La Jolla first solo yellowtail

[Smokey]

Went to La Jolla Thursday and saw Josh at the launch, even though he was with a client he took the time to give me a few words of wisedom which I followed. Easy launch through one foot waves in 67 degree water. Headed out, lots of bait and flylined a mac. I had gone out Tuesday and scored a yellowtail only to loose it to the kelp. Learning from my mistakes on Tuesday I kept this one out of the kelp. I have caught yellowtail before but always with the assistance of Josh so I was very pleased to put it all together solo. It was great, I even had an audience, a few power boaters come over to watch me struggle for half an hour only to get into a tug a war with a sea lion just after I got my game clip in. I won but it wasn't an even match. I just wanted to thank everyone, especially Josh, for all the tips you have given me over the years. You all helped make this dream come true. Thanks.

[j mo]

Nice going you were one of the few yesterday eve to come away with a prize.
:cheers1:

[Margarita Mike]

Way to go Smoke

You've been working hard for that one. :cheers1:

[roadx]

good job! well earned fish :cheers1:

[old_rookie]

Congrats!!:luxhello: nice pic.

[ryan111]

Wow nice one:luxhello:
You caught it today?

[blackcloud9]

Awesome!!

[Nic D]

nice yt!

[Tinhman]

NICE!

[yakrider]

very good indeed

[THE DARKHORSE]

These are the moments that remind me why I do what I do. The smile on your face is thanks enough.

[Smokey]

It was a great feeling putting all the pieces of the puzzle together and getting that yellowtail in my yak but I do need to work on my sea lion survival techniques.

[Zurc]

Congrats Smokey!:)

I can't wait to get my butt out there!

Respectfully
Hector