01/15/14

Yet again the bar was raised; straight bigger fish today - none under about ninety pounds with the vast majority from 120 - 170. At least a couple of opportunities at jumbos eluded us, a somewhat maddening theme so far on this run, but the day was not lost because of it. This was near as ideal a day of this style of fishing as one could ask for.

All day long we stayed put enjoying the perfect pace of action for this size fish. Keeping one, two, or three hooked at nearly all times the deck atmosphere was one of consistency and efficiency. No pandemonium, no living on the brink - calm, cool, collected, and getting the job done - the way we all prefer. The time allowed by such an ideal pace provides precious minutes to attend to each and every fish to perfection. The resulting RSW product, to the delight of our many long range veterans on board and friends and family back home, will be signature Royal Star.

Carrying the ball forward we push into day four ecstatic with beautiful weather, a bounty of fish in the tanks, plentiful bait, and a wealth of time to advance the dream. And a dream come true it is. Not too often does such a perfect set of conditions align with our objectives. It is far more common to have to earn them the old fashioned way. As such we are content to go with it remaining ever vigilant for changes in the present program.

For those on upcoming voyages, and perhaps a select few still considering a voyage departing over the next few weeks, rest assured that the one and most important component for good fishing is presently rock solid, in several different locations. There are many fish down here awaiting your run, many; enough for this tiny fleet for a long time to come.

Photos today feature a couple of veteran Royal Star anglers again in the moment giving, and getting, a real run for their money. Mark Otani is first featured with the big gear doubled over as he reefs on a sturdy 150, and Jack Stacey enjoying similar distress as he poured the coals to one of his several bruisers landed today.

Tim Ekstrom

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