LJ 1/14/17 my first Yellowtail - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Bruntoj · 01-15-2017, 10:55 AM

Peddled out around sunrise. Managed to get quite a few big mackerel (12" approx) on a flatfall in around 140' near the bottom. No action on the sabiki at any depth. First time at LJ I've had more than 2 baits the entire day, in maybe 6-8 trips over the last 6 months.

Got bitten off (25lb flouro leader) once by something strong, then switched to 40lb, then taken by the dogs twice around 10am (saw them coming) which was a rush of adrenaline.

Then around noon my reel went vrooom! I was waiting for the twang/snap and the disappointing loss of tension but it never happened. After about 10 minutes I got a glimpse and managed land this without screwing things up.

My first YT and my personal best fish

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01-15-2017, 10:55 AM	#1
Bruntoj Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego County Posts: 168	LJ 1/14/17 my first Yellowtail Peddled out around sunrise. Managed to get quite a few big mackerel (12" approx) on a flatfall in around 140' near the bottom. No action on the sabiki at any depth. First time at LJ I've had more than 2 baits the entire day, in maybe 6-8 trips over the last 6 months. Got bitten off (25lb flouro leader) once by something strong, then switched to 40lb, then taken by the dogs twice around 10am (saw them coming) which was a rush of adrenaline. Then around noon my reel went vrooom! I was waiting for the twang/snap and the disappointing loss of tension but it never happened. After about 10 minutes I got a glimpse and managed land this without screwing things up. My first YT and my personal best fish Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk