03/03/13

A lukewarm reception today amidst sloppy conditions and mixed up seas. We're not feeling the love in this area yet but reserve judgment until a more thorough inspection is complete. There is sign, there are fish here, but conditions are difficult and uninspiring. The beauty of this voyage of course is that we have an eight day time frame to work with. Not that any guarantees come with time, especially in fishing, but time on the ocean at least favors change. And at present change is what we are looking for.

A few nice ones came on board early and eluded the camera as I waited in vain for something bigger and better. A hearty 175 for first time Royal Star angler Bosko Kustidic took fish of the day honors and a few more pushed the 150 mark. No bruisers, or yellowfin tuna over 200 pounds, were landed or hooked.

So passes day one. Undeterred we forge into day two expectant of better things to come. A weather forecast that is quickly coming around to just how we like it - fishing calm - promises a steady platform and reason for these tuna to rise to the surface. Calm stretches and fine fishing often coincide. We'll see if such is the case this time.

Tim Ekstrom