My version of glory at Guana Lake

JasonInLakewood · **Joined:** Sun Aug 17, 2008 5:14 pm **Posts:** 248

I know what I had today is equivalent to just one of the many occasions for many talented anglers.
But, for me today's catch was one of the most remarkable catches I've ever had...

I went to Six Miles Landing of Guana Lake this morning. Only one truck was sitting in the parking area except my Civic.
I hesitated to launch my kayak even if I was already there... because of the very gusty wind.
But, I decided to fish at least for several hours there today. I paddled toward south near the bird watch tower. The wind gust was getting even stronger. I decided to go back. Paddling against the gust (coming from northeast) was very challenging. I kind of regretted coming out... By that time No hit for more than an hour.

When I reached near east side of the lake, I decided to troll my Rapala lure because the wind got milder. It was before noon when my reel started screaming! Oh no!
I really thought I had my Rapala snagged on a dead tree in the water. I really felt very unlucky. I paddled back to the point where I saw the end of the line at water surface. But, somehow I felt something moving at the end of the line. I realized a creature was at the other end. I wondered if it was a gator. I and the mystery creature were fighting for many minutes. I was at risk of my kayak being flipped a couple times because of the pull and wind. Finally I was able to see the creature. It was a redfish.
Fortunately I was able to land it successfully. I measured it on my kayak; it was about 32 to 33 inches long.
I managed to take a few pictures of it and released it alive. :cheers:

I am so glad that I came out in the gusty wind condition. Also I am very proud of my Ardent S2500 spinning reel for standing up against the big ass red. :-B

Canon · **Joined:** Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:04 pm **Posts:** 129

Monster!!! Way to go Brother!

KayakMike · **Posted:** Sat Apr 07, 2012 6:15 pm

WOW that's a serious stud redfish, congrats! :clap:

YakGroupie · **Joined:** Thu May 29, 2008 10:00 am **Posts:** 786

Great ending to a windy day! Congrats!

roaddog · **Joined:** Tue Jan 17, 2006 1:34 pm **Posts:** 657

Great story and awesome red!...Glad to see your efforts rewarded.

islandspeed2001 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:07 pm

Monster redfish. Toughing it out has its rewards :cheers:

Got em · **Joined:** Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:04 pm **Posts:** 7

Awesome red! I was thinking about heading down to the lake today but the wind held me back.

Jizzo · **Posted:** Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:42 pm

That's a great fish! My PB redfish is 32" but that was in a boat.... my PB kayak redfish is about 18" so far. :blackeye:

I bet that was a blast in the yak!

MountainDewMan · **Posted:** Sat Apr 07, 2012 7:58 pm

Nice catching even in the crummy conditions!! Congrats!

ChiliPalmer14 · **Joined:** Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:27 pm **Posts:** 355

Nice job, my man!

JasonInLakewood · **Joined:** Sun Aug 17, 2008 5:14 pm **Posts:** 248

Thank you everyone.
BTW, I am having difficulty to take picture by my Android phone.
It is probably very easy to notice that from the images above. I did not know I missed the eye and nose.
Under the bright sunshine I cannot see the image on the camera well.
How do you guys manage that?

JasonInLakewood · **Joined:** Sun Aug 17, 2008 5:14 pm **Posts:** 248

Jizzo wrote:

That's a great fish! My PB redfish is 32" but that was in a boat.... my PB kayak redfish is about 18" so far. :blackeye:

I bet that was a blast in the yak!

Whas is PB?

THROWING STONES · **Posted:** Sat Apr 07, 2012 8:19 pm

PB= Personal Best

garyfishes · **Posted:** Sat Apr 07, 2012 8:28 pm

That is a great story of glory. That is one awesome red!

PortOrangeRed · **Posted:** Sat Apr 07, 2012 8:44 pm

Congrats on the Monster Red. Great Report.

My version of glory at Guana Lake

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