Fish Report? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

aguachico · 02-29-2008, 11:32 AM

I've been trying to stay out of this one, but I got a big mouth and fast fingers so here it goes.

Dave; your right. Now motor out to the Cortez Bank and have a beer

Now if all you experts - top fish catchers, WCW winners would just post when you DID NOT catch anything, then the rest of the once a week or twice a month mofo's would see how much time you spend on the water and don't catch a damn thing.

See the probelm is the 'experts' like to get the kudos, but without giving up any info - rightly so.

The regular non-catching shit guys like me and the other several hundred "knuckle draggers" just want a chance to be on the water when the fish are biting. Since we can not fish 4-7 times a week. That's right the top guys fish almost everyday, and don't catch shit for over 75% of the time.

So before you start calling a Dave a tool, your do the math if you fish 4 times a week and catch one fish a week @ 24 hours total, that's a lot of time sitting and not much catching.
OK maybe your Josh and catch 2 fish a week lol but then you increase you time to 5 times a week at 8 hours a session. 40 hours a week.

Please all you "experts" start posting when you go out how long you were on the water and didn't catch shit and maybe, just maybe the "knucle draggers" will realize that every fish caught was a lot of work and time OTW

Sherm · 02-29-2008, 11:56 AM

Excellent point. The top guys spend a lot of time on the water. Time out there is what it's all about. I had 11 trips under my belt before I caught my first

For the out of town guys....there are many ways to find out what is going on other than these sites or just come on down and get on the water. Most guys "out there" will share info.

gary sullivan · 02-29-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by aguachico

Please all you "experts" start posting when you go out how long you were on the water and didn't catch shit and maybe, just maybe the "knucle draggers" will realize that every fish caught was a lot of work and time OTW

One expert did, to wake up the knuckle dragging masses.

"They think we score all the time and are up to our eyeballs in fillets. They don't notice when two weeks go by and we haven't reported a nice fish. I'm out there 3-5 days a week, every week, all year. I didn't catch a YT in Feb, Mar, April, or May despite putting in close to 400 hours on the water. I didn't catch a point fish from Jan 6th to April 7th. Weeks like last where I load up are the reward for those long stretches of futility."

Iceman · 02-29-2008, 01:55 PM

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I blame Andy for the whole mess!

Huh?

Dupree · 03-01-2008, 12:57 PM

That's him! That's the Dude, El Duderino, His Dudeness ...

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Huh?

Matt · 03-01-2008, 01:56 PM

I am sorry but the above is the dude, el duderino, his dudeness.......

esdees · 03-01-2008, 02:39 PM

I hate it when people take my picture in the morning before I've had my white russian...

If this gets locked, fishdude's response should be the last in this topic.

madscientist · 03-01-2008, 10:25 PM

Todd nailed it with the evolution of the fisherman, but I'd like to submit a corollary...

The evolution of the fishing website

The early days
Small site is started by someone whose gotten into fishing enough to care and has the basic computer chops to get it going with minimal hassle

The underground
A few friends and longtime guys like the relative quiet and start to post, other serious guys find out and join in. Info flows freely.

The glory days
Most of the "regulars" get clued in and join. A jocular camaraderie is established. Info flows freely.

The beginning of the end
The regulars enjoy the new board so much they stop posting on the old boards. Their absence creates a void filled by newbs and know-nothing know-it-alls. Someone wonders, why doesn't X post anymore?

The migration
Word gets out that the new board has better info than the old board. Know-nothing know-it-alls cross over, but find the old guard insulting and condescending.

The transformation
Soon the new board starts to look like the old board. Someone wonders, "where are all the fish reports"

If a few of the regulars have a lot of time on their hands, an unnatural affinity for bran muffins, and no sense of shame, then the site can morph into a free for all BS site that just happens to have some occasional fish info. Otherwise, well, I guess we are finding out.

gotz togo fishin · 02-29-2008, 02:11 PM

Does anyboady want to talk about and report secret fish recipes and cookie recipes instead? I think alot of you guys are holding out!!! Thats what really BURNS me!!! I hate you!!!

Relax people! its just FISH!

Froman · 02-29-2008, 02:18 PM

I blame this guy, but I think he is a fraud!

lamb · 02-29-2008, 02:27 PM

lol

Handymansd · 02-29-2008, 03:05 PM

Since this thread says "fish report"..., has anyone seen anything besides greenies the last few days, or is it a secret?

I can go out tomorrow and find out for myself... but then LaJolla is busier by one kayak on a Sat.
Or I can stay home... which means fewer yaks OTW by one.

Hmmmm, decisions....

Wait, I HAVE IT!

...if everybody posts negative catch postings, or starts posting pictures of their greenies instead of YT and WSB, then the La Jolla overcrowding problem will be solved right? Then everyone will be happy?

Well then... I'll start, since that's all I catch anyways!

I went out this last week and caught 27 greenies and two mondo smelt in approximately 30 hours OTW!

bigderel · 02-29-2008, 04:55 PM

Froman - I think this is actually Tommy! Mystery solved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKTR8Yj5hg4

spooky007 · 02-29-2008, 05:46 PM

Hmmmm, posting fishing reports on a fishing site???? What a stupid idea!!!lol

dorado50 · 03-03-2008, 09:46 AM

I did'nt intend to cause an uproar by my insignificant opinion at all! If you read it again all I said was that a first hand fish report is the best report, thats all. At least Matt ,and hopefully afew others as well, understood the context of this opinion. I must say that expressing an opinion on this site is like taking your life in your hands, the rage and hostility I can't comprehend. See you on the water, I'm not going away anytime soon....... Matt

cabojohn · 02-29-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Froman

I blame this guy, but I think he is a fraud!

Check this out..
When Froman was killing it on the the bugs a while back, I sent him a PM and told him we could share lobster spots and /or I would make it worth his while.
After a couple PM's back and forth I ended up sending him a couple Costco & Hooters gift cards just as he requested to "Casa Basura" in Baja California.
- When I finally got the lobster GPS numbers ...ended up being a Aisan market in Chula Vista.

Pfffftttt.

ski · 02-29-2008, 03:36 PM

Anybody got a light?

Dennis · 02-29-2008, 04:22 PM

Shit, bring on the popcorn... or is there a popcorn eating icon?

Is any of this going to matter if/when the MLPA has their way with the Jewel?

Let's enjoy it while we can, and stop acting like little bitches!

Okay, now I'm done.. Roll Mex, we got to set up our next hooping session... before the season ends.

wavster · 02-29-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by aguachico

Please all you "experts" start posting when you go out how long you were on the water and didn't catch shit and maybe, just maybe the "knucle draggers" will realize that every fish caught was a lot of work and time OTW

OK. I'm no expert, but I thought I'd respond to this post to shed some "reality"
to those that think think that a fish report is the only info that matters.

This month I was fortunate enough to score a WSB and a YT. I'm looking for
a slam this month, so the past week has been dedicated soley to finding
a halibut.

Some things looked promising this week. Lots of squid, for one...

To make a long story short, I fished every day this week, averaging 8 hours
on the water each day, covering an average of 13 miles each day as well.

On several days, I'd get to the launch by 4am and paddle out 3.9 miles to
the light boats and squid nets looking for squid. Yes, I was able to catch
plenty of squid. Then I'd paddle 3 miles back to the fishing grounds, then
North to look for a halibut.

The past 5 days I put over 40 hours on the water, paddled more than 60 miles, and
other than a lot of frozen squid, I have nothing to show for it...

...I know that my time on the water doesn't guarantee a fish,
but it's education that will hopefully help me when the conditions are right
for a good bite.

BamBam · 02-29-2008, 10:25 PM

OK, so its been off and on lately with some squid and macs here and there for bait. Enjoy your day off work and maybe you'll catch a fish. Good Luck... and shoot us a report afterward.

Wow, that was my first report and it was so easy.

The guy went out of his way to say he didn't even want specifics, and everyone makes a huge fuss. This is exactly why I don't post, and yes I read all the reports, and no I don't feel bad about it.

Next time your pissed off about the crowd, just be glad you hadn't spent your morning in rush hour traffic for 45 minutes listening to crappy morning shows, only to get to your tiny cubicle with a stupid ass tie noosed around your neck, and have your pansy boss go off on you all morning like 90% of the corporate jerk offs in this city go through daily. Come on, you're stressing about a relatively small crowd of people who share the same interests as you hanging out and catching fat ass fish together on little kayaks. What more can you ask for?

03-01-2008, 10:25 PM	#8
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Todd nailed it with the evolution of the fisherman, but I'd like to submit a corollary... The evolution of the fishing website The early days Small site is started by someone whose gotten into fishing enough to care and has the basic computer chops to get it going with minimal hassle The underground A few friends and longtime guys like the relative quiet and start to post, other serious guys find out and join in. Info flows freely. The glory days Most of the "regulars" get clued in and join. A jocular camaraderie is established. Info flows freely. The beginning of the end The regulars enjoy the new board so much they stop posting on the old boards. Their absence creates a void filled by newbs and know-nothing know-it-alls. Someone wonders, why doesn't X post anymore? The migration Word gets out that the new board has better info than the old board. Know-nothing know-it-alls cross over, but find the old guard insulting and condescending. The transformation Soon the new board starts to look like the old board. Someone wonders, "where are all the fish reports" If a few of the regulars have a lot of time on their hands, an unnatural affinity for bran muffins, and no sense of shame, then the site can morph into a free for all BS site that just happens to have some occasional fish info. Otherwise, well, I guess we are finding out. __________________

02-29-2008, 02:18 PM	#10
Froman Junior Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23	I blame this guy, but I think he is a fraud! __________________ 73 something

02-29-2008, 02:27 PM	#11
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	lol __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

02-29-2008, 03:05 PM	#12
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	Since this thread says "fish report"..., has anyone seen anything besides greenies the last few days, or is it a secret? I can go out tomorrow and find out for myself... but then LaJolla is busier by one kayak on a Sat. Or I can stay home... which means fewer yaks OTW by one. Hmmmm, decisions.... Wait, I HAVE IT!...if everybody posts negative catch postings, or starts posting pictures of their greenies instead of YT and WSB, then the La Jolla overcrowding problem will be solved right? Then everyone will be happy? Well then... I'll start, since that's all I catch anyways! I went out this last week and caught 27 greenies and two mondo smelt in approximately 30 hours OTW! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

02-29-2008, 04:22 PM	#18
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Shit, bring on the popcorn... or is there a popcorn eating icon? Is any of this going to matter if/when the MLPA has their way with the Jewel? Let's enjoy it while we can, and stop acting like little bitches! Okay, now I'm done.. Roll Mex, we got to set up our next hooping session... before the season ends. __________________ Hmmmm.....

02-29-2008, 11:32 AM	#1
aguachico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 719	I've been trying to stay out of this one, but I got a big mouth and fast fingers so here it goes. Dave; your right. Now motor out to the Cortez Bank and have a beer Now if all you experts - top fish catchers, WCW winners would just post when you DID NOT catch anything, then the rest of the once a week or twice a month mofo's would see how much time you spend on the water and don't catch a damn thing. See the probelm is the 'experts' like to get the kudos, but without giving up any info - rightly so. The regular non-catching shit guys like me and the other several hundred "knuckle draggers" just want a chance to be on the water when the fish are biting. Since we can not fish 4-7 times a week. That's right the top guys fish almost everyday, and don't catch shit for over 75% of the time. So before you start calling a Dave a tool, your do the math if you fish 4 times a week and catch one fish a week @ 24 hours total, that's a lot of time sitting and not much catching. OK maybe your Josh and catch 2 fish a week lol but then you increase you time to 5 times a week at 8 hours a session. 40 hours a week. Please all you "experts" start posting when you go out how long you were on the water and didn't catch shit and maybe, just maybe the "knucle draggers" will realize that every fish caught was a lot of work and time OTW

02-29-2008, 11:56 AM	#2
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	Excellent point. The top guys spend a lot of time on the water. Time out there is what it's all about. I had 11 trips under my belt before I caught my first For the out of town guys....there are many ways to find out what is going on other than these sites or just come on down and get on the water. Most guys "out there" will share info.

03-01-2008, 01:56 PM	#6
Matt Support your local pangas Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lj Posts: 976	I am sorry but the above is the dude, el duderino, his dudeness.......

03-01-2008, 02:39 PM	#7
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	I hate it when people take my picture in the morning before I've had my white russian... If this gets locked, fishdude's response should be the last in this topic.

02-29-2008, 02:11 PM	#9
gotz togo fishin Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 69	Does anyboady want to talk about and report secret fish recipes and cookie recipes instead? I think alot of you guys are holding out!!! Thats what really BURNS me!!! I hate you!!! Relax people! its just FISH!

02-29-2008, 04:55 PM	#13
bigderel UberMember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the water Posts: 71	Froman - I think this is actually Tommy! Mystery solved. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKTR8Yj5hg4

02-29-2008, 05:46 PM	#14
spooky007 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 56	Hmmmm, posting fishing reports on a fishing site???? What a stupid idea!!!lol

03-03-2008, 09:46 AM	#15
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	I did'nt intend to cause an uproar by my insignificant opinion at all! If you read it again all I said was that a first hand fish report is the best report, thats all. At least Matt ,and hopefully afew others as well, understood the context of this opinion. I must say that expressing an opinion on this site is like taking your life in your hands, the rage and hostility I can't comprehend. See you on the water, I'm not going away anytime soon....... Matt

02-29-2008, 03:36 PM	#17
ski Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Cajon Posts: 273	Anybody got a light?

02-29-2008, 10:25 PM	#20
BamBam Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LJ Posts: 1	Huh OK, so its been off and on lately with some squid and macs here and there for bait. Enjoy your day off work and maybe you'll catch a fish. Good Luck... and shoot us a report afterward. Wow, that was my first report and it was so easy. The guy went out of his way to say he didn't even want specifics, and everyone makes a huge fuss. This is exactly why I don't post, and yes I read all the reports, and no I don't feel bad about it. Next time your pissed off about the crowd, just be glad you hadn't spent your morning in rush hour traffic for 45 minutes listening to crappy morning shows, only to get to your tiny cubicle with a stupid ass tie noosed around your neck, and have your pansy boss go off on you all morning like 90% of the corporate jerk offs in this city go through daily. Come on, you're stressing about a relatively small crowd of people who share the same interests as you hanging out and catching fat ass fish together on little kayaks. What more can you ask for?