Fish Report for 2-9-2011
Royal Star Fish Report
2-9-2011
Royal Star
We set forth in deep thought of things that have been, things that are, and things to come. This being the first of our final three Revillagigedo tagging voyages, we have shifted gears dedicating our full effort to advancing the knowledge of yellowfin tuna behavior, movements, and habitat utilization within and beyond the Revillagigedo archipelago. This project, our participation, and the results are intended to form a better understanding of the yellowfin tuna population in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean. The development of improved management strategies focusing on sustainable harvest practices are the goal.
Every angler choosing to donate their time and resources to this project demonstrate a level of commitment to this fishery, and the sport fishing community from which we all benefit. Being the number one advocate of this project over the past six years, no one is more familiar than I with the dialogue surrounding this visionary idea. From the detractors clinging to the old school notion of success to the ardent supporters who revel in the opportunity to contribute I suspect that I have just about heard, or become aware of the full spectrum of thoughts and opinions. Wherever you fall in the long list of ideas what I have realized from the beginning is that this project is about the big picture. In order to see big one has to think big; to think beyond the immediate. And while the scope of this idea itself may alienate plenty from the cause I am resigned to accept the fact that one can never convince everybody. I do aspire for the majority.
Perhaps I will captivate you with some detail this voyage or the next. At the very least the success of this project, and what we have accomplished in the way of effectively handling and releasing yellowfin tuna up to 350 pounds in nothing short of astonishing. The images alone are stupefying; especially in context to all notions of what was possible prior to these voyages. Honestly, did you ever think you would see a 350 pound yellowfin tuna successfully scooped, lifted on board a San Diego based long range vessel, tagged, then released unharmed?
To this day I view many of the images from these legendary adventures and marvel at the thought. I also laugh. I laugh at the incongruity of it. The sheer ridiculousness of the idea of using a large scoop to boat giant yellowfin tuna is so contrary to our idea of "normal", of what is, is humorous in itself. Then I revel in the thought that we have done it. We have pulled off what was previously considered impossible evolving our fishery in quantum leaps. This is the ultimate accomplishment in my book. This whole idea, and so many others over the years, is signature Royal Star. This is what we are about.
So the narrative begins continuing through our return on the 26th. I have much more to share on this ride down that will end with our arrival and greeting of the tagging group in Cabo San Lucas this coming Saturday. From that point the fishing will begin. Until then we steam south enjoying what appears will be a fine passage. As of now our load of sardines is primo and we are settled in fine. We are ready and then some.
Tim Ekstrom
Every angler choosing to donate their time and resources to this project demonstrate a level of commitment to this fishery, and the sport fishing community from which we all benefit. Being the number one advocate of this project over the past six years, no one is more familiar than I with the dialogue surrounding this visionary idea. From the detractors clinging to the old school notion of success to the ardent supporters who revel in the opportunity to contribute I suspect that I have just about heard, or become aware of the full spectrum of thoughts and opinions. Wherever you fall in the long list of ideas what I have realized from the beginning is that this project is about the big picture. In order to see big one has to think big; to think beyond the immediate. And while the scope of this idea itself may alienate plenty from the cause I am resigned to accept the fact that one can never convince everybody. I do aspire for the majority.
Perhaps I will captivate you with some detail this voyage or the next. At the very least the success of this project, and what we have accomplished in the way of effectively handling and releasing yellowfin tuna up to 350 pounds in nothing short of astonishing. The images alone are stupefying; especially in context to all notions of what was possible prior to these voyages. Honestly, did you ever think you would see a 350 pound yellowfin tuna successfully scooped, lifted on board a San Diego based long range vessel, tagged, then released unharmed?
To this day I view many of the images from these legendary adventures and marvel at the thought. I also laugh. I laugh at the incongruity of it. The sheer ridiculousness of the idea of using a large scoop to boat giant yellowfin tuna is so contrary to our idea of "normal", of what is, is humorous in itself. Then I revel in the thought that we have done it. We have pulled off what was previously considered impossible evolving our fishery in quantum leaps. This is the ultimate accomplishment in my book. This whole idea, and so many others over the years, is signature Royal Star. This is what we are about.
So the narrative begins continuing through our return on the 26th. I have much more to share on this ride down that will end with our arrival and greeting of the tagging group in Cabo San Lucas this coming Saturday. From that point the fishing will begin. Until then we steam south enjoying what appears will be a fine passage. As of now our load of sardines is primo and we are settled in fine. We are ready and then some.
Tim Ekstrom
