One of those unexpected surprises today that remind me of the vulnerability to believe that what I am seeing today somehow translates into what I will see tomorrow. Perhaps surprise is a little too strong in describing my reaction. Honestly, after twenty seven years of plying the ocean for fish, I have learned that surprised doesn't fit into the narrative. Amazed, interested, attentive, however put the fact is that I was confident that a morning at Partida offered good production potential based on the indications yesterday. And the results were almost the exact opposite. So much for the twenty seven year's experience.

Recognizing that this was not our first outing, and we had plenty to work with in the way of sign, weather, and time, we set to making the most of it scratching a few better yellowfin, looking at plenty that wouldn't bite, harassing a few wahoo, and enduring our fair share of harassment from the local grinnners. Another day at Roca Partida that is notoriously fickle when it comes to producing good hauls of big fish. So be it.

At the very least the lack of success at Partida made the next move obvious as we set forth for Isla Clarion ready to tangle with some trophy class yellowfin if they are ready for us. At present we could not be better prepared or better positioned for triumph. This group of anglers is eager to get back in the game with our final four days dedicated to trophy tuna if everything unfolds according to plan. No surprises though. We already saw how that worked out.

Photo today features one of our bona fide heroes in every respect. No kidding. Dr. Dave Hall has earned a level of respect through his dedication to the Revilla tagging project, his dedication to long range fishing, and his incredible achievements uncommon to say the least. I could ramble on for a long time about my admiration for Dr. Dave that goes far beyond fishing. As an amenable individual, as a positive influence on every voyage he is a part of, as someone who adds good to any and all occasions I can not say enough. I'd be willing to bet just about anything that one would be hard pressed to find anyone to disagree. Dave is pictured today test driving one of the new prototype Calstar 765xxxh rods against a spirited opponent that actually had a heck of the time putting a bend in the rod. Awesome. Pure power. But, it takes some real brawn, or brain, to fish this rig to it's full potential. Dr. Dave was the right man for the job.

Tim

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