[frugalfisher]

Nice Thresher. I just landed my first ever anywhere anyway. I'm also addicted but only have good eating fish and a credit card balance to show for it. Way better than crack.

[jephs422]

thanks guys, talk about a maiden voyage, LOL. I got tired of maintenance and gas bills, so I traded my boat for a yak. this was the maiden trip for it.

So I gotta know, will I always have this kind of luck? lol

[steveooo]

Awesome pics and report!!!

[spooky007]

Jeph, I want my Kayak back!!!! Congrats again bro!!!

[Handymansd]

So I gotta know, will I always have this kind of luck? lol

undoubtedly...........No. But nice catch anyway!:rolleyes:

[metalbob]

nice fish!

[chunkymunky80]

nice shark:you_rock: what type of gear did you use and what size line i always end up breaking off at the last minute ,maybe im doing something wrong :doh:

[jephs422]

Jeph, I want my Kayak back!!!! Congrats again bro!!!
no, no, no!!!!! LOL...

Chunky, I always use steel leaders. T's will almost always break you off without it. Some just use 150lb mono, but anytime I don't use a steel leader, I get cut off by the tail. Usually a 6' leader, but this trip I went shorter.

[SNEEKEE]

Nice Jeph didnt think you fished much thought you just killed more predators then me

[jephs422]

Nice Jeph didnt think you fished much thought you just killed more predators then me

LOL....I only have 2 seasons. Hunting season and fishing season. Oh, I got your message by the way, but my phone broke and I don't have your number anymore. PM me so I can take care of those for you.

[Useful Idiot]

Nice shark, congrats. :cheers1: