Fish Report for 4-20-2010
Royal Star Fish Report
4-20-2010
Royal Star
No glory fishing to report today as the guys had to suffer and endure grease calm, balmy conditions catching voracious 30 - 70# yellowfin in the early morning that then backed off to a scratch throughout the afternoon. Other than a few shots at bigger fish, there was a marked difference from the prior day that produced many more opportunities at yellowfin tuna in the size class above 100#. Taking our successful number of tag releases at Socorro into account, and our ultimate goal of distributing tags throughout the entire Revillagigedo archipelago, by mid afternoon it was time to hit the road as we have plenty of time to make the full outside tour and return if necessary.
As is the case more often than not, it appears that we are going to have to turn over a few rocks to find exactly what we are looking for. In the meantime we are far from complaint. For the reasons mentioned above, and our position heading west with every space available jugged with perfect bait, we are all smiles. This group of veteran anglers is thoroughly enjoying both the scenery and fishing as the dramatic background of Isla Socorro, with clouds of steam billowing skyward from vents just below it's highest peak, presents an atmosphere that is completely unique, and incomparable to any other fishing destination throughout the world. Between the scenery, the surrounding sea life, and this area being a protected marine reserve, fishing inside the closed, six mile no fishing zone of the Revilla's is akin to taking a step back in time. It is a privilege that these anglers all understand, respect, and thoroughly appreciate.
With the westerly trek in progress, we will visit Roca Partida tomorrow in search of bigger tuna and Wahoo while advancing toward our ultimate destination of Isla Clarion. I don't want to get too far ahead of myself however as we have had plenty of past occasion to hit the brakes at Partida due to exceptional sign of, and fishing for giant yellowfin tuna. More often that not such is not the case. But isn't that always how it is with fishing? No matter where the destination we are always headed for the one time in ten, or even the one time in one hundred when all conditions, and what we are seeking, aligns in our favor. This reality is the basis of, and catalyst for, the indefatigable optimism that is the foundation of every fishing strategy. We are always headed for the long shot. As they say "if it were easy, everyone would be doing it".
Photos today feature Revillagigedo tagging veterans Dave Hall and Mike Shannon enjoying the occasion in the heat of battle, and just before releasing a one hundred forty pound yellowfin tuna. Good Times, and plenty more to come.
Tim
Photo Here...
As is the case more often than not, it appears that we are going to have to turn over a few rocks to find exactly what we are looking for. In the meantime we are far from complaint. For the reasons mentioned above, and our position heading west with every space available jugged with perfect bait, we are all smiles. This group of veteran anglers is thoroughly enjoying both the scenery and fishing as the dramatic background of Isla Socorro, with clouds of steam billowing skyward from vents just below it's highest peak, presents an atmosphere that is completely unique, and incomparable to any other fishing destination throughout the world. Between the scenery, the surrounding sea life, and this area being a protected marine reserve, fishing inside the closed, six mile no fishing zone of the Revilla's is akin to taking a step back in time. It is a privilege that these anglers all understand, respect, and thoroughly appreciate.
With the westerly trek in progress, we will visit Roca Partida tomorrow in search of bigger tuna and Wahoo while advancing toward our ultimate destination of Isla Clarion. I don't want to get too far ahead of myself however as we have had plenty of past occasion to hit the brakes at Partida due to exceptional sign of, and fishing for giant yellowfin tuna. More often that not such is not the case. But isn't that always how it is with fishing? No matter where the destination we are always headed for the one time in ten, or even the one time in one hundred when all conditions, and what we are seeking, aligns in our favor. This reality is the basis of, and catalyst for, the indefatigable optimism that is the foundation of every fishing strategy. We are always headed for the long shot. As they say "if it were easy, everyone would be doing it".
Photos today feature Revillagigedo tagging veterans Dave Hall and Mike Shannon enjoying the occasion in the heat of battle, and just before releasing a one hundred forty pound yellowfin tuna. Good Times, and plenty more to come.
Tim
Photo Here...
