Fish Report for 11-7-2009
Royal Star Fish Report
11-7-2009
Royal Star
First of all I made the same grievous mistake as yesterday forgetting to take any photos during the heat of the moment. I hope this isn't viewed as too tragic by all of you following along. I will make up for it over the next couple of days as I now have my camera rigged on a lanyard ready to hang around my neck so I can not forget again - I hope.
More importantly the fishing today did not set any records but we did occupy our time both anchored and drifting in full variety mode. The weather appeared like it was going to spoil the occasion early, but true to the forecasters word laid down by afternoon making for a smooth ride and easy go of it. By far the highlight of the day was an "aquarium style", to quote my good friend Brian Kiyohara, stop on mixed small and "ballslapper" grade dorado with a couple of wahoo in the mix that came on a floating object that was no coincidence.
Those of you who have fished on Royal Star fall ten day voyages are likely familiar with our project that we began in 2005. One hundred percent completely unique to Royal Star, and another example of our insatiable drive to innovate, this effort has yielded many phenomenal stops on dorado, a few handfuls of wahoo, and unlimited potential for a huge hit on wahoo and/or tuna that absolutely guaranteed will happen. It is not a matter of if, it is a matter of when. I can tell all of you that there is nothing to compare with the gratification of a far reaching idea developed, implemented, then realized. The ocean is a remarkable place that consistently yields it bounty to those who strive to stay one step ahead. Recognizing this notion as gospel, but also the fact that evolution has a uncanny knack for marginalizing even the best of efforts, one is only as good as his/her latest attempt. Achievement out here has a way of slipping through your fingers however so I don't want to get too brazen. But, for now we have uncontested bragging rights. So, in full character, I'll gladly take them. I learned long ago that if one does not claim credit for their ideas, and resulting success, that someone else definitely will.
The quest continues as will the reports - and photos. Enjoy your Sunday.
Tim
More importantly the fishing today did not set any records but we did occupy our time both anchored and drifting in full variety mode. The weather appeared like it was going to spoil the occasion early, but true to the forecasters word laid down by afternoon making for a smooth ride and easy go of it. By far the highlight of the day was an "aquarium style", to quote my good friend Brian Kiyohara, stop on mixed small and "ballslapper" grade dorado with a couple of wahoo in the mix that came on a floating object that was no coincidence.
Those of you who have fished on Royal Star fall ten day voyages are likely familiar with our project that we began in 2005. One hundred percent completely unique to Royal Star, and another example of our insatiable drive to innovate, this effort has yielded many phenomenal stops on dorado, a few handfuls of wahoo, and unlimited potential for a huge hit on wahoo and/or tuna that absolutely guaranteed will happen. It is not a matter of if, it is a matter of when. I can tell all of you that there is nothing to compare with the gratification of a far reaching idea developed, implemented, then realized. The ocean is a remarkable place that consistently yields it bounty to those who strive to stay one step ahead. Recognizing this notion as gospel, but also the fact that evolution has a uncanny knack for marginalizing even the best of efforts, one is only as good as his/her latest attempt. Achievement out here has a way of slipping through your fingers however so I don't want to get too brazen. But, for now we have uncontested bragging rights. So, in full character, I'll gladly take them. I learned long ago that if one does not claim credit for their ideas, and resulting success, that someone else definitely will.
The quest continues as will the reports - and photos. Enjoy your Sunday.
Tim
