And in the end we averaged about fifty percent with half of what we hooked either sacrificed to the seemingly bottomless meat grinders or lost to the usual calamities, and the other half coming on board. It made for a full day of fishing that provided major contrast from the previous day in the action and size department. Suffice to say in both categories nothing was even nearly similar as the action today was barely good enough to call a scratch and the size class of the Guadalupe yellowfin overshadowed everything landed yesterday by at least twenty five pounds. In the end the long trek was well worth it in every respect as the outside island is presently the only reliable destination to target trophy grade yellowfin tuna. But, being the typical fisherman, I, and I suspect everyone else on board, had much higher expectations than the day ultimately produced.

So we took our shot and came out with fifteen fifty to sixty five pound yellowfin tuna for the effort. Mission somewhat accomplished. Now the final phase of the initial strategy is at hand. The quest again shifts as we head offshore for our final day in search of the jumbo albacore and quality yellowfin that have now been incognito for the past six days. My instinct tells me that they are still around, and the opportunity for a big hit on one or both is still tangible, but it is going to take some leg work to get back on them. With any luck tomorrow will be the day as three of us are combining our efforts combing the westerly regions in search of quality offshore tunas. It appears that we may have a slight obstacle in the form of sloppy weather, but not one significant enough to dampen our determination to seek and conquer. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Today's photo features long time Royal Star angler Jeff Kindness who broke the ice with this fine, sixty pound class yellowfin tuna. Also featured is Royal Star angler Dave Walker who continued his amazing streak of good fortune at Guadalupe with another fantastic catch of three trophy yellowfin today. Congratulations to both anglers and enjoy the shots.

Tim

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