Dana pt 7/13

[Hondatom]

Had a great day on the water despite not bringing anything home. Started at 6:00 launching the yak and hooking up with some new friends. You guys are all great and by the end of the day I felt like I had known you for years.
Headed out to the big kelp and started dragging around bait. Jon landed a nice calico right off and I heard tales of some others but didn't see them.
I was feeling like the proverbial red headed step child. No fish wanted to come play with me. Then it happened ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ-------------------F*@#! I got bit off. Probably the tax collector. That was followed by a couple big runs and a couple of SNAPS. Apparently I don't know the proper way to put spider wire on a reel. when I got the first bite the line developed a bind and only about 90' would peel off. 90' of 50# was not enough to land whatever was grabbing my bait.
In addition to that a very large deposit was made to the bank of the Pacific. One of my new friends flipped and lost 3 NICE rigs. Don't forget your leashes boys! I have not flipped yet, but I know it is just a matter of time.
Then we headed over to the pipe. I got one hit and it tore the hell out of the bait but I was not able to seal the deal on that one either. WTF? I could not buy a break today, except on my line.
All in all, I had a great day on the water and a great time with my new friends. I look forward to fishing with you guys again.
Any input on avoiding line problems with braided line would be appreciated.
Fish on brothers!