6/28/13

A little coastal variety fishing this morning for a welcomed change of pace that offered a zero stress opportunity
to fish for the simple sake of fishing. No big gamesters, no big stakes; an easy affair of dropping down to find
boundless variations of delicious shallow water "cactus". In a distinct way this type of fishing speaks to the
inner child in all of us. Every drop offers Christmas like anticipation when the tasty little critters near the
surface. The variety of colors, size, and shape are amazingly pleasing, entertaining, and comical in a Dr. Seuss
kind of way.

Not that I would want, or attempt, to make such fishing the cornerstone of any long range adventure, but when the
perfect occasion to enjoy a few cathartic hours of fun fishing in flat calm seas arises we are quick to seize the
opportunity.

Following our few hours of morning relaxation we made one last push on the outside heading offshore for an
afternoon prospecting mission that ultimately proved fruitless but worthwhile. Once we exited the coastal current
about thirty miles clear of the morning zone we traversed beautiful conditions in ideal looking conditions until
our fishing time ran dry. Though we found nothing worthy I can report that optimal conditions are beckoning the
offshore fish from below. If they are to come it is only a matter of time; the door is definitely open.

Photos today feature a couple more of yesterdays bruisers. My other favorite cousin Peter Neilsen beams with an
eleventh hour, 122 pound triumph on the rail as crewman Blake Wasano and Chief Engineer Paul Caramao share the
moment. Photo number two features long range veteran Dave Ahles with his first, 120# class trophy bluefin.

We turn the boat around tomorrow resuming the search on our annual "Barking Spiders" eight day run. Reports will
continue as I remain in command.

Tim Ekstrom


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