efishent
08-22-2015, 04:19 PM
Got out for 2 ultra short sessions last and this Saturday. NO time to go South so made quick runs North of town.
#1
Got to a spot in pleasant fog, easy pedal on my longboard, a little murky; few oily spots and kelp not looking healthy, scratched a couple calicos, said goodbye to about 15 seals that controlled the place and before heading straight back decided to tie a small crocodile and tossed it in-between the dispersed kelp strings (sinking and jigging back up)
A minute later - a massive hookup and in another minute I'm at the end of my 20 lb test line and pressing both thumbs into the reel on a not-tight-enough drag. Got it turned , got some line back and enjoyed a tow ride towards the beach (will it land itself ?). After about 10 minutes of entertaining passing paddle boarders with my singing reel I'm gaining line and the fish is still on, even after running towards me and I'm anxious to see color. Well, just then the hooked popped and i reel my lure with mixed feelings. I'm 90% sure it was a nice yellowtail as it behaved like a huge bonito would with fork tail action. Although it was fun, I realize that it may be awhile before I stumble onto one of those again and be in position to land it. So I didn't feel like even posting this but had a good time this today so:
#2
Only 1 h opening, so I just tied LC on the same 20lbs test line (it casted almost as good as my usual 12lbs test)and run out to local beach to exercise my legs instead of arms. Walked to an old local spot and it looked like Waikiki: warm clear water , no salad, gentle baby waves, beginner folks on soft boards and best of all - instant action. One after another I pulled 3 short halibut and saw them chasing small baitfish. Left them biting (I was waiting to write this phrase for years) - I'm not used to action being so rapid and on smaller models here up North: in the past it was a lot less frequent but mostly legals. Finished the mini session with giant smelt that tried to act like a yellow I lost the previous time. Back in time for my daughter's swim class with 10 min to spare. Let's see what ocean troughs at me the next time.
#1
Got to a spot in pleasant fog, easy pedal on my longboard, a little murky; few oily spots and kelp not looking healthy, scratched a couple calicos, said goodbye to about 15 seals that controlled the place and before heading straight back decided to tie a small crocodile and tossed it in-between the dispersed kelp strings (sinking and jigging back up)
A minute later - a massive hookup and in another minute I'm at the end of my 20 lb test line and pressing both thumbs into the reel on a not-tight-enough drag. Got it turned , got some line back and enjoyed a tow ride towards the beach (will it land itself ?). After about 10 minutes of entertaining passing paddle boarders with my singing reel I'm gaining line and the fish is still on, even after running towards me and I'm anxious to see color. Well, just then the hooked popped and i reel my lure with mixed feelings. I'm 90% sure it was a nice yellowtail as it behaved like a huge bonito would with fork tail action. Although it was fun, I realize that it may be awhile before I stumble onto one of those again and be in position to land it. So I didn't feel like even posting this but had a good time this today so:
#2
Only 1 h opening, so I just tied LC on the same 20lbs test line (it casted almost as good as my usual 12lbs test)and run out to local beach to exercise my legs instead of arms. Walked to an old local spot and it looked like Waikiki: warm clear water , no salad, gentle baby waves, beginner folks on soft boards and best of all - instant action. One after another I pulled 3 short halibut and saw them chasing small baitfish. Left them biting (I was waiting to write this phrase for years) - I'm not used to action being so rapid and on smaller models here up North: in the past it was a lot less frequent but mostly legals. Finished the mini session with giant smelt that tried to act like a yellow I lost the previous time. Back in time for my daughter's swim class with 10 min to spare. Let's see what ocean troughs at me the next time.