S.W.A.T. 5/16 Kayak Assault. Wingnut’s First Time Ever! Plus Bonus Surf Report 5/15/1

[Wingnut]

I’ve been wanting to learn how to fish from a kayak for the last couple of years, but never found the time or got around to it. JerryG was generous enough to offer to teach me on one of his extra kayaks. Jerry is a veteran kayaker and has been fishing on one for years. I couldn’t have found a more qualified instructor to get me started and guide me on this new adventure. Not only that I had Jerry to show me the ropes… I also had two other experienced kayak fishermen coming along to make sure my maiden voyage went as smoothly as possible. Chris (Tr0psn4j) and Jonathan (ToadsToadsOnly) also came along provided additional guidance and support. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of Wingmen on the water… I knew that I was in good hands. :Big Grin:

Conditions: Low tide at the LZ (launching zone). Fishing the kelp beds. Flat to moderate swells. Overcast and cool weather. Excellent water clarity with a strong baitfish presence.

Techniques:
Various swim baits, Dropshotting plastics, throwing various hard baits.

Fish count – Numerous Calico Bass and Sand Bass for everybody (all released).

I caught a Calico on my first cast from the yak… what a good omen.

I have never step foot on a kayak before… and was both nervous & excited prior to launch. It was beginner’s luck as I was near flawless on both the initial launch into the surf and on the beach landing at the end… WHEW! I have to admit, there were some anxious moments there as a wave broke right behind me on the landing and I had to dig the paddle into the surf to stay straight and upright. :Shocked:

Special thanks to Jerry and Chris for your demonstration of how “NOT” to launch from the beach. :ROFL:
I will let one of you guys tell the story. LOL

Here are some of our adventure pics… enjoy.

Rendezvous point at 0600 hour. Deploying the S.W.A.T. Water Assault Vehicles.
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Preparing the kayaking newbie.
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My private instructors.
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Getting ready to take the fight to the enemy…
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Running the silent checklist in my head… mission about to begin.
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Let’s ROCK!!!
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You’re on your own buddy!
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Paddle! Paddle!! Paddle!!!
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I feel a little out of my element…
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My first kayak catch! We caught so many Bass I couldn’t take pics of them all. Here is just a small sampling.
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Hook-up, this bad boy took me into the kelp… damn. :mad:
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Seconds after landing… what a rush! A big sigh of relief. lol
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Everybody safe!
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Packing up and heading home.
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What a RUSH! I had a great time and really enjoyed my first kayaking experience. Time to start searching for the right yak and all the custom goodies. As fun as it was to fish from a kayak, surf fishing will still be my first choice, my first love. :Wink:

Jerry, I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to teach me the ABC’s of kayak fishing. The preparation that you walked me through was superb. I felt educated and well informed and by the time I step foot on that kayak, I was comfortable and believed that I was prepared enough to handle anything. Not only you are one of the coolest person I’ve ever met, you are a great friend as well, thanks again for everything.

Jonathan, thanks for letting me follow your lead. I watched you very carefully as you launched from the beach and followed suit. Also, for showing me how to work the kelp properly. Your fishing knowledge and experience is quite amazing. Someday, I would like to try some of the things that you have already mastered. We will do this again very soon!

Chris, once I get enough practice and my own kayak, we’ll head out on there on a regular basis… alternating from the surf and yak. Nothing will be beyond our reach anymore! Thanks for all your help and support today. I appreciate your friendship and we’ll hit the Northern sand together in the next couple of weeks. Oh yeah… and I double dare you! :Big Smile:


Until the next S.W.A.T. adventure, have fun and be safe out there everybody!

Arthur (Wingnut)

“As you go through life, you will get many opportunities to make a difference. Take advantage of all of them.”

Parting shot.
Surf fishing one day… kayaking the next?!? I’m worn out just hearing you talk about it…

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Bonus Surf Report – Northern Mop Up Mission 5/15/10… The “Legals” have Landed!

Since my plans to head North to fish Lake San Antonio with Bob (TroutOnly) fell through at the last minute, I decided to hit the surf instead. Roy (Q3fishboy) joined me in the surf and met a couple of new friends in the surf and got reacquainted with an old one.

More positive signs of the Flatties starting their late spawn… it can only get better from here!

Uh oh… 22 ½”. Mike, I think I only trail you by one or two legals… :Twisted:
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Roy got a nice 26” legal Hali. His first on the Lucky Craft… Are you a believer now Roy? Lol
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Met a couple of really nice guys on the sand and fished with them for a couple of hours. Future FNN / Team 57 members. :Cool:
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Ran into an old friend… Mark and his buddy Ken was there when I caught a couple of Coho (Silver) Salmon from the surf on Memorial Day a couple of years back. Really good to see and talk to you again Mark. I will give you a call the next time we head back up your way.
Face blurred out to protect the innocent… just joking, damn water spot.
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Custom ‘Death Dealer” LC.
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They’re out there… go get them!

