As occurs so many times in the world of offshore fishing the ocean was a remarkably different place than two days prior with albacore up and biting just about everywhere and a good sprinkling of tuna mixed in. Between the weather subsiding to flat calm, and the often falsely accused for poor fishing full moon cycle, the fact that these fish came up in a biting mood is no huge surprise or variation from a pattern we have experienced more often than not in the past. It doesn't make the tough days of offshore looking, like two days prior for example, any easier to swallow. But, the fact that significant change out here, both good and bad, is so dependable maintains our drive to always go that additional mile and continue the effort no matter how dismal the picture.

One thing appears certain now that this fish is up from the deeps and we again have the opportunity to assess what we presently have to work with on the offshore grounds. There are plenty of fish around to provide good offshore action throughout this summer season with a broad area producing a significant amount of fish in mixed sizes. Most noteworthy in the region we worked, that by the way is almost exactly where we were two days prior for zero sign of fish, was the mix of jumbo albacore, many of which were in the twenty five to thirty pound class with several pushing over the forty pound mark.

Needless to say we are elated with the change for the better and our timing on this voyage that perfectly positioned us to take full advantage of this showing offshore. With a highly productive, extremely satisfying first day under our belts, we have no plans to relocate until we have had our fill of this action. More perfect, flat calm weather is forecast to grace our efforts so we will see if the fish continue to show and bite accordingly.