For beauty, comfort, and an opportunity to catch a larger class yellowfin tuna Isla Guadalupe came through for us today. I can't say that the plentiful tuna were eager to bite, in fact just the opposite was true, but the small hits have a way of adding up, and one fairly productive anchor job before the Great White Sharks arrived on scene combined for a good day. The main thing is that there is plenty to fish for as one does not need go far to locate one of the several schools running around. It makes for an action packed day with plenty of visual excitement as we roll into stops with fifty to seventy pound yellowfin tuna crashing around as anglers focus on their game.

I have to admit that in these situations the frustration level on the bridge can be rather extreme. As schools of tuna come flying out of the water charging towards the boat my mind tells me that we are in them, get ready, we are going to get down to business. When I exit the bridge with the adrenaline pumping I am ready for the sight of bent rods and the sounds of exuberance as anglers live their dream pulling on big tuna amidst rip roaring action. That moment is among the finest for the Captain of any fishing vessel. When the incredible effort we apply is rewarded with what we are here for - the catching. So when I am all charged up and ready to live my dream only to reach the back deck and find the fish still crashing but no bent rods, it is a like a kick to the groin. No matter how many times I have experienced this exact scenario, in about a thousand different places, it is a colossal let down when it occurs. Always seeking the big hit, the going home stop, the one that will be remembered, it occurred too much for my liking today. Such is the burden of my enormous standards.

Of course that level of frustration is reserved to where it belongs, the bridge, and is magnified times ten as my drive to produce is far more extreme than that of anglers who are here on vacation and having a great time. Just to be in this incredible place enjoying flat calm weather and an ocean alive with amazing life is a significant portion of the experience. Throw in a little catching, that we definitely had today, and the recipe for success is complete. Forty seven tuna and fifteen big yellowtail was the tally by day's end indicating that the little bit of catching added up for a damn fine outing. We are rightfully pleased.

So we have no plans to relocate seeking more of this action on the big Guadalupe yellowfin. With huge hopes that tomorrow will be a day that these tuna get with program we are ready to make it happen. Regardless anglers will be having a good time as the flat calm lee side of this island offers yet another piece of paradise to anglers fishing long range. It is all good.

Tim