We had some trouble getting the report out yesterday, but it's just as well as the only catching we did was limited to a handful of yellowtail and one forty pound yellowfin tuna. Yes, we did see some fish, including a fair school of not biting bluefin we found well off the beaten path, but our prospecting mission, although executed in perfect, flat calm weather, was essentially a bust in the catching department. Those of you who have been following the reports over the past couple of years have probably noticed the same pattern developing that I have. For whatever reason the fish gods have not been kind to those with adventurous notions of late dishing out plenty what we refer to as "red ass" when we break off from the routine strategy. These instances, that have a tendency come around with time, are simply inevitable from my perspctive, and have a way of balancing out from one year to the next. I can say with certainty however, that I/we are ready for some kind of good luck offshore for a change as we have endured a hefty share of pathetic results of late.

So, with my sniveling done for the day, I can get back to the fishing details, although as reported we don't have a whole lot of success to trumpet. We did scratch a big question mark off the list, checking the outside for the first time this season for absolutely zero sign and no fish. As such we will be dedicating plenty of effort during the next few days to the yellowtail pursuit with plans to stop the boat and fish while some of the other guys in our group take on the challenge of locating something new offshore. Look for reports to continue tomorrow and throw in a prayer or two while you're at it.