Dont tell a soul..... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

steveooo · 08-21-2011, 08:05 PM

Looks good!
I've never had smoked BFT. Sure looks tasty though

I had a 2 day last wknd. Caught my 2 day limit in 1 hour. It was the most WFO i've ever seen. I mostly ate it sashimi, I did some killer poke, and some rare BFT chipotle fish tacos. I'm in a BFT coma, although I think I could be talked into some of that delicioso smoked stuff.

Here's what worked for me, for the guys going on the upcoming trips.

Right off the jig strike, use your heavy gear. The fish coming off the slide wont be as line shy. After you get one, step it down to 30 or 25. There are some brutes in the mix, but nothing that your shouldn't be able to get in. If the bite turns into a pick, step it down to 20.

Thx for the boaters report

Aaron&Julie · 08-21-2011, 09:33 PM

Thanks for the info. Steve.

We went 3 weeks ago on 1.5 dayer, thinking they turned on, turned stupid.

Not so lucky, scratch bite 1/2 per rod for the trip, we weren't the lucky ones, even though Julie stood by my side for twelve hours hoping to be the lucky ones on the "slide".
Some yellows, 4 yellowfin, 1 dodo, for those lucky enough.
Goose egg for us.
Tuna fishing, the only thing that can beat La Jolla kayak fishing, maybe.

Rav3n805 · 08-21-2011, 11:11 PM

Nice score on the BFT!
Yea, I got limits on a 1.5 day on the Queen, 1 over 47lbs, good bft fishing, now the yft have showed up! Go get em, gang!

Rav3n805 · 08-21-2011, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveooo

Looks good!

Here's what worked for me, for the guys going on the upcoming trips.

Right off the jig strike, use your heavy gear. The fish coming off the slide wont be as line shy. After you get one, step it down to 30 or 25. There are some brutes in the mix, but nothing that your shouldn't be able to get in. If the bite turns into a pick, step it down to 20.

Right on the money steveooo!

silverbullet · 08-22-2011, 06:39 AM

yum....

Whizz Bang · 08-22-2011, 05:31 PM

Awesome!!!

I'm sold. Talk to us about your dry brine ratio....was it too salty? I have been playing around with both wet and dry brines and have yet to find the perfect ratio.

Congrats Chris.

08-21-2011, 09:33 PM	#2
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Thanks for the info. Steve. We went 3 weeks ago on 1.5 dayer, thinking they turned on, turned stupid. Not so lucky, scratch bite 1/2 per rod for the trip, we weren't the lucky ones, even though Julie stood by my side for twelve hours hoping to be the lucky ones on the "slide". Some yellows, 4 yellowfin, 1 dodo, for those lucky enough. Goose egg for us. Tuna fishing, the only thing that can beat La Jolla kayak fishing, maybe. __________________ "Never say die"

08-22-2011, 06:39 AM	#5
silverbullet Crusty Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 125	yum.... __________________ pastor maximus felis domestica Bobby

08-22-2011, 05:31 PM	#6
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	Awesome!!! I'm sold. Talk to us about your dry brine ratio....was it too salty? I have been playing around with both wet and dry brines and have yet to find the perfect ratio. Congrats Chris. Last edited by Whizz Bang; 08-23-2011 at 11:20 AM.

08-21-2011, 08:05 PM	#1
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	Looks good! I've never had smoked BFT. Sure looks tasty though I had a 2 day last wknd. Caught my 2 day limit in 1 hour. It was the most WFO i've ever seen. I mostly ate it sashimi, I did some killer poke, and some rare BFT chipotle fish tacos. I'm in a BFT coma, although I think I could be talked into some of that delicioso smoked stuff. Here's what worked for me, for the guys going on the upcoming trips. Right off the jig strike, use your heavy gear. The fish coming off the slide wont be as line shy. After you get one, step it down to 30 or 25. There are some brutes in the mix, but nothing that your shouldn't be able to get in. If the bite turns into a pick, step it down to 20. Thx for the boaters report

08-21-2011, 11:11 PM	#3
Rav3n805 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 163	Nice score on the BFT! Yea, I got limits on a 1.5 day on the Queen, 1 over 47lbs, good bft fishing, now the yft have showed up! Go get em, gang!