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| Off La Jolla beach near San Diego |
Rookie ocean kayak fisherman Hai Dang struggled mightily this weekend and seized a 50-pound prize from the Pacific waters off La Jolla. From a one-man Hobie, he battled the sea bass for a half an hour. Strain and exertion took its toll and he thought of giving up, but urged on by his partner and coach from a nearby kayak, he stuck with it and eventually overcame his quarry.
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| Tired but determined, our kayaker fights on. |
Upon his arrival on shore, beachcombers gathered to ogle his catch, admiring this gorgeous specimen, once endangered, but now in plentiful supply for game fishermen willing to pursue.
Hai continues to train with a professional guide, most recently learning to break heavy surf with his light craft. Yes, he's capsized before, but not on this trip. There will be many more of these angling adventures he says. The fish was brought home, prepared and divided amongst friends, eager for a taste of this saltwater monster.
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| "Lookit the size of that thing, Mom!" |