“God gives the nuts… but he doesn’t crack them…”

[q3fishboy]

glad to hear you had fun kayaking
i have been kayaking a decent amount
and gotten to fish off a kayak a few times
never really caught much for various reasons

anyways, yeah, im starting to really like the LC
plan on throwing it a lot more now, haha
let me know when you come up again

[fish_sauce]

Great action shots Arthur!

Congrats on the successful kayak run and legal hali on the surf ;)

Andrew

[PONTOON]

Arthur, You My Friend are amazing, You really are Superman!

That is awesome that you had the opportunity to try an new style of fishing and do it with some very experienced kayakers. I thoroughly enjoyed all of your report and I'm looking forward to reading more Buddy.
It was great to see you last night and I'm looking forward to that first day back out in the surf. I'll be talking to you soon My Friend.

[bones]

Awesome adventure you had today Arthur. Wish I would have taken you guys up on the invite but I felt like pounding the sand for the big old skunk today.....LOL
It's all good though ..... I needed the time to myself with no worries and some reflection on recent events and the surfline provides me with that.
Looks like Jerry smoked some medical oregano before this pic :ROFL:

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So gracious of the two Kayak Jedi's (Jerry and Chris) to demonstrate how to effectivly roll your Kayak and procede to the slaying grounds :ROFL:
They were probably trying to coax Yuri out of the shower...LOL

Great job on your maiden voyage dude .....damn........Now I gotta buy a Kayak!







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OH.........

Disqualified.....She only looks like 4 1/2 pointer110's long buddy.......Ya know the rule...:ROFL:

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Lets get a "SWAT" vote!

That's it....I'm fishing four more times than YOU this week!!!

[tr0psn4j]

It was a pleasure fishing with you again Arthur.

And nice meeting you guys Jerry and Jonathon. If you guys want to kayak again, let me know. :)


glad to hear you had fun kayaking
i have been kayaking a decent amount
and gotten to fish off a kayak a few times
never really caught much for various reasons

anyways, yeah, im starting to really like the LC
plan on throwing it a lot more now, haha
let me know when you come up again

WTG on that big butt Roy!

[JapanRon]

Hi Wingnut,

Very nice job all~round !!

thanks,

JapanRon

[BIGRED KILLA]

Nice job out on the kayak Arthur you guys got in some nice bass and the weather looks awesome for a first time kayak trip. Hey Jerry is that a sour egg you are holding in that pic. Nice job on the shore line guys you found the legals!!!!




Bigred

[smokehound]

It's pretty nerve-wracking the first time, but very rewarding.

With a kayak you can access harder-to-reach spots, and really feel the strength and fight in a fish.

I'm planning on getting a kayak later this year. I need to get into one of those 60 pound white seabass

[klocked]

Great report Arthur!!
Way to change things up too!
Was the area you fished around the corner from where you launched or farther north?

[calico killer kevin]

Not too shabby for a first time. If I were to give a tip about surf launches, it would be to stow all your gear inside your kayak. Even on the smallest of days, a wave can catch you off guard at any time. Can't save your embarrassment, but will spare you your gear.

As far as kayak suggestion, I think you're looking for a Hobie. A bit pricey, but the pedaldrive's speed is priceless especially getting in and out of the surf. I have Jerry's Cobra Marauder and it is a great yak as well, however, kind of heavy and long.

Very Cool. Getting my license this summer, so I'll be seeing you around Arthur. We should team up and take Steve out on his turf.:Twisted:

[Badbeat]

Fantastic report Art, you are one versatile fisherman. Looks like you took to kayaking pretty easily just like everything else. :Envious: Soon, there won't be a place that the poor fishies can hide from the SWAT gang. :Twisted:

[Jaysuuun]

Congrats on your first successful kayak outing. Never really fished the kelp before but it looks like it could be rewarding and frustrating at the same time. Nice goin on all the bass. When you finally get a yak those flat boys are gonna be in serious trouble. :Twisted:

[DockRat]

That's the way to mix it up. WTG :Cool:
Yakity Yak, Don't look back. Ready for some 60 lb class Yellowtail next ?
Next session 'High surf launching' practice and wave riding ? :LOL:
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DR

[Montesdad]

Wingnut,

Once you go yak - you'll never go back



Montesdad
Dana Point Kayak Fishing Mafia

[fishshep]

Always diggin your posts and respectin that ,
go get-em, no matter what, where ever, M.O.

