Darth-Baiter

I said it before, and I'll say it again. "it takes a lot to bum me out while fishing" yesterday, proved it. hahah..I laughed it off. first the fishing kinda sucked. I found some fish in a grass island and was landing them. a poor soul paddled up, and told me he was going into a skunk. I said, "I am finding them in this grass..cast to the edges". he motored up near me...two other kayakers took my invitation as UNIVERSAL, and edge in as well. hah..I moved off. skunk off my boat. I find a smaller patch elsewhere and try to see if the formula repeats. I cast, slight backlash, so I pull it out. I wind up without looking. current pulling me off. I wind, and look down and see the line is wrapped hard around the handle...oh-o! I work it out best I can..which wasn't very "best". I manage to cinch down a knot mid-line. I cut it off and start pulling in my bait. I feel a tug!!! and lose it immediately since I am now hand-lining. grrrr..I have line around my handle, a wad (of line) in my hand, and i pull it back to only put my elbow shirt sleeve into the Vision 110 hooks, I mistakenly put into the 1st position in the box behind me. I had to one hand the hook free which was awkward as heck since I am still trying to fist the line. I hear a "twick!" and think nothing of it. I free myself, while forcing myself to grin about it...wad the line up, stuff it into a vest pocket, run the line up the line guide, retie, and then settle in. I look behind me..the TWICK!! sound was my rod tip snapping. hahahah...I must have yanked the V-110 out too hard and put the stress right at the tip!! it was 5-10 minute of the fifth ring of hell level fun... and I had ran around and had my rudder up in the mud.... so FUN!!! FUNNNN!! for penance, I put all the rods away...grabbed a few gulps of water, and went 6 miles up and around another arm I have never seen or visited. I wish I had brought my motor. fun!! I did catch a good bass on my 5" Daingerous. good day nevertheless. and yes, the rod that snapped was a Fury. one more left and I arm fury-less. those things are snappy. and my reel to rod ratio is more skewed to reels yet again. hahahaha.. I'm looking forward to work tomorrow.

I chose poorly:(

Oh! It casts a mile!

I bought it as a fishing store. I use it as a practice plug for casting. it has a fishing use. But not sure for what. A rubber sinker?

I saw those. Might try them. Thanks!!

war baits is 2oz! or 1.5.

maybe I can just Texas rig it and double peg the sinker. hmmm

learn something new EVERYDAY!! I wish I would have been given the responsibility of naming that thing. I've seen islanders using it to find baitfish..

we need to collectively get this guy on some fish. even his avatar photo vibe is so forlorn

I have a supply of Magdraft Freestyle in the 6". I just dont feel the love from rigging it up with a weighted Beast-Hook. I gets smashed only to be left feeling the limp line of a missed hooksnag. it is fairly snag free this way tho. but it applies to the fish as well for me. snag free. I was thinking of pulling a play from the ocean guys. just rigging it up on a lead head jig and let the hook come out the top predominantly. I get 90% hook up with the Daingerous so I know the hook fully exposed works. anyone know of a 1/2oz ball head, with a 8/0 hook that I can rig on a 6" Freestyle magdraft?

grr..was hoping to finally hit Clearlake. should exceed 100 deg easily. too hot for me. even the kayak acts weird in heat like that. the plastic expands. sooo.. somewhat cooler are my local Lake Sonoma or Lake Berryessa. shorter commute so I can fish into the heat longer since my drive home is quick. my secret lake is much cooler, but the water is down so my launch is dry. how do you pick which lake you try? you look at fishing reports, or just go for it. flip a coin? I am fishing solo tomorrow so the decision is all mine. the ocean swells and winds are not favorable either, or I would go and get a food fish. my wife is out playing cards with friends. I cant waste my "hall pass".

I'm using the Almight line currently on a spinning rod. that stuff has been fantastic. I use the pink color and it is so easy to keep an eye on.

I'm the opposite. while I dont like it when a friend hands me my arse... I find true pleasure in fishing with a bud and watching them catch fish. if I find them, I want them to as well. it isn't competitive for me. so that dummy rod thing is a non starter. OP. right now I am in your situation. I am trying to help a newbie catch fish off his kayak. he can be right next to me, and I hand him the bait to fish: I will catch a fish and he just soaks them - no love. my friend is fishing too fast. he wont let the bait hit bottom and just let it sit for a spell. at first it was because his equipment sucked. he had a noodle rod combo that was so lacking in sensitivity, he always sought out a taut line. he was inadvertently moving the bait to much seeking some feeling of the bait. now he as bought better gear but he is still too fast. I think most newbies fish too fast.

Great story cbf!! I'm getting to where I can guess it is a catfish these days. they have such a unique strategy to get free...

my python popmax is still unscathed. hahah...I work it way slower than you do. maybe I need to hurry it up. what a great color..it got me as a fisherman.

100% this my best domestic fish was a 20 lb striper. Daiwa Procyon AL 2500 reel, some Med Phenix Recon rod, 20lb braid, with a 10lb flouro leader. gear is easy. the rods bend absorbs so much shock the line is all but impossible to snap. that fish was running, but I seemed to be able to slow it down fairly easily. it was kinda scary and exciting all balled up together. but if you keep your head and remain patient...no problem. I hook a 15lb bass, and I will one day. I have Mexico/Florida/Texa money to spend...I'll get it done.

DUDE. your photo inventory must be epic.

I’ve landed bigger and meaner bass than a 15. I can handle it. There are other species that fight unfair and I’ve held them up to a camera. now the variables I can’t control? All I can do is try. I think getting it to bite is the real challenge.

Thanks for reminding me. Just ordered more Gaffers tape. That stuff sticks to carpet.

Great responses people! Some of you all should meet up and trade stuff. Haha.

Not a fan of trolling. Not even when I move to a new spot. I don’t like moving that slow. having said that. I know a guy that is 90% troller. He is dang effective.

Man. I’ve caught a lot of fish on my Curado 150’s. Some huge peacocks are on that list. I need to use them more. That reel punches harder than it should.

I’m on digitaka right now window shopping. looking at three Aldebarans. The BFS is self explanatory. What about the DC and MGL? Those two just for regular weighted baits? heck while we are at it. The Antares??

Buy Gaffers tape. That stuff is the best multi tasker tape ever. Comes off with zero tackiness.

Bigger swim bait?