LJ 8/23 PM - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

madscientist · 08-24-2005, 06:49 AM

Launched around 5:15 into the first real surf in a while. Must be rusty because I ate one, eyebrows were wet and everything. Beautiful conditions witha slight SSW breeze, almost glassy. Ken on the radio said bait was tough but I got lucky with some spanish under a big ball of smelt. Current was RIPPING downhill. Kelp pinned down to 20ft under the surface. Troll out over the kelp since there is no fear of tangle. Stop to talk to Ken on the radio when I hear a splash and turn to see a boil on my top bait. Sign off and grab the rod. Something happening but the clicker isn't going off. Bring it tight, feel some weight, and decide now or never and swing hard. Something on. First thought I'd just set the hook on some kelp, but then remembered the conditions and the boil. Start cranking and the fish is coming to the boat without too much effort. Now I'm thinking WSB. Then it takes off and away we go. Not sure if this yello is going to be able to get in the pinned down kelp but sure enough, after a good sleigh ride, Ifeel the dreaded friction. Get vertical and its wrapped, but I still feel the fish. Tried something new, backed off a little, and let the current start to pull me south. I start to feel the kelp slipping and with steady pressure we slowly slide out, a few cranks at a time. Once free, it was all over but the coup de grace.

No other action but a very pleasant evening on the water. Paddled in with my photo biyatch and lucky charm. He seems to talk me into a lot of fish.

Spoke with Charlie and Johnny T on the beach, good to see both.

Ken, here's a pic of vicious little lizard I sabiki'd last weekend. I know how much you like them

ski · 08-24-2005, 08:26 AM

Looks like a nice one.
Good stuff!
Ski

Arne · 08-24-2005, 08:27 AM

Nice job Brad - I'd have to say that's one of the most well-deserved catches

And those are some great pictures - who's that guy in the silhouette? He looks familiar 8)

twinfin · 08-24-2005, 08:28 AM

NICE. congrats. looks to be of high quality too!

Holy Mackerel · 08-24-2005, 11:54 AM

Very nice tail, looks like I will be launching Thursday PM, between 5:30-6:00 depending on traffic...

Chris

lamb · 08-24-2005, 12:16 PM

Right on Brad! 8)

Aaron&Julie · 08-24-2005, 01:13 PM

Very nice fish, Brad. Glad to see you're finally out of your funk.

Johnny T. · 08-24-2005, 04:29 PM

Beautiful YT Brad

It was nice to see the fish and get the play by play on the beach. Well deserved and inspiration for us all.

Johnny T.

Good to see Ken and Charlie. Thx for all the encouragement... a classy group the three of you.

Iceman · 08-24-2005, 05:16 PM

Brad, Nice one! Current was still screaming this morning, making decieving chunks of nervous water. I got pushed way south in the kelp and was able to troll a plug and mac, never getting snagged. calicos on the spanish, fastrac and chrome #2 iron. Nothing bigger seen than calicos all morning. Shin slappers and greasy calm morning with 1-2 mile visibility and clean water, 20+ in spots. Just saving my mojo for the tourney..........raffle

grey zone · 08-24-2005, 08:06 PM

That one has a big tail. Always fun to have a good fight, but it gets much better once on board.

silverbullet · 08-25-2005, 09:29 AM

Congrats Brad! Ken takes a nice picture....

I've got to get out there more...

madscientist · 08-25-2005, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverbullet

Congrats Brad! Ken takes a nice picture....

Ain't that the truth :lol: . He always seems so happy to do it too. :roll: I keep offering to return the favor, but he never seems to have a fish of late :P . Maybe I can reciprocate Sat...

katchfish · 08-25-2005, 04:14 PM

A few more cool pictures from Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, truly epic conditions.

Zoom sunset!

Mama calico.

Really unusual jelly with a bouquet (not Rich) on the top of it's head?

Golden calico.

Awesome LJ sunset from the kayak.

I'd would be fishing out there right now, but it's back to school night with my daughter Jane.

Man I love this place!!

Ken

madscientist · 08-25-2005, 04:30 PM

Nice pics Ken (especially the last one).

Don't you think you were being a little rough on those calicos, though. :roll: :lol:

ski · 08-25-2005, 06:34 PM

Quality pics Ken!
How about a weight on that YT Brad, unless I missed it!

madscientist · 08-25-2005, 06:37 PM

20#, 37".

