Big halibut; Piegeon Pt.

Hi guys,
 I went out with Mike and Keo off Pigeon Pt yesterday and was too beat to write.....Then w/ the shark news off Bean Hollow ...well that was a story that needed everyones full attention.
Funny, I remember passing up Bean Hollow as being too tame that morning and wanted to share some of Mikes crazy adventures off the bird...ie. Pigeon ]

Well, we had a fast drift from stiff South winds. Winds that apparently slacked off before the bean. Having had a great day on Saturday at Jaws...[ 2 lings!] I knew the bite would still turn on and couldn't wait to fish wilder area.
It was 95% paddling and re-paddling because of the drift. Keo said it was supposed to be only 80% paddling and 20% fishing not 95% paddling and 5% fishing.

 But...sometimes when you drift off the rocks you pass thru halibut country and I did and had [ for me] the fight and the fish of the year. 3 feet long and 25 lbs...what a rush.
 Got lotsa photos but cant find the cable to hook em up this morning.
I will get one today because the 2nd news was the photo documentary of Keo and a serious lingcod!

We had some surf upon re-entry and after Mike and I had arrived safely, we were waiting for "young Fish-talker" ie. Keo to arrive,
 He sped to shore as fast on his tarpon as I have ever seen a kayak move....it was so impressive...I mean he was smokin!
Then...he turned and landed sideways to shore and as we were screaming " Get out of the kayak.....get out of the kayak!"
Then as a wave grew and took shape behind him the plea was "Brace! Brace!!"

Then the wave hit and somehow transferred motion via rebounding from beneath him....and ejected him high into the air!
 Jai Boi turned into "Rocket Boi!" He flew straight up 5 feet high and made a perfect butt landing into the surging wave.
Meanwhile, the kayak was deposited high up the beach still sideways...erect and with nothing falling out.
It was a "U-Tube moment" and as with the shark incident, no camera was on.
Keo is all passion and as experience catches up, will be a master kayak fisher.

Speaking of masters...Mike has the technique and its rather unique. Thats why he scores while others make excuses.
He catches and then loses more big fish at the surface then he puts in the boat!
He releases fish that others would be proud to make reports out of and despite the low gear-minimalist approach is to be sure one of the safer guys out there.
 Skill and confidence on the water cannot be bought except thru endless hours and hours OTW.
Mike...Keo...it was a pleasure...Anytime!

Photos later on today!

Sincerely,
 Steve

Stoke! That is one nice fish! Glad everyone made it in OK, that sounds a little sketchy!

Ja Boi!!!

wow what a day, cant wait for the pics, look up in the sky, its a bird, its a plane no its super jai boi!!! , cameron

Nice writeup, Steve.  Sorry I missed ya.

We weren't even fishing with Keo, but his enthusiasm came thru the radio.  Glad you all arrived safe.

Thanks for the great report this morning Steve. Glad to hear our very own Jai Boi was
not hurt. Looking forward to the pictures.

Jedmo

Congratulations on the halibut Steve. What a great write up. I just about fell out of my chair laughing at your description of Keo's landing/midair flight! That sounds like something that would happen to me. Keo - I do applaud you for your passion and if I wasn't such a cautious person, I would be there flying through the air as well. I am sure I will get my thumps when the time comes. You are definitely earning your stripes.

Great job again guys,
Ray

Very cool! Glad you got in on the flatty bite.We heard it on the radio and Keo (who made me LFAO ) said someone got a hali.Mine was a good eatin' 26" chicken to go with the ling and verm.Good catching on a murky sharktober morning.

Great report - can't wait for the pics. 

Steve - your description of and respect for your fishing partners is the best part.

 

hahahaahahahaha!! rocket boi

Hence known as "Rocket-Boi" !
 Fits doesn't it?
 Steve

sounds like you guys had a blast , was soposed to make it but i was beat to shit after a long day on the sonoma coast then driving all the way back to a BBQ/beer drinking at brannen island.

...shhh
The young one is still sleeping.
He paddled his ass off yesterday.

haha lmao  Rocket Boi haha catchy Young Fish Talked LOL wat else u got for me I had an awesome tym it's a blast weather was crappy but still none the less I was on the water with marvelous company even when the wave sent me flying and landing on my buttocks I has a great tym we gotta do it again hmmmm anybody down for this wed haha

Was great fishing with you guys - I'd welcome it again any time.  Steve - that was a great Halibut - there are plenty of them there, seemingly year round.

Steve nailed it, I caught some big fish, lost most of them next to the boat (that was OK, sort of).  Let most of them go, but gave a few away to my friend the Rocket.  Had one I couldn't get up from the bottom - I'd take 5-10 feet, then lose it, then repeat.  5 minute tug-of-war while Keo patiently waited to help out.  Then snap.  I need new line, and my drag washers are shot.  Something I'll fix before the next trip.  I also got stabbed in the bicep by a rockfish I was letting go, and how have a 5" diameter itchy red patch.  Pretty cool.

What was amazing was how many BIG fish are in the water right now.  And we didn't have a clarity problem - water was crystal clear.  I think we were right in the middle of the red tide from the north and the south.

Keo - I'll send you a link for the lure I was using.  It was smoking...