With as many references that have been made this year to the incredible size average of the albacore we have been catching I figure why not make another. Here is fine example. Jackpot winners were 46.7, 45.4, and 44.1 pounds while at least another ten fish from 41 - 43 pounds were weighed. Mind you that is only the ones that were weighed and in all likelihood there were another twenty fish or more in the forty pound class. As it was, a thirty five pound albacore, a regulation trophy on any year fishing out of San Diego, is hardly worthy of note by this year's standards. I am far from the old salt of the sea but this is by far the largest average albacore that I have seen caught consistently while fishing long range. Combine this with the fact that all of these spectacular fish are being handled professionally and unloaded in fresh, premium condition and there is little left to be desired by anglers returning from a Royal Star voyage. As many times now that I have witnessed the incredible quality produced in our RSW tanks I continue to be amazed by the condition of these fish when they are unloaded glistening with all their colors intact almost appearing live in many cases iridescent and shining in shades of silver, black, purple, and blue. My standard comment , "look at this fish, no stop, just look", is now ignored by most of crew who have heard it about a thousand times while unloading these beautiful catches. Our chief (engineer), Randy, and I can't help but notice however and beam with pride and appreciation every time we see such a incredible product regardless of how often it occurs.

All that said it is back to business now and we headed out on our five day voyage pointing south with no clear direction as reports are very tough on the outside and conditions are grim. Sounds like we have our work cut out for us and five days to do it so we plan to get to the task tomorrow looking offshore for a new area of albacore or other offshore glory.