5/6 First Yak tail - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

crzyboy180 · 05-07-2007, 09:37 AM

La Jolla 05/07/2007

Well seems like every time I take a new guy out and loose a rod, something good seems to happen.

Well my cousin Omar is a crzy fisherman that throws a lure in any puddle of water her can find. I finally got him to get a kayak about a month ago and he’s been begging me to hit up La Jolla ever since. The reports for La Jolla haven’t been wide open and the weather called for wind, so I wasn’t really too thrilled about heading out. But like Dan Hernandez told us at the boat show… “Never pay to much attention to the reports…fish whenever you get a chance.” Boy did I remember those words today.

We got to La Jolla with the sun was already way up. The plan was to get there at dark, but it was still no big deal.
Both Omar and I punched thru the surf fairly easily … already the day was a plus. We paddled out to what I figured was passed the reserve and tried to make bait but no good.

I suggest we try the kelp beds for bait and decided to troll a blue Rapala on the way over. This is about the same area I got that other beast (Thresher). Just as I got parallel to the Hotel, my line sings the classic ZZZZZZZZ.
I took the rod out of the holder and set the hook, fish on! It instantly spun my kayak around and began to take line, I had my drag fairly loose as I was targeting bonita, but since I felt it was a tail I tightened up the drag. That’s when the party began, this thing was taking me for a ride! I was haulin butt fast!

I ran thru Omar and his lure so fast I barely had time to reach for my second rod and get it out of the way of his trolling line. It was about a 15 minute fight, pulling me along for the first 10 and then spinning me in place as it headed straight down.
Finally my first Kayak Yellowtail! When it came on its side, I couldn’t believe the size. It was my biggest yellow period, yak or boat. I asked Omar for his gaff and he let me hang on while I ripped the gills out. It did a few crzy head shakes but bled out nicely.

I think this is the part where I lost my bait rod. Oh well, if it’s gonna be a rod per trophy fish then, let me stock up.

It had completely engulfed my lure, so I hit up the iron while Omar stuck to the troll. He started getting pale so we called it a day at 11. On the way in I hit a quick bait flurry for a pencil Barracuda, but that was it. I heard it was a pretty slow day, at least for the kayakers I spoke to. A guy, sorry I didn’t get your name, busted out his scale and gave me a 46lb reading, and at home it was 46in long. Wow!

SAR · 05-07-2007, 09:54 AM

Congratulations on a great fish! I saw your fish on the beach and you can see from my other post why I don't estimate fish weights professionally!

Hope I meet you guys out there next time.

esdees · 05-07-2007, 10:23 AM

Wow! I hope you got some pictures. Congrats.

Corey · 05-07-2007, 10:26 AM

Nice tail! That's a biggun.

Looks like the pic links are broken.

ski · 05-07-2007, 11:36 AM

WoW! Nice piggie

crzyboy180 · 05-07-2007, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ski

WoW! Nice piggie

Well Im starting to watch what I eat, and Im trying to fit in a work out schedule but I just love those chips and beer.lol

Anyway hope you can see the pics now.
Joe

Holy Mackerel · 05-07-2007, 12:13 PM

Nice first Kayak YT!!!!

Dennis · 05-07-2007, 12:20 PM

Wow... Your first yaktail. Big congrats!

lamb · 05-07-2007, 12:26 PM

Joe,

right on!!!!

BIG TIME CONGRATS, beautiful fish!

I told you - your thresher posts years ago was one of the things that inspired me to start posting on these boards...

tylerdurden · 05-07-2007, 01:20 PM

Awesome fish. Your first yt is a fish of a lifetime.

Who's ready for May 19th? There might be some big ones weighed in.

steamroll · 05-07-2007, 01:52 PM

Right on Joe! Congrats.

Dan · 05-07-2007, 02:18 PM

TOAD

congrats

Mo Betta · 05-07-2007, 02:32 PM

WOW Jose muy grande Jurel !!! I should of played hookie today.

crzyboy180 · 05-07-2007, 03:36 PM

Thanks for the props guys.

!!
OMG Im ON THE FRONT PAGE!

Yo Lamb, thats what got me hooked too. Hope to share the water with ya sometime.

Frank, you the man! Hope the family is all well. When we fishing on your boat??

Thanks all!
Joe

frugalfisher · 05-07-2007, 04:30 PM

Congradulations on your first YT
James

T-Rex · 05-07-2007, 04:47 PM

Congrats on a very nice

!!!

Dupree · 05-07-2007, 08:00 PM

Congrats on your 1st!

Nice shoulders on that beyatch!

I'd trade a bait rod for that kind anyday ...

spongebob_82 · 05-08-2007, 08:14 AM

nice! i still remember my first like it was yesterday. waite....what day is today?

Tman · 05-08-2007, 01:13 PM

Good job Joe....nice

, bet it had you doing the

First tail, pretty high standards ya got going now....

slayersmith · 05-09-2007, 08:35 AM

Incredible, Great story and pics!

Take it easy!

