04-10-2008, 04:52 AM
I used to love fighting the AJs. They are also a good light line fish when you have enough line on the spool.
California Yellowtails can be the same way. I did a few line tests that enabled me to bring some big boys to full color with 15lb test while trying to keep them out of the weeds.
Other anglers were getting broken off with 60lb test while trying to play tug o war with them.
When I pesonally don't know the angler, I will always suggest bigger setups. If I am working for the JP on a boat I will usually kick it up a notch so that I don't get spooned and the crew gets the JP.
You got to come out some day. You will have a blast with some West Coast fishing.[cool]
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California Yellowtails can be the same way. I did a few line tests that enabled me to bring some big boys to full color with 15lb test while trying to keep them out of the weeds.
Other anglers were getting broken off with 60lb test while trying to play tug o war with them.
When I pesonally don't know the angler, I will always suggest bigger setups. If I am working for the JP on a boat I will usually kick it up a notch so that I don't get spooned and the crew gets the JP.
You got to come out some day. You will have a blast with some West Coast fishing.[cool]
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