Cool write up. I'm siting in Central Texas as I reply to this thread. I myself like the stories and enjoy the pics. I only went one time for an entire week yak fishing off of La Jolla and I was hooked . That was about 3 years ago. Being pulled around by a 100# thresher was all it took.( I never boated it but it was still awesome for about 15 minutes) I have learned a bunch from this forum over the past few years and appreciate all the good info ya'll post up. Thanks for the report, pics and story. I am hoping to get back there next year and kayak fish with my best friend that lives there.. Adios' for now.. Hoggin' Hank'