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Old 04-05-2011, 08:52 PM   #1
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advice on fishing threshers

well never really tried to catch one nor have i and sure would like to just not sure how so any advice is well appreciated
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Old 04-06-2011, 03:25 AM   #2
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Slow trolled live mac in clean water is the best bet. They have been like vermin in DP for the past 2 months. I've hooked them on live bait, dead squid, gulp and my bait rig in the last three weeks.
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Old 04-06-2011, 03:36 AM   #3
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By the way, watch the birds. They will tell you where they are. Not the huge bird schools but just a vew gulls or especially terns circling a small area or hovering just above the water, and making a lot of noise. Of course, you make get disappointed, and find they are marking a school of sea bass
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Old 04-06-2011, 04:18 AM   #4
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Threshers

I hooked a couple Threshers yesterday. One on the plastic swim bait while fishing for Calicos, and one on a trolled Mack. If they're around, they seem to eat almost anything.
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Old 04-06-2011, 07:21 AM   #5
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Sounds like you guys are saying these things are getting thick again, Awesome.

Ive been trying for almost 10 years to get one on the kayak without even a single hook up. Got them on the boat but still not even a knockdown on yak. How I do it I have no clue. Ive even accidentally caught YT while trying.

Ive decided this is my year. Anybody with a Bigger yak want to go sometime soon and help me kill one? I figure given the time ive put in I deserve to eat it when I do catch it but my 160 isnt really the best boat to paddle a shark in. Itll likely be a few weeks before I can make it out (unless they come in Stupid thick, then ill sneak away). Who's in?
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Old 04-06-2011, 07:39 AM   #6
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I wouldn't mind joinging you on this.
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Old 04-06-2011, 07:45 AM   #7
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Sounds good Jimmy.
I guess I could always take a 140 or a WS Ride instead but I love the 160 so its hard to get off of it. Im thinking just a bait tube 2 rods and a small pelican box with some hooks. Keep the boat light and deck clear.
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Old 04-06-2011, 07:50 AM   #8
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Are you looking for a weekday or weekend? Weekends are easier for me, but we'll see what I can do. Let me know fully what your plan is and we'll see what we can do. Sure would be fun to pull on one of those.
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Old 04-06-2011, 08:01 AM   #9
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No idea, Im off from OEX Thurs-Sat but I am working with Capt Ron on the Point Loma 2-3 days a week as well. My days off are few and far between right now. Really kind of depends on our Charter Schedule and stuff.

Plan is basically launch, get a few baits, troll around, hope to kill a shark, hit beach and Fillet it then grill it. Simple huh?
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Old 04-06-2011, 09:03 AM   #10
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Having C & R'd a 'few' of these dudes, here are some good guidelines to follow.
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Old 04-06-2011, 09:52 AM   #11
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Sounds fun to me. Keep me posted as to when you have time, and I'll try to make that time also.
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Old 04-06-2011, 10:30 AM   #12
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Sounds like C&R is strongly suggested from the document Wahoo provided.
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Old 04-06-2011, 12:02 PM   #13
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I usually have the opposite effect, I'll be targeting yellowtail and hook up with a thresher. They are a LOT of fun when they get airborne...

I'd like to go on a thresher hunt, I'd have to C&R since I harvested 1 this year, but I can offer up the front bow of my x-factor. Its a big yak for me so i've got the space and payload.
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Old 04-06-2011, 05:19 PM   #14
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What is the best/proper rigging for a thresher....
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Old 04-06-2011, 07:41 PM   #15
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I am game for the thresher hunt I been wanting to hook into one for years. I fish weekdays drop me a message when you guys head out.
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Old 04-07-2011, 04:20 PM   #16
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Sounds good Jimmy.
I guess I could always take a 140 or a WS Ride instead but I love the 160 so its hard to get off of it. Im thinking just a bait tube 2 rods and a small pelican box with some hooks. Keep the boat light and deck clear.
C.J you can take the General Lee for a hunk of shark !

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Old 04-07-2011, 04:31 PM   #17
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C.J you can take the General Lee for a hunk of shark !

Where's the 01 and the flag on this thing?
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Old 04-07-2011, 04:31 PM   #18
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Siebler, im down. Let me know before friday for the following week.
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I try to avoid the damn things but hook them occationaly when I'm trolling live macks for YT. I don't use wire so they usually bite off. The few that haven't did give a good fight. Be careful with them. They are powerful, much faster than they look, and that tail f'n hurts. Mike
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Sounds like you guys are saying these things are getting thick again, Awesome.

Ive been trying for almost 10 years to get one on the kayak without even a single hook up. Got them on the boat but still not even a knockdown on yak. How I do it I have no clue. Ive even accidentally caught YT while trying.

Ive decided this is my year. Anybody with a Bigger yak want to go sometime soon and help me kill one? I figure given the time ive put in I deserve to eat it when I do catch it but my 160 isnt really the best boat to paddle a shark in. Itll likely be a few weeks before I can make it out (unless they come in Stupid thick, then ill sneak away). Who's in?
Really clifton? Ive nailed a few at LJ, released them, but my god what a fun ride. I just picked up my hobie so let me know when you want to go and im game.
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