Fish Report for 5-5-2004

Royal Star Fish Report

5-5-2004
Royal Star

Another nice steady day of fishing on 25-50lb bluefin and 30lb albacore in flat calm weather. Classic plunker fishing on the bft made the fluorocarbon the way to go to get consistent bites. The sardines at the receivers are on the small side right now which is also making it tough to get bites on the bigger line, hopefully the bait size will improve as the season progresses. We are going to run up tonight and try for yellows tomorrow.


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