Skunked - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Phishphood · 03-24-2016, 01:13 PM

Because I didn't check a knot. Fluoro to spectra failed on takedown.

Buddy caught a 33lber on a dropper loop in about 50'.

Bait was easy in close.

FullFlavorPike · 03-24-2016, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Phishphood

Because I didn't check a knot. Fluoro to spectra failed on takedown.

A wise bro once said, "The battle is won on the couch the night before."

Didn't get bit today myself... I guess I can expect no better after a such a gentlemanly, post-sunrise start.

I did find a surface iron lying in Vallecitos St. It's pretty beat up, and my guess is that the owner would rather replace it, BUT, if, on the off chance that one of you guys is sitting at home right now mourning the loss of a favorite piece of super lucky tackle; well, then please describe it and I'll try to get it back to you.

Fishin Phil · 03-24-2016, 05:17 PM

http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/thr...s-knot.548048/

fishnfoool · 03-24-2016, 06:25 PM

Have you guys just tried using a swivel for the connection? I tie a tony pena knot when i am fly lining from a boat, but when I am on a kayak, it seems that the most simple way is best. I have been using a swivel for the last two years and I have been catching the yellows just as much as I did when i was using the tony pena knot. By the way, the tony pena knot has not failed me ever. The flouro knot to the hook may fail, but not the connection.

FARRIER · 03-24-2016, 07:30 PM

Some of my best surface irons had almost no paint at all.

h2ofishfo · 03-25-2016, 07:50 AM

Go RP knot bro easy to tie on the water small knot goes through guides easy and if your gonna go slider sinker with it use a Carolina keeper sell them at anglers choice and turners slides on the line stops your egg sinker and adjustable

maquinapescado · 03-25-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FARRIER

Some of my best surface irons had almost no paint at all.

X2 on that. Most bit irons I have are trashed with only a few flakes of paint left.

03-24-2016, 01:13 PM	#1
Phishphood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 345	Skunked Because I didn't check a knot. Fluoro to spectra failed on takedown. Buddy caught a 33lber on a dropper loop in about 50'. Bait was easy in close.

03-24-2016, 05:17 PM	#3
Fishin Phil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 288	skunked http://www.bdoutdoors.com/forums/thr...s-knot.548048/ __________________ God, Family, Your Health, You're Fishing.

03-24-2016, 07:30 PM	#5
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	Some of my best surface irons had almost no paint at all. __________________ "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton

03-25-2016, 07:50 AM	#6
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	Go RP knot bro easy to tie on the water small knot goes through guides easy and if your gonna go slider sinker with it use a Carolina keeper sell them at anglers choice and turners slides on the line stops your egg sinker and adjustable __________________ GABE<@)((((>€~~~~team ?????uuuh it's fishing

03-24-2016, 06:25 PM	#4
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 298	Have you guys just tried using a swivel for the connection? I tie a tony pena knot when i am fly lining from a boat, but when I am on a kayak, it seems that the most simple way is best. I have been using a swivel for the last two years and I have been catching the yellows just as much as I did when i was using the tony pena knot. By the way, the tony pena knot has not failed me ever. The flouro knot to the hook may fail, but not the connection.