I am in the exact same boat as you! I have went out at least 9 times and been skunked on popping my cherry with a YT. It was getting frustrating and I had to take a week off to try again. All my boys are slaying them and I have yet to grab one. But a bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work. I found my self laughing with your story as I have went through all the emotions. Once I catch my first, I will use this forum to talk about my feelings like I was sitting on some shrinks couch!