Fish Report for 7-11-2014
Royal Star Fish Report
7-11-2014
Royal Star
7/10/14
The final day drew a yawn - literally and figuratively. There were some serious logs being sawed as anglers reclined in the warm afternoon sun on the back deck and some serious longing on the bridge for any kind of action to awaken the fishing spirit. A few colorful cactus began the day on a pleasing note - a little comedic variety and blessing for the larder - we then took advantage of the present run of school size yellowfin coming up the beach.
Not that it is much of a run, or even much to write about, but it is a little something to add to the equation; more fish at this time of year offshore is always good, a good sign for better things above later. But in the present set up ironically "above" is where the best signs and catching are now, which is fantastic if one is lined up for a shorter venture. Of course these trends offshore are rarely to be counted upon but this just may be that rare one or two out of twenty years. The amount of school size yellowfin in local waters already suggests this reality.
Unfortunately ending the voyage with a fizzle Captain Toussaint thankfully did manage a couple of quick afternoon hits on the smaller yellowfin to interrupt the sonorous aft deck choir. Classic offshore fishing: two hours of nothing then five minutes of sheer pandemonium. Then, just when the blood is flowing and adrenaline pumping, it's over. Not too bad when we're rolling into them every few minutes, but mighty challenging when those few minutes turn into few hours - again.
So it goes. In the end we wrap up the voyage with a very nice catch of quality yellowtail prime in the RSW tank, and just shy of a hundred yellowfin to boot; plenty for everyone and plenty to be pleased with. Our gratitude to Todd Phillips and Phillips Steel for keeping the tradition alive with their annual charter. Now Captain Toussaint again sallies forth in search of the thus far elusive glory of 2014. It's out there, waiting to be found. If there is anyone better suited for the job of making it happen I can't think of them. Captain Randy Toussaint is in the exact business of doing that.
Tim Ekstrom
The final day drew a yawn - literally and figuratively. There were some serious logs being sawed as anglers reclined in the warm afternoon sun on the back deck and some serious longing on the bridge for any kind of action to awaken the fishing spirit. A few colorful cactus began the day on a pleasing note - a little comedic variety and blessing for the larder - we then took advantage of the present run of school size yellowfin coming up the beach.
Not that it is much of a run, or even much to write about, but it is a little something to add to the equation; more fish at this time of year offshore is always good, a good sign for better things above later. But in the present set up ironically "above" is where the best signs and catching are now, which is fantastic if one is lined up for a shorter venture. Of course these trends offshore are rarely to be counted upon but this just may be that rare one or two out of twenty years. The amount of school size yellowfin in local waters already suggests this reality.
Unfortunately ending the voyage with a fizzle Captain Toussaint thankfully did manage a couple of quick afternoon hits on the smaller yellowfin to interrupt the sonorous aft deck choir. Classic offshore fishing: two hours of nothing then five minutes of sheer pandemonium. Then, just when the blood is flowing and adrenaline pumping, it's over. Not too bad when we're rolling into them every few minutes, but mighty challenging when those few minutes turn into few hours - again.
So it goes. In the end we wrap up the voyage with a very nice catch of quality yellowtail prime in the RSW tank, and just shy of a hundred yellowfin to boot; plenty for everyone and plenty to be pleased with. Our gratitude to Todd Phillips and Phillips Steel for keeping the tradition alive with their annual charter. Now Captain Toussaint again sallies forth in search of the thus far elusive glory of 2014. It's out there, waiting to be found. If there is anyone better suited for the job of making it happen I can't think of them. Captain Randy Toussaint is in the exact business of doing that.
Tim Ekstrom
