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[wade]

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Cheers BWE :cheers1:

Sideway - Aka Wade

[TCS]

Row your fisherman boat

All time - best of - Sideway video!

Cool!

[bentrod1]

Wade, this post is tied with the Blue Whales in Redondo for my all time faves! Great vids and music:you_rock:!

Bret

[wade]

(Since the cat is out of the bag, or I should say, "the fish is out of the creel"..)

Some of you may remember a recent previous post of mine where I came to the strange conclusion about my trouble entering the forty pound club...I had released many 20#+ yellowtails, but never larger, until one special day..

For some crazy reason, I had made an all out personal ban on thirty class yellows in hopes of earning a forty pounder one day..
I was given the chance at a thirty class to release, also it being my Personal Best YT 30#er, ....... :yt:
(probably a 32# YT while currently competing in the 2010 WCW...)
Well,... because of that release, my theory came to fruition sooner than expected and I almost skipped a class..
The twenty+ minutes of full bore energy he spent fighting me to the death must have exerted enough calorie burn to loose that .6#
(and the gaff shot wound ), or at least I am buying that line, all the way into the fifty pound club application I am submitting this week..
Cut me some slack Rick!!

I had to make up for lost time this month of November. The last two months, I've been super busy in the studio and I hadn't seen the light of day. The only way to score double points was to go to the bump spot and search for Homeguard points. I blew the fish whistle and called him in with it's special frequency..You have to keep your eyes and ears peeled at all times I've learned throughout the years..I hate how my live well trickling interferes with my serenity otw..I intermittently turn it on & off more for peace & quiet, than I do for the battery consumption..
I noticed in the far distance my buddy Kev go bendo 200+ yards away, he is quiet about it, but I gotta know what column he hooked up in. So i paddle a little closer and give a yell.."top, mid or bottom" Kev? BLEEP he announces, as I notice a Skiff go bendo 300 yards away! I can visually attest its a yellow, just by the rod tip thumping and the guys stance! I quickly try and position myself now in between the two now decked fish, and fire out my tried and true go to. The Sumo Jr, 4.4 ounces of perfectly baked scrambled egg finish, with a thick coat of glow just for extra measure. Sumo's heavy duty trebles did their job by making contact with all three points burried deep in the corner of his mouth.
This fish of a lifetime, was destined to be farmed from the get go..Upon hookset, I can see in the near distance 30-40 yards away a Hobie angler who also hoooked up & we were steadily approaching one another. I tried to turn my fish sans mirage drive, but it was no use. Before I knew it, our bows collided, and my spectra was starting to get twisted into his rudder..This is where I first kissed it goodbye, reminiscent of my good buddy Leo's hacksaw rudder job a few months ago to my forty + class WBS that quickly got replaced by two more thankfully..
Homeguard now decides to head toward the kelp in hopes the forest will offer some assistance.
He rips off 175 yards of my 65# spectra, and cleanly yanks out the 8 turn uni 2 uni connection of 150 yards of 40# Izor Mono.
Now I'm starting to see the metal of the spool, and i "think" smoke from buttoning down the drags with a thumb!!

I played rope-tug of war" once, with an angry 120# Rottweiller that gave me these identical violent head-shakes that practically ripped me out of my Prowler. On our way to the enchanted forest, out of his fish eye peripheral vision, he spots what I've dreaded from the start of my drift...
4 strategically placed Commercial Lobster traps, 50+ yards apart from one another adorned with their massive rope attached to a large buoy float to mark your nightmare at the surface. At the other end consider it an anchor. Get anywhere near it and your destined to break off.
I embraced this heartbreak and accepted it. I was enjoying the last few minutes of my sleigh ride as I approached the first buoy.
While watching my FF I tred to get a bearing on his depth, when I realized he was only 60' below me and was actually trying to circle the trap-line, I tried in desperation to horse him up. It was at this point that my barrel connection was put under the most stress, but the Double Palomar'ed spectra to Spro held, as did the 8 turn Uni to 30# Seaguar floro to the Sumo Jr Scramble Egg tied on with a regular Palomar. The traps line is to Port, with my bow pointing W-SW. I am fighting him on my Starboard side. For some reason I decide to twist the rod 90 degrees to my Starboard side and lightly back off the drags to give him some play in hopes he will go in the direction Im trying to turn him. Sure enough, he feels the slack and lets off a blistering run due West away from the encroaching trap line thinking this is his get away..Now all he just did, was put me into the middle of a pinball game with three more buoys to navigate through..:doh:
"No way in hell am i going to pull this off again", I'm thinking...But what the hell,..Like H.S.T. said: "Buy The Ticket, Take the Ride"..
Once out of the 2nd catastrophe, he locates the 2nd buoy when I put the hurt on again..We play "Ring around the Lobster-lines" again, only this time I can feel the spectra rubbing against the rope. My meat stick 50# rod was fully loaded as I pulled as hard as I could in a last ditch effort to save this November Submission. Miraculously, I turn his head around again and gain some ground.I back off the drags a tad, and let him go in hopes of the direction favoring my outcome of this brutal fight.
Same thing happened again for 2 more commercial buoys, blowing my mind every time I came out unscathed?
I gain some of my confidence back after passing the 4th buoy clear,..He is starting to succumb to the steady pressure ive put on him.
As I feel my own biceps develop that lactic acid whatever build up fatigue and begin to crap out , i know its a sure sign he is going to feel the same..No buoys in sight now, I rest the rod on my leg for a quick 20 second breather...I horse up the rod again one last time, and winch this sucker up..Massive thumping vibrations are felt the whole way and he still wants no part of it.
I start to see color and cant believe my freaking eyes?!!?..I almost wince as I swing the gaff and sink it in, knowing what a trophy I am about to remove.I cant thank you enough Crown Jewel for providing me with one of your Kings. I am eternally gratefully, as I know its all downhill from here! My conservation efforts will now have to be stepped up a notch..:yt::yt::yt::yt::yt::yt::yt:

