8/27/13

The sunshine alone made this day. Beautiful scenery, nice steady scratching at quality yellowtail, zero urgency for big
production with a wealth of product already in the RSW tanks; living the dream here, and thankful for it. The on board
atmosphere is about as ideal as one can imagine, and not solely because we are rich with fish. Every angler enjoying this
voyage brought the right frame of mind. They are here to unplug, unwind, and share a fishing vacation with friends. Such
positive intent has a way of manifesting good fortune - I believe.

It's a good point to keep in mind, and a frame of reference for every long range angler; actually for every recreational
fisherman. A certain amount of seriousness and focused application is required to succeed, but there is a stark border
between having, or perhaps better said between making, a good time of fishing and going fishing with the sole objective of
catching fish.

Understanding that a "good time" is rather broad in definition, and wholly subjective, I could draft a chapter on the topic
and probably expand my friends and enemies list in the process. But it is a simple notion appealing to everyone seeking a
positive outcome on their long range voyages; not just for themselves but for everyone on board. That is the key - for
everyone on board.

Tomorrow we will expand on our version of "a good time" sliding down to "half day heaven" as my favorite mentor Steve Loomis
used to call it. While still seeking coastal yellowtail, in particular trophy size "premiums" where they are available, we
will dedicate a portion of the day to pure variety among the weeds in distant nooks and coves discovered many years ago.
Glorious weather - grease calm, balmy, with zero swell and seas will make for a setting sublime. Living the dream.

Photos today feature Charter Master Ben Ouano and his better half Jill who are the finest examples of the above mentioned I
can cite. Ben does the honors with today's catch, a twenty five pound class yellowtail, and Jill with a 45 pound bluefin
landed a couple of days prior.

Tim Ekstrom


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