Got out on yak for the first time since my newest son was born a couple months ago. Little 8 mile round trip. Got a new slow pitch set up and went out to a rockfish spot I had found in the winter. California rockfish opened for all depths April 1. Fished in 300-350 feet with a 200g Nomad Gypsy on 30 lb braid with 3 feet of 40lb Fluor leader. Immediately got smoked on the drop and got limits of Vermilion (2). Absolute blast.
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That is one ugly fish. But man are they delicious!
If you were out on the water on Saturday, I think I saw you out there in the middle of all the boats. Respect! 🫡
Nice.
I pedal like 2+ miles out to look for a spot to try out slow pitch fishing but then my fishfinder went weird and couldn’t detect bottom after 200 ft (blinking depth number). I am going to have to troubleshoot it next time
I’m still trying to find a comfortable way to slow pitch from the kayak. That long butt section from spj rod kind get in the way in sitting position in kayak. I can’t really rest the butt against my forearm/elbow. Sure I can just turn the rod and just hold it with my hand since it is really light but it is not as comfortable