6/29/13

Those big beautiful bluefin coming out of the hatch were a sight to behold. In living color, literally, each
individual represented the platinum standard of wild caught seafood; and the apex angling achievement of summer
offshore long range fishing. Along with their school size, 25 - 40# brethren, and the respectable accumulation of
over 100 of their yellowfin cousins, the catch represented every aspect of a successful long range outing -
quality, variety, and more than sufficient quantity.

And it is not over yet. The premium quality of the product, the number 1A condition of those bluefin and yellowfin
upon unloading, will remind anglers, families, and friends of the success of this voyage at the dinner table for a
long time to come. I confidently predict that exclamations of "the best fish I have ever had" will be commonplace
from those fortunate enough to share in the bounty. My heart warms at the thought.

For us presently on board Royal Star however that is all past; though we did have the opportunity to enjoy the
bounty ourselves thanks to the contribution of a few primo fresh bluefin for our first night meal thanks to my son
Duke; so from stems my confidence in the prediction offered above.

A taste of the potential was the perfect introduction for this well seasoned group of anglers. Much past experience
in the arena initiated a whirlwind of preparation as we cleared Point Loma steaming south for the grounds again
seeking the right day, in the right place, at the right time. After observing the catch being off loaded it goes
without saying that everyone has big bluefin on the brain. And rightly so.

Photos today feature a couple more big fish shots from the last voyage. Image number one presents long range
veteran Steve Tuttle who broke the ice for all of us landing the first trophy bluefin that came in at 136#. Photo
number two features Royal Star veteran Ron Radsick with one of his two 120# class beauties.

Tim Ekstrom



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