Fish Report for 2-23-2004

Royal Star Fish Report

2-23-2004
Royal Star

Today was our day to look at them but miss out on the catching as the wild morning fish raced around at speeds beyond our ability to pursue. Two hundred pound class yellowfin flying out of the water absolutely hammering local baits had out hearts racing and adrenaline in overdrive but their focus remained on their high speed quarry and we could only watch with envy. As the morning progressed into afternoon, the fish slowed down but so did their appetite and that was all she wrote with the exception of one one hundred twenty five pound class fish that made the mistake of tangling with seasoned veteran David Choate. Once again we are encouraged by the fact that we know now at the very least that the fish are here and as we experienced yesterday can turn on and bite in a moments notice. Following the hard pressed tuna pursuit, we wound down our day relaxing in unbelievably beautiful grease calm conditions while targeting voracious reef fish and snappers. Everything from big amberjack to big rooster fish were landed and released putting the finishing touch on another fine day in Panama. As our seventh and final day of fishing ends at dark tomorrow, we are hoping for some good luck in the form of a few big cows to end on a successful note.


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