At the risk of sounding like a broken record, man I hope I am here the day these big ones decide to bite. They are here, they are plentiful, and they are nearly driving us mad as spot after spot is attempted for zero and then an occasional fish or two decides to climb on. I can write about the potential all day long trying to convey what we are seeing and how it relates to what will inevitably come. It is simply a matter of time. Results however are what matters. 268, 198, and 188 were the big fish of the day with a handful more in the 90 - 150# class for the day's fortunate few. There were opportunities, the weather was perfect, and the ocean was beautiful. I can't really offer anything more. This is classic big fish angling. One may fish for three days waiting for the opportunity to pull on a fish of a lifetime. The potential justifies the effort; at least for a few days anyway.

With that in mind we will be mixing it up again tomorrow planning to target both trophy yellowfin as well as whatever we may find in an alternate starting zone offshore. Time and a favorable weather forecast remain on our side so we will continue the search and hope for even better fortune tomorrow.

Finally, Pat Newton would like to express his love and devotion and wish his beautiful wife Susan a happy birthday. It is not any wife who would sign off on a fishing trip over her birthday so Susan earns high marks in our book and is obviously a catch. Also Susan, Pat was one of the lucky few on our final stop today landing a fat, ninety pound tuna that is now residing in premium condition in our fresh tank. I hope you enjoy the catch as much as Pat did.