9/2/12

No big bonanza to report here today though we covered some very interesting ground that did ultimately
yield a small portion of what we were looking for. One afternoon round on the 30 - 40 pound class bluefin
got the adrenaline flowing but the rush, and production, was short lived. It was a great show however and
at the very least demonstrated that we are in the game, and the worthiness of the quarry.

Less that ideal weather and a lack of fish for it prompted a change of plans for tomorrow as we spend at
least a day or two on the inside targeting quality yellowtail before resuming the offshore pursuit of the
bigger yellowfin and bluefin tuna. With time on our side and improving weather in the forecast our
strategy will follow where conditions and fishing lead.

Photo for the day features long time Royal Star Labor Day voyage veteran Al Nobuto mighty pleased to be
among the few to land one of the better size, 40# class yellowfin tuna in advance of our late afternoon
hit on quality bluefin.

Tim Ekstrom


Photo Here...