working class fish - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PescadorPete · 07-11-2011, 08:09 PM

Well now that the season is officially over since the squid boats are gone because the squid left town and took all the fish with them I guess its safe to post a report.
My hats off to those who have their life arranged so that they can spend lots of time on the water, scope out the area and consistently catch the big fish. I'm a bit envious to say the least. But the cool thing is they are willing to share tips and tricks with us part timers who have to fish around our 9-5 schedule.
So to slip in some sea time, I start with setting the alarm to a reasonable hour:

Then make a hearty breakfast, two over easy:

Head to the launch, hit the water and whip out the magic squid jig. This jig fills up the tank in record time:

After checking out the reports and tips from the pros, I pick the zone, select 'the spot' and start the hunt.

Game is on, game is over, sun rises and looks like I'll make that 9 o'clock meeting after all.

So even us working stiffs can get white meat on the table.

Whizz Bang · 07-11-2011, 08:13 PM

AWESOME!!!!!

I love this post. Best I have seen in a long time.

Congrats on a great fish by the way.

Rav3n805 · 07-11-2011, 08:17 PM

Nice

The Kid · 07-11-2011, 08:29 PM

Breakfast of champions. Nice hard earned fish!

Vikingj · 07-11-2011, 08:32 PM

Great post, nice pics, and super fish!

PapaDave · 07-11-2011, 08:34 PM

As another working stiff, good deal. Nice fish. And I 'll have to try out that breakfast next time. And I like the squid jig too.

deepdvr · 07-11-2011, 08:39 PM

Very Nice!!! I also appreciate that you stick with your tried and true blue and yellow WSB killing uniform.

theluckypig · 07-11-2011, 08:47 PM

Mtobolsky · 07-11-2011, 09:48 PM

F ing hate the 9-5 er.... Gets in the way of being able to put food on the table! Good fix! Sweet post! Way to represent the north county tribe.

StinkyMatt · 07-11-2011, 09:54 PM

Congratulations on the nice bass. If you are getting up at 1:30....might as well not go to bed...

07-11-2011, 10:08 PM

Love the report Pete!!!
Especially the cast iron pan.

But your smile says it all!!
Nice work, for a workin' stiff.

lamb · 07-12-2011, 12:04 AM

Nicely done Pete!

FlyFishinYakr · 07-12-2011, 12:25 AM

One of the most amusing reports I've ever read!!!

Not crazy about the alarm choice (You'd never get me out of bed @ that hour, even during a WFO bite or without my meds. That's why I fly fish).

Good breakfast choice.

Love the majic squid jig, one of the most effective I've found.
Congrats on the

.

How bout this for a new ad:

the other/other white meat. (chuckle!!!)
FFY

Regor · 07-12-2011, 04:45 AM

A beauty of a WSB !

Deamon · 07-12-2011, 04:51 AM

That's a strong right arm...good job!

lbsurf2ca · 07-12-2011, 05:37 AM

Congrats on the great fish. No need to go on the Islander you got the trophy 15 minutes away from your house. Once the swell dies out we should try our luck at swamis before MPLA kicks in.

tagyak · 07-12-2011, 06:55 AM

this is the way to post a report, LOTS of PICTURES!!!!

addicted2sp33d · 07-12-2011, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

Congratulations on the nice bass. If you are getting up at 1:30....might as well not go to bed...

Yeah... Why get up at 1:30A?

Why not just get on the water after dinner the night before and get more

?

If I had plans to fish the darkness, my trip would begin at sundown the night before!

Congrats on the beautiful fish!

xpresso2am · 07-12-2011, 07:19 AM

Outstanding Post! Great fish Congrats. I am in the 9-5 world myself with a small child! good for you man!

mtnbykr2 · 07-12-2011, 07:32 AM

great post,

well done sir...

07-11-2011, 08:09 PM	#1
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	working class fish Well now that the season is officially over since the squid boats are gone because the squid left town and took all the fish with them I guess its safe to post a report. My hats off to those who have their life arranged so that they can spend lots of time on the water, scope out the area and consistently catch the big fish. I'm a bit envious to say the least. But the cool thing is they are willing to share tips and tricks with us part timers who have to fish around our 9-5 schedule. So to slip in some sea time, I start with setting the alarm to a reasonable hour: Then make a hearty breakfast, two over easy: Head to the launch, hit the water and whip out the magic squid jig. This jig fills up the tank in record time: After checking out the reports and tips from the pros, I pick the zone, select 'the spot' and start the hunt. Game is on, game is over, sun rises and looks like I'll make that 9 o'clock meeting after all. So even us working stiffs can get white meat on the table.

07-12-2011, 12:04 AM	#12
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Nicely done Pete! __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

07-12-2011, 12:25 AM	#13
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	One of the most amusing reports I've ever read!!! Not crazy about the alarm choice (You'd never get me out of bed @ that hour, even during a WFO bite or without my meds. That's why I fly fish). Good breakfast choice. Love the majic squid jig, one of the most effective I've found. Congrats on the . How bout this for a new ad: the other/other white meat. (chuckle!!!) FFY Last edited by FlyFishinYakr; 07-12-2011 at 12:42 AM.

07-11-2011, 08:13 PM	#2
Whizz Bang Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 396	AWESOME!!!!! I love this post. Best I have seen in a long time. Congrats on a great fish by the way.

07-11-2011, 08:17 PM	#3
Rav3n805 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 163	Nice

07-11-2011, 08:29 PM	#4
The Kid Loves Surface Irons Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 455	Breakfast of champions. Nice hard earned fish!

07-11-2011, 08:32 PM	#5
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Great post, nice pics, and super fish!

07-11-2011, 08:34 PM	#6
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,455	As another working stiff, good deal. Nice fish. And I 'll have to try out that breakfast next time. And I like the squid jig too.

07-11-2011, 08:39 PM	#7
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	Very Nice!!! I also appreciate that you stick with your tried and true blue and yellow WSB killing uniform.

07-11-2011, 08:47 PM	#8
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694

07-11-2011, 09:48 PM	#9
Mtobolsky Loves his member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 122	F ing hate the 9-5 er.... Gets in the way of being able to put food on the table! Good fix! Sweet post! Way to represent the north county tribe.

07-11-2011, 09:54 PM	#10
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	Congratulations on the nice bass. If you are getting up at 1:30....might as well not go to bed...

07-11-2011, 10:08 PM	#11
yani Guest Posts: n/a	Love the report Pete!!! Especially the cast iron pan. But your smile says it all!! Nice work, for a workin' stiff.

07-12-2011, 04:45 AM	#14
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	A beauty of a WSB !

07-12-2011, 04:51 AM	#15
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	That's a strong right arm...good job!

07-12-2011, 05:37 AM	#16
lbsurf2ca Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Encinitas Posts: 395	Congrats on the great fish. No need to go on the Islander you got the trophy 15 minutes away from your house. Once the swell dies out we should try our luck at swamis before MPLA kicks in.

07-12-2011, 06:55 AM	#17
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	this is the way to post a report, LOTS of PICTURES!!!!

07-12-2011, 07:19 AM	#19
xpresso2am Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 209	Outstanding Post! Great fish Congrats. I am in the 9-5 world myself with a small child! good for you man!

07-12-2011, 07:32 AM	#20
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	great post, well done sir...