I elected to send two reports in one today following a long, rough day yesterday for scattered sign of twelve to twenty pound yellowfin and a one school of squirrelly bluefin that gave us the slip. Needless to say by day's end we were ready for a change of scenery and weather and with the forecast promising more rugged conditions offshore our only option in the weather department was to manufacture our own.

Arrival at island paradise came none too soon and with it, mercifully, came a very good day of yellowtail angling that buoyed spirits and transformed this adventure from a brown bagger into a respectable effort. We spent the entire day in calm conditions, catching quality fish that came in small waves in the morning and steady waves in the afternoon. By evening we were all through with plenty of yellowtail in the hatch and a sense of relief that cannot be described. We now prepare for the final leg of our voyage that promises a period of nautical conditions before arriving at our last destination tomorrow. With the catch we have on board and dismal prospects offshore we will be taking the inside route up the line sparing this well initiated group of hearty individuals a final thrashing while heading for San Diego.