2015 AK YAK Classic report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kardinal_84 · 05-31-2015, 10:35 PM

So I've sponsored a small derby for the past three years. This year it's a halibut derby. Right now the inlet is loaded with small halibut with larger fish coming in every day.

It was a great weekend. A little windy. One guy capsized a PA. Not good. Make sure your hatch is secured!!! Got water in it and became unstable.

So I have two video compilations. Day 1 & Day 2. Big fish Day one ended up the winner and big fish Day 2 was the second largest. Got lucky.

Crappy Iphone editing.

Day 1

http://youtu.be/G8559tQvPFU

Day 2

http://youtu.be/qFYMnTOX1y

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walrus · 06-01-2015, 06:44 AM

Love the video's.

Just got back from up that way last Wednesday, I want to go back up there on a fishing only trip next summer.

I have a question, you mentioned a guy flipped his PA, do you guys wear a dry suit? If not what do you do to protect against the cold water in the event of a spill?

Thanks, Walrus

Kardinal_84 · 06-01-2015, 08:26 AM

We wear drysuits. Almost essential in the ocean even for comfort. 70 deg air day is rare day. So not only is the water cold even in the summer, once you get out you are cold.

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Kardinal_84 · 06-02-2015, 12:21 AM

Finally made it back home.

A higher res video with a few still photos and a video of my largest fish.

https://youtu.be/tMsZGLt1TF8

FISH11 · 06-02-2015, 10:50 AM

Great videos, super haul. Congrats!

grey zone · 06-02-2015, 05:08 PM

That's great fishing, love the video. That boga grip really works well for handling those halibut and making nice releases. The weather was really nice from the mid week on and clear and sunny when I left on Saturday. I will send you an email tonight.

kayakfisherman · 06-03-2015, 09:26 AM

That's some place you've better there!! Absolutely beautiful.
And, the fishing is fine. Congrats on a great event and super
video!! I want to go!

Kardinal_84 · 06-03-2015, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayakfisherman

That's some place you've better there!! Absolutely beautiful.
And, the fishing is fine. Congrats on a great event and super
video!! I want to go!

C'mon up! I've offered loaner kayaks to several board members here and on other boards. My secondary kayak has caught caught quite a few nice halibut to 80 pounds..none by family. lol.

05-31-2015, 10:35 PM	#1
Kardinal_84 Alaskan Lurker Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 73	2015 AK YAK Classic report So I've sponsored a small derby for the past three years. This year it's a halibut derby. Right now the inlet is loaded with small halibut with larger fish coming in every day. It was a great weekend. A little windy. One guy capsized a PA. Not good. Make sure your hatch is secured!!! Got water in it and became unstable. So I have two video compilations. Day 1 & Day 2. Big fish Day one ended up the winner and big fish Day 2 was the second largest. Got lucky. Crappy Iphone editing. Day 1 http://youtu.be/G8559tQvPFU Day 2 http://youtu.be/qFYMnTOX1y AlaskaKayakFisher.com Guidesak.blogspot.com My personal pages...I'm not a guide.

06-01-2015, 06:44 AM	#2
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	Love the video's. Just got back from up that way last Wednesday, I want to go back up there on a fishing only trip next summer. I have a question, you mentioned a guy flipped his PA, do you guys wear a dry suit? If not what do you do to protect against the cold water in the event of a spill? Thanks, Walrus __________________

06-02-2015, 10:50 AM	#5
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,629	Great videos, super haul. Congrats! __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

06-01-2015, 08:26 AM	#3
Kardinal_84 Alaskan Lurker Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 73	We wear drysuits. Almost essential in the ocean even for comfort. 70 deg air day is rare day. So not only is the water cold even in the summer, once you get out you are cold. AlaskaKayakFisher.com Guidesak.blogspot.com My personal pages...I'm not a guide.

06-02-2015, 12:21 AM	#4
Kardinal_84 Alaskan Lurker Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 73	Finally made it back home. A higher res video with a few still photos and a video of my largest fish. https://youtu.be/tMsZGLt1TF8

06-02-2015, 05:08 PM	#6
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	That's great fishing, love the video. That boga grip really works well for handling those halibut and making nice releases. The weather was really nice from the mid week on and clear and sunny when I left on Saturday. I will send you an email tonight.

06-03-2015, 09:26 AM	#7
kayakfisherman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 715	That's some place you've better there!! Absolutely beautiful. And, the fishing is fine. Congrats on a great event and super video!! I want to go!