First Halibut in my Kayak - MDR 6/6/08

[npdes]

Went to Marina Del Rey planning on hitting the reef for some bass. Got bait from the Inseine guy, great bait, only $5 much better than the other guy. I made the trek to the breakwater only to find the swells a little bigger than what I was comfortable with so I stayed around the breakwater trying for some bass or anything that would bite. No luck after an hour and a cigar. I decided to try my luck at halibut. Dropper loop with a 4 oz. torpedo sinker. I was trolling enjoying another cigar and kept getting hit but couldn't hook anything. All I got was raked baits. It probably happened about 4 times. I got tired of that b.s. so I tied on a trailer hook and then wham! I caught three halibut (first time ever in the yak) and 1 sand bass within 45 minutes. It was an adventure trying to land the halibut. Those fish just don't like nets :lol: . I tried my best taking pictures. I would guess two of the hali's were legal size or close to it. The third was clearly short. I released all fish to fight another day. Once I get more experienced, I'm sure I'll be able to get better pics. I am definitely hooked on halibut fishing and might not go out to the reef for bass anymore! Just kidding.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh150/npdes/MDRHalibut1.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh150/npdes/MDRHalibut2.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh150/npdes/MDRHalibut3.jpg

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh150/npdes/MDRSandBass.jpg

[JSAUCE818]

sweet.....good job man....

[ROTO_ROOTER]

nice how do you like your kayak what kind is it

[Zombie Bass ATTACK]

nice how do you like your kayak what kind is it

ROTO ROOTER IS ANTI COOTER AND LOVES THE DOODER THAT PLAYS WITH HIS POOTER AND HIS NAME IS JUANOOTER

[npdes]

I like my kayak. It's a Hobie Revolution with the Mirage drive (peddle) system. If I had to buy a new one, I would buy the Hobie Outback. It's a better fishing kayak because it's wider and gives you more room for storage with the side rails. The Revolution is supposed to be faster but probably not by much. One bad thing about the Mirage drive is it limits your space by your legs. But I do like the peddle system because you can fish hands free and it's easier for me to peddle than paddle.

[Wingnut]

Good stuff, nice job on the yak. :cool: