LJ 3-8-17 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Warmurphy · 03-08-2017, 01:22 PM

First time out this year in the salt and for 5+ years. New to me kayak from Obed.

Launched at 6:45 approx paddled out and made one big mac in 80ft. Trolled that around for a while until a dog decided he wanted it and pulled it off. Had it in my rocket launcher. Gave som good hard pulls before I could get it in my lap. Pulled me around for a minute or so before the final tug.

Now for the fun bit.

I turn to grab my sabiki setup and over I go for a swim. In the water go to grab my rods and one went down into the drink. The rocket launcher must have been damaged when that dog grabbed the mac and started pulling.

Two guys come over to help me back in. I forget their names but please chime in guys. I really appreciate it! I am really bad with names.

Paddle around trying to make bait. No luck. Time to head back in to get to work.

On the way in saw lots of bait on the bottom at 85-75 feet on my FF. Told a couple guys about it that were paddling out.

So! If anyone pulls up a andres classic rod with a Shimano TLD star 40 with a rocket launcher attached, let me know so I can tell you Merry Christmas. It has a fresh load of 65lb power pro braid. Hope you enjoy it! Time for a new live bait setup.

Lessons learned:
Attach leashes to kayak instead of launchers.
Go a little slower when reaching back for a rod.
Floating plano boxes are the best.

Water was a nice 60 degrees. Good swim. Good paddle. Great morning.

First post too!

03-08-2017, 01:22 PM	#1
Warmurphy Junior Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 10	LJ 3-8-17 First time out this year in the salt and for 5+ years. New to me kayak from Obed. Launched at 6:45 approx paddled out and made one big mac in 80ft. Trolled that around for a while until a dog decided he wanted it and pulled it off. Had it in my rocket launcher. Gave som good hard pulls before I could get it in my lap. Pulled me around for a minute or so before the final tug. Now for the fun bit. I turn to grab my sabiki setup and over I go for a swim. In the water go to grab my rods and one went down into the drink. The rocket launcher must have been damaged when that dog grabbed the mac and started pulling. Two guys come over to help me back in. I forget their names but please chime in guys. I really appreciate it! I am really bad with names. Paddle around trying to make bait. No luck. Time to head back in to get to work. On the way in saw lots of bait on the bottom at 85-75 feet on my FF. Told a couple guys about it that were paddling out. So! If anyone pulls up a andres classic rod with a Shimano TLD star 40 with a rocket launcher attached, let me know so I can tell you Merry Christmas. It has a fresh load of 65lb power pro braid. Hope you enjoy it! Time for a new live bait setup. Lessons learned: Attach leashes to kayak instead of launchers. Go a little slower when reaching back for a rod. Floating plano boxes are the best. Water was a nice 60 degrees. Good swim. Good paddle. Great morning. First post too!