1st Fish from a Yak

I've been reading your posts for a few months now and love it. Bought a Malibu X-13 awhile back and today was the first day I took it fishing. Nobody ever accused me of being quick to move on something (the 1yr old and pregnant wife may have something to do with that)

I'm a novice fisherman, most experience from Mexico where they do everything for you. Decided to try Foster City mainly because it's close to home and I can always swim to shore if things get interesting. Didn't have any real hope of catching anything but just wanted to get things situated on the yak. I got on the water at about 11:30 trolling a Rapala. Stopped to cast a bit and realized casting reels and I don't get a long well, so after untangling a few rats nests I went back to trolling. After about 45 min I looked back and the line was not trailing behind the yak but off to the side...huh that's weird, then I noticed the rod tip going nuts. Pulled in my first Striper. Guys were coming out of there houses to watch. I think we were all a little shocked. Got it to the boat.

Thank you to everyone who suggested leashes for everything. I had stuff flying off the Yak in every direction while trying to get the hook out. I taped a ruler on my paddle but didn't think to put it in the water. I think it was about 21in. I released it figuring anything living in that water has to be toxic and I don't know what's legal to keep.

I'm fired up, been wanting to do this for about 3 years. Thanks for all the info you guys provide. It allows me to at least look like I know what I'm doing.

Jaywo

Awesome first fish!
You will always remember the first on a yak.

Good report and pics. We hope you can get out with us for rock fish this summer.

Stoggie

Yeah, Jaymo congratulation on your first.  Wait till rockfish opener then it's fever time...That's when things really happen.
allan

wow a striper in foster city in feb, that is rare.  were you in a lagoon or a slough that empties to the bay?

Congrats on the first yak fish. Furthermore, catching a striper this time of year is a challenge in itself.

Welcome to the club.

RR

Congrats on that fish!!!!!!!! Kayak fishing Rocks!!!!! keep having fun!!!!

Badog

Congratulations!!  I hope this is the first of many successful kayak fishing trips for you! 

WTG on your first fish on the yak jaywo. Congrats on the striper. Please keep
the report and pictures coming.

Jedmo

The Maddness has struck again nice Job Jaywo

WTG....With each trip you learn a bit more and get more dialed in. Solid first outing!

Right on dude congrat on your fisrt kayak fish. Awesome looking fish at that. Keep on fishing and keep on sharing those reports dude.

Who here remembers their first kayak fish??? Hmmm I don't....

Congrats on your first yak fish Jaywo and welcome to the madness! 

Hey Jaywo

Great report! Thanks for sharing your first catch & release on a kayak . Come on out to the AOTY awards on the 21st . The family event (Pot Luck) will be held at the Aquan Sports Boat House beginning at 12:30. Great opportunity to meet many fellow NCKA'ers and get involved.

WTTM
Ben

Aquan Sports Boat House Location:
Parkside Aquatics Park
1097 Seal Court
San Mateo, CA 94403

Link to map:  http://www.aquansports.com/Aquan_Sports/About_Us.html

Great first report, Jaywo - and a catch and release no less.  Well done! 

You were doing more than just looking like you know what was up, you were representin'!  Oh yeah!   

Welcome. Always take the time to play a bit. It keeps ya' sane brother.Lip hooked stripers are fun,fun,fun.