Pat's Tip(s) of the Week

[amsurferoceanbeach]

I read the artical last night.
After waking up to the alarm at 5:00, I unpluged the alarm.
Then got up a little after 7:00. Some people think the bite
is best between 8:00 & 9:00, so I knew I had time. Went
to deep water first thing picking up a greenback on the
way out. Although I have cauhgt yellows with irons before,
I had not caught one yo yoing with the 6x. With the artical
that Pat wrote still fresh in my mind, I gave a mighty heave
with the iron. I let it sink to the bottom with the line a little
tight. I felt it hit the bottom and began to reel. I got 2 turns
into it, and I felt the bite. Pat says to keep reeling and let the
rod load up. I did this and knew it was a good hook set. Since
the fish was heading my way I remember Pat says to pull it off
the bottom which I did. Then the head shakes got strong. After
a few tug of wars, I got the fish vertical. Using the rod I pulled
the fish the rest of the way a little at a time until the gaff.
Thanks for the tip Pat
New lure, first cast of the day, 23 lbs. 38 inch fork length.
Photo to come later
Paul
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