VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WFXR) -- Sometimes, you are the only one.

For Lia Harn, sometimes is always, at least for now.

Harn is the only female offshore saltwater fishing first mate in Virginia.

"It's pretty cool, but it brings a lot of attention to you," said Harn. " There's a lot of pros and cons. You have to make sure you do everything correct; there's more attention to it."

She works with Capt. Jay Brooks aboard Smoke Show Sportfishing in Virginia Beach.

Harn's days usually start before sunrise and last well after sunset. There are a variety of jobs that have to be done from cutting bait, to rigging lines, to cleaning, to coaching anglers, to gaffing fish. And, that is not even half of what is required from a first mate.

Harn, a Virginia Beach native, says she fell into it by chance,

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