First YT in a Looong Time
 

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I’ve been kayak fishing in La Jolla for just over three years but very infrequently.:confused: As much as I love fishing, I can count the number of times I went out last year on one hand, and even less yellowtail caught during the entire 3 years from a kayak. This year I am determined to improve my fishing skills with some professional assistance, spend more time on the water, and catch a few trophy YT.

With the incredible weather we’ve been having and reports of occasional wintertime YT caught, I made my second trip of the year on 1/21 (sorry for the late report). It’s been many months since I pulled on a fish and even longer since I brought one on board. After a couple of hours of yo-yoing, I dropped a Tady 9 a few feet off the bottom, took a brief pause to enjoy the spouting whales, then gave the handle a couple of cranks and bam! I’m on and the fight begins! :reel:



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I could tell immediately this one was going to be bigger than my previous yellowtails. I’m excited with anticipation but immediately begin to doubt. Is my line in good condition? Is my knot strong enough? Is my drag set properly? Yes, yes, and yes. :cool: Finally, the fish comes to the surface but disappears quickly. Few more cranks of my reel brings it to within gaffing distance but it does not give up easily so I’m really getting nervous again. This YT was clearly going to be the largest one for me and I just want it on board. With a little help, a personal best yellowtail is finally on deck. One that is long overdue.


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Not bad for slow wintertime fishing. Thanks Josh for the pictures, assistance, and putting me on the fish. :you_rock:
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congrats one the nice:yt:

Awesome! Congrats on the nice :yt:

Awesome job:luxhello:

so there really are Yellowtails in La Jolla:)
Big time congrats!
looks like she was a fun one!

:notworthy:way to go :you_rock::luxhello:

SWEEET. were still looking for our first

Congrats on your trophy yellow!! I was watching in the distance and saw it come up boatside then take a dash back down:eek: Way to bring it to gaff...:luxhello:

Very nice :yt:...congratulations...what was the weight?

Gotta know the weight to brag about that one....:sifone:

Ya know, that shot of you smilin', with the moon in the background would look mighty nice ...framed!

Congratulations a great looking fish glad you got one..........................

Excellent catch

For some reason that bendo shot makes me wish I went fishing this morning instead of sleeping in. Nice work man.

Sweet Fish :you_rock: Wheres josh's haha

WOO HOO!!! :reel:.. Fatty! And also a nice relaxed BENDO picture...

right on!

Great pics Josh.

NICE JOB MAN!!! Very well deserved!! and Earned:luxhello::luxhello::jig::luxhello::luxhello :

Love that BENDO!! You should frame that picure and hang it over your fire place. That is a TROPHY!

Good question Kenny. :) Josh was my guide that day so he was not fishing. I guess I did not make that very clear. Had it not been for me at his side all day (slow, noisy paddler) and peppering him with constant questions, I’m sure he would have caught one..or two. During the fight, he was at my side to make sure I did not run into unexpected problems (i.e. get pulled into the lobster pots, ward off any unexpected dogs, etc.).

I highly recommend his guide service whether one is a novice or an “amateur” who wants to improve his/her fishing skills. I got tired of blindly trolling around bait with nothing to show for it but sore arms.

Great Yellow!!! Nice reward:yt:

Freaking Awesome!

Nice work all around!
 

Now that is a fine way to spend a Wednesday (1/21). Congrats to both of you guys on a nice :yt: and some great pics.

So Stoked! Great Pics, Great Write Up, Great Guide.

I hear you.....

:you_rock: Good job! Someday I will have that experience... think I may have to get on the Josh list and learn how. :notworthy:

That's a beauty! Great write up.
:luxhello:

Beautiful fish and a great report to boot!

:cheers1:Nice YT! Congratulations:sifone:
The next one will be a big fat WSB

Awesome story and pics. Congrats.

Nice One!

way to GO!!!!
Josh is definitely one of the finest to fish with! good job both of you! well deserved!

Nice :yt: makes me want to get out there