8/6/13

Best said "the early bird got the worm". Those first rising, encouraged by an all hands call around 0345, were quick to
understand the cause. Sleep still clouding their cognizance those bewildered were given a crash course introduction to
long range night time yellowtail action.

The instant dropper looped rigged outfits hit the bottom, in many cases well before reaching the bottom, it was game on.
And in short order, with the vast majority of anglers eager to join the early morning fray, it was game on times ten or
fifteen. Of course such a pace has its hazards, but the boys were jumping, anglers were game, and an impressive tally was
racked up in the process.

Best of all, aside from the variety that included a handful of beautiful croakers (white sea bass) and one fat halibut,
the action did not end at daylight. Carrying right through dawn the pace remained steady throughout the morning until all
was said and done, on yellowtail anyway.

Feeling rather zealous with the morning bounty tucked away and rapidly chilling to 30 degrees Fahrenheit, we took off on a
flyer attempting to find something on the outside in the way of offshore tuna action to no avail. Slinking back to another
haven late in the day we were pleased to find more of what we didn't need (yellowtail), but more so to be again stopped,
anchored in primo conditions, and doing a little variety fishing. It was an easy going, fitting end to an overall
fantastic day of long range fishing.

Today's first photo features angler Robert Gardiner who scored this thirty pound class "Butt" amidst the early morning
yellowtail madness. Photo number two features chief Royal Star supporter Howard Beesley with whom I go back at least
twenty five years to my old "RP" days. Howard's always positive demeanor is much appreciated and contagious while his grit
is something to marvel at and admire. Blake does the lifting honors as Howard enjoys one of his many prized catches of the
day.

Tim Ekstrom



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