In the Beginning. . .

[JOHN K]

Looks like Sunday was the start of a crazy week of fishing (sorry for the late post). It was also the day I got my first YT!!! I hit the launch around at 8:00 and before I left the beach I knew the bite was good. There was a big crowd gathered just west of the kelp, a strange smell in the air and I got a good report from Randy on my way out. I was stoked and running from the car to the yak to get out in the fray.

By the time I reached the crowd I noticed Josh was already hooked up, working on what looked like a really nice fish. I kept my distance and circled the crowd to set up on the south side the action. On my second drop, about 10 cranks off the bottom – BENDO – it was time to hold on. After the first solid run my heart was poundin but I was feeling great. I heard someone off to my right yelling my way “Hey Alabama”. Josh had his fish in the boat and was there to make sure I got mine too. After some good advice on how to keep a big fish out of the kelp, I made it into some deeper water and brought my first YT up to a swift gaff from Josh. The fight was short, but what a rush. Thanks to Josh for making sure I got my first fish in the yak and sharing some pearls about how he makes it look so easy. Also, thanks to Casey for sending through all the pictures and John for hooking me up with a scale on the beach (33 lbs). Congrats to all you guys who had a on a great week of fishing.

Tight Lines - John