Beginners Luck

[Monafish]

I realize this isn't going to make me many friends around here....

First time fishing La Jolla from a kayak.
First time targeting YT.
First time getting new rod/reel wet.

I owe a great deal of gratitude to all of who share your knowledge on this site. I have been a lurker for years. I bought my new kayak 5 months ago, and it has taken me that long to outfit it with all the essentials... yesterday was a sweet day!! It went 28lbs. 41", caught on a fly-lined mac in 85' of water.

https://vimeo.com/128878134

[Bert Vega]

Great job! That's a beautiful fish for sure :luxhello:

[ful-rac]

You caught a Yellowtail at La JOLLLA???!!!!!! WTF?!


Geez thanks for screwing it up for everyone!!!! :eek:


Congrats! :luxhello:

[bolocop]

Nice fish!

[Geno Machino]

Sweet!!!

Nice work!

Your patience paid off...

:reel:

Geno

[silentsmell]

Your expression says it all, it's a great feeling. Nice gaft shot

[DanaPT]

you are stealthy predator.

good for you. if it took you 5 mos to go out for the 1st time. When will be your second time?

now, 2 for 2 would be impressive.

[iethinker]

Luck is as good as skill untill it runs out! Allthough I assume you do have considerable knowledge having done everything necessary to land this fish. Congratulations!

[GBF]

No Beginners luck Bro...........you went out and put in the time........congrats!!

[captnblood34]

Tight!

[5-20]

Nice, congrats, dude! I blanked yesterday!!!
:mad::mad::mad::):):):):cheers1::cheers1:

[LEEZO]

Quick study, way to go man!

[Monafish]

Thanks everyone! I'm looking forward to putting in more time on the water and bringing a few more of those boat side!

[FISH11]

Congrats, nice fish. Great video, your expressions and face says it all. Tight Lines

[Irishman]

The expression once you get the game clip in is priceless! That's what it's all about!! Well done

[easyday]

Beautiful fish.

[Ozstriker22]

Sweet video! Congrats on a great fish!!!

[Gr8fuldude]

You're an inspiration for the other newbies! Way to go, and like others have said, there was more than luck involved here:cheers1:

[AirborneYak]

Dude that's so awesome!! Congrats!

[MrPukaShell]

Great job, thanks for taking the time to share

[Vikingj]

Nothing wrong w/ 1st time success. Its a nice catch wether its your 1st or 100th. Keep it up and thanks for the current report.

[Pocoloco]

:luxhello::cheers1:

[ashmoz]

sweeeeeet deal!!:cheers1:

[summers in kuwait]

Nice video and post. Grin from ear to ear. That's what it's all about.

[taggermike]

Beginner yes. But you were in the right place at the right time with the right gear. You got 1 bite from the right kind and you closed the deal. You made a big jump up the learning curve. Well done. Mike

[Pinhead]

Atta Boy !!!!!!!! Nice Gaff Job too.

[TJones]

New guy is the only one catching ? Where are all the fish reports? :yt::yt::yt:

[ful-rac]

New guy is the only one catching ? Where are all the fish reports? :yt::yt::yt:

Yeah no kidding what gives!!!

So shhhhh!!! Keep your voice down.... how many did you catch?

[Bert Vega]

Yeah no kidding what gives!!!

So shhhhh!!! Keep your voice down.... how many did you catch?


I got one on Sunday

[ful-rac]

I got one on Sunday



No shit...! I heard Jorge didn't catch anything and neither did Jim.....and roby or Matt...damn those guys suck! Shhhhhh keep it quiet....

[Yellfever11]

Great job !!! I'm still searching for one... hopefully can nail one soon.