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Old 04-23-2014, 07:30 PM   #1
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My first YT on the fly line

Short story...... I hit LJ at 6am Sunday, 4/20. Right past the boundary I dropped frozen squid for nothing more than Sand Dabs. My irons weren't getting anything at all. The swells were getting to me so I decided to keep moving. I headed out further to the West where I could see a few boats. I knew that there were some YT caught out there recently, and as much as I hate paddling further than I really have to for my fish, I went. Once out there I realized that squid wasn't working at all. Grabbed a Mack on an iron and pinned it on my rod that I usually use for surface irons. I paddled and threw irons in no particular direction until I had to take a leak. So there I am, in mid stream, and my reel starts screaming. I jumped back in my seat and tightened the drag to set the hook. Once I was sure that the fish was on I preceded to put my PFD back on that I have to remove to use the scupper hole. The fight was on and full of head shakes, it lasted about 7 minutes. After one gaff hit and an easy clip, I cut its gills using garden shears. The fish bled out quickly and completely and went under the knife 24 hrs later at 27 pounds
While I'm always happy to bring home a fish, I'm an iron guy..... To me there's nothing more exciting then to feel that hit..... Anyway, right now the Mackerel is king. Get out there and get one.

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PS. Sorry if my report seems blotchy. Been drinking after fishing the Carlsbad kelp today for nothing other than an involuntary stomach pump.
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Old 04-23-2014, 07:40 PM   #2
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Short and to the point like it ! That crap happens to me all the time mid stream or when I'm calling my wife letting her know I'm not dead . Now only If you can piss a continuous 8 hr stream OTW you would be golden pun intended
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Old 04-23-2014, 07:48 PM   #3
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Quality LJ ...........garden shears in the tackle box
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Old 04-23-2014, 07:49 PM   #4
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Mike is at it again!

A flippin YT machine.

He will have a dozen before most of us get one this year.

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Old 04-23-2014, 07:55 PM   #5
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Congrats Mike, wack em!!
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Old 04-23-2014, 07:56 PM   #6
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Quality LJ ...........garden shears in the tackle box
I started bringing them with me after I started targeting WSB. I never caught one but understand that it might hurt your hand by popping it's gills by hand.
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Old 04-23-2014, 07:56 PM   #7
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Sweet report! Congrats.
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Old 04-23-2014, 07:59 PM   #8
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Mike is at it again!

A flippin YT machine.

He will have a dozen before most of us get one this year.

Thanks Matt, that one makes 11 in 2014. I'm buying friends left and right with fresh YT.
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Old 04-23-2014, 08:03 PM   #9
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Thanks Wade!!!
Let's go get em. Pm me with an up to date way to contact you.
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Old 04-23-2014, 08:25 PM   #10
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Nice catch and even nicerer report!!!
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Old 04-23-2014, 08:27 PM   #11
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You are a yellowtail magnet. WTG
I'm gonna try giving them a yellow trail next time too.
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Old 04-23-2014, 08:40 PM   #12
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Never been to LJ, where do you launch from? Might try going Saturday.
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Old 04-23-2014, 08:41 PM   #13
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Old 04-23-2014, 08:53 PM   #14
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Never been to LJ, where do you launch from? Might try going Saturday.
I'd rethink Saturday if I were you. Looks like a big swell on that day. Big swell=big surf =lots of rolls=lots of laughs for the people on the beach = wet clothes and possibly lots of money lost for you.
Check your surf reports!
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Old 04-23-2014, 09:00 PM   #15
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Great catch Mike. Thanks for sharing.
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I'd rethink Saturday if I were you. Looks like a big swell on that day. Big swell=big surf =lots of rolls=lots of laughs for the people on the beach = wet clothes and possibly lots of money lost for you.
Check your surf reports!
Yeah just checked out the wind, gonna be pretty bad, so I'll just stick to the harbor Sunday. Thanks
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I'd rethink Saturday if I were you. Looks like a big swell on that day. Big swell=big surf =lots of rolls=lots of laughs for the people on the beach = wet clothes and possibly lots of money lost for you.
Check your surf reports!
Already 11 this year...I'm still in pursuit on my first!

If you have a camera bring it Saturday. It's the only day I can get out.

Does swell effect the fishing or just the comfort level?
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Old 04-23-2014, 09:21 PM   #18
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Already 11 this year...I'm still in pursuit on my first!

If you have a camera bring it Saturday. It's the only day I can get out.

Does swell effect the fishing or just the comfort level?


if you really are a rookie yakker, it could effect your life.
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Old 04-23-2014, 09:34 PM   #19
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If you have a camera bring it Saturday. It's the only day I can get out.

Does swell effect the fishing or just the comfort level?
Thanks for the invitation but I'm not going to just drive down to LJ just to watch someone roll.
As for your question...... Comfort level is all I care about. Don't kill yourself for a fish.... You'll get one when it's time, I promise.

I remember before I caught my first one...... I saw the Darkhorse (Josh) at the launch on a day with big swells and it was raining to boot. We were both heading out and i asked him if he thought the weather would make fishing slow. He said no, I wouldn't be here if I thought that. I remember telling him that I've never caught a Yellowtail.(hoping for a little advise) I told him that this was my twentieth something time out in LJ. He told me that there are guys that get one their first time and guys who are still after one after fifty times. ANYWAY...... Time Otw will reward you. Good luck.
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Old 04-23-2014, 10:29 PM   #20
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Nice report & summary!
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