The perfect closing note concluding the annual Barking Spiders 8 day with a full day, and night, of exclusive trophy bluefin action. Fish from 150 to 220 were the standard with a slim few in the 120-140 category. Already boasting a boomer catch of yellowtail and bonus wahoo in the RSW tanks the trophy bluefin vaulted this voyage into the legendary category. Between six days of flat calm weather, fishing and catching that we dream of, and a fantastic group of anglers compatable and driven by their passion for long range fishing, all of us basked in the glow of triumph as the sun set. And then we caught one last handful of 120 - 140's because we could.

Tomorrow the page turns beginning a new voyage with Captain Blake Wasano assuming command. I will be relaying the details as the annual Island Tackle three day progresses. Final voyage photo features long time Royal Star veterans and friends Rick Stone and Jeff Cox with their hard earned trophy bluefin.