LJ Shores 6.22.07 am. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Corey · 06-22-2007, 02:27 PM

Heartbreaker. I hate those breakoffs that leave you wondering.

Get 'em next time Dave.

I scrapped my morning plans after being out on my buddy's boat too late last night.

dorado50 · 06-22-2007, 02:32 PM

I was looking for you on the beach this morning and on the water for advice on how to land that that

See you next time Corey.

tylerdurden · 06-22-2007, 03:33 PM

Sorry to hear about the break off. Those big mystery fish are the worst. I'm sure you'll get another one soon to make up for it.

dorado50 · 06-22-2007, 03:49 PM

Hey Tyler, Thanks for the good words. An old friend of mine would tell me everytime we would go fishing " You might only get one shot at a fish today, don't screw it up". I always approach my day with this in mind, and I think it has helped me land most of my fish, however on occasion,such as today the fish wins!! And I'm a sore loser!!

Corey · 06-22-2007, 04:03 PM

I always think of it like this: If the fish didn't win sometimes, it would get boring. Don't you think?

dorado50 · 06-22-2007, 04:16 PM

Corey, I like happy endings!!! But what a challenge to fight a fish bigger and stronger than you are, and come out victorious.

tylerdurden · 06-22-2007, 04:21 PM

Corey and esdees saw me do a

routine a couple days ago. I still haven't made up for it, still bitter. It's another great reason to keep fishing. If we could go out and get limits everday it wouldn't be a challenge. When fishing for wsb/yt in LJ one hookup is the difference between a bad day, and the fish of a lifetime. I have the same thought often, you may only get one shot that day. It is such a fine line most days. I try to make sure my knots are good, hooks are good, no nicks in the line, good spectra on the reels, good drags and so on every trip. That way I can try to make the most of every chance, and still knowing if I do everything right the fish can still win.

madscientist · 06-22-2007, 04:27 PM

It's funny, I can't really remember the details of most of the fish I've caught. But every big lost one sticks in my memory. I'm with you Dave, I hate to lose fish. I'd rather not hook up. I'm not sure which is worse, losing in the kelp not knowing what it is, or losing at gaff when you do. Both hurt, but in their own way. That's why I always bring beer.

dorado50 · 06-22-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by madscientist

It's funny, I can't really remember the details of most of the fish I've caught. But every big lost one sticks in my memory. I'm with you Dave, I hate to lose fish. I'd rather not hook up. I'm not sure which is worse, losing in the kelp not knowing what it is, or losing at gaff when you do. Both hurt, but in their own way. That's why I always bring beer.

We are for sure on the same page here !! Everytime I think of a lost fish, big or small, I get a sick feeling. Yea, lost fish are always remembered. If I don't bring a beer, I probably brought

tylerdurden · 06-22-2007, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madscientist

It's funny, I can't really remember the details of most of the fish I've caught. But every big lost one sticks in my memory.

Bingo

06-22-2007, 02:27 PM	#1
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	Heartbreaker. I hate those breakoffs that leave you wondering. Get 'em next time Dave. I scrapped my morning plans after being out on my buddy's boat too late last night. __________________

06-22-2007, 03:33 PM	#3
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Sorry to hear about the break off. Those big mystery fish are the worst. I'm sure you'll get another one soon to make up for it. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

06-22-2007, 04:03 PM	#5
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	I always think of it like this: If the fish didn't win sometimes, it would get boring. Don't you think? __________________

06-22-2007, 04:21 PM	#7
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Corey and esdees saw me do a routine a couple days ago. I still haven't made up for it, still bitter. It's another great reason to keep fishing. If we could go out and get limits everday it wouldn't be a challenge. When fishing for wsb/yt in LJ one hookup is the difference between a bad day, and the fish of a lifetime. I have the same thought often, you may only get one shot that day. It is such a fine line most days. I try to make sure my knots are good, hooks are good, no nicks in the line, good spectra on the reels, good drags and so on every trip. That way I can try to make the most of every chance, and still knowing if I do everything right the fish can still win. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

06-22-2007, 04:27 PM	#8
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	It's funny, I can't really remember the details of most of the fish I've caught. But every big lost one sticks in my memory. I'm with you Dave, I hate to lose fish. I'd rather not hook up. I'm not sure which is worse, losing in the kelp not knowing what it is, or losing at gaff when you do. Both hurt, but in their own way. That's why I always bring beer. __________________

06-22-2007, 02:32 PM	#2
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	I was looking for you on the beach this morning and on the water for advice on how to land that that See you next time Corey.

06-22-2007, 03:49 PM	#4
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Hey Tyler, Thanks for the good words. An old friend of mine would tell me everytime we would go fishing " You might only get one shot at a fish today, don't screw it up". I always approach my day with this in mind, and I think it has helped me land most of my fish, however on occasion,such as today the fish wins!! And I'm a sore loser!!

06-22-2007, 04:16 PM	#6
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	Corey, I like happy endings!!! But what a challenge to fight a fish bigger and stronger than you are, and come out victorious.

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