11/17/13

A day of smooth sailing, just how we like it; plenty of time and comfort to rig, prepare, and speculate, anticipate, what
lies ahead. No fish stories necessary, if fortune is to our preference, and this amalgam of characters, so diverse that I
can't wait to see them begin fishing together, is the perfect template for long range fishing success. No preconceived
notions, no magnificent heroes awash in self admiration, these regular folk, from all walks of life, are the reason this
pursuit is of such value.

On the fishing front we continue pushing south our first destination still distant on the bow. At the very least the long day
of travel removes any and all urgency from the rigging effort that is considerable in scope on this Shimano sponsored run. It
is quite impressive the range and amount of gear being prepared throughout this vessel. The galley, topside aft, on the main
deck from bow to stern - tackle and equipment is strewn just about everywhere in various stages of preparation. All slated to
be completed by tomorrow morning these fish are in real trouble if and when we stumble upon them.

Tomorrow the fishing begins in earnest and will continue through the next seven days. Mucho fishing time - just how I prefer
it, especially when catching is the majority component.

Tim Ekstrom