First time out on my yak and new PB! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Chops6531 · 07-11-2014, 06:06 PM

Launched from shelter island at around 0830. Went straight out towards the north island pier and drifted south. Saw a couple of ppl catching fish from the pier and started catching some of my own. First, it was two big lizards, DAMN! Then I set up another drift and started catching spotties. I was there for a lil over two hrs and caught 20+ spotties, but not a single halibut! So I went to a different spot and set up a drift. Within 5 mins, I got a bite. I thought I was stuck on something but then I got a couple of head shakes. Five mins later I was finally able to use my new gaffs, thanks to MakoBob and Tin Slayer! Got my tape measure out and it was a 26" Halibut. PB from a yak! Now the halibut is cooking in lime juice for some ceviche! Name: image.jpg
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ful-rac · 07-11-2014, 06:11 PM

See halibut fishing is a piece of cake!

Imagine how many youll catch next time!

Congrats!

momo fish · 07-11-2014, 10:48 PM

Dam nice work!! Wish my first time was as successful as yours. All I remember was how awkward and clumsy I was. And didn't even catch a fish.

Dannowar · 07-12-2014, 01:16 AM

Hell of a first!!!!

blitzburgh · 07-12-2014, 08:25 AM

Congrats

makobob · 07-12-2014, 08:26 AM

Very happy that you got that gaff bloody with a PB. Congratulations.

07-11-2014, 06:06 PM	#1
Chops6531 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 112	First time out on my yak and new PB! Launched from shelter island at around 0830. Went straight out towards the north island pier and drifted south. Saw a couple of ppl catching fish from the pier and started catching some of my own. First, it was two big lizards, DAMN! Then I set up another drift and started catching spotties. I was there for a lil over two hrs and caught 20+ spotties, but not a single halibut! So I went to a different spot and set up a drift. Within 5 mins, I got a bite. I thought I was stuck on something but then I got a couple of head shakes. Five mins later I was finally able to use my new gaffs, thanks to MakoBob and Tin Slayer! Got my tape measure out and it was a 26" Halibut. PB from a yak! Now the halibut is cooking in lime juice for some ceviche! __________________ -Chops Last edited by Chops6531; 07-11-2014 at 06:12 PM. Reason: Spelling

07-11-2014, 06:11 PM	#2
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	See halibut fishing is a piece of cake! Imagine how many youll catch next time! Congrats! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

07-11-2014, 10:48 PM	#3
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	First time out on my yak and new PB! Dam nice work!! Wish my first time was as successful as yours. All I remember was how awkward and clumsy I was. And didn't even catch a fish.

07-12-2014, 01:16 AM	#4
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Hell of a first!!!! __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

07-12-2014, 08:25 AM	#5
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Congrats __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

07-12-2014, 08:26 AM	#6
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Very happy that you got that gaff bloody with a PB. Congratulations. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN