Anyone Trying Kite Fishing Out West?

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by Salty

Kite fishing is my primary method for targeting jumbo bluefin tuna. I personally can't imagine a scenario where I would use a kite inshore like that, at least here in SoCal. especially from a kayak!! That's just gnarly lol... My buddy and I usually take his boat 5-15 miles southwest of San Clemente Island using large frozen flying fish as bait. It can be challenging, but it's super rewarding to see a cow blow up on your bait like a hand grenade! Pics are some personal best BFT from the kite(from a boat, not a kayak!). Biggest was last year weighing in at 295lbs after bleeding. So far, this year's best on the kite was last Friday at ~150lbs. Still have bruises on my rib and armpit from that fish! Flew the kite a bit today, but got skunked on the BFT. Paddies were LOADED with hungry YT though!

Very Cool, thanks for sharing. Back when I lived in SoCal, a BFT run at Clemente meant 15lb test and a #6 hook to try to catch a 25lb fish. Glad to see a rejuvenation of these giant fish.