8/29/13

We started off the day with a fair shot on quality yellows audience to beauty delivered by something far more grand than
explanation will define. God's cathedral was booming thunderous today, and silent. Grease calm, crisp, and infinitely
layered, conditions alone made a day of sublime satisfaction.

It wasn't just about fishing, thankfully in this case as nothing extraordinary occurred, but the combination of events,
conditions, and spectacular scenery could not help but produce a sense of calm, satisfaction, and well being. It was one of
those days - perhaps one of a handful per year, that conditions alone make perfect.

Following the morning yellowtail action we went for a long shot touring the lost coast rarely fishable from lack of
conditions favorable. Not an issue today conditions still did not unlock the potential. Bass fishing was a highlight - even
after yesterday's mid day bassathon for reasons already described - but the trophy yellowtail, and the real prize of some
beefy croakers, was not found. Such is fishing; and exactly why despite the lack of big success there was nothing to lament -
we were fishing.

Plenty of island now resides in our memory as we work north amidst a sea abounding in life of all kinds. A final tour in the
offshore zone just may provide, if we are on the good side of fortune, a starting point, or at least some insight into
what may be in store, on the next run. A few more tuna would fit the bill nicely and put the finishing touch on this
incredibly successful effort thus far.

Photos today feature anglers Alan Tani in the moment during our morning hit on yellowtail and Brandon Cotton with a fine, 22#
model landed mid morning.

Tim Ekstrom



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