[TroutOnly]

MORE KNOTCHES IN YOURE BELT OF EXPERENCE IN THE WORLD OF FISHING,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,t/o,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SAN ANTANIO ISNT GOING ANYWHERE ,IT WILL BE WAITING FOR US,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[lalo56]

What an awsome trip. Thanks for the report Arthur.

[Which Way Out]

Yakking without fishing equipment made me nervous the first time I tried it, I can only imagine how it would feel dumping my stuff overboard. I have no idea how guys get yellows on those things...
Damn Roy hooked up for sure. Saw him on the pier Sat. afternoon and he was himhaaainnn for a short while and then proceeded to show pic's and tell me the story. I think hes hooked on the LC for sure.

[FishNFurious]

Hey Arthur, Taylor Tackle got some nice yaks for sale with all the bells and whistles, check them out. :Wink: It's about time you took that leap, thanks for taking us thru your first yak experience.

[bsp]

Somehow I see a Hobie kayak with the Mirage Drive in your future Arthur! Kayak fishing looks like a lot of fun. Maybe I'll give it a shot one of these days, but for now I'm waiting for the surf bite to pick up. Mike and I found one patch of great looking water that should be holding in the near future. Then I took some water over my head and decided some warm food sounded good. :LOL: Congrats on a good day on the water, and looking forward to when we next hit the surf!

[olfishergal]

Arthur, always happy reading your reports. I live vicarously through them. Time for another surf event......OFG

[Nhatster]

wow, what a fun report to read, looks like you got to learn from some great teachers.
Coming out to meet poseidon himself right bro? Be careful out there and keep up the fine job.
You sure know how to live.

[blackwater]

Art, i can't even keep up with you anymore. :LOL:
Looks like alot of fun, i might have to hit up Jerry for a lesson myself. :Wink:
Very cool of Jerry, Chris and Jonathan to make sure that our Commander gets back from the mission in one piece. :Cool: Glad to hear that the flatties are starting to wake up. I have to try and get some time off to join you guys on a few missions soon.
Have fun slaying Stripers with your niece this weekend Art.

[exfactor]

Always looking for new methods of embellishing your fishing habits Arthur. If/when you come out on the boat, I promise you won't have to put your waders on. JK Cali's are fun to catch in the kelp.

[BrandonFish]

good to hear the legals have landed let the fun begin :Twisted: to bad you didnt fall in the water on the kayak :Rolls Eyes: jk jk lol super sweet to fish on a kayak and hit those kelp beds:Envious: gotta love it. Great report.

[flyngby]

Mistaken double post! Please delete Admin!

[flyngby]

Thanks for the great report! I was looking forward to this outing since we last hit the surf at DR Beach!

Looks like you had some great company for your maiden voyage!

It is good to see the new possibilities for our assaults on the salt! You and the new team can work and herd the bait and big flatties into the shallows for us onshore part of the team to score! :ROFL: It is all about teamwork! :Wink:


Hook-up, this bad boy took me into the kelp… damn. :mad:
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Did every one look at you in surprise when you started belting out the "Star Spangled Banner" :EyePop: :Confused:

Great job Jerry, Chris, & Jonathan for popping Arthur's Cherry! I am sure Yuri will be disapointed!

See you guys out on the home front soon!

Steve

[Ren714]

As I was reading your report, I had this weird feeling that you were going to hit the surf after wards. I scrolled down and I was right.. Good job bass'in fellas.

[Wingnut]

glad to hear you had fun kayaking
i have been kayaking a decent amount
and gotten to fish off a kayak a few times
never really caught much for various reasons

anyways, yeah, im starting to really like the LC
plan on throwing it a lot more now, haha
let me know when you come up again
Hey Roy, how about we go out fishing on that research vessel at your school? :LOL:
I bet if you concentrate on strictly throwing the LC's this season, you will blow away your Flatties count for the year. :Twisted: Keep up the good work and I'll let you know when we head back up that way again.


Great action shots Arthur!

Congrats on the successful kayak run and legal hali on the surf ;)

Andrew
Thanks Andrew, I had a pretty good weekend.
Hey, thanks again for the research that you did for me on that location. :Secret: I will call a meeting with all the S.W.A.T. members and plan a ODST mission sometime this Summer. :Wink:


Arthur, You My Friend are amazing, You really are Superman!

