John Whitaker attached to a fine yellowfin croaker (left) that falls for his USC trojan clouser (right). Photo by Jim Solomon
with the water temps lingering around 68 degrees we still seem to have some yellowfin croaker roaming around our local surf. The early marine layer kept them biting for a little longer than usual, they like low light so early am or just before dark can get these croaker schooled up and ready to eat. Pound for pound they provide great action on the fly and never disappoint anglers when they decide to show up…rumor has it my pops put hurt on them this morning, LOL…
flies, sand & surf 
What? Shouldn’t that “trojan” clouser have ribs ;)? Cool catch and pics.
thanks Q
Rumor Has It ! Rumor Has It ! You better believe it. Al Sr. or AKA – “Pops”, kicked dem Croaker’s butts this morning. Everytime I looked down the beach, there was Pops with another YFC flopping on the beach. And Whittaker with his stinkin “University of Spoiled Children” fly. Holy Moly I felt really bad for the YFC this morning! Ouch. Jim
That USC hook set by John looks like student body right to me. Right into the cheek. LOL!!!