Fish Report for 2-15-2012
Royal Star Fish Report
2-15-2012
Royal Star
2/15/12
A few positive news items to share as Royal Star heads up the line beginning with the conclusion of another successful fourteen day run. It was a struggle for a while as collapsed conditions took some time to straighten out before the fish mercifully started biting, but the old saying "all's well that ends well" sums up the on board setting to perfection.
The guys are returning with a big load in the hatch interspersed with a more than respectable quantity of jumbos. Throw in a better than average percentage of fresh wahoo and the catch rounds up to the category of excellence. All perfectly cared for and stored FRESH in RSW - yes, the entire catch, and the professional attention required to produce and maintain such premium quality is well worth it.
On another front as of yesterday I believe we have finally taken the bull by the horns with the Royal Star website receiving proper training to maintain the daily report and photo section internally. This milestone has been a long time coming. It is our sincerest desire to maintain a seamless flow of reports, photos, and information from here forward. That said the many technical obstacles that occasionally rear their ugly head are certain to challenge our goal at times; such is a fact built into computers and satellite transmissions. However, when the reports make it through they will be in our possession to post accordingly. For those following reports during the previous two voyages if you look back you will find the missing photos are now posted in the appropriate locations!
Otherwise look for daily information to continue as Royal Star makes her way north over the next few days in preparation for arrival on Saturday the 18th; laden with fresh product, there should be plenty for all family and friends to share in upon return.
I grabbed a couple of photos I had from the previous voyage to share today. Both were taken by Royal Star angler Dave Sumethasorn. I posted one version of the guys making the long reach to gaff veteran angler Larry Ward's 272 on the bow. At full resolution this does the effort far more justice. The second shot is of Oregon albacoreman Wayne Waldron with his final monster of the voyage that weighed in at 279; not bad for a long range novice! This goes to show once again that one does not have to be the expert to realize success on a long range voyage. Time at the rail, effort, and even a little know how go a long way toward success.
Tim Ekstrom
Photo Here...
Photo Here...
A few positive news items to share as Royal Star heads up the line beginning with the conclusion of another successful fourteen day run. It was a struggle for a while as collapsed conditions took some time to straighten out before the fish mercifully started biting, but the old saying "all's well that ends well" sums up the on board setting to perfection.
The guys are returning with a big load in the hatch interspersed with a more than respectable quantity of jumbos. Throw in a better than average percentage of fresh wahoo and the catch rounds up to the category of excellence. All perfectly cared for and stored FRESH in RSW - yes, the entire catch, and the professional attention required to produce and maintain such premium quality is well worth it.
On another front as of yesterday I believe we have finally taken the bull by the horns with the Royal Star website receiving proper training to maintain the daily report and photo section internally. This milestone has been a long time coming. It is our sincerest desire to maintain a seamless flow of reports, photos, and information from here forward. That said the many technical obstacles that occasionally rear their ugly head are certain to challenge our goal at times; such is a fact built into computers and satellite transmissions. However, when the reports make it through they will be in our possession to post accordingly. For those following reports during the previous two voyages if you look back you will find the missing photos are now posted in the appropriate locations!
Otherwise look for daily information to continue as Royal Star makes her way north over the next few days in preparation for arrival on Saturday the 18th; laden with fresh product, there should be plenty for all family and friends to share in upon return.
I grabbed a couple of photos I had from the previous voyage to share today. Both were taken by Royal Star angler Dave Sumethasorn. I posted one version of the guys making the long reach to gaff veteran angler Larry Ward's 272 on the bow. At full resolution this does the effort far more justice. The second shot is of Oregon albacoreman Wayne Waldron with his final monster of the voyage that weighed in at 279; not bad for a long range novice! This goes to show once again that one does not have to be the expert to realize success on a long range voyage. Time at the rail, effort, and even a little know how go a long way toward success.
Tim Ekstrom
Photo Here...
Photo Here...
