Fish Report for 5-17-2011
Royal Star Fish Report
5-17-2011
Royal Star
Back on the beach while Capt. Sims runs the final leg north today's report comes from the luxury of terra firma. Along with this benefit I am able to send photos at full resolution that far better relate the setting than the smaller images transmitted from the high seas. Before today's report commences I encourage those following to review the trip report from the 13th that detailed our first day of returning to fish the inside at Isla Socorro. For one of the myriad of reasons daily reports do not make it to our site the 13th was omitted. It is now properly placed and presented though admittedly the impact of yesterday's news, actually last Saturday's, has been greatly diminished. It's a worthy read however, and worth the time.
Today's report and photos feature another master Thai angler for whom I have gained tremendous respect in the three voyages we have shared. Nattakrit Thewphaingarm, known to all of us as "Ek" is an angler of a caliber rarely encountered. His diversity in tackle selection, and ability to fish expertly with everything he uses places him in a special league that combines technique, finesse, and incredible strength to his consistent advantage. Originally Ek is the one who demonstrated the ability of the big Shimano Stella's mastering one hundred to one hundred fifty pound class yellowfin tuna on the spinning tackle with authority. From the second I originally saw the big Stella's I was skeptical, then, within about ten seconds of seeing Ek pull on a big fish with one, I was not.
One thing I can say is that Ek's uncommon strength definitely does work to his advantage while pulling on bigger tuna with lighter class tackle; the 243 Ek is featured with today is an ideal example. Check out the rod Ek used to subdue this beast. When I saw him hook this monster the first thought I had, the first thing I said is that if anyone can do it will be Ek. In fact, I was completely confidant he would. As unconventional as this rod appears, it held up; as did Ek. It honestly was an incredible feat. To land that big fish using such tackle is no easy task; which is exactly why Ek chose that gear. Last year in February Ek and a few of the other Thai anglers used our gear on the kite to subdue 100 - 150 pound class tuna. After the fact their assessment was that it was too easy. And while we did our best to explain that such advantage was the exact reason why we use such equipment, they were not convinced. They favor their choice of lighter rigs over the clubs, winches, and broomsticks; to each their own. I would take exception if their results suffered; but they don't.
Two photos today feature Ek while pulling on his biggest yellowfin tuna thus far, and then with his trophy on deck. I reassert that this could not have been done by many mortal men. Ek is definitely an angler of exceptional ability; he is also a fantastic person to share time on the boat with. Look for tomorrow's report and photos.
Tim Ekstrom
Photo Here...
Photo Here...
Today's report and photos feature another master Thai angler for whom I have gained tremendous respect in the three voyages we have shared. Nattakrit Thewphaingarm, known to all of us as "Ek" is an angler of a caliber rarely encountered. His diversity in tackle selection, and ability to fish expertly with everything he uses places him in a special league that combines technique, finesse, and incredible strength to his consistent advantage. Originally Ek is the one who demonstrated the ability of the big Shimano Stella's mastering one hundred to one hundred fifty pound class yellowfin tuna on the spinning tackle with authority. From the second I originally saw the big Stella's I was skeptical, then, within about ten seconds of seeing Ek pull on a big fish with one, I was not.
One thing I can say is that Ek's uncommon strength definitely does work to his advantage while pulling on bigger tuna with lighter class tackle; the 243 Ek is featured with today is an ideal example. Check out the rod Ek used to subdue this beast. When I saw him hook this monster the first thought I had, the first thing I said is that if anyone can do it will be Ek. In fact, I was completely confidant he would. As unconventional as this rod appears, it held up; as did Ek. It honestly was an incredible feat. To land that big fish using such tackle is no easy task; which is exactly why Ek chose that gear. Last year in February Ek and a few of the other Thai anglers used our gear on the kite to subdue 100 - 150 pound class tuna. After the fact their assessment was that it was too easy. And while we did our best to explain that such advantage was the exact reason why we use such equipment, they were not convinced. They favor their choice of lighter rigs over the clubs, winches, and broomsticks; to each their own. I would take exception if their results suffered; but they don't.
Two photos today feature Ek while pulling on his biggest yellowfin tuna thus far, and then with his trophy on deck. I reassert that this could not have been done by many mortal men. Ek is definitely an angler of exceptional ability; he is also a fantastic person to share time on the boat with. Look for tomorrow's report and photos.
Tim Ekstrom
Photo Here...
Photo Here...
