Fish Report for 11-9-2010
Royal Star Fish Report
11-9-2010
Royal Star
While we did put together another worthy day down here in the big fish zone, including our/the "first" three hundred pounder of the season that weighed in at a solid 320, we were thoroughly humbled in the process by a hook to land ratio that bit us in the rear. It was one of those days when a disproportionate percentage of jumbos triumphed to correct what was a very good run of luck over the past couple of days. It comes with the territory. I'll never enjoy it, never willingly accept it, and always react with distaste when the inevitable occurs, all the while understanding that it is inherent to giant yellowfin tuna fishing.
With my crying done the good part of the story was a steady morning showing that produced not only the 320 for skilled angler Dave Povey, but several other opportunities at real jumbos that had everyone pumped up and hopping. After seeing one of these monsters come on board it seems to produce somewhat of a shock wave that resonates as something extra profound. Every time we land one of these 300's or better it is a shared triumph recognized as special. The sight of them alone elevates the game. They jar angler's attention. All of a sudden everyone realizes that the dream really is tangible. This is the show, and they are in it.
As such, with one final day to target a giant yellowfin, and the setting ripe with opportunity, we elected to give it one more morning shot. Weighing the fishing potential above us against the significance of the bird we have in hand, I choose the shot at trophy yellowfin every time. We spend too many days waiting, hoping, and pining for this exact scenario to leave in favor of smaller ridge variety. The fisherman in me just won't allow it.
Not that we won't be making a few stops up the line late tomorrow and the next day. We'll create a little time to extend the adventure. But for now we at least want one more shot, one more taste of the show before heading north. Today's photo rightly features Dave Povey with his spectacular 320 pound yellowfin tuna all aglow in the morning sun. On the scale of aesthetic beauty this fish scored ten out of ten. Robust and vibrant exuding health, strength, and raw vitality. Perfectly proportioned, this beast was like the Charles Atlas of tunas. Huge congratulations to Dave who earned this catch all the way. He rigged for it, fished for it, hooked it using the correct tackle, and landed it with confidence in his equipment.
About two hours before Dave hooked his trophy we were up jawing in the galley over a cup of mud thick coffee. Dave made a cryptic comment that at the time struck a chord, but after his catch expanded in poignancy. The comment was " I've been waiting my whole life to be on a trip like this". Such moments do wonders for my limitless drive to introduce anglers to this fishery. The instant I saw Dave's 320 come through the gate I flashed on his previous comment smiling to myself with that unique satisfaction one feels when a job is well done. Our congratulations again to Dave on a bona fide fish of a lifetime.
Tim Ekstrom
Photo Here...
With my crying done the good part of the story was a steady morning showing that produced not only the 320 for skilled angler Dave Povey, but several other opportunities at real jumbos that had everyone pumped up and hopping. After seeing one of these monsters come on board it seems to produce somewhat of a shock wave that resonates as something extra profound. Every time we land one of these 300's or better it is a shared triumph recognized as special. The sight of them alone elevates the game. They jar angler's attention. All of a sudden everyone realizes that the dream really is tangible. This is the show, and they are in it.
As such, with one final day to target a giant yellowfin, and the setting ripe with opportunity, we elected to give it one more morning shot. Weighing the fishing potential above us against the significance of the bird we have in hand, I choose the shot at trophy yellowfin every time. We spend too many days waiting, hoping, and pining for this exact scenario to leave in favor of smaller ridge variety. The fisherman in me just won't allow it.
Not that we won't be making a few stops up the line late tomorrow and the next day. We'll create a little time to extend the adventure. But for now we at least want one more shot, one more taste of the show before heading north. Today's photo rightly features Dave Povey with his spectacular 320 pound yellowfin tuna all aglow in the morning sun. On the scale of aesthetic beauty this fish scored ten out of ten. Robust and vibrant exuding health, strength, and raw vitality. Perfectly proportioned, this beast was like the Charles Atlas of tunas. Huge congratulations to Dave who earned this catch all the way. He rigged for it, fished for it, hooked it using the correct tackle, and landed it with confidence in his equipment.
About two hours before Dave hooked his trophy we were up jawing in the galley over a cup of mud thick coffee. Dave made a cryptic comment that at the time struck a chord, but after his catch expanded in poignancy. The comment was " I've been waiting my whole life to be on a trip like this". Such moments do wonders for my limitless drive to introduce anglers to this fishery. The instant I saw Dave's 320 come through the gate I flashed on his previous comment smiling to myself with that unique satisfaction one feels when a job is well done. Our congratulations again to Dave on a bona fide fish of a lifetime.
Tim Ekstrom
Photo Here...