Handcrafted, Handpaddled, HandCooked, Bottled & Bagged in San Diego, California USA .:cheers1:
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Handcrafted, Handpaddled, HandCooked, Bottled & Bagged in San Diego, California USA .:cheers1:

[sdfisher]

I am envious bro ..... and hungry! all the time you put on the water you deserve it!

[wade]

Here is what a 25#+ Class Kama looks like compared to that KING KAMA!
:yt::yt::yt::yt::yt::sifone:

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegallery/data/635/kamav.jpg

[wade]

R.I.P. Dr. Seriola, you will be truly missed.....:Angel_anim::yt:


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[wade]

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[The Kid]

likin' the avatar hahaha

[maui jim]

:cool:Frigging sweet Wade!!!!

[RedSledTeam]

Well done Wade! :luxhello::luxhello::luxhello::luxhello::notworthy ::you_rock:

[dsafety]

Wade, we have not yet met but it would be my pleasure one of these days.

I am not sure if you are an artist or an entertainer who knows how to fish or a fisherman who is really artistic. Either way, your stuff is always great. Thanks for the terrific videos.

Bob

[GBF]

So very, very sweet!!!

GBF

[old_rookie]

Nice job Wade. Was wondering what happened to you.

[bellcon]

"Whatcha don't find today you'll find tomorrow"


That is some epic kayakfishing Wade!

good times
:cheers1:

[steveooo]

Mother F'er! Thats a f'n toad :yt:
I almost tried singing my own soundtrack, but it didn't come out the same :biggrinjester:

Congrats on the monsta, you have definately put in the time and effort .I can't think of a better guy to land a 49.4 lb+ fish :you_rock:

Congrats again Brotha!:jig:

[bigbarrels]

nice! Congrats:sifone:

[JoeBeck]

As always love the music. and that is a damn nice fish! :cheers1:

[dfroggy54]

geeez! thats a fat one....good fishwade. Nice fork Kevin:jig:

[blackcloud9]

Wow! That is one fat yellowtail. Big congratulations. :eek: And, thank you for sharing your adventure!

[j mo]

WoW Wade awesome!

Not sure which pic I like more the OTW shot or the "bandito" shot w you and the Kid - epic.

Better go get your Sumos y'all I have a feeling they are going to be flying off the shelves.

Way to represent No. C.!

[erinoo]

What happened to November 30th, 11:55 PM....Couldn't wait huh..glad I was able to taste the toad with ya, it was tasty too... Way to go my friend..:cheers1:

[tunaseeker]

Love the tunes and the fatty!

[walrus]

Good things come to those who keep trying...

Congrats, and I also love the obit, it must of been a heck of a job feeding all those kids.

[lterrero]

I think I'll call you & Kevin, Los bandidos del yellowTail; yeah, cover your face that why you guys call in sick for work!:cool:
Nice going!!!!!!

[Jzo]

Awesome vid, thx for sharing! :cheers1:

[wade]

Thanks Guys!!! :) :cheers1::sifone:

Here is a couple more shots..

Fister'
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[Aaron&Julie]

Great post, great video, great fish. Congratulations on a great catch.

[drunkenmaster]

damm im diggin it! that shit go's!


nice fishy

[steveooo]

Fat fat FAT!!! :eek:

[kurtfish]

Congratulations Wade, I respectfully relingish the 4th place postion to you. It is now up to you to give Bellcon a run for thrid place. Great story and awsome fish. The Gods do have a good memory your conservation efforts have been rewarded.:you_rock:

[Jimmyz123]

Very nice.

[StinkyMatt]

What a beast!

I think I need a bigger kayak....

Loved the shot of the tape measure around the toe :) I have never had the problem of EASILY reaching both sides of my fish.:mad:

[FISHIONADO]

I saw you guys posing with those on the beach, I was taking the vegetarian wearing the florescent colored pants on a nature cruise. Seriously! So close to joining the 50# club, only 4 of us so far, but you probably have the best looking fish, that thing has Junior Seau shoulders.

