Old Man And The Sea? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TCS · 07-16-2009, 10:28 AM

With all the vitriol, rage and judgemental attitudes on the threads these days, I was wondering if anyone would have anything good to say. I was a little shocked by the response to Josh's post.

THE DARKHORSE · 07-16-2009, 11:00 AM

Don't sweat the small stuff, nice fish! Anyone with the ability to read can see, haters are haters. The good news is only haters care about what haters say, I hear it's a tight community

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As for the sensitive subject of harvesting a Thresher: Not only are you well within the law and provided a nice meal for friends and family, sounds like you had a memorable experience...the first of many to come. Above all thanks for sharing the stoke, you could feel the genuine excitement in your post. It made me want to go fishing even though I do everything I can to avoid Threshers, thanks for that.

-scallywag- · 07-16-2009, 11:07 AM

BABY KILLER!!!!!

hahahahah, there...are you happy??

no???

ok here's some more salt...that thing looks to be barely 40!!!!

also very delicious!!! Nice one!!!!

driftwood · 07-16-2009, 11:27 AM

T's were everywere like annoying gnats. spotted at least 10 of them last friday. I don't like the taste nor the the wear and tear they put on your reel. Looks like you had BLAST with the hook up... good read!

From hook up to plate up!!

07-16-2009, 12:13 PM

nice T-SHARK!

Willy · 07-16-2009, 02:44 PM

It was my pleasure to help.

A passing stranger named Ryan helped me out with a big T a few months ago, and it felt great to keep the karma moving.

I know you've put some hours on the water this year, and it's paying off now!

Glad you made it into the beach without problem.

Well done Tom, looks like some good steaks!

Willy

punchjamesarnol · 07-16-2009, 05:26 PM

SWEET CATCH! So the threshers are out there in abundance now..... Suppose I were to hook up one, what would my first step be? Can some one break it down to me step by step what to do please? Any advise would help.

ratdog · 07-16-2009, 08:31 PM

Make sure he's big enough to keep #1.

Make sure its very tired
with gloves on, grab the tail and pull him up and don't let go.
Get a line around his tail
As soon as you feel confident, start bleeding him.
Do all this with a friend that can help you.

07-16-2009, 11:00 AM	#2
THE DARKHORSE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seven minutes from the launch! Posts: 987	Thanks for sharing the stoke! Don't sweat the small stuff, nice fish! Anyone with the ability to read can see, haters are haters. The good news is only haters care about what haters say, I hear it's a tight community . As for the sensitive subject of harvesting a Thresher: Not only are you well within the law and provided a nice meal for friends and family, sounds like you had a memorable experience...the first of many to come. Above all thanks for sharing the stoke, you could feel the genuine excitement in your post. It made me want to go fishing even though I do everything I can to avoid Threshers, thanks for that. __________________

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07-16-2009, 10:28 AM	#1
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Thanks! With all the vitriol, rage and judgemental attitudes on the threads these days, I was wondering if anyone would have anything good to say. I was a little shocked by the response to Josh's post.

07-16-2009, 11:07 AM	#3
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	BABY KILLER!!!!! hahahahah, there...are you happy?? no??? ok here's some more salt...that thing looks to be barely 40!!!! also very delicious!!! Nice one!!!!

07-16-2009, 11:27 AM	#4
driftwood Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 1,086	T's were everywere like annoying gnats. spotted at least 10 of them last friday. I don't like the taste nor the the wear and tear they put on your reel. Looks like you had BLAST with the hook up... good read! From hook up to plate up!!

07-16-2009, 12:13 PM	#5
NextBite Guest Posts: n/a	nice T-SHARK!

07-16-2009, 02:44 PM	#6
Willy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: La Jolla Posts: 189	It was my pleasure to help. A passing stranger named Ryan helped me out with a big T a few months ago, and it felt great to keep the karma moving. I know you've put some hours on the water this year, and it's paying off now! Glad you made it into the beach without problem. Well done Tom, looks like some good steaks! Willy

07-16-2009, 05:26 PM	#7
punchjamesarnol Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Santuckee Posts: 33	SWEET CATCH! So the threshers are out there in abundance now..... Suppose I were to hook up one, what would my first step be? Can some one break it down to me step by step what to do please? Any advise would help.

07-16-2009, 08:31 PM	#8
ratdog Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 424	Make sure he's big enough to keep #1. Make sure its very tired with gloves on, grab the tail and pull him up and don't let go. Get a line around his tail As soon as you feel confident, start bleeding him. Do all this with a friend that can help you.