Paddy yellows still about - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

The Freediver · 10-11-2012, 01:10 PM

I've been fishing inshore mostly but there is still some offshore action to be had. Fished LA habor last night with plastics from 7 til 11 for very little action. I caught 6 smallish bass and my buddies caught a couple too. We fished hard though. Anyways, a little report in addition to my latest videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtTVaIwjKE0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTi2swoNMtY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw0dpku9Z7E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhxT4Vi79JA

f'nsabiki · 10-11-2012, 05:10 PM

love the slow motion!!!

DanaPT · 10-11-2012, 08:43 PM

Great videos. you guys are nuts.

The Freediver · 10-12-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaPT

Great videos. you guys are nuts.

Often times I think about how nuts we really are. I watch my vids and it brings back memories of all the dumb and incredible things I've done

bus kid · 10-13-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The Freediver

Often times I think about how nuts we really are. I watch my vids and it brings back memories of all the dumb and incredible things I've done

.019 seconds in the 2nd vid!

StinkyMatt · 10-13-2012, 09:13 PM

I think I just spent a half hour on your utube videos.

I wish I had the balls to venture down below.

These are nice but the Hali hunting ones are still my favorite.

The Freediver · 10-13-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

I think I just spent a half hour on your utube videos.

I wish I had the balls to venture down below.

These are nice but the Hali hunting ones are still my favorite.

Thanks. I have another halibut compilation in the works. Tons of untouched Hali stuff but mostly small. After the mlpas a lot of my halibut spots were lost and the few that were left get pounded so hard I have a little more trouble getting them this season. I POUND SAND when I hunt them too. Hopefully I'll have something actually worth posting sometime this winter.

10-14-2012, 12:25 AM

Went to the 1010 and hidden bank.last week to hit tuna. We got limits and headed in around 1. We stopped at every paddy along the way and 75% were loaded with rats. It was my first time diving kelp paddies and by far the coolest thing I've ever done. We were so loaded with fish already I didn't even pull the trigger, I just enjoyed the company of 15,000+ yellow tail babies and their protective parents. It was definitely one of those things you say "wow, my life is fucking awesome."

The Freediver · 10-14-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Drake

Went to the 1010 and hidden bank.last week to hit tuna. We got limits and headed in around 1. We stopped at every paddy along the way and 75% were loaded with rats. It was my first time diving kelp paddies and by far the coolest thing I've ever done. We were so loaded with fish already I didn't even pull the trigger, I just enjoyed the company of 15,000+ yellow tail babies and their protective parents. It was definitely one of those things you say "wow, my life is fucking awesome."

You get it! It has been a bit frustrating taking people on my boat this year that wanted to shoot every fish on a paddy they see. When you don't act aggressively the fish flock to you rather than seeing you as a threat. Hard to describe how awesome so videos will have to do.

GregAndrew · 10-14-2012, 03:00 PM

Nice vids. Gotta make a run to Clemente for some epic Halibut slaying.

The Freediver · 10-14-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Nice vids. Gotta make a run to Clemente for some epic Halibut slaying.

Thanks Greg. I've been out there diving only 3 times and wasn't in the right areas to get them shallow. I did scrounge up a 30 inches where we were anchored for the night. I want to shoot some of the monsters Clemente is know for some day. When I do I will hopefully have my camera in hand

also I will hopefully remain a calm as you do in all your vids!!

GregAndrew · 10-14-2012, 05:58 PM

Check out those preseason Islander mothership trips. Almost all the divers I saw came back with 20#+. The deck hand killed em one day with like 4 to 28# in a couple hours.

The Freediver · 10-15-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

Check out those preseason Islander mothership trips. Almost all the divers I saw came back with 20#+. The deck hand killed em one day with like 4 to 28# in a couple hours.

They have to be in. I'll keep that trip in mind though as I enjoy a good solitary kayak, dive combo.

10-11-2012, 01:10 PM	#1
The Freediver Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 89	Paddy yellows still about I've been fishing inshore mostly but there is still some offshore action to be had. Fished LA habor last night with plastics from 7 til 11 for very little action. I caught 6 smallish bass and my buddies caught a couple too. We fished hard though. Anyways, a little report in addition to my latest videos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtTVaIwjKE0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTi2swoNMtY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw0dpku9Z7E http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhxT4Vi79JA __________________ Mmmmmm, smoked Barracuda!

10-11-2012, 05:10 PM	#2
f'nsabiki Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 304	love the slow motion!!!

10-11-2012, 08:43 PM	#3
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	Great videos. you guys are nuts.

10-13-2012, 09:13 PM	#6
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	I think I just spent a half hour on your utube videos. I wish I had the balls to venture down below. These are nice but the Hali hunting ones are still my favorite.

10-14-2012, 12:25 AM	#8
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Went to the 1010 and hidden bank.last week to hit tuna. We got limits and headed in around 1. We stopped at every paddy along the way and 75% were loaded with rats. It was my first time diving kelp paddies and by far the coolest thing I've ever done. We were so loaded with fish already I didn't even pull the trigger, I just enjoyed the company of 15,000+ yellow tail babies and their protective parents. It was definitely one of those things you say "wow, my life is fucking awesome."

10-14-2012, 03:00 PM	#10
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Nice vids. Gotta make a run to Clemente for some epic Halibut slaying.

10-14-2012, 05:58 PM	#12
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Check out those preseason Islander mothership trips. Almost all the divers I saw came back with 20#+. The deck hand killed em one day with like 4 to 28# in a couple hours.