Farming 101 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PapaDave · 08-25-2012, 07:11 PM

Okay, so far this year I have hooked up on several Thresher sharks, two big Halibuts, 4 unknowns and in the last two weeks, two large yellowtail. I have farmed them all. Oh sure, there were reasons, but it was still farming. I was depressed, blue, I started wondering why I fish.

So I decided to head out with some light line outfits and chase the only thing biting at DP, determined to break the curse.

It wasn't easy, as you will see, and I am still not sure if I broke the curse, but here is my attempt...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EHJDti6hec

addicted2sp33d · 08-25-2012, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapaDave

So I decided to head out with some light line outfits and chase the only thing biting at DP, determined to break the curse.

Thanks for sharing! Still an entertaining video!

What do you mean by "light" tackle? 10lb line?

lowprofile · 08-25-2012, 08:17 PM

looks like you had your hands full with those little guys.

i use 80-100lb mono leader when "targeting" them, they can be wire shy sometimes.

MrM · 08-25-2012, 08:30 PM

I don't think I've had that much action in my yak in one day yet!

That's a win in my book.

PapaDave · 08-26-2012, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addicted2sp33d

Thanks for sharing! Still an entertaining video!

What do you mean by "light" tackle? 10lb line?

Stradic 1000, 15lb braid, UglyStik in the 6-12lb range, no wire, no leader, circle hooks. The other outfit was actually rigged for halibut, just in case, Calcutta 200, 25lb braid, 25lb flouro leader. The leapords definately prefered the spinning reel.

Vikingj · 08-26-2012, 07:01 PM

Nice video David, thanks for the post. Looks like you had a long, action-filled day at Capo reefs. Those calm seas are a real pleasure. I was out at the point in similar conditions the day before-got a couple hali but only 2-3 bites total. Planning to go to LJ on Tues(8/28). You available to join me?
Wayne

PapaDave · 08-26-2012, 07:08 PM

I think that can be arranged... PM me about the time.

DanaPT · 08-26-2012, 07:10 PM

That is a fun spot. Lots of variety there.

Good work. How does Leopard shark taste? (probably like chicken, duh!).

Good work, busy day.

carbonbass · 08-26-2012, 07:46 PM

live deans? Dropper looped?

Vikingj · 08-27-2012, 07:29 AM

Dave, PM sent

PapaDave · 08-27-2012, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikingj

Dave, PM sent

Got it, thanks, see you there.

It has a light flavor and a nice texture. Very good.

Live dines on a halibut rig for the Calcutta, the spinning reel was flylined dines with a split shot just to keep them down from the birds. The fly lined seemed to get better results. The Calico's also hit the flylined dines.

taggermike · 08-27-2012, 01:08 PM

Geat vid and that looked a beautiful day. Farming fish sucks but it looks like you got your groove back and gathered your chi. Maybe keeping the same F-it out look you had for the leopards next time you hook a more quality fish will improve the out come. Mike

08-25-2012, 07:11 PM	#1
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,455	Farming 101 Okay, so far this year I have hooked up on several Thresher sharks, two big Halibuts, 4 unknowns and in the last two weeks, two large yellowtail. I have farmed them all. Oh sure, there were reasons, but it was still farming. I was depressed, blue, I started wondering why I fish. So I decided to head out with some light line outfits and chase the only thing biting at DP, determined to break the curse. It wasn't easy, as you will see, and I am still not sure if I broke the curse, but here is my attempt... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EHJDti6hec __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

08-25-2012, 08:17 PM	#3
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,476	looks like you had your hands full with those little guys. i use 80-100lb mono leader when "targeting" them, they can be wire shy sometimes. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

08-25-2012, 08:30 PM	#4
MrM Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: The Matrix Posts: 643	I don't think I've had that much action in my yak in one day yet! That's a win in my book. __________________ -Kevin

08-26-2012, 07:08 PM	#7
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,455	I think that can be arranged... PM me about the time. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

08-26-2012, 07:01 PM	#6
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Nice video David, thanks for the post. Looks like you had a long, action-filled day at Capo reefs. Those calm seas are a real pleasure. I was out at the point in similar conditions the day before-got a couple hali but only 2-3 bites total. Planning to go to LJ on Tues(8/28). You available to join me? Wayne

08-26-2012, 07:10 PM	#8
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	That is a fun spot. Lots of variety there. Good work. How does Leopard shark taste? (probably like chicken, duh!). Good work, busy day.

08-26-2012, 07:46 PM	#9
carbonbass Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 367	live deans? Dropper looped?

08-27-2012, 07:29 AM	#10
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Dave, PM sent

08-27-2012, 01:08 PM	#12
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Geat vid and that looked a beautiful day. Farming fish sucks but it looks like you got your groove back and gathered your chi. Maybe keeping the same F-it out look you had for the leopards next time you hook a more quality fish will improve the out come. Mike