[GBF]

SICK, SICK, SICK........WOW!!

GBF

[fishinkid2010]

That is just epic, definitely a fish of a life time, that I hope you can 1 up!
The music to the video was great, and I got a kick out of the caption for the obituary!
Terrific report all around!!

[roadx]

DUDE now thats a YT!!! seen the footage this summer of you releasing fish i would have been totally stoked to catch. good karma and searching searching searching paid off big time

Congrats!!!!!!:cheers1: :notworthy:

[Fiskadoro]

Monster fish Wade, Congrats on that one.

[yakrider]

holy poop! :you_rock:
congrats on that monster...
oh..
and great read...

[dmrides]

:eek::eek::eek:

Nice fish. Excellent story. Loved the caption on the obituary. It was rad to see and hear you fighting that monster, it looked that bad boy gave you quite the sleigh ride. Congrats, that is a fish to remember.

[roby]

Great report and great fish!!!!

[wade]

Went out today November 16th, 2010 Launched at 2am till 9+am.
Absolutely no pressure on my shoulders so i had the best time...got skunked, but it was an absolutely crazy experience..visibility 10 feet most of the night!?!.no gps..blind....plenty of various baits throughout the water column..
regular sabiki produced best results versus 10 other yakkers using the real candy catchers!! its odd how that happens??...
i was glad i bought a bag at ranch 99 yesterday when it was deemed completely unnecessary the night before..
Largeeeeeee upppppppp man named NAM & KEV for crackin' off a few photos..the screenshot is not the spot where i was fyi. i got wacked in one oh eight contour during the day, this was at night following bait..
:jig::yt:

Jig Shot, needed the gaff to be used as a crobar to get it outta its greedy mouth!!! :biggrinjester: :jig:
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[Jzo]

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Wow!

[Arne]

Hawg ... f'n linebacker you got there. Congrats!

[Hunters Pa]

AWESOME! My son had me replay it a couple times last night.

[ratdog]

Bravo Zulu

[-scallywag-]

sweat jesus WADE!!!!! Nice fish!!!


and X2 on the sumo jr's (salas 6x is also good).... the salas 6xjr's tines will straiten pretty easily on big fish with #40mono.


WTG !!!! :cheers1:

[THE DARKHORSE]

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Classic obituaries post, class act guy and world-class fish!

That morning I came out of a tiny, chest-high tube and heard the screaming as I slammed the closeout section. I just thought it was my friends on the beach, a.k.a. the peanut gallery sitting on the bench. Then I realized the screams were coming from a mile outside the La Jolla reefs---Congrats!

[eekamouse463]

CONGrat!!!! :you_rock::you_rock::you_rock: I was there to witness :the_finger::luxhello:

[chris138]

Heeeeyaaahhh. Damn that is beastly seadonkey. She's got some badonkadonk fo show!

Great write-up Wade! :notworthy:

[Tman]

Get on with your bad self...phenomenal pics...

You have taken this to a whole new level, incorporating great sounds with video...keep 'em coming.

:notworthy:

[Ndavissd]

Enjoyed ur post congrats keep it up your talent to define the moment is exceptional best regards nd

[lamb]

:eek:

NICE TAIL WADE,

CONGRATS!!!!

Killer song!!! :cheers1:

[Afran]

Props!!!!
Bigon of the year?

[Hunters Pa]

OK, have to ask where I can get the tune???

[Corey]

Epic fish, and very cool song & video, Wade. :yt::sifone:

[wade]

OK, have to ask where I can get the tune???

You can get it FREE from the Producer!?...
Some crazy guy named, "Wade"?..

This tune, was originially conceived to be my soundtrack for my Moyer Tourney video in Sept.
Unfourtuantly, I broke off my yellow and was only given one shot at a fish that day...

so here is the Moyer edition tune in its entirety..

If anyone can't figue out how to download it from that link, I can email you it direct..

Go to:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/2ww3tz

(click the orange download button at bottom of page..free fast, NO registration bullsh!t ect..)

[PAL]

Amazing! I'm coming to this thread late, man, sweet fish, cool vid, awesome obit. Loved it, thanks for sharing.

[Hunters Pa]

Thanks Wade!!! Gotta put it on frequent play for my ipod. Remind me why I bang away at my cube, for those few infrequent moments I get on the water!

You got anything else similar? Really digging it

[Corey]

xxxx

[undrH2Ohntr]

Sick......

[theluckypig]

nice job warrior...

[T-Rex]

Congrats on that bruiser and thanks for the great write up!
Loved the obit...

[Hunters Pa]

Fresh link for anyone (like me) that lagged on the download

http://www.sendspace.com/file/0k9ewk (http://www.sendspace.com/file/0k9ewk)