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07-22-2014, 08:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 47
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LJ 7/21/14 - Thanks Mom
I solo launched La jolla at 530am on Monday morning to fish for yellowtail. I had a hard time making bait so I started rock fishing. After pulling up a fat vermillion I drifted right over a large school of green backs and was able to make six pieces of bait. I then started trolling a fly lined greenie and was on the spot I wanted at 1100am right before the tide shift. I trolled the area for about an hour and didn't see much activity. No boils and no birds. I was about to switch back to rock fishing when all the sudden my clicker starts screaming. I grab my rod out of the holder, flipped my seagate 35 that had 80lb green braid with a 40lb fluorocarbon leader into gear and let my 3/0 circle hook set itself. He took me on a quick sleigh ride, with lots of line ripping and head shaking but I was confident in my entire setup and drag setting. After bringing him to color, I sunk SteveOs custom gaff into him, game clipped and bled out.
I then sat back started screaming in joy practically crying and thanking my mom for the fish she gave me from heaven. After spending the last 3 weeks in the San Francisco Bay Area with my family watching my mom pass away I was able to get out on the water on Monday. My mom gave me that yellowtail that day and its a moment I'll never forget. I love you mom. Rest in peace. |
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07-22-2014, 08:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Camarillo
Posts: 1,491
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LJ 7/21/14 - Thanks Mom
Sorry to hear about your mom. I'm sure she is smiling down proud of you.
Last edited by momo fish; 07-22-2014 at 09:22 PM. |
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07-22-2014, 08:37 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Clairemont
Posts: 175
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Right on, man.
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07-22-2014, 08:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 100
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Thanks for the report and great picture!
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07-22-2014, 08:43 PM
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Island Blood
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 237
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Inspirational. Thanks man!
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07-22-2014, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 715
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Mikey,
I just can't begin to tell you how happy I am I met you last summer. When your Mom sends you a yellowtail like that, it's more than just her watching over you, it's love. See you on the water... |
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07-22-2014, 08:57 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla
Posts: 2,643
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Hey Mikey hadn't seen you post much in a while, so glad to see you're out there and having some luck. Sorry about your Mom. Tight Lines. Mark
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07-22-2014, 09:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Riverside
Posts: 130
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Awesome catch brother, truly a gift from heaven.
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07-22-2014, 09:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Corona, ca
Posts: 100
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Congrats nice fish man... Sorry for your loss.
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07-22-2014, 09:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Menifee
Posts: 2,509
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07-22-2014, 09:14 PM
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Tail Chaser!
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 627
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Nice job! |
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07-22-2014, 09:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Vista, California
Posts: 174
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 WTG
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07-22-2014, 09:46 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Santa Ana/Westminster
Posts: 1,256
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Mom got you back! Congrats
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07-22-2014, 11:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: OC, CA
Posts: 234
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Your Mother is with the Lord, but find comfort in that we are ALL in his embrace!
Congrats on hooking such a tasty morsel there! |
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07-23-2014, 02:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Carlsbad Ca.
Posts: 1,206
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Congratulations on your YT and thanks for the report.
I'm sorry to hear about your mom.
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07-23-2014, 06:23 AM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Rancho Penasquitos
Posts: 74
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Very nice, sorry about your mother.
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07-23-2014, 06:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bay Park
Posts: 559
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I am real sorry to hear about your Mom man, stay strong, beautiful YT.
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07-23-2014, 07:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: The city of Orange
Posts: 1,278
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Sorry to hear about your mom ... I am sure she is looking down at you with a big smile. Congrats!
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07-23-2014, 01:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,921
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Awesome gift from Mom
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07-23-2014, 02:30 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: San Diego
Posts: 130
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I'm very sorry again for your loss buddy! |
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