Paddy yellows still about - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

10-14-2012, 12:25 AM

Went to the 1010 and hidden bank.last week to hit tuna. We got limits and headed in around 1. We stopped at every paddy along the way and 75% were loaded with rats. It was my first time diving kelp paddies and by far the coolest thing I've ever done. We were so loaded with fish already I didn't even pull the trigger, I just enjoyed the company of 15,000+ yellow tail babies and their protective parents. It was definitely one of those things you say "wow, my life is fucking awesome."

The Freediver · 10-14-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Drake

Went to the 1010 and hidden bank.last week to hit tuna. We got limits and headed in around 1. We stopped at every paddy along the way and 75% were loaded with rats. It was my first time diving kelp paddies and by far the coolest thing I've ever done. We were so loaded with fish already I didn't even pull the trigger, I just enjoyed the company of 15,000+ yellow tail babies and their protective parents. It was definitely one of those things you say "wow, my life is fucking awesome."

You get it! It has been a bit frustrating taking people on my boat this year that wanted to shoot every fish on a paddy they see. When you don't act aggressively the fish flock to you rather than seeing you as a threat. Hard to describe how awesome so videos will have to do.

GregAndrew · 10-14-2012, 03:00 PM

Nice vids. Gotta make a run to Clemente for some epic Halibut slaying.

The Freediver · 10-14-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Nice vids. Gotta make a run to Clemente for some epic Halibut slaying.

Thanks Greg. I've been out there diving only 3 times and wasn't in the right areas to get them shallow. I did scrounge up a 30 inches where we were anchored for the night. I want to shoot some of the monsters Clemente is know for some day. When I do I will hopefully have my camera in hand

also I will hopefully remain a calm as you do in all your vids!!

GregAndrew · 10-14-2012, 05:58 PM

Check out those preseason Islander mothership trips. Almost all the divers I saw came back with 20#+. The deck hand killed em one day with like 4 to 28# in a couple hours.

The Freediver · 10-15-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Check out those preseason Islander mothership trips. Almost all the divers I saw came back with 20#+. The deck hand killed em one day with like 4 to 28# in a couple hours.

They have to be in. I'll keep that trip in mind though as I enjoy a good solitary kayak, dive combo.

10-14-2012, 12:25 AM	#1
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Went to the 1010 and hidden bank.last week to hit tuna. We got limits and headed in around 1. We stopped at every paddy along the way and 75% were loaded with rats. It was my first time diving kelp paddies and by far the coolest thing I've ever done. We were so loaded with fish already I didn't even pull the trigger, I just enjoyed the company of 15,000+ yellow tail babies and their protective parents. It was definitely one of those things you say "wow, my life is fucking awesome."

10-14-2012, 03:00 PM	#3
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Nice vids. Gotta make a run to Clemente for some epic Halibut slaying.

10-14-2012, 05:58 PM	#5
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Check out those preseason Islander mothership trips. Almost all the divers I saw came back with 20#+. The deck hand killed em one day with like 4 to 28# in a couple hours.