First time out of La Jolla

[Sheephead]

Arrived at La jolla at 7:00am yesterday planning to practice surf launching/ landing. Unfortunately the waves were too small so I brought a small rod to the kelp bed to see if I could land my first ocean fish(calico). They were too busy devouring the tuna crabs so I sent one to the bottom curious of what might eat it. As soon as it hit, wham! Once I got the fish to the surface I paused in astonishment. I got a Sheephead! My dream fish! :elefant: I've spent over 40 half day boat trips deliberately trying to catch this fish. Dumb Luck? Saw lots of yellows cruising in the kelp along with a few schooling greenies mixed with smelt in between pockets in the middle of the kelp beds. Heading in, the waves looked 2 maybe 3ft bigger. On the last wave of the set my Hobie spinned and fucking slammed into my face. OUCH! :mad:
Heading out tomorrow with hopes of landing or hooking my first Yellow.

[King Saba]

A sheepshead and a smack to the face? Dang. Sounds like a fun day to me. :D

[Geno Machino]

That sounds like some pretty funny s@*t right there!
At least you got your dancing pink elephant!!!
Good job!
You'll get a yellow next time.
Good luck