Other than a quick few minutes of near fruitless sustanenance fishing the day passed in short order complimented by calm wind and seas; nothing like flat calm conditions to renew and rejuvenate. All appears well as we push south shepherding our little Eden along. With little else to report in the way of present boating this is a fine moment to pitch a few new voyages scheduled for the upcoming fall 2011 and winter 2012 season.

Recognizing the ever changing nature of this fishery we try our damndest to stay a step ahead. While guessing, or second guessing Mother Nature yields varying results at best, we seem to come out on the winning end of the percentage scale the majority of the time utilizing our instinct and experience. In this respect the first change to announce is the addition of two days to our annual Let's Talk Hookup ten day immediately following Thanksgiving. By adding two days to this voyage, now making it a twelve day, we expand our fishing options to include areas beyond the reach of a ten day and/or provide a couple of extra days to get the job done on the beach in the event the cows are lurking less great enthusiasm for biting. Departure on this voyage will now be Friday, November 25th. Return will now be Wednesday, December 7th 2011. Price is $3495.00. I do believe that there are a few spaces available for this newly adapted voyage that is positioned in the heart of big fish season. This time of year, and this length of trip is a winning combination that will produce.

Another new voyage to announce is the addition of a fourteen day ride down/ride back departing Saturday, February 4th, returning Saturday, February 18th 2012 to replace the dropped Revillagigedo tagging voyage. The price for this voyage is $3695.00. The results of this season's twelve through fifteen day voyage's speak for themselves. This new voyage will target giant yellowfin tuna and wahoo wherever they are to be found within the fourteen day time frame. If there are any groups of anglers seeking a voyage during this time frame this is a fantastic opportunity to nail down a block of spots on Royal Star. As of now I believe the new voyage is about half full. This is a great opportunity to jump on a longer Royal Star voyage and experience the difference our fish handling, and dedication to advancing customer's long range fishing experience does make.

And finally the format of the April 2012 fly down/fly back will remain the same but the focus will be Hurricane bank and/or the "buffer" zone around the Revilla's. Rather than let them go for science during this newly adapted voyage our intent is to return home with plenty in the RSW tanks to enjoy and share with friends and family. Eleven days is the total length of this voyage from Cabo San Lucas and the trip will originate in, and ultimately return, to San Diego.

To close for today look for several new features on our website including a new "Angler of the Month" category that will feature a chosen Royal Star angler every month along with photos and a story or two that goes along with. This is our chance to feature anglers and/or distinct catches that we feel represent both Royal Star and long range sport fishing in a positive light. This, and a few other new features left to be announced, will continue to identify Royal Star as a leader in our field.

And last but not least, the above related schedule changes are featured on our website in the "printable schedule" section. We do have openings on those, and select other voyages throughout the 2011 and 2012 seasons. Have a fine day and look for more information tomorrow.


Tim