Pro Angler Post - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Oolie · 05-28-2010, 11:26 AM

stoooooooked!

Aaron · 05-28-2010, 11:59 AM

Hey Kurt,

Great post! I was the guy in the grey Malibu that landed a bit after you. It was a bit rough and after paddling and hanging out in the 120-140' range for a little better than an hour, decided to tuck in a bit closer to the kelp. I got nailed once, line peeling for a solid 5 count, counted to 20, threw it in gear and nada. Bait was destroyed, but didn't stick. Saw a mysterious blue hobie kayak

hook up right in front of me, literally...about 50-100 yards off my bow...on birds working in the area. Looked like a nice fish.

I'd love to get my hands on a hobie. I float tube a lot during the summer in the Sierra and its just a natural thing to move with your feet and fish with your hands. Someday when I have a little extra cash I'll buy one and just have 2 boats. That would help get my wife out there anyways!

My name is Aaron btw. I'll introduce myself properly next time. I'll be down there this aft though swell forecast looks like that may be a bit of an adventure. Congrats on the fish!

btw...anyone lose a hat yesterday? I found it in the water somewhat near a sporty so it may have been someone on there but there were also a few kayak guys in the area too. Lemme know.

Oolie · 05-28-2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sapdawg711

Hey Kurt,

Great post! I was the guy in the grey Malibu that landed a bit after you. It was a bit rough and after paddling and hanging out in the 120-140' range for a little better than an hour, decided to tuck in a bit closer to the kelp. I got nailed once, line peeling for a solid 5 count, counted to 20, threw it in gear and nada. Bait was destroyed, but didn't stick. Saw a mysterious blue hobie kayak

hook up right in front of me, literally...about 50-100 yards off my bow...on birds working in the area. Looked like a nice fish.

I'd love to get my hands on a hobie. I float tube a lot during the summer in the Sierra and its just a natural thing to move with your feet and fish with your hands. Someday when I have a little extra cash I'll buy one and just have 2 boats. That would help get my wife out there anyways!

My name is Aaron btw. I'll introduce myself properly next time. I'll be down there this aft though swell forecast looks like that may be a bit of an adventure. Congrats on the fish!

btw...anyone lose a hat yesterday? I found it in the water somewhat near a sporty so it may have been someone on there but there were also a few kayak guys in the area too. Lemme know.

see you there.

TCS · 05-28-2010, 12:41 PM

I was headed in while you were heading out. The pro angler was moving indeed, however you were working it pretty hard. You looked like lance armstrong during a sprint, whereas Josh was just cruising.

Congratulations on the fish. I had a hard time spotting them in all that chop. Sounds like they were pretty deep to. I was in closer to 100'.

DESTROYER · 05-28-2010, 01:05 PM

Nicely done!

steveooo · 05-28-2010, 01:51 PM

Thanks 4 teh report Kurt! All these fish rewports are KILLING ME!

05-28-2010, 11:59 AM	#2
Aaron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 175	Hey Kurt, Great post! I was the guy in the grey Malibu that landed a bit after you. It was a bit rough and after paddling and hanging out in the 120-140' range for a little better than an hour, decided to tuck in a bit closer to the kelp. I got nailed once, line peeling for a solid 5 count, counted to 20, threw it in gear and nada. Bait was destroyed, but didn't stick. Saw a mysterious blue hobie kayak hook up right in front of me, literally...about 50-100 yards off my bow...on birds working in the area. Looked like a nice fish. I'd love to get my hands on a hobie. I float tube a lot during the summer in the Sierra and its just a natural thing to move with your feet and fish with your hands. Someday when I have a little extra cash I'll buy one and just have 2 boats. That would help get my wife out there anyways! My name is Aaron btw. I'll introduce myself properly next time. I'll be down there this aft though swell forecast looks like that may be a bit of an adventure. Congrats on the fish! btw...anyone lose a hat yesterday? I found it in the water somewhat near a sporty so it may have been someone on there but there were also a few kayak guys in the area too. Lemme know.

05-28-2010, 12:41 PM	#4
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	I was headed in while you were heading out. The pro angler was moving indeed, however you were working it pretty hard. You looked like lance armstrong during a sprint, whereas Josh was just cruising. Congratulations on the fish. I had a hard time spotting them in all that chop. Sounds like they were pretty deep to. I was in closer to 100'.

05-28-2010, 01:05 PM	#5
DESTROYER Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "The Table" Posts: 976	Nicely done!

05-28-2010, 01:51 PM	#6
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Thanks 4 teh report Kurt! All these fish rewports are KILLING ME!