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Old 08-13-2010, 07:05 AM   #1
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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.
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Old 08-13-2010, 07:16 AM   #2
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Nice going you were one of the few yesterday eve to come away with a prize.
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Old 08-13-2010, 07:26 AM   #3
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Way to go Smoke

You've been working hard for that one.
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Old 08-13-2010, 07:39 AM   #4
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good job! well earned fish
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Old 08-13-2010, 08:33 AM   #5
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Congrats!! nice pic.
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Old 08-13-2010, 10:35 AM   #6
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Wow nice one
You caught it today?
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Old 08-13-2010, 08:44 PM   #7
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Old 08-14-2010, 06:39 AM   #8
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very good indeed
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Old 08-14-2010, 09:49 PM   #9
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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.
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Old 08-15-2010, 01:02 PM   #10
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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.
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Old 08-15-2010, 02:21 PM   #11
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Congrats Smokey!

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

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