We shifted gears today attempting to narrow the effort toward the biggest yellowfin available ignoring the pursuit of quantity for the sake of it. Not that there is anything wrong with the quantity approach if demand supports the effort. There are many variables to factor in the endless effort to build the ideal voyage for each individual group of anglers. It just so happens in this case that we have a group of seasoned veterans who are more satisfied with the opportunity to capture a giant than the pursuit of anything and everything to occupy the time.

So the big numbers realized the first two days ground to a halt though we still managed a fine score overall. The standout feature in our zone of choice was a much higher percentage of tuna 150 pounds and larger that captured our anglers interest most effectively. We were definitely firing on all cylinders, but were admittedly under tasked by the prior two day's standard. It felt like a good roll was established then came to a comparative standstill. That description is perhaps a little excessive, but given my bottomless reservoir of energy for challenge, fully understandable.

If you didn't know me and read this narrative I can easily see how you could think I am full of baloney. If you have fished with me over the past twenty six years in the world of San Diego sport fishing you know I am not. The best part of it is that such enthusiasm tends to be contagious. There is no magic in the fact that we have developed a history of maintaining the finest crew's in this business for eighteen years running. We lead by example. And love every minute of it.

Enough fawning over our exceptional standards however. My pride in this crew simply overwhelms me on most occasions. I have a very difficult time not recognizing the effort these young men apply to all our benefit. They earn every accolade I regularly offer. You have to see it to believe it. There is a marked difference in the complete Royal Star experience. I have said it many times - it is not about the boat, it is about the crew. They make or break a voyage.

Long time Royal Star veteran Warren Sakamoto, who graces the 2011 - 2012 Royal Star brochure cover with his 309 pound yellowfin taken at Isla Clarion in April 2009, does the honors again today with a 214 landed shortly after daylight. I'll let the photos speak for themselves. It was another magic sunrise though not nearly as striking in contrast as yesterday's masterpiece. It was a great beginning regardless as Warren got our day started with the correct foot forward. As always we can count on Warren to catch his share and then some. Enjoy the photos and think about giving Tracy a call to book a voyage with us if you haven't already done so. Availability is plentiful and now is a fantastic time to book for the spring, summer, or fall of 2011.

Tim Ekstrom

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