Wide Open Halibut Bite plus PB at 40 Pounds - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ctfphoto · 08-04-2015, 12:52 PM

Non-Kayak / Kayak fishing report. I found this spot on SD Bay with my kayak and fished it multiple times to know that halibut lived there.

Went out on a Private Boat with my bro-in law and his bro-in-law who had come in town to visit for a few days. They wanted to go Halibut fishing so I said that I know of a really good spot. I am thinking, hmm, everyone is targeting the exotics so the pressure may be off the halibut. Had a late start but that is ok as I like to fish the tidal swing (soon approaching) in hopes the halibut change position making them more active.

Went to the bait barge and loaded up on large sardines and both types of very small macs. Took a boat ride until we got close to my spot. I literally point at the water and said let’s fish there. I pick a large lively sardine and dropped down and instantly felt something. Pulled it up to no bait even with the trap rig. Instantly grabbed another large lively sardine and dropped it down and SLAM! Instant bendo with a very large fish and I’m thinking it's huge halibut for sure.

Bring it up see color and its a huge halibut, sweet. My bro grabs a huge net and starts for the fish which of course scares it and it takes a run peeling little line. I bring it back up, it gets netted and thrown on the deck and all three of us are in amazement at just how big the fish is. Started freaking out so i killed it instantly with a knife to the head. Bleed out completely. Took all of about three minutes of fishing to catch my biggest fish ever.

We then proceeded to catch four more halibut 2 of which were legal. Five total, kept three. During that time I was hit by another very large halibut and as I was bringing it up it popped off the hook. We also got many rakes and stolen baits. Very fun day. Got home and weighed it at 39 pounds with a complete bleed out, so I’m calling it 40 pounds making this my Personal Best fish ever.

Made tacos, froze lots of huge slabs, and got myself a set of Jaws.

I need to do a turn around trip on my kayak in short order.

Dirty Curti · 08-04-2015, 01:44 PM

Oh Yeah! That is what it's all about. Nice trip. Love the buts!

octico · 08-04-2015, 01:52 PM

Very nice!

Kayak_Bernie · 08-04-2015, 01:53 PM

Let me know if you ever need a partner!! I've been wanting to explore more of SD Bay on my kayak instead of a boat as well.

Aaron&Julie · 08-04-2015, 02:23 PM

Very nice, congrats on your PB.

Iceman · 08-04-2015, 02:23 PM

pretty sharp teeth for a 40 pounder, must like eating squishy stuff only

ctfphoto · 08-04-2015, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

pretty sharp teeth for a 40 pounder, must like eating squishy stuff only

He was missing quite a few teeth, wonder if a game clip does damage?

ctfphoto · 08-04-2015, 02:52 PM

Wow, i just did a trade of frozen halibut chunks for fresh ahi caught today by another kayak fishing brother on a private boat. Thanks bro. Was planning on eating semi fresh halibut but guess I'll be eating super fresh ahi instead

I love this sport and the comradery

Deamon · 08-04-2015, 03:00 PM

Chris-man...your hair...it's...it's "poofy" without the hat. Good to see a different side of you...

Great job!

Jim

ctfphoto · 08-04-2015, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Deamon

Chris-man...your hair...it's...it's "poofy" without the hat. Good to see a different side of you...

Great job!

Jim

Duuuude, I forgot my hat on an offshore trip of 13 hours last week, I am glad for the hair or I would have got fried.

My wife tells me like ever day she going to cut it all off.

Jim, very nice catch on the WSB. Hey if you ever need some company at night on a low swell evening, just let me know

Deamon · 08-04-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ctfphoto

Hey if you ever need some company at night on a low swell evening, just let me know

Ummm...are we talking...TRADE? We go to your spot on the lumpy days and my spot on the calm days? Yeah buddy! Jim

blitzburgh · 08-04-2015, 03:13 PM

F-N-A man!!!

ctfphoto · 08-04-2015, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Deamon

Ummm...are we talking...TRADE? We go to your spot on the lumpy days and my spot on the calm days? Yeah buddy! Jim

Anyday / night buddy! You may already know my spot if you know SD Bay.

FISH11 · 08-04-2015, 03:29 PM

Great looking Hali, Chris. Congrats on PB. Those tacos look delicious.

ful-rac · 08-04-2015, 04:05 PM

So what do you think tastes better...halibut or yellowtail?

Geno Machino · 08-04-2015, 04:06 PM

Great job on the PB!!!

Halibut a my favorite!

Nice work!

RobFish · 08-04-2015, 04:09 PM

Nice fish Chris. 40# halibut is a healthy one for sure and some great eats!!!

ctfphoto · 08-04-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

So what do you think tastes better...halibut or yellowtail?

Halibut for sure, plus it freezes better.

