All things considered we couldn't have asked for a better outcome today. Fifty to seventy pound class yellowfin tuna with a few bigger standouts, a sprinkling of wahoo, and even a few handfuls of nice dorado made for a full day of action. Though there were a few lulls, and extended periods where we stayed alive keeping one or two fish hooked, they came on strong mid afternoon and gave this group of anglers a good feel of what long range fishing is all about. As a reference in general, this voyage was projected into the near perfect category following today's action. What a godsend.

By near perfect I am referring to the three categories we set as our goal on every voyage. Whether we hit them all does not necessarily mean a voyage isn't successful. However, the standard's of quality, sufficient quantity, and variety certainly combine for the best result possible. It is what we seek to achieve on every voyage. That stated we are now north bound all smiles in the satisfaction of nailing this one dead center. The only thing that could possibly make it better is if the weather would cooperate. It is not terrible or rugged, just sloppy and past what one would consider comfortable. This is ocean fishing though and we are well prepared to take our medicine when the check comes due.

So we bump our way up the line with a couple more stops planned along the way if we can make time. At the very least, we are in the process of improving the ride by heading in along the coast. Greener pastures lie ahead. Photos today feature first time long range angler Chuck Sawyer in the classic Alijos Rocks moment. And, with one of his sixty five pound class yellowfin landed throughout the day. After a few hours getting the hang of using the bigger tackle Chuck got on a roll hooking and landing four or five of these beauties - immensely gratifying to see this picture. Immensely.

Tim


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