That is awesome that you had the opportunity to try an new style of fishing and do it with some very experienced kayakers. I thoroughly enjoyed all of your report and I'm looking forward to reading more Buddy.
It was great to see you last night and I'm looking forward to that first day back out in the surf. I'll be talking to you soon My Friend.
It was great talking to you too at the event Terry. Nice Catfish!
Anytime you guys are ready to hit the surf with us again, just let me know!
Can't wait for the BBQ. :Wink:


Awesome adventure you had today Arthur. Wish I would have taken you guys up on the invite but I felt like pounding the sand for the big old skunk today.....LOL
It's all good though ..... I needed the time to myself with no worries and some reflection on recent events and the surfline provides me with that.
Looks like Jerry smoked some medical oregano before this pic :ROFL:

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So gracious of the two Kayak Jedi's (Jerry and Chris) to demonstrate how to effectivly roll your Kayak and procede to the slaying grounds :ROFL:
They were probably trying to coax Yuri out of the shower...LOL

Great job on your maiden voyage dude .....damn........Now I gotta buy a Kayak!







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OH.........

Disqualified.....She only looks like 4 1/2 pointer110's long buddy.......Ya know the rule...:ROFL:

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Lets get a "SWAT" vote!

That's it....I'm fishing four more times than YOU this week!!!
Glad that you had some peaceful time to relax after the stressful ordeal Mike. The surf is the perfect place to do that... it's been my therapy too.
I think the Kayak Gurus were too busy keeping an eye on me that they didn't see the crashing wave... :LOL: That's the story and I'm sticking to it!
About the vote, let's see if we can vote to reduce your rank back down to S.W.A.T. recruit... and send you back to basic training to learn how to tie a proper knot. :ROFL: You can fish every day of the week, but I have Poseidon on my side.


It was a pleasure fishing with you again Arthur.

And nice meeting you guys Jerry and Jonathon. If you guys want to kayak again, let me know. :)

WTG on that big butt Roy!
Good times Chris, thanks again for all your help on Sunday buddy. We will definitely do it again soon.
Good luck fishing this weekend and I'll see ya in a couple of weeks.


Hi Wingnut,

Very nice job all~round !!

thanks,

JapanRon
Thanks Ron, you keep up the nice work out there on the salt yourself.
Did I ever tell you that the first time that I met you, it kinda freaked me out to see that you're not Japanese. :LOL:


Nice job out on the kayak Arthur you guys got in some nice bass and the weather looks awesome for a first time kayak trip. Hey Jerry is that a sour egg you are holding in that pic. Nice job on the shore line guys you found the legals!!!!




Bigred
The weather could have been better Lucas, but everything else was just about perfect.
You need to get another kayak soon dude!


It's pretty nerve-wracking the first time, but very rewarding.

With a kayak you can access harder-to-reach spots, and really feel the strength and fight in a fish.

I'm planning on getting a kayak later this year. I need to get into one of those 60 pound white seabass
I was a little nervous, but the guys really prepared me well and I felt really comfortable with the entire thing from beginning to end. I had the best teachers and support staff. :Big Grin:
Yeah, I can't wait to tangle with something BIG out there. :Twisted:


Great report Arthur!!
Way to change things up too!
Was the area you fished around the corner from where you launched or farther north?
We fished the immediate area around where we launched John. Since it was my first trip, they didn't want to push the envelope just yet... but I'll be ready to paddle just about anywhere in round two. :Wink:


Not too shabby for a first time. If I were to give a tip about surf launches, it would be to stow all your gear inside your kayak. Even on the smallest of days, a wave can catch you off guard at any time. Can't save your embarrassment, but will spare you your gear.

As far as kayak suggestion, I think you're looking for a Hobie. A bit pricey, but the pedaldrive's speed is priceless especially getting in and out of the surf. I have Jerry's Cobra Marauder and it is a great yak as well, however, kind of heavy and long.

Very Cool. Getting my license this summer, so I'll be seeing you around Arthur. We should team up and take Steve out on his turf.:Twisted:
Oh trust me Kevin... they had everything on my yak tethered, tied down, strapped in and/or buckled up. :LOL: Yes, I've had my eyes on the Hobie Mirage Revolution for quite sometime now... I knda like that moss color. :Wink:


Fantastic report Art, you are one versatile fisherman. Looks like you took to kayaking pretty easily just like everything else. Soon, there won't be a place that the poor fishies can hide from the SWAT gang.
Just like everything, I need to practice at it Binh. Just like riding a bike, once you learn, you never forget.


Congrats on your first successful kayak outing. Never really fished the kelp before but it looks like it could be rewarding and frustrating at the same time. Nice goin on all the bass. When you finally get a yak those flat boys are gonna be in serious trouble.
Yeah Jason, it only took one big fish that wrap me up in the kelp for me to realize that you either muscle them away from the kelp or they're gone. I really learned a lot in just one session and will continue to get better with each trip out there.


