7/23 Tuna Grounds - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Baja_Traveler · 07-25-2016, 05:59 AM

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Pirates of the Caribbean - Far Side of the World Reference if you are confused...

taggermike · 07-25-2016, 06:55 AM

Pingpang, that's an amazing video. That kage works well, but damn, fish that big deserve a break away harpoon with a float.

taggermike · 07-25-2016, 07:07 AM

Brian, I couldn't tell you had a PA in the upsidedown photo. Ya, you have plenty of stability n floatation.

I'm In basically the exact opposite boat. I'm 220 and paddle an original OK prowler 15. With bait tank full I'm sitting in a puddle. Ive been a life long surfer and am in decent shape for a 49 y/o. Been yakking 18 years which helps. Ive worked out some effective techniques that maximize pressure on the fish while lowering my center of gravity to increase stability. Still, no way in hell could I utilize the full strength of 60 lb. Mike

chris138 · 07-25-2016, 09:08 AM

nice meeting you guys. that was an interesting paddle in lol

maquinapescado · 07-26-2016, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by chris138

nice meeting you guys. that was an interesting paddle in lol

Nice to meet you too. You are in beast mode going traditional paddling and not pedaling. I remember telling you, "That was like a 24 mile day if you include going into that wind." Turned out we actually did 29 miles with all the trolling and running around out there. So add that f**ked head wind and it was a pretty boss day. Hopefully Todd posts our route. He might not and I don't blame him, he has all the hot rock fish spots on his chart plotter.

2-Stix · 07-26-2016, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by maquinapescado

Nice to meet you too. You are in beast mode going traditional paddling and not pedaling. I remember telling you, "That was like a 24 mile day if you include going into that wind." Turned out we actually did 29 miles with all the trolling and running around out there. So add that f**ked head wind and it was a pretty boss day. Hopefully Todd posts our route. He might not and I don't blame him, he has all the hot rock fish spots on his chart plotter.

Thats a monster day. I have done some 10-12 mile days, but thats a monster. Bitchen.

smokie · 07-26-2016, 08:43 AM

Man, thats some serious work, 20+ miles. After a 10-12 mile round trip, I'm usually toast!

Nice try on the tuna, you socal dudes have it good with access to tuna grounds within somewhat reasonable kayak distance. Super jealous.

pingpangdang · 07-25-2016, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by taggermike

Pingpang, that's an amazing video. That kage works well, but damn, fish that big deserve a break away harpoon with a float.

Most of you guys are way better fishermen than me....stoked on your passion to fish. Best of luck to all and be safe so the kayak haterz don't start putting regulations on where we can go or fish due to someones misfortune.

I saw a post on Bd I believe of a guy up north who headed out pretty far alone....ended up hooking a thresher and got towed. Had comms with friend via cell but reception got fuzzy. Ended up calling the tower and had to get a boat sent out to rescue him and his catch. Not cool.

Some of you are beasts and seasoned vets who could pull it off....some others jumping on the bandwagon probably just graduated from the bay, caught a yellow and now think they are ready. Just be safe, come home safely and represent the plastic fleet so we can enjoy fishing in open water for many years.

katchfish · 07-25-2016, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Baja_Traveler

Top picture only works if you time the flip with the Green Flash...

The top picture only works if you drink a lot of Greenflash!😜

Fishin Phil · 07-25-2016, 10:16 AM

For all of the effort you are putting in to get out there why not bring a popper? If they hit the popper they will choke on it trying to swallow it. This will give you a chance of the trophy size tuna. 65 lb. minimum.

07-25-2016, 10:16 AM	#10
Fishin Phil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	For all of the effort you are putting in to get out there why not bring a popper? If they hit the popper they will choke on it trying to swallow it. This will give you a chance of the trophy size tuna. 65 lb. minimum. __________________ God, Family, Your Health, You're Fishing.

07-25-2016, 05:59 AM	#1
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	Top picture only works if you time the flip with the Green Flash... Pirates of the Caribbean - Far Side of the World Reference if you are confused...

07-25-2016, 06:55 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Pingpang, that's an amazing video. That kage works well, but damn, fish that big deserve a break away harpoon with a float.

07-25-2016, 07:07 AM	#3
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Brian, I couldn't tell you had a PA in the upsidedown photo. Ya, you have plenty of stability n floatation. I'm In basically the exact opposite boat. I'm 220 and paddle an original OK prowler 15. With bait tank full I'm sitting in a puddle. Ive been a life long surfer and am in decent shape for a 49 y/o. Been yakking 18 years which helps. Ive worked out some effective techniques that maximize pressure on the fish while lowering my center of gravity to increase stability. Still, no way in hell could I utilize the full strength of 60 lb. Mike

07-25-2016, 09:08 AM	#4
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	nice meeting you guys. that was an interesting paddle in lol

07-26-2016, 08:43 AM	#7
smokie Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 63	Man, thats some serious work, 20+ miles. After a 10-12 mile round trip, I'm usually toast! Nice try on the tuna, you socal dudes have it good with access to tuna grounds within somewhat reasonable kayak distance. Super jealous.