Dawn broke to reveal exactly what the weather man predicted. If nothing else we were mighty pleased to be traveling with the wind and seas. There was nothing about the scenery that prompted one to do anything other than settle in, hunker down, and enjoy the ride. We took advantage of the last travel day to make final preparations and talk shop lining up for an early morning arrival on the grounds tomorrow.

Normally one would have at least an hour or two to stop and sling on a few fish along the ridge. The weather being what it was took all the fun out of that idea. The good news, and we began to see and feel the change just before sundown, is that the forecast is calling for the break we are hoping for over the next couple of days. It's not promising flat calm, but what we see is workable and improving over the next three days.

First and foremost are the fish however. Conditions and details add up to zero less those. Reports from our colleagues arriving on the ground today are encouraging with sign of bigger fish confirmed by several over the coveted two hundred mark landed. Needless to say we are hoping plenty more of their friends are ready and willing. For us the game begins tomorrow. Stay tuned for details.

Tim