That's the way to mix it up. WTG :Cool:
Yakity Yak, Don't look back. Ready for some 60 lb class Yellowtail next ?
Next session 'High surf launching' practice and wave riding ?
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DR
Martin, one of my goals on this first trip was to catch a Calico that was at least 5 lbs. I know that I had at least two fish of this caliber. The first one took me straight into the kelp and the second one popped off right next to the yak as I reached down to thumb its lower jaw. :Evil:
The wave riding thing on the yak looks like fun, but I don't think I'll be launching in those conditions anytime soon. :LOL:


Wingnut,

Once you go yak - you'll never go back

Montesdad
Dana Point Kayak Fishing Mafia

You may be right Nick, but it would take a lot of persuading to take me completely away from the sand. I'm sure I'll run into some of the KFM members on the water one of these days. I've always waved at you guys from the beach, but hope to fish along side with you someday. :Cool:
By the way... this is one heck of a catch, congrats! :Envious:
And you have the yak that I want!
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Always diggin your posts and respectin that ,
go get-em, no matter what, where ever, M.O.
Thanks FS, whatever it takes, always give it your 100% effort!


MORE KNOTCHES IN YOURE BELT OF EXPERENCE IN THE WORLD OF FISHING,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,t/o,,,,,,,,,,,,,,SAN ANTANIO ISNT GOING ANYWHERE ,IT WILL BE WAITING FOR US,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Thanks Bob! We need to plan a trip up there soon. I think this is where I will win my bet with Blackwater. :Twisted: See you this weekend! :Wink:


What an awsome trip. Thanks for the report Arthur.
It was an awesome trip and a really fun report to write. :Big Grin:


Yakking without fishing equipment made me nervous the first time I tried it, I can only imagine how it would feel dumping my stuff overboard. I have no idea how guys get yellows on those things...
Damn Roy hooked up for sure. Saw him on the pier Sat. afternoon and he was himhaaainnn for a short while and then proceeded to show pic's and tell me the story. I think hes hooked on the LC for sure.
I've read in books & magazines, seen videos and heard stories of some amazing fish being caught on a kayak and thinking, someday it will be my turn! :Envious:
Roy has come a long way since I fished with him for the first time a couple of years ago. I knew that it was just a matter of time until he start coming around to believing in the LCs. :Cool:


Hey Arthur, Taylor Tackle got some nice yaks for sale with all the bells and whistles, check them out. It's about time you took that leap, thanks for taking us thru your first yak experience.
I've seen some of those yaks in there before Vince, pretty nice. But I got some hook-ups that can get me killer deals on everything I need for kayak fishing. :Wink:


Somehow I see a Hobie kayak with the Mirage Drive in your future Arthur! Kayak fishing looks like a lot of fun. Maybe I'll give it a shot one of these days, but for now I'm waiting for the surf bite to pick up. Mike and I found one patch of great looking water that should be holding in the near future. Then I took some water over my head and decided some warm food sounded good. Congrats on a good day on the water, and looking forward to when we next hit the surf!
I will take my time and get one that is right for me Marc. The Hobie Revolution is definitely the front runner right now. Too bad you guys didn't do better this weekend... I was so confident that you guys would kill it out there. :Neutral: Always the next time... see you soon!


Arthur, always happy reading your reports. I live vicarously through them. Time for another surf event......OFG
Thanks Chris... always happy to share my adventures with my FNN family. Not sure when the next surf event will be, but I've been thinking about it... :Wink: Take care and I hope all is well. :Cool:


wow, what a fun report to read, looks like you got to learn from some great teachers.
Coming out to meet poseidon himself right bro? Be careful out there and keep up the fine job.
You sure know how to live.
I had the best instructors! i have to admit, it was pretty cool playing on Poseidon's turf. :Cool:


Art, i can't even keep up with you anymore.
Looks like alot of fun, i might have to hit up Jerry for a lesson myself. :Wink:
Very cool of Jerry, Chris and Jonathan to make sure that our Commander gets back from the mission in one piece. Glad to hear that the flatties are starting to wake up. I have to try and get some time off to join you guys on a few missions soon.
Have fun slaying Stripers with your niece this weekend Art.
I'm sure that it would be cool with Jerry if you want to come next time Phuong. :Cool:
Yeah, she's all excited for her annual Striper Kill mission with Uncle Bob. :Big Grin:


Always looking for new methods of embellishing your fishing habits Arthur. If/when you come out on the boat, I promise you won't have to put your waders on. JK Cali's are fun to catch in the kelp.
Just expanding my horizon Mikey.. we only live once my friend. :Big Grin: Looking forward to fishing with yu again, whether on the boat or on the sand. :Cool:
BTW - Did you get my package? :Wink:


good to hear the legals have landed let the fun begin :Twisted: to bad you didnt fall in the water on the kayak :Rolls Eyes: jk jk lol super sweet to fish on a kayak and hit those kelp beds gotta love it. Great report.
I actually expected to get wet Brandon... but I was very lucky to stay relatively dry.
Hopefully, the Flatties will continue coming in on a regular basis.