But the fresh ahi tuna with the sauce I'm going to make will blow both away.

ctfphoto · 08-04-2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RobFish

Nice fish Chris. 40# halibut is a healthy one for sure and some great eats!!!

Rob thank you man and good to hear from you. Long time no see.

Hope to see you out there offshore soon

jorluivil · 08-04-2015, 05:31 PM

I'll say because no one else will but I'm sure others are thinking it.........when you bleed a fish it will not lose a pound of blood.

Regardless, its a nice fish but if it weighed 39 it doesn't make it 40 after bleeding and if it does my last 40pounder is now 41 so it'll take a 42pounder to beat it

Again, nice fish!!!!

08-04-2015, 12:52 PM	#1
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Wide Open Halibut Bite plus PB at 40 Pounds Non-Kayak / Kayak fishing report. I found this spot on SD Bay with my kayak and fished it multiple times to know that halibut lived there. Went out on a Private Boat with my bro-in law and his bro-in-law who had come in town to visit for a few days. They wanted to go Halibut fishing so I said that I know of a really good spot. I am thinking, hmm, everyone is targeting the exotics so the pressure may be off the halibut. Had a late start but that is ok as I like to fish the tidal swing (soon approaching) in hopes the halibut change position making them more active. Went to the bait barge and loaded up on large sardines and both types of very small macs. Took a boat ride until we got close to my spot. I literally point at the water and said let’s fish there. I pick a large lively sardine and dropped down and instantly felt something. Pulled it up to no bait even with the trap rig. Instantly grabbed another large lively sardine and dropped it down and SLAM! Instant bendo with a very large fish and I’m thinking it's huge halibut for sure. Bring it up see color and its a huge halibut, sweet. My bro grabs a huge net and starts for the fish which of course scares it and it takes a run peeling little line. I bring it back up, it gets netted and thrown on the deck and all three of us are in amazement at just how big the fish is. Started freaking out so i killed it instantly with a knife to the head. Bleed out completely. Took all of about three minutes of fishing to catch my biggest fish ever. We then proceeded to catch four more halibut 2 of which were legal. Five total, kept three. During that time I was hit by another very large halibut and as I was bringing it up it popped off the hook. We also got many rakes and stolen baits. Very fun day. Got home and weighed it at 39 pounds with a complete bleed out, so I’m calling it 40 pounds making this my Personal Best fish ever. Made tacos, froze lots of huge slabs, and got myself a set of Jaws. I need to do a turn around trip on my kayak in short order. Attached Images Last edited by ctfphoto; 08-04-2015 at 12:58 PM.

08-04-2015, 01:44 PM	#2
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	Oh Yeah! That is what it's all about. Nice trip. Love the buts! __________________

08-04-2015, 01:53 PM	#4
Kayak_Bernie Live Watersports ProStaff Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rolando Village Posts: 224	Let me know if you ever need a partner!! I've been wanting to explore more of SD Bay on my kayak instead of a boat as well. __________________ Heroes on the Water SoCal Chapter Safety Director

08-04-2015, 02:23 PM	#5
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Very nice, congrats on your PB. __________________ "Never say die"

08-04-2015, 02:23 PM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	pretty sharp teeth for a 40 pounder, must like eating squishy stuff only __________________

08-04-2015, 01:52 PM	#3
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Very nice!

08-04-2015, 02:52 PM	#8
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Wow, i just did a trade of frozen halibut chunks for fresh ahi caught today by another kayak fishing brother on a private boat. Thanks bro. Was planning on eating semi fresh halibut but guess I'll be eating super fresh ahi instead I love this sport and the comradery Last edited by ctfphoto; 08-04-2015 at 03:35 PM.

08-04-2015, 03:00 PM	#9
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Chris-man...your hair...it's...it's "poofy" without the hat. Good to see a different side of you... Great job! Jim

08-04-2015, 03:13 PM	#12
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	F-N-A man!!! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

08-04-2015, 03:29 PM	#14
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,629	Great looking Hali, Chris. Congrats on PB. Those tacos look delicious. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

08-04-2015, 04:05 PM	#15
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	So what do you think tastes better...halibut or yellowtail? __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

08-04-2015, 04:06 PM	#16
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 552	Great job on the PB!!! Halibut a my favorite! Nice work!

08-04-2015, 04:09 PM	#17
RobFish Massive Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 382	Nice fish Chris. 40# halibut is a healthy one for sure and some great eats!!! __________________

08-04-2015, 05:31 PM	#20
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	I'll say because no one else will but I'm sure others are thinking it.........when you bleed a fish it will not lose a pound of blood. Regardless, its a nice fish but if it weighed 39 it doesn't make it 40 after bleeding and if it does my last 40pounder is now 41 so it'll take a 42pounder to beat it Again, nice fish!!!! __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer