Well we had a great finish in the form of good action on 14 - 16# yellowtail with a few release size yellowfin tuna in the mix. Conditions on the top end of ridge, and the entire southern Baja coast for that matter, are still ideal for all game fish in addition to the trophy yellowfin down below. As such, I have a very optimistic outlook for upcoming voyages in both December and January.

To that end we do have a few spots available on the December 26th Newell ten day voyage if any of you big fish enthusiasts can break away and join us. As I reported earlier in the trip, signs of trophy yellowfin are very good in several zones suggesting a very strong probability of plenty more giant yellowfin action to come. With water temps still in the 76 - 78 degree Fahrenheit range and predominately northerly current, all indications point to even more fish filling in over two months. Of course time will tell as will we in our daily reports.

I suppose the only disappointing news is that the flat calm weather we have enjoyed during the entire fishing portion of the voyage has gone by the wayside. Though forecast and expected, the inevitable change was a rude awakening nevertheless. The sea state while traveling northwest is certainly not horrible, but since yesterday afternoon there has been plenty of bumpin' and jumpin' and water flying in all directions. So, on this ride home the bill for the good fishing weather comes due. I can say with absolute certainty however that I am happy to endure just about any punishment on the ride home if the sacrifice secures good weather while fishing; especially while fishing for trophy yellowfin. Amen.

Look for tomorrow's report to conclude this voyage with final details.