Thanks for the great report! I was looking forward to this outing since we last hit the surf at DR Beach!

Looks like you had some great company for your maiden voyage!

It is good to see the new possibilities for our assaults on the salt! You and the new team can work and herd the bait and big flatties into the shallows for us onshore part of the team to score! :ROFL: It is all about teamwork!



Did every one look at you in surprise when you started belting out the "Star Spangled Banner" :EyePop: :Confused:

Great job Jerry, Chris, & Jonathan for popping Arthur's Cherry! I am sure Yuri will be disapointed!

See you guys out on the home front soon!

Steve
Teamwork... that sounds like a good plan Steve, we'll hit them from all angles. :Twisted:
I thought for sure that you will either be hitting the surf with Mike & Marc, or in your playground last weekend. See you soon my friend. :Cool:


As I was reading your report, I had this weird feeling that you were going to hit the surf after wards. I scrolled down and I was right.. Good job bass'in fellas.
I actullay hit the surf on Saturday and the kayak on Sunday. It was a funfilled weekend, that's for sure. Nice job out there tubing the NPH with Jason. :Cool:

[Troutman65]

Nice going out there Arthur. Always nice to read your reports .

[sansou]

You're a maniac....nice job and kudos to all your friends for getting you setup on the kayaking.

See you soon enough on the LJ kelp beds!

[Wingnut]

Nice going out there Arthur. Always nice to read your reports .
Thanks Patrick, hope all is good in your world. :Cool:


You're a maniac....nice job and kudos to all your friends for getting you setup on the kayaking.

See you soon enough on the LJ kelp beds!
Good seeing you and doing some catching up the other night Rich. :Cool: You're one heck of a bartender even though all I drank was some Coke.:LOL:
The LJ kelp beds is where I could find those Yellows... :Twisted:
See ya soon, maybe at the BBQ. :Wink:

[City Dad]

that is cool! way to go.

Is it hard maintaining your casting position out there? It seems like you would bob around a lot .

[Wingnut]

that is cool! way to go.

Is it hard maintaining your casting position out there? It seems like you would bob around a lot .

No, that's not a problem at all Tim. The only problem I had was I kept clipping the back up rods in the rod holders behind me from time to time when I cast. I had to shift them to one side after awhile... a good way to break a rod tip or something. :Shocked:
I don't think you would like kayaking very much... not so many Perch out there. :LOL:

[ToadsToadsOnly]

It was a pleasure fishing with you authur and great job not only on the launch and land but killing the bass. You made it look like you were a pro in the kayak game. Like eveyone was saying yellows and seabass next LETS DO IT!

[jerryG]

I’ve been wanting to learn how to fish from a kayak for the last couple of years, but never found the time or got around to it. JerryG was generous enough to offer to teach me on one of his extra kayaks. Jerry is a veteran kayaker and has been fishing on one for years. I couldn’t have found a more qualified instructor to get me started and guide me on this new adventure. Not only that I had Jerry to show me the ropes… I also had two other experienced kayak fishermen coming along to make sure my maiden voyage went as smoothly as possible. Chris (Tr0psn4j) and Jonathan (ToadsToadsOnly) also came along provided additional guidance and support. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of Wingmen on the water… I knew that I was in good hands. :Big Grin:

Conditions: Low tide at the LZ (launching zone). Fishing the kelp beds. Flat to moderate swells. Overcast and cool weather. Excellent water clarity with a strong baitfish presence.



I caught a Calico on my first cast from the yak… what a good omen.

I have never step foot on a kayak before… and was both nervous & excited prior to launch. It was beginner’s luck as I was near flawless on both the initial launch into the surf and on the beach landing at the end… WHEW! I have to admit, there were some anxious moments there as a wave broke right behind me on the landing and I had to dig the paddle into the surf to stay straight and upright. :Shocked:

Special thanks to Jerry and Chris for your demonstration of how “NOT” to launch from the beach. :ROFL:

What a RUSH! I had a great time and really enjoyed my first kayaking experience. Time to start searching for the right yak and all the custom goodies. As fun as it was to fish from a kayak, surf fishing will still be my first choice, my first love. :Wink:

Jerry, I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to teach me the ABC’s of kayak fishing. The preparation that you walked me through was superb. I felt educated and well informed and by the time I step foot on that kayak, I was comfortable and believed that I was prepared enough to handle anything. Not only you are one of the coolest person I’ve ever met, you are a great friend as well, thanks again for everything.

Until the next S.W.A.T. adventure, have fun and be safe out there everybody!

Arthur (Wingnut)



Lets get a "SWAT" vote!

That's it....I'm fishing four more times than YOU this week!!!


