8/25/13

Timing is what I mentioned yesterday, combined with at least a little fishing savvy the result today was another boomer
hit on 40 - 50 pound class bluefin that precisely defined why we are here, and why such great lengths are well worth the
effort. To call this fishing anything other than exceptional would be a disservice to the bluefin - they showed the kind
of enthusiasm and dedication for coming on board that the most fortunate among us experience perhaps only once or twice a
season.

Though the weather was calm torrential afternoon rain, courtesy of the remnant tropical storm spinning its way up the
coast, added to the "it's always something list". Soaked to the bone and pulling on beautiful bluefin for hours the
hardiest souls remained standing for the evening bite that really never waned from the incredible afternoon pitch. They
kept hittin', and we kept fishin' albeit in significantly reduced numbers.

Not wishing to disrupt our immediate winning streak we pitched a tent after dark, stoked the camp fire, and settled in
cozy, dry, and immensely satisfied. This was not only our day, but a big day for the all the guys working in this zone.
Another round of colleagues are presently hard charging so tomorrow should reveal the scope of what has been found.

Photos today feature Royal Star and long range veteran George Valenzuela with his biggest bluefin of the day that weighed
in at 58#, and new to long range angler Jennifer Spohn with her second bluefin of the day and Captain Brian Sims.

Tim Ekstrom



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