Much bigger sailfish & mahi south of the new county pier

Ernie & Linda

ok....are you ready for round 2 of my sailfishing adventures? I headed out this morning in search of another sail. I brought a bag of ballyhoo in case I didn't find my Lys but right off the bat about 30 min into into my paddle I found to big LYs. So I let one go off the back and kept the other on my spinning reel close to my yak . Within minutes a sail comes right up to the close in bait and starts checking it out . I quickly grab the rod and start trying to get line out to let the Ly swim, then the sail turns away and 3 secs later my other rod starts screaming. So I quickly reel the first line in and just let it swim right next to my yak, I don't want this bait to die. So I grab the rod that's going off and I am not lying I think I was pulled at least 1 mile offshore. After about 30 or so min I get him close to the yak he is lit up and WAY bigger then the sail I got a few days ago. He starts tailwalking in front of me and I was so nervouse he was going to jump right on top of me I quickly let some line out to get him away from me. And then.... I look out of the corner of my eye and I watch a mahi inhale the other ly that is literally inches from my yak and that rod starts sreaming. Now I'm several miles offshore and I have a sailfish at my bow and a mahi peeling drag on my stern. The sailfish is done, so I get him yakside and quickly release him and off he goes. I was exhausted from the sail and then the mahi put up a good fight lots of jumps and finally got him gaffed and in the yak. That was the longest paddle back in fighting north winds but it was and epic day and believe I won't top today for a VERY long time!!!Wish I could have gotten better pics of the sail so you could see the size of him

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Rick · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 1:56 pm Post subject:

That is awesome! 2 sails in a kayak in a week....wow....congrats!
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robertyb · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject:

Congratulations again Linda. Two in a week is unbelieveable. You are my new hero.

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pierbird · Bonito Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 88 Location: Austell

outstanding Linda
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Kingfshr · Cobia Joined: 15 Jul 2009 Posts: 407

That is just incredible ! Way to go Linda ! I can't imagine doing that by youself in a big boat, much less a Kayak.
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Calvin · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:23 pm Post subject:

That is amazing! You are awesome Linda!

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blaminack · Billfish Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 731

Amazing! What a great year you have had on the Kayak! First the Cobia and all of the flounder and then decent kings and now Sailfish and Mahi. Incredible. Time to put the license to use and start the guide business!
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fishingtheoconee · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 3:56 pm Post subject:

I.......I......I just dont know what to say. What an amazing feat.
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WD · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:38 pm Post subject:

Congrats!!

Pier#r · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject:

T-wagon · Redfish Joined: 11 Jul 2009 Posts: 132

"The Young Woman and the Sea"

What's next? Marlin? Wahoo?
Totally awesome.
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Garb · Cobia Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 263 Location: P.C.B.

OKAY OKAY......

THATS IT......

LINDA JUST TOOK MANNY"S SPOT.....

HUGH SAIL AND MAHI AT THE SAME TIME.......

BOW TO LINDA..... WAY TO GO
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hijacker3 · King Mackerel Joined: 05 Aug 2009 Posts: 177

You also have to add into the mix that she managed to take pictures while fighting 2 fish

way to go!!!
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Tiderider · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:34 pm Post subject:

I bow in your presence. Unbelievable!!!
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jaceboat · Cobia Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 263 Location: pensacola

Nice! i think thats the coolest thing i have ever seen.
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cheesegrits · Hardtail Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 17

Wow!!!!
And I thought the other post was amazing!
To top it all off that is a really nice sail! Congratulations again and again and again!

seanspots · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:29 pm Post subject:

Another impressive and absolutely awesome report!

You are on a roll girl!

You need to take the yak to Hawaii and try for a marlin.

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Justin · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:42 pm Post subject:

Awesome v2.0! People burn thousands of gallons of fuel for fish like this and you catch them off the beach. Do you have a sister who's single?!?!?!?

Hats off to you Linda. I think Brad at Sunjammers should sponsor you.. seriously..
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Jigslinger · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:53 pm Post subject:

Really cool Linda. Talk about having your hands full! Nice work!
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QWERTY · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:53 pm Post subject:

WELL DONE, great pix - when's dinner?
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Nite Legend · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:12 pm Post subject:

You are the shiiiiiit!!! Congrats on your awesome year so far and I am sure there will be more to come!!!

BrownMarlin · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:15 pm Post subject:

captcharles · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 3:22 am Post subject: Congrats

That is awesome! Even I will

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btucker51175 · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:08 am Post subject:

Great report Linda. Very nice fish

Thanks for the cool photos
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jewfish · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:11 am Post subject:

T-Boy · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:53 am Post subject:

I gotta get me a kayak.