It was a pleasure fishing with you again Arthur.

And nice meeting you guys Jerry and Jonathon. If you guys want to kayak again, let me know. :)




Arthur,

Thank you Arthur. Thank you for your friendship and inspiration. Very well done my friend. I was watching the marine weather forecasts closely all last week as we planned the yak attack mission and although the conditions were not too bad it was a little rougher than I had hoped for but you stepped up to the challenge and hit it out of the park on your first at bat. Let the truth be known everyone Arthur caught the first 5 fish and that set the pace for the rest of the day. He stayed way ahead of the pack as he continued to catch fish all day. I had a great time out there. Thanks guys (Jonathan, Chris, Arthur). Many more adventures to come my friends. Looking forward to it.


Mike, Phuong, Steve, Marc, Lucas – So who is in for the next yak attack mission? I wish you guys could have joined us out there.

Oh yeah and Bones that wipe out was the result of a sneaker rogue my friend. Had I been aboard my yak I would have punched through that wave. I was using my dad’s yak which is an unfamiliar vessel. Oh well what can I say it happens sometimes. LOL

JerryG

[Fisherman57]

SWEET!

You remember the day at the Hall Show about three years ago that we started looking at Yak's?.......

http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/wingyak001.jpg

http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/wingyak002.jpg

http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/wingyak003.jpg

YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY MY MAN!



Nice going as always brother!...........

Let me know when you're ready to go look again and Ill go with ya.
Ya never know, I might just lose my mind and buy one too. Uh, if they have a heavy capacity edition! :Embarrassed:



Besides....... the yaks looks a bit safer than your EXTREME SURF FISHING adventures: :LOL:

http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/team57extreme.jpg


Great report man, and a special THANK YOU to Chris for also representing! :Big Grin: I'm very appreciative!

Keep the yak reports coming Arthur.... along with the weekly SWAT adventures!

Donna, "Grumpus" & I are looking forward to fishing with you at the TEAM 57 event at Parcher's Resort in a few weeks!
When we get back, it's BBQ time! :Wink:

[blackwater]

SWEET!

You remember the day at the Hall Show about three years ago that we started looking at Yak's?.......

http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/wingyak001.jpg

YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY MY MAN!

Damn Arthur, you aged ALOT in three years!!! :ROFL: How many grey hairs you got now??? I've never seen a bimini top on a yak before, how do you cast... side arm? :LOL:
I'm going to take Jerry up on the offer to try this yakking thing out next time you guys go out, looks like fun. :Cool:

[Ren714]

I actullay hit the surf on Saturday and the kayak on Sunday. It was a funfilled weekend, that's for sure. Nice job out there tubing the NPH with Jason. :Cool:

Duh! It only states 5/16 yak and 5/15 surf. :Embarrassed:
Thanks, love slaying those bass.

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

Nice work there Aurthur and friends...way ta roll, glad everyone was safe and got da feesh ta boot....Nice bonus surf report as well.

Always good to have "Plan B" availabl;e to secure a "No skunk" day..

saweet !

Nice work..

I've been on a kayak 2 times but never fished off of them, my pal up in santa cruz keeps inviting me to go for the lings on the yaks up there but I have yet to call him on it !

Congrats on the catches and the new vehicle to acces them off limit kelp beds and such.

[Wingnut]

It was a pleasure fishing with you authur and great job not only on the launch and land but killing the bass. You made it look like you were a pro in the kayak game. Like eveyone was saying yellows and seabass next LETS DO IT!
Thanks Jonathan, I got pretty lucky that it wasn't too rough out there on my first day. I was just following your lead buddy, that is whenever I could keep up with you. Seems like everytime I would look up, you were paddling out of sight. :LOL: Don't worry, we'll be chasing the Big Game soon enough. :Twisted:



Arthur,

Thank you Arthur. Thank you for your friendship and inspiration. Very well done my friend. I was watching the marine weather forecasts closely all last week as we planned the yak attack mission and although the conditions were not too bad it was a little rougher than I had hoped for but you stepped up to the challenge and hit it out of the park on your first at bat. Let the truth be known everyone Arthur caught the first 5 fish and that set the pace for the rest of the day. He stayed way ahead of the pack as he continued to catch fish all day. I had a great time out there. Thanks guys (Jonathan, Chris, Arthur). Many more adventures to come my friends. Looking forward to it.


Mike, Phuong, Steve, Marc, Lucas – So who is in for the next yak attack mission? I wish you guys could have joined us out there.

Oh yeah and Bones that wipe out was the result of a sneaker rogue my friend. Had I been aboard my yak I would have punched through that wave. I was using my dad’s yak which is an unfamiliar vessel. Oh well what can I say it happens sometimes. LOL

JerryG
I think Poseidon was favoring me a little bit as it was my first time out on his turf. :Wink:
I know that you probably spent more time keeping an eye on me than you really did concentrate on fishing Jerry and I appreciate that very much. :Cool:
I'm going to try and talk the rest of the S.W.A.T. Crew to learn how to yak... imagine an armada of water assault vehicles invading the kelp beds. :Twisted:
Let's plan another session soon, I need the practice! :Big Grin:


SWEET!

You remember the day at the Hall Show about three years ago that we started looking at Yak's?.......

http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/wingyak001.jpg

http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/wingyak002.jpg

http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/wingyak003.jpg

YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY MY MAN!



Nice going as always brother!...........

Let me know when you're ready to go look again and Ill go with ya.
Ya never know, I might just lose my mind and buy one too. Uh, if they have a heavy capacity edition! :Embarrassed:



Besides....... the yaks looks a bit safer than your EXTREME SURF FISHING adventures: :LOL:

http://fishinghotpage.com/users/tmp3/team57extreme.jpg


Great report man, and a special THANK YOU to Chris for also representing! :Big Grin: I'm very appreciative!

Keep the yak reports coming Arthur.... along with the weekly SWAT adventures!

Donna, "Grumpus" & I are looking forward to fishing with you at the TEAM 57 event at Parcher's Resort in a few weeks!
When we get back, it's BBQ time! :Wink:
Lol, I remember that Dana. It was my first Fred Hall Show. I couldn't wait for you any longer buddy, had to finally try it out for myself. Don't worry about the weight capacity or stability, I have the kayak for you. It's the Hobie Pro Angler... very nice and super stable. :Wink: I will probably get either the Revolution or the Outback model. Da boyz are worried that I might not walk the beach with them again, but I will never give up fishing from the sand. Like I told them, I'd rather catch a legal Halibut from the surf than anywhere else. :Cool: But there's nothing wrong with broadening one's horizon...
I'm really looking forward to the High Sierra's event next month as I need the rest & relaxation big time.
Have you guys picked a place for the BBQ yet? Plenty of room at my pad and a six burner grill all ready to go. :Wink:


Damn Arthur, you aged ALOT in three years!!! :ROFL: How many grey hairs you got now??? I've never seen a bimini top on a yak before, how do you cast... side arm? :LOL:
I'm going to take Jerry up on the offer to try this yakking thing out next time you guys go out, looks like fun. :Cool:
No kidding Phuong... once you hit the top of the hill and start going over it, it goes fast. :LOL: Last year, I found only two grey hairs. So far this year... five. :Neutral: Not so good... Anyways, life goes on, the best years are ahead. :Big Grin:
Whenever you are ready to hop on a yak, let me know. Jerry and I will find a tandem kayak somewhere and have Yuri ride along to keep you company out there on the lonely sea. :ROFL:


Duh! It only states 5/16 yak and 5/15 surf. :Embarrassed:
Thanks, love slaying those bass.
Maybe we'll run into each other out there on the water sometime soon. :Cool:


Nice work there Arthur and friends...way ta roll, glad everyone was safe and got da feesh ta boot....Nice bonus surf report as well.

Always good to have "Plan B" available to secure a "No skunk" day..

saweet !

Nice work..

I've been on a kayak 2 times but never fished off of them, my pal up in santa cruz keeps inviting me to go for the lings on the yaks up there but I have yet to call him on it !

Congrats on the catches and the new vehicle to acces them off limit kelp beds and such.
Just trying to give myself a few more options and to broaden my horizon a bit Gary. :Wink: You do so many kinds of fishing yourself... from the Duct to the Big Blue to the local lakes, nothing escape the Steel. :Twisted: So many things to try, so little time... and we're not getting any younger either, so why not! :Cool: Hey, don't forget me the next time you got some fresh Tuna to give away. :LOL: The way you marinate the last batch you gave me was da bomb! :Envious:

[Native Gal]

WN,
Nautical Assault at a new level, sweeeet!
Yak Attack on the kelp beds, love it!
Looking forward to new adventures of the salties, can't wait to see a post of a beast dragging you around on that Yak. Most xlnt report and pixs of the Yak Crew, wtg guys. :Thumbs Up:

NG
:Envious:

[Wingnut]

WN,
Nautical Assault at a new level, sweeeet!
Yak Attack on the kelp beds, love it!
Looking forward to new adventures of the salties, can't wait to see a post of a beast dragging you around on that Yak. Most xlnt report and pixs of the Yak Crew, wtg guys. :Thumbs Up:

NG
:Envious:

Thanks NG... I can't wait to get back out there on the yak and do it again. :Big Grin:
Keep posting those most excellent Eastern reports! :Wink: