LJ 7/12 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

h2ofishfo · 07-12-2014, 08:32 PM

But tell me this -- was what happened next probably one of those seals?

After 3 hours on the water or so, I had to take a leak. By chance I look up and I see this seal bounding towards me. The seal disappears. I'm still trying to finish my business. And then I realize my rod's ripping.... I was freelining that 12" greenback. And I'm fumbling with everything and trying to get the rod unleashed and the snap's stuck. But then I finally get it free and try to set the hook, but go figure, I don't have anything on. And then a seal resurfaces 50' away. Could I have had a good fish on or was it probably just that seal stealing my bait?

.[/QUOTE]congrats your first lajolla hook up. not elusive hard to hook but always persistent stinky fur bags

07-12-2014, 08:32 PM	#8
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	But tell me this -- was what happened next probably one of those seals? After 3 hours on the water or so, I had to take a leak. By chance I look up and I see this seal bounding towards me. The seal disappears. I'm still trying to finish my business. And then I realize my rod's ripping.... I was freelining that 12" greenback. And I'm fumbling with everything and trying to get the rod unleashed and the snap's stuck. But then I finally get it free and try to set the hook, but go figure, I don't have anything on. And then a seal resurfaces 50' away. Could I have had a good fish on or was it probably just that seal stealing my bait? .[/QUOTE]congrats your first lajolla hook up. not elusive hard to hook but always persistent stinky fur bags