Aaron

05-07-2007, 09:37 AM	#1
crzyboy180 Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 20	5/6 First Yak tail La Jolla 05/07/2007 Well seems like every time I take a new guy out and loose a rod, something good seems to happen. Well my cousin Omar is a crzy fisherman that throws a lure in any puddle of water her can find. I finally got him to get a kayak about a month ago and he’s been begging me to hit up La Jolla ever since. The reports for La Jolla haven’t been wide open and the weather called for wind, so I wasn’t really too thrilled about heading out. But like Dan Hernandez told us at the boat show… “Never pay to much attention to the reports…fish whenever you get a chance.” Boy did I remember those words today. We got to La Jolla with the sun was already way up. The plan was to get there at dark, but it was still no big deal. Both Omar and I punched thru the surf fairly easily … already the day was a plus. We paddled out to what I figured was passed the reserve and tried to make bait but no good. I suggest we try the kelp beds for bait and decided to troll a blue Rapala on the way over. This is about the same area I got that other beast (Thresher). Just as I got parallel to the Hotel, my line sings the classic ZZZZZZZZ. I took the rod out of the holder and set the hook, fish on! It instantly spun my kayak around and began to take line, I had my drag fairly loose as I was targeting bonita, but since I felt it was a tail I tightened up the drag. That’s when the party began, this thing was taking me for a ride! I was haulin butt fast! I ran thru Omar and his lure so fast I barely had time to reach for my second rod and get it out of the way of his trolling line. It was about a 15 minute fight, pulling me along for the first 10 and then spinning me in place as it headed straight down. Finally my first Kayak Yellowtail! When it came on its side, I couldn’t believe the size. It was my biggest yellow period, yak or boat. I asked Omar for his gaff and he let me hang on while I ripped the gills out. It did a few crzy head shakes but bled out nicely. I think this is the part where I lost my bait rod. Oh well, if it’s gonna be a rod per trophy fish then, let me stock up. It had completely engulfed my lure, so I hit up the iron while Omar stuck to the troll. He started getting pale so we called it a day at 11. On the way in I hit a quick bait flurry for a pencil Barracuda, but that was it. I heard it was a pretty slow day, at least for the kayakers I spoke to. A guy, sorry I didn’t get your name, busted out his scale and gave me a 46lb reading, and at home it was 46in long. Wow! Last edited by crzyboy180; 05-07-2007 at 10:51 AM.

05-07-2007, 10:26 AM	#4
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	Nice tail! That's a biggun. Looks like the pic links are broken. __________________

05-07-2007, 12:20 PM	#8
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South of La Jolla... Posts: 1,193	Wow... Your first yaktail. Big congrats! __________________ Hmmmm.....

05-07-2007, 12:26 PM	#9
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Joe, right on!!!! BIG TIME CONGRATS, beautiful fish! I told you - your thresher posts years ago was one of the things that inspired me to start posting on these boards... __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

05-07-2007, 01:20 PM	#10
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	Awesome fish. Your first yt is a fish of a lifetime. Who's ready for May 19th? There might be some big ones weighed in. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

05-07-2007, 09:54 AM	#2
SAR Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lakeside Posts: 16	Congratulations on a great fish! I saw your fish on the beach and you can see from my other post why I don't estimate fish weights professionally! Hope I meet you guys out there next time.

05-07-2007, 10:23 AM	#3
esdees The Good Clone Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clairemont Posts: 520	Wow! I hope you got some pictures. Congrats.

05-07-2007, 11:36 AM	#5
ski Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Cajon Posts: 273	WoW! Nice piggie

05-07-2007, 12:13 PM	#7
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Nice first Kayak YT!!!!

05-07-2007, 01:52 PM	#11
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	Right on Joe! Congrats. __________________

05-07-2007, 02:18 PM	#12
Dan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,053	TOAD congrats

05-07-2007, 02:32 PM	#13
Mo Betta Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 40	WOW Jose muy grande Jurel !!! I should of played hookie today.

05-07-2007, 03:36 PM	#14
crzyboy180 Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 20	Thanks for the props guys. !! OMG Im ON THE FRONT PAGE! Yo Lamb, thats what got me hooked too. Hope to share the water with ya sometime. Frank, you the man! Hope the family is all well. When we fishing on your boat?? Thanks all! Joe

05-07-2007, 04:30 PM	#15
frugalfisher Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 190	Damn nice YT! Congradulations on your first YT James __________________ James Caldwell Yellow Prowler

05-07-2007, 04:47 PM	#16
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	Congrats on a very nice !!!

05-07-2007, 08:00 PM	#17
Dupree Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 78	Congrats on your 1st! Nice shoulders on that beyatch! I'd trade a bait rod for that kind anyday ... __________________ Rock me on the water ...

05-08-2007, 08:14 AM	#18
spongebob_82 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 40	nice! i still remember my first like it was yesterday. waite....what day is today?

05-08-2007, 01:13 PM	#19
Tman BRTF...bought & paid... Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,247	Good job Joe....nice , bet it had you doing the First tail, pretty high standards ya got going now.... __________________ Adios Tman Gaffer for Clay the Fishcatcher

05-09-2007, 08:35 AM	#20
slayersmith Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Torrance. ca Posts: 76	Incredible, Great story and pics! Take it easy! Aaron