Lets see, coming from Atlanta to PC and bring family, some 8 and 9 foot rods, a pier cart, and a kayak on the roof.

The Griswold's on vacation.

captscott · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 9:45 am Post subject:

Linda, we are running out of praises and words to say about your fishing skills. You are acting like a seasoned captain and you are doing it just off the beach in a yak, WOW! I would imagine you may start seeing a floatilla of craft around you soon be it yaks or boats. Again hats off!!

yucarenow · Cobia Joined: 26 Mar 2007 Posts: 339 Location: Pensacola

PHOTOSHOP!!

You need to start your own fishing show down there....."Yakin' With Linda"

Bama · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:48 am Post subject:

I'm almost too jealous to even post in this thread.

Absolutely awesome job! Now all you need is a blackfin out of the yak.

Reel Stamas · Spanish Mackerel Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Posts: 50

I'm thinking Brad @ Sunjammers is almost as psyched as Linda... maybe more... WOW... just WOW... Congrats!!! (& yes we ran ~50mi. offshore Sunday & burned 100gal. & only caught 1 Wahoo)
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jewfish · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:14 am Post subject:

Can you imagine what a sleigh ride it would be if you were to hook up a wahoo from the kayak?

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captscott · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:26 pm Post subject:

If she hooked a wahoo, and who knows with her luck it would look more like a wind surfer out there and she may end up around the Bart or even further out but a fun ride none the less.

FishAddict · King Mackerel Joined: 11 Jul 2009 Posts: 164

Awesome! And thanks for sharing this proud moment with us.

fishingtheoconee · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject:

joe was right, i should've brought my boat........
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jim mills · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject:

Wow! I am open mouthed!

What a feat! Amazing!

Next time you come onto OIP, will you autograph my rod butt?

My hat is off, lady.

Jim
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robertyb · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:32 pm Post subject:

CroixBum · Cigar Minnow Joined: 11 Oct 2009 Posts: 4

Congrats on 2 fine fishing trips, as I sit here in landlocked North Miss I can only dream of such a catch.

This is my first post on this forum, it may be off toopic, please excuse if it is. I have been monitoring for a few months. I get to fish down there 3 times a year, rest of it is spent watching you guys.

I have one question, is it ok to share the pics that are posted on this forum, I have some friends that would be really impressed with these.

Also, let me commend all of you who post on this forum. I am a member of other forums and I see a lot of comments that are less than classy. All of you are first class, you seem ready and willing to share and also have a good sense of humor.

blaminack · Billfish Joined: 12 Jul 2009 Posts: 731

I was seriously contemplating contacting a Sports writer or broadcaster about the amazing nature of the story, but thought better of it. I am sure Linda and Ernie and the rest of the Kayakers that we love don't need to see the Googan Armada paddling out and ruining their fun.
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Ernie & Linda · Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:26 pm Post subject:

I would think it was fine to share photos, you have my permission to show any posts I make and welcome to the forum

Bill, everytime I paddle out I look around me in amazement wondering where everyone is...
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Tex@OIP · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:14 am Post subject:

My guess is there will be about 10 kayakers out in front of the okaloosa pier during tarpon season next year...the year after that about 50...the year after that no one will be on the pier but hardtail fisherman. The sport is blowing up and once everyone figures out how awesome it is there will be kayakers on every stretch of beach from PC to Pcola! Only thing is we will still have to use the pier for cobia season because it is too rough to be standing on a kayak in April...and I love screaming FIRST SHOT! Is it March yet?
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fishingtheoconee · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 9:35 am Post subject:

Linda. what type of kayka do you have? How long is it? I have 3 sitting at my house and might put them up for sale.
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WAY TO GO MAN THAT IS GREAT.GOOD JOB

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Sunjammers · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:30 pm Post subject:

Bill you still want to hold off on the yak purchase? If any of the pier guys, or gals, want to give kayak fishing a try while the pier is closed just let me know we will discount the rental rates. Maybe you could even get Linda to go with you and show you how its done!
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jewfish · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject:

Sounds like a great idea Brad!

"Googans at sea"

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Sunjammers · Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:36 pm Post subject:

just think the more people that get in kayaks the less people on the Pier!
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REEFDUP · King Mackerel Joined: 10 Sep 2009 Posts: 198

I cant say anything that these guys havnt already said , but even us at GSSP are talking about the lady , theyak , the sails, hell were just hoping to see another one. Dont let up on them, keep a crushin em.Congrats !
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