La Jolla first solo yellowtail
 

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.

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

Way to go Smoke

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

good job! well earned fish :cheers1:

Congrats!!:luxhello: nice pic.

Wow nice one:luxhello:
You caught it today?

Awesome!!

nice yt!

NICE!

very good indeed

Solo Yellowtail are what it's all about, Mike!
 

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

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.

Congrats Smokey!:)

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

Respectfully
Hector