08-24-2005, 06:49 AM	#1
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	LJ 8/23 PM Launched around 5:15 into the first real surf in a while. Must be rusty because I ate one, eyebrows were wet and everything. Beautiful conditions witha slight SSW breeze, almost glassy. Ken on the radio said bait was tough but I got lucky with some spanish under a big ball of smelt. Current was RIPPING downhill. Kelp pinned down to 20ft under the surface. Troll out over the kelp since there is no fear of tangle. Stop to talk to Ken on the radio when I hear a splash and turn to see a boil on my top bait. Sign off and grab the rod. Something happening but the clicker isn't going off. Bring it tight, feel some weight, and decide now or never and swing hard. Something on. First thought I'd just set the hook on some kelp, but then remembered the conditions and the boil. Start cranking and the fish is coming to the boat without too much effort. Now I'm thinking WSB. Then it takes off and away we go. Not sure if this yello is going to be able to get in the pinned down kelp but sure enough, after a good sleigh ride, Ifeel the dreaded friction. Get vertical and its wrapped, but I still feel the fish. Tried something new, backed off a little, and let the current start to pull me south. I start to feel the kelp slipping and with steady pressure we slowly slide out, a few cranks at a time. Once free, it was all over but the coup de grace. No other action but a very pleasant evening on the water. Paddled in with my photo biyatch and lucky charm. He seems to talk me into a lot of fish. Spoke with Charlie and Johnny T on the beach, good to see both. Ken, here's a pic of vicious little lizard I sabiki'd last weekend. I know how much you like them

08-24-2005, 12:16 PM	#6
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	Right on Brad! 8) __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

08-24-2005, 01:13 PM	#7
Aaron&Julie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spring Valley Posts: 1,400	Way to go! Very nice fish, Brad. Glad to see you're finally out of your funk. __________________ "Never say die"

08-24-2005, 05:16 PM	#9
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Brad, Nice one! Current was still screaming this morning, making decieving chunks of nervous water. I got pushed way south in the kelp and was able to troll a plug and mac, never getting snagged. calicos on the spanish, fastrac and chrome #2 iron. Nothing bigger seen than calicos all morning. Shin slappers and greasy calm morning with 1-2 mile visibility and clean water, 20+ in spots. Just saving my mojo for the tourney..........raffle __________________

08-25-2005, 09:29 AM	#11
silverbullet Crusty Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 125	Congrats Brad! Ken takes a nice picture.... I've got to get out there more... __________________ pastor maximus felis domestica Bobby

08-24-2005, 08:26 AM	#2
ski Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Cajon Posts: 273	Looks like a nice one. Good stuff! Ski

08-24-2005, 08:27 AM	#3
Arne Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 223	Nice job Brad - I'd have to say that's one of the most well-deserved catches And those are some great pictures - who's that guy in the silhouette? He looks familiar 8)

08-24-2005, 08:28 AM	#4
twinfin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 121	NICE. congrats. looks to be of high quality too!

08-24-2005, 11:54 AM	#5
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Very nice tail, looks like I will be launching Thursday PM, between 5:30-6:00 depending on traffic... Chris

08-24-2005, 04:29 PM	#8
Johnny T. Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18	Beautiful YT Brad It was nice to see the fish and get the play by play on the beach. Well deserved and inspiration for us all. Johnny T. Good to see Ken and Charlie. Thx for all the encouragement... a classy group the three of you.

08-24-2005, 08:06 PM	#10
grey zone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 158	That one has a big tail. Always fun to have a good fight, but it gets much better once on board.

08-25-2005, 04:14 PM	#13
katchfish Paddle for Mahi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Doing the happy paddle! Posts: 846	A few more cool pictures from Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, truly epic conditions. Zoom sunset! Mama calico. Really unusual jelly with a bouquet (not Rich) on the top of it's head? Golden calico. Awesome LJ sunset from the kayak. I'd would be fishing out there right now, but it's back to school night with my daughter Jane. Man I love this place!! Ken

08-25-2005, 04:30 PM	#14
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	Nice pics Ken (especially the last one). Don't you think you were being a little rough on those calicos, though. :roll: :lol:

08-25-2005, 06:34 PM	#15
ski Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: El Cajon Posts: 273	Quality pics Ken! How about a weight on that YT Brad, unless I missed it!

08-25-2005, 06:37 PM	#16
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	20#, 37".