Take another newbie fishing....what happens? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kirkdavis · 08-04-2017, 12:49 PM

Last time was a 36" 18 lb butt, this time a 48" 30 lb WSB. I've been trying for over two years for either, or a yt. He was fly lining a small Mack. I put in the time and they catch the fish. Now they are going to think it's easy. I'm getting practice with my gaff, and get some of the fish. Good day on the water, and a guy visiting from Georgia is one happy fella. Glad to make his day.

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Dillon207 · 08-04-2017, 12:51 PM

Nice fish!!! La Jolla?

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kirkdavis · 08-04-2017, 01:01 PM

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Nice fish!!! La Jolla?

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Nope.

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GTboosted · 08-04-2017, 01:02 PM

Hahaha that sucks

Mr. NiceGuy · 08-04-2017, 02:36 PM

Q: Where did you catch him?

A: Right here!

kirkdavis · 08-04-2017, 02:40 PM

Yup. Same place we went.

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Dirty Curti · 08-04-2017, 02:48 PM

You should become a professional fishing guide.

FullFlavorPike · 08-04-2017, 04:02 PM

take me fishing and give me all your bait plz

ultimatejay · 08-04-2017, 05:39 PM

If you have been fishing for two years and can't catch a YT then something is seriously wrong

FullFlavorPike · 08-04-2017, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ultimatejay

If you have been fishing for two years and can't catch a YT then something is seriously wrong

#unnecessaryburn

kirkdavis · 08-04-2017, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ultimatejay

If you have been fishing for two years and can't catch a YT then something is seriously wrong

My feeling are hurt. I need a safe space.
Seriously though, Probably the reason I haven't caught a YT is because I haven't set it as a priority. When I go to LJ, I'll spend maybe an hour targeting the big fish, then I'll go find some rockfish. I rarely go home without fish. I also avoid LJ on weekends because of the crowd. That WSB was caught in the same area I got a BSB last fall.....Not the Jewel.
In the end I go to enjoy myself, and have never failed at that. I also derived great pleasure from gaffing the big butt and wsb for the newbies, and sharing their great adventure. I earned a lot of points too.
As for Durty Curti suggesting I become a guide, I actually had the same thought very briefly. I quickly decided that in doing so I would instantly turn off whatever good JuJu that has been happening.

ultimatejay · 08-05-2017, 03:56 PM

I meant no disrespect but what I said is true. If you put in the time you should catch one pretty easily. I go out before sun comes up and down upward of 12hrs on the water because I love it. Going out for one or two hours once or twice a week is going to be tough.

kirkdavis · 08-05-2017, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ultimatejay

I meant no disrespect but what I said is true. If you put in the time you should catch one pretty easily. I go out before sun comes up and down upward of 12hrs on the water because I love it. Going out for one or two hours once or twice a week is going to be tough.

I know not everyone gets lucky and to catch YTs you have to put in some time. I get to go out about every other week for 6-8 hours. I enjoy my time no matter what I catch. I'll get mine in due time. I know I'm doing the right things since I've caught BSB and got newbies onto WSB and a big butt. I'll keep enjoying it no matter what. Hope to meet you on the water some day.

ultimatejay · 08-05-2017, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkdavis

I know not everyone gets lucky and to catch YTs you have to put in some time. I get to go out about every other week for 6-8 hours. I enjoy my time no matter what I catch. I'll get mine in due time. I know I'm doing the right things since I've caught BSB and got newbies onto WSB and a big butt. I'll keep enjoying it no matter what. Hope to meet you on the water some day.

You'll get one if you keep at it- try using lighter line and different areas. I caught 4 in one day in 200ft of water. Sometimes you just have to be at the right place at the right time but keep moving and use fresh baits. Good luck

blitzburgh · 08-05-2017, 11:32 PM

Holy crap! Nice biscuit!

TJones · 08-06-2017, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FullFlavorPike

#unnecessaryburn

maybe some good ju ju will wear off on you for hooking up a buddy with your coordinates? nice report.

DanaPT · 08-06-2017, 05:55 AM

Still need a biscut!

Nice work. You are the Wayne Gretzky of BWE. You Unselfish giver.

kirkdavis · 08-06-2017, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TJones

maybe some good ju ju will wear off on you for hooking up a buddy with your coordinates? nice report.

I would hate to give you bad dope though. Before I give out coordinates, I need to verify that I, meaning ME, can catch something big that I can keep in that spot.

kirkdavis · 08-06-2017, 06:59 AM

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Still need a biscut!

Nice work. You are the Wayne Gretzky of BWE. You Unselfish giver.

I'm pretty sure I was as excited as he was, and I'm getting a lot of mileage out of the story too. It's all good.

FISH11 · 08-06-2017, 09:45 AM

Seriously, it's great to bring your friends good luck, BUT if I had not caught a nice Yellow or WSB after all that time. I would focus on spending 90% of my time on the water targeting one of those and than the remaining 10% on Rock Fish. I also would leave the buddies at home until I had a little good luck on those trophy fish myself. Glad you do see that time on the water is not all about catching fish, not everyone that posts gets that!

08-04-2017, 12:49 PM	#1
kirkdavis Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SD County Posts: 360	Take another newbie fishing....what happens? Last time was a 36" 18 lb butt, this time a 48" 30 lb WSB. I've been trying for over two years for either, or a yt. He was fly lining a small Mack. I put in the time and they catch the fish. Now they are going to think it's easy. I'm getting practice with my gaff, and get some of the fish. Good day on the water, and a guy visiting from Georgia is one happy fella. Glad to make his day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-04-2017, 01:02 PM	#4
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	Hahaha that sucks __________________ -Beto

08-04-2017, 02:36 PM	#5
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	Q: Where did you catch him? A: Right here! __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise

08-04-2017, 02:48 PM	#7
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	You should become a professional fishing guide. __________________

08-05-2017, 11:32 PM	#15
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Holy crap! Nice biscuit! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

08-04-2017, 12:51 PM	#2
Dillon207 Junior Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 14	Nice fish!!! La Jolla? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-04-2017, 02:40 PM	#6
kirkdavis Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SD County Posts: 360	Yup. Same place we went. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-04-2017, 04:02 PM	#8
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 809	take me fishing and give me all your bait plz

08-04-2017, 05:39 PM	#9
ultimatejay Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 96	If you have been fishing for two years and can't catch a YT then something is seriously wrong

08-05-2017, 03:56 PM	#12
ultimatejay Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 96	I meant no disrespect but what I said is true. If you put in the time you should catch one pretty easily. I go out before sun comes up and down upward of 12hrs on the water because I love it. Going out for one or two hours once or twice a week is going to be tough.

08-06-2017, 05:55 AM	#17
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Kirk I'd go fishing with you... Still need a biscut! Nice work. You are the Wayne Gretzky of BWE. You Unselfish giver.

08-06-2017, 09:45 AM	#20
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,641	Seriously, it's great to bring your friends good luck, BUT if I had not caught a nice Yellow or WSB after all that time. I would focus on spending 90% of my time on the water targeting one of those and than the remaining 10% on Rock Fish. I also would leave the buddies at home until I had a little good luck on those trophy fish myself. Glad you do see that time on the water is not all about catching fish, not everyone that posts gets that! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )