7/16/13

A down day best describes the overall picture as a good number of little spots were observed over a vast area none
of which showed any interest in biting. Typical of bluefin tuna this pattern is nothing different or new. But it is
no fun to be on the receiving end, especially in the face of such incredible signs and catches only a few days
before.

Such is fishing; although disappointing, and disconcerting, such valleys must be accepted; one just hopes that the
descent into, and trek across the bottom, does not span the length of their voyage. In the present case, with
weather on the outside coming on and time beginning to run thin, I have to admit serious concern. We've got some
lemonade making to do - big time.

After two days of offshore grinding it goes without saying that a change of pace is in order. It is time to stop
the boat, hang some lines over the side, and see what climbs on. Today's photo features the man himself living the
dream. Charter master Rob Duby gets down and dirty with a seventy pound class bluefin landed during the previous
afternoon's hot and heavy action.

Tim Ekstrom



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