Here's a bad day... - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 01-29-2013, 01:05 PM

That's not no swordfish...that looks like possibly a grander marlin...

Roby is now dead to us!

Biggameaddict · 01-29-2013, 01:22 PM

Whats the point of backing down?

sasha · 01-29-2013, 01:27 PM

can someone explain what backing down means??? and why its done??

bus kid · 01-29-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggameaddict

Whats the point of backing down?

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Originally Posted by sasha

can someone explain what backing down means??? and why its done??

Backing down, is when you are getting spanked despite having ASSistance HANDED to YOU by the other team and then they give you mercy by busting off a fish that for sure would have broken you more you still whine about.

Jimmyz123 · 01-29-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sasha

can someone explain what backing down means??? and why its done??

It's used when trying to gain line on the fish, it shortens the fight time. However it can be bad as you have seen. It's helpful when you have monster fish that are just ripping line off and not looking to stop.

dorado50 · 01-29-2013, 03:16 PM

The fish did not cause the boat to roll. The skipper helped in possibily sinking it(by turning wheel to sharp and not going forward in a timely manner). The boats scuppers were probably clogged with something!. Not uncommon to get three feet of water in the deck when backing down in less than calm waters.

CheapPelican · 01-30-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MrM

http://thechive.com/2013/01/28/theyr...boat-7-photos/

Must be racey, just got me flagged at work. Thanks Kevin

MrM · 01-30-2013, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CheapPelican

Must be racey, just got me flagged at work. Thanks Kevin

Haha, you're welcome!

Back at you!

01-29-2013, 01:05 PM	#21
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	That's not no swordfish...that looks like possibly a grander marlin... Roby is now dead to us! __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

01-29-2013, 01:22 PM	#22
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	Whats the point of backing down? __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

01-29-2013, 01:27 PM	#23
sasha Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 275	can someone explain what backing down means??? and why its done??

01-29-2013, 03:16 PM	#26
dorado50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: La Jolla Shores Posts: 1,626	The fish did not cause the boat to roll. The skipper helped in possibily sinking it(by turning wheel to sharp and not going forward in a timely manner). The boats scuppers were probably clogged with something!. Not uncommon to get three feet of water in the deck when backing down